Mr. Gallimore

Genres: Hot Hot Gospel Reggae, gospel, christian reggae, christian, Jesus-Reggae

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About Mr. Gallimore

Known in the music industry as "Mr. Gallimore," Kemar Gallimore has been described by many as unassuming; yet his gospel message on pulsating reggae rhythms commands the attention and favour of his listeners. He stands out in the growing gospel music industry because of his powerful voice and talent. Having started his musical career as part of the popular Main Street Records family, Mr. Gallimore is now a popular fixture on shows such as Gospel Train, Fun in the Son, and a number of annual concerts, including those staged at the Church on the Rock. Through his musical ministry which, has been extended beyond Jamaica, the young recording artiste seeks to “reach the lost at any cost and to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ uncompromised." Born in 1981, Mr. Gallimore grew up in the inner-city Jamaican community, Trench Town. At this time, the community was suffering from politics induced violence, which inevitably affected his childhood, giving him a sense of hopelessness. Mr. Gallimore's life is a testimony of the power of his Saviour, and he aptly summarises his triumph over his circumstances as God's gift to him of "beauty for ashes." His entrance in the gospel music industry was preceded by a powerful and life changing spiritual experience; his conversion from the Rastafari belief system to faith in Jesus Christ in 1997. His conversion was set in motion after reluctantly accepting an invitation to a Bible class in ‘Rema’ Community. He was not fully convinced of the Gospel of Jesus Christ until one day while showering at home, he felt what he described as a "mighty, rushing wind" coming over him and he began uttering praises to God. A period of calm and a sense of inner peace followed. He submitted to the call of Jesus which, he felt strongly on his life. He began fellowshipping at a local (Jamaican) assembly and committed to a personal relationship with the Lord. Deejaying then moved from being a hobby to a passionate career. His first major recording was with Ziggy Soul. Gallimore and reggae-gospel Deejay, Moses formed the KGs, a group name based on their initials (Kemar Gallimore/Kasim Grant). They eventually separated, each into their individual acts. Mr. Gallimore responded to an also converted Danny Brownie’s (former secular producer) search for hardcore deejays. The link was made through Andrew Nelson, Gallimore's Bible school teacher, and after much grooming by the Mainstreet patriarch (Browne), Gallimore was given the opportunity to 'voice' on the Yow! Street Gospel Volume I album. He appears on subsequent YOW volumes. His recordings have been well received and songs such as ‘Marching,’ What's Going On,’ 'Tink seh Mi Sick,' ‘Brokeness to Victory’ and 'Problem' are audience’ favourites. Mr. Gallimore continues his musical journey; helping to rescue the lost and encouraging the saints along the way.

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