Jamaican gospel sensation Kevin Downswell is expanding his wings with his latest single, “My Year.” Known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, the new inspirational track is both written and produced by Downswell for Downswell Records.
In this new single, Downswell delivers a message of hope, resilience, and faith. With its reggae pop tempo and catchy melody, “My Year” carries an infectious energy that resonates with audiences worldwide, even outside Downswell core gospel audience. The song’s lyrics serve as a reminder to embrace the potential of the present moment, to seize opportunities, and to believe in the promise of brighter days ahead.
“My Year, I recorded it a while back and I wasn’t gonna release this. I recorded it as a video clip and my daughter was going through my phone about two months ago and she played the song. I released in it late February and it started to trend and I am like ok, interesting. So people started asking where they gonna get that song, so I decided to do it in studio and get it done,” Downswell shared with WMV.
With Downswell’s distinct vocal style, coupled with the uplifting live band instrumentation, he sings;
“Woke up this morning with the fire in my bones,
I’ve been waiting for this moment for too long,
No more holding back,
ready to take control.”
The contemporary Gospel singer recently won the 2024 JARIA Gospel Artist Of The Year Award after releasing two albums in 2023. Kevin Downswell’s fourth studio album “Grace (Brought Me Here)” debuted at No. 86 on the Apple Music Jamaica daily chart on July 8, 2023. It also peaked at No. 17 in Grenada on July 7, 2023, a week after its release on June 30, 2023.
Simultaneously, Downswell’s live album “Shift” was released. The title track “Grace” from the studio album has earned 210,000 streams on Spotify. Downswell’s most streamed song on Spotify is “If It’s Not You (Then Lord It’s Nothing)” with 505,000 streams.
Listen to “My Year” below:
