2nd Chance

     At a young age music became his first love and at the time, was only interested in just playing it. As he got older, he realized he enjoyed singing just as much.

     “The Children of Light”, “Zamar”, and “Blake Band” were the names of the local groups he led and was a part of. 2nd Chance has been blessed with the opportunity to perform in places such as Puerto Rico, Canada, Cayman Islands, and around the United States. He has shared stages with other artists such as Shelly Thunder, Tye Tribbett, Peninsilyn, Mikey Spice, Chevelle Franklin, Papa San, DJ Nicholas, Alvin Slaughter, Pettidee, Cece Winans and many others.

     He recorded his first album entitled “Mission Fi God” in 1998 as part of the group the “Blake Band”. His sophomore album “Hold On” was birthed in 2004 after coming through some major obstacles in life, thus changing his name to 2nd Chance, where his life is now a testimony of what God can do.

     In January 2007, 2nd Chance met GeeJam’s Music Engineer (www.GeeJamStudios.com) and Producer Dale Virgo (aka Dizzle) whom he developed a personal and musical chemistry with, which brought about a challenge he had never yet taken up before in his life, i.e. completing an album in a period of 2 weeks. This album is entitled “Walk Gud”. Here, the new affiliation and link brought about a major change in 2nd Chance’s musical sound and Dr. Dizzle, brought out that new sound out of 2nd Chance. A few months later, it was déjà vu, 2nd Chance & Dr. Dizzle at it again, but the only difference is, Dr. Dizzle had 2nd Chance to play keyboards and bass on this fourth album entitled “Heavenly Highway” which features artists like Dahlia Ashley & Duraine Ashley. Heavenly Highway is a compilation of songs taken directly from the Heavenly Highway hymnal which brings out the more worshipful and singing side of 2nd Chance. In 2009 2nd Chance went into his very own studio to produce his 5th album entitled May Pen Medley.  The self-titled track was inspired by his mother who always enjoyed listening to traditional gospel island music. This particular project is different because of the live instrumentation used on all the tracks. The May Pen medley song gained unexpected popularity both locally and nationally. It was the #1 playing song on WICP Vision Gospel 104.7 FM in South Florida.

     Just A Little While is the 6th project and the second album produced out of Walk Gud Studios by 2nd Chance, bringing in a more contemporary Christian music experience.

He continues to develop his music artistry in his 7^th album entitled “Blessings”. This project is a testament to God’s abiding Grace. As the title declares, we are reminded that God continues to give good things (Pslm 84:11) from the self-titled track down to 2nd Chance’s spin on Beres Hammond’s “Falling in Love”

    WalkGud Studio’s latest album, I Cry to Jesus is a variety of music styles including Worship, Kompa, and Traditional. A little something for everyone.

Local/National/International Awards and Nominations:

2022:

Breathe (This is the Air I Breathe) nominated in the Marlin Awards for Outstanding Vocal Performance (Male)

2014:

Bruk Down Jericho nominated in the International Reggae and World Music Award for Gospel Oriented Song

2013:
International Reggae and World Music Award for South Florida Best Gospel Entertainer

2011:

South Florida Gospel Music Award nomination for Best New Artist

2011:

Right Vibes Radio Award for Best Single of the Year Award for May Pen Medley from self-titled album

2011:

Hopeton Lewis Award nomination for Top Caribbean Gospel Singer Male

2011:

Kingdom Link/American Caribbean Gospel Music Awards (ACGMA)

Nominated for Best Song May Pen Medley from the self-titled album

Award for Male Artist of the Year

2010:

Hopeton Lewis Award for Top Caribbean Gospel Song of the Year for the song May Pen Medley from the self-titled album

2009:

Song of the Year Award from the Love Gospel Radio Station in Association with G.A.D.T. International for the song May Pen Medley from self titled album

2008:

Marlin Award Nomination for Adapted Traditional Recording of the Year for the song Hold My Hand feat Peninsilyn from the album Walk Gud

2nd Chance can also be found on these albums:

2010 DJ Stereo Man presents Gospel Brigade Hold Up Your Head feat Twiggi

2011 MarJohn Muzik presents Next Level Dance Like David with Abi MacDonald

2011 Gospel Rap Fan presents Speaking Volumes I   Sin No More