Jamaican Gospel Reggae Artiste DJ Nicholas, birth name Nicholas Vacianna Eccleston born the 29th of October is one of the leading Gospel Artiste from the Caribbean. As a teenager searching for truth he became a marijuana smoker, very rebellious and immersed in the Rastafarian Religion. His life was changed by a scripture in the Bible from Acts 4:12. Since then he has been a music minister and follower of Christ. DJ Nicholas has performed in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South America, Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Belize, several Caribbean Islands. He has shared stages with TD Jakes, Shirley Caesar, Israel Haughton, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Cece Winans, Marvin Winans, Tye Tribette and more.
DJ Nicholas has gotten "number one" songs on radio stations in the Caribbean, Canada and in the USA. some of his more popular songs are Naa Bow, Holy Ghost Church, Testimony (about his transformation from an extreme Rasta to a Christian), Back 2 D Owner, Things Already Better , Holy Ghost Gym and more. He has won several awards, some of which were in Florida, New York and the Caribbean, Some of his most recent Awards are Gospel Artiste of the year at the 2011 YVA Awards in Kingston Jamaica and Gospel duo of the year for ‘Things Already Betta’ in Georgia at the Atlanta Caribbean Gospel Awards 2011. He has also released three albums, "On The Shout", "Louder Than Ever" and most recent on October 29th 2011 he released "School Of Volume". His album launches are some of the biggest that are held in Jamaica. He received number one music video on CVM TV Hit List (Jamaica) September 09 and RETV for the music video ‘Holy Ghost Gym’.
His albums are available on iTunes and reggaegospel.com. Nicholas is one of the directors of a small recording studio and booking agency called 'On The Shout Records. He is also an ordained Deacon at his church New Life Assembly of God where he fellowships. He's the husband of one wife 'Sandra Eccleston. He’s also one of the integral persons along with Kevin Smith (the founder) of 'A Betta Tomorrow', an outreach free to the public which is slowly traveling across different Parishes in Jamaica, souls have been saved and lives have been changed through this event.
This is just the beginning... DJ Nicholas is now ready to move to THE NEXT LEVEL with the gospel and would love you to be a part.
Ministry Statement:
To minister the undiluted word of God uncompromisingly with power through the language of the Caribbean music in a most Professional way to the furtherance of God's Kingdom.
Discography:
DJ Nicholas, On The Shout
DJ Nicholas, Louder Than Ever
DJ Nicholas, School Of Volume
Various Artists, KatsJam Roots Gospel Vol. 2
Chevelle Franklyn, His Way
Kerron Ennis, God is By Our Side
Katalys Crew, Christmas Inna Jamdown
Various Artists, This Is HOW We Celebrate Christmas
Various Artists, The Scroll
Various Artists, Scroll V2
Various Artists, Prodigal presents Recharge
Various Artists, YOW 3 - Reggae Street Gospel Chapter 3
Various Artists, YOW 4 - Reggae Street Gospel Chapter 4
Various Artists, YOW 5 - Reggae Street Gospel Chapter 5
