ALBUM DESCRIPTION

ARTIST BIO Gernado N. Abrams, a 28-year old Jacksonville native, has been called out and indeed is a "Chosen One" within the world of Gospel (Ragga-Muffin) Hip Hop music. Since the age of 5, Gernado has been a student of the art of music. He began listening to Reggae music with his Father. Musicians like Bob Marley began to inspire Gernado to grow more and more within the world of Reggae music. While growing he began to find connection with other youths who had similar interests that lead to him becoming a member of the middle, and eventually high school bands. While attending Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Gernado learned to play such instruments as the Drums, Trumpet and some Piano. He eventually graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts with a College Preparatory Degree. The degree bears a gold instrumental music seal that signifies his art. In addition, he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Accounting with a minor in Business Management. Upon graduation Gernado, stayed rooted in music through his affiliation with local dancehall disc jockeys. In the mid nineties, Gernado embarked on his first Reggae Hip-Hop Project. It was on this project that he was able to showcase his vocal as well as his instrumental capabilities. This project was a collaboration between Gernado and some original Islanders from Kingston, Jamaica. Although the project was never publicly released, it received rave reviews from all who heard it. Majority of the listeners of this project were from the Islands and were connoisseurs of "Real Reggae" music. This very project became a feather in his cap. Gernado, who describes himself as "A Child of Light", is now presently working on a Gospel (Ragga-Muffin) Hip Hop project that can be described as a mix between the heartfelt musical styling of lyricists such as: Papa San and Big Brother Jake. This project is anticipated to be one of the most creative and musically expressive projects of Gernado's career. He was released by God to "Go Forth" and pursue this project with full intensity in early 2002. Gernado has been diligently working on the project which will be entitled "Persistence". This will ensure that it makes its way to the public platform, and that connoisseurs of music continue to be impressed. Gernado contends that through his music he can get a message out. He believes that God made music a universal language, which signifies that Christians can have a medium in which they can creatively express and enjoy the different ways in which God reveals himself. Gernado seeks to share God and the message of Christ through his music, which he describes as "Spiritual Poetry". In addition to ministering the word through song, Gernado has also accepted his call to go forth and preach the true gospel of Jesus Christ. He is now a licensed minister. ABOUT THE ALBUM PERSISTENCE - just as actually stated. Persist. Continuing on a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition, or previous failures. 'I exist to persist, and insist to resist the enemy (Satan), and he shall flee'. This Album is an inspirational message that God laid on my heart to share in a very unique and creative way. Being commissioned to spread the word of God, I decided that it was worth while to complete chapter one of this project. Therefore as 'I exist to persist, and insist to exist in the shadow of the almighty', I'm helping others to go forth...