With a slate of singles permeating radio and the Jamaican music charts including Giving It and Jamaican Girls, Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars alumni to score a hit single on any chart in Jamaica.
βIt has been a wonderful journey so far, filled with new and promising encounters. It is also challenging but I love what I am doing, so it makes that much easierβ, Christopher remarked when asked about the journey from being an unknown to a popular personality.
Christopherβs growth as an artiste and an individual ever since he shot onto the scene in 2005 is quite evident. His vocal chops have improved drastically, he is now under the guidance of the Big Yard label which is one of the most prolific musical entities in Jamaica, and he has gained a lot of respect from his peers.
βIβve grown tremendously and I am more confident in my performance. My voice also seems more richer and I know exactly what it is I am capable of. I think I have gained the respect from others, due to the amount of work that I have been putting inβ, said Martin.
Martin was born on Valentineβs Day in 1987 to parents Cleveland and Maxine Martin. He attended the Watermount All-Age School and later the St. Jago High School. It was during his high school years that his love for the dramatic arts and sports developed. He participated in various sporting activities including football and he even participated in the Schoolβs Drama Festival where he was awarded the best actor award in 2003. That same year he was named Mr. St. Jago High and he also earned the sectional prize for Most Talented.
Additionally, Martin has won numerous awards for singing, throughout his high school years. In 2005, he was awarded the Gold Medal in the Jamaica National Skills competition in singing.
Christopher graduated from St. Jago High school in 2003. After winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition, Martin participated in Digicelβs Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single Love is all We Need formed part of the promotional campaign.
Martinβs subsequent releases included Conscience, Christmas in Jamdown featuring the Katalys Crew, My Love for You, Take My Wings, Tonight, Giving It, and Jamaican Girls. He has worked with a number of top producers in the reggae/dancehall arena including Robert Livingston (Big Yard), Arif Cooper, Shane Brown and Christopher Birch.
He has performed on a number of stage shows, events, functions and entertainment events across Jamaica and even overseas. One of his major accomplishments in 2006 was signing a contract with Blue Cross of Jamaica. He will make appearances on the behalf of the company until June 2006. Martinβs parents have been the source of his motivation to pursue his musical ambitions. βMy parents and my peers at school really motivated me. They always said that I would be a starβ, he said. He said his main objective is to bring the music and his interpretation of the music to farther heights. βI want every household across the world to know and love my music and where I come fromβ, Martin added.
Martin is presently studying Business Management and Accounting at the University of Technology (UTECH) in Jamaica. His lifelong goal is to become an entrepreneur.
Martin lists singing, reading, socializing and baking among his hobbies. His website which can be seen by logging on to www.chrismartin.com.jm is up and running. His fans can interact with him via that medium. Very soon, a fan club will be officially launched where fans can get closer to him.
Prayer
Christopher Martin Lyrics
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No, no, no, no, no, noo
And I dont want to live like this no more
No, no, no, no, no
So on my knees today
Lord I pray
Where there's no will, there's a way
My mind is clean and my heart
This world ive seen you open many doors
You open one for me and my family
Lord I know I wont get off my knees
And everything I ask for will be granted
But while am working protect me from the enemys
They wanna see me stranded
Dem waan mi tan in a the gutter
Dem no waan mi mama eat a proper supper
Your my sword and shield
My blessings mi a go fah
Cause I was not hard to say poor
No, no, no, no, no, noo
And I dont want to live like this no more
No, no, no, no, no
So on my knees today
Lord I pray
Where there's no will, there's a way
Lord you can see
My mind is clean and my heart
This world ive seen you open many doors
You open one for me and my family
Cars and a house pon the hill
Wid a nice likkle pool fi go chill
And a loyal girl on the side
I want it all, my mama deserve the best
Suh yo know I couldn't settled for less
They say life is good
Cause I was not hard to say poor
No, no, no, no, no, noo
The song "Prayer" by Christopher Martin is a reflection of his journey from poverty to success. He starts by acknowledging that he was not ashamed to be poor, but he no longer wants to live like that. This is a universal feeling that many people can relate to - the desire to improve their living condition. He then drops to his knees to pray and asks the Lord to help him achieve his dreams, and he promises not to give up until he succeeds. He acknowledges that challenges are part of the journey but also emphasizes that where there's no will, there's a way.
The second verse is more specific about his aspirations. He wants cars, a house on a hill with a pool, and a loyal girl by his side. He wants the best for himself and his mother, whom he acknowledges deserves the best. He recognizes that life is not easy, and there are people who do not want him to succeed. However, he trusts that with God's protection and guidance, he will overcome all obstacles and attain his goals.
"Prayer" is a motivational and inspiring song that encourages listeners to trust in their abilities, work hard towards their dreams, and never give up, regardless of the challenges they face. It is about having faith and staying positive. Christopher Martin's powerful voice and the soulful beats make the song more uplifting.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I was not hard to say poor
I never found it difficult to declare myself poor and admit that I needed help.
No, no, no, no, no, noo
I'm emphasizing my statement by repeating "no" multiple times.
And I dont want to live like this no more
I am tired of living like this and I want a better life.
So on my knees today
I am kneeling in prayer today.
Lord I pray
I am asking for God's help by praying to Him.
Where there's no will, there's a way
I believe that when you are determined to achieve something, you will find a way to make it happen.
Lord you can see
I am asking God to see my situation and help me.
My mind is clean and my heart
I have a clear mind and a pure heart.
This world ive seen you open many doors
I have witnessed God opening doors for many people in this world.
You open one for me and my family
I am asking God to open a door for me and my family too.
Lord I know I wont get off my knees
I will not stop praying until my prayers are answered.
And everything I ask for will be granted
I believe that God will grant me everything I ask for.
But while am working protect me from the enemys
While I am working towards my goals, I am asking God to protect me from my enemies.
They wanna see me stranded
My enemies want to see me fail and struggle.
Dem waan mi tan in a the gutter
My enemies want me to stay in poverty and struggle.
Dem no waan mi mama eat a proper supper
My enemies don't want my mother to have a decent meal.
Your my sword and shield
God is my weapon and my protection.
My blessings mi a go fah
I am going to receive my blessings.
Cars and a house pon the hill
I want a nice car and a house on a hill.
Wid a nice likkle pool fi go chill
I want a small pool to relax in.
And a loyal girl on the side
I want a loyal partner by my side.
I want it all, my mama deserve the best
I want everything because my mother deserves the best.
Suh yo know I couldn't settled for less
I cannot settle for less than what I want.
They say life is good
People say that life is good and I want to experience that too.
Writer(s): Tarik Luke Johnston, Adrian Younge, Christopher Cleveland Martin, Ryan Montgomery
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mksaruni
Starting 2023 with this beautiful prayer β€οΈβ€οΈ. Keep open one for me π°πͺπ°πͺ
@cynthiakimeto726
How was your 2023 since it's coming to an end and this comment was posted 11 months ago
@muthurimugwika5663
Listening to riddims back in the days was pure bliss. 2022 and I am still singing along. Representing Kenya.
@collokaxar8724
Wakenya π°πͺπ°πͺπ°πͺπ°πͺ mmeanza kujaza status ππ
@swiftsmith3100
trending in kenya?
@collokaxar8724
@@swiftsmith3100 yes
@livingit1732
hii ngoma nimeijua this year bana... a masterpiece
@ruthbetty9887
Manze niliskilia kwa kabi wa Jesus π€£π€£
@dennismuchira921
Came across the song this year kwa status ya mtu
@mubianyingi5513
Very nice song from Kenya π°πͺπ°πͺπ°πͺπ°πͺ