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Artist Name: Dwight Piper

Birth Name: Dwight Piper

Birth Place and Date: Dominica, May 28, 1978

Official Bio

Dwight Piper was born and raised in the enchanting South-eastern village of La Plaine, Dominica May 8, 1978. His early days were spent in the La Plaine Pentecostal church where he developed a love for God and the singing ministry. Even as little boy, Dwight preached to trees and sang with the birds and flowers. It was as though Dwight’s melodious and captivating voice would draw the attention of any living thing that heard it. His talented hands were used to create drums out of tin and plastic cans. Individuals marveled at the passion and fervor of the young, vibrant rising star. His life was molded to pattern that of his Creator, Jesus Christ, from the countless Sundays spent in Sunday school. It was there that his love for God was birthed. At high school he received introductory training in the use of musical instruments such as the drums and flute.
Driven by the call of God on his life and his deep love and passion for the music ministry, at age thirteen, Dwight was one of the founding members of a gospel youth band, Survivors, at his local church. A songwriter, a lead vocalist, as well as a drummer, Dwight found his niche in the Survivors. Destined to achieve higher heights in Christ, he later became part of another gospel youth band, the New Creatures. This group embraced Dwight’s songwriting skills, as well as his percussion talent.
Musical choruses prevailed wherever Dwight was present and although his music ministry appeared to be off the ground, God had greater plans for him. Thus, at age nineteen he migrated to the United States of America. Undaunted by his new home, Dwight’s dream was even more alive in his heart. Therefore, four years later, in 2002, Dwight released his debut album, Solid Rock. A man after God's own heart, Dwight realized that in order to be successful in life, Christ had to be his solid rock. Through the unwavering efforts and support of his African producer, Joe Mens, this album was able to infiltrate North America, Europe, West Africa, and the Caribbean, including the French West Indies.
In 2004, Dwight traveled to England, where he met with a producer of Jet Star (Gospel Times) record label, Tony Richard (Tony Rich). There he received professional training on the reggae music form. The birth of Solid Rock brought him many opportunities to perform in a number of nationwide events. Consequently, in 2004, he received an award for outstanding performance at the Gospel Fest USA 2004 in Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. In addition, in 2005, Dwight emerged the winner at the American Gospel Icon 2005 in Florida. Motivated to spread the word of God to the ends of the earth, Dwight sought to delve deeper into God’s word. As such, in 2004, he enrolled in the Eastern Bible Institute in Irvington, New Jersey. He graduated in June 2005 with the awards for academic excellence and perfect attendance. Since his graduation from Bible School, Dwight has preached the word throughout various parts of northern, eastern, and southern USA. Additionally, he has served as a Sunday school teacher, a musician, and a worship leader at his church.
Six years since the release of his debut album, Dwight is in the process of releasing his second album Perfect Peace, with all songs written and composed by him. The talented and determined Craig McDonald serves as producer of this promising album which is destined to rank among the top gospel hits. In the process of compiling this album, Dwight received assistance from popular gospel artist Raymond Green (Monty G). The album will be made available all over the Western hemisphere, touching lives and turning the hearts of men towards God. According to the young, aspiring artist, "I would love to see hearts melt towards God, diseases healed, and chains of bondage broken through my ministry in the album Perfect Peace.”

Exclusive Interview with GospelReggae.com

GR: How did you begin doing music?

Dwight:By putting a tune with the words of greeting cards such as birthday cards and Christmas cards.

GR: What is the most valuable lesson that you learned from your Mom or Dad growing up that you still apply today?

Dwight: Finish properly what you got started.

GR: What has been the greatest mistake that you have made in ministry and learned from? How have you used this experience to change the way you approach ministry?

Dwight: Trying to be like someone else, I had to come to the understanding that every one is created with a purpose in life and to come to knowledge as to what your calling is. I had to totally take my eye off man and listen carefully to GOD for direction.

GR: If you could share the stage with any Christian or secular artist in the world (living or dead) who would it be?

Dwight: Garnet Silk,Tony Rebel,Carlene Davis

GR: I know that you have written a whole heap of songs in the past, but what's your favorite one? Now, if that is too hard for you to answer, then tell me this; if you spent 5 minutes with an avid reggae fan and only had enough time to play them one of your songs, which one would you play them?

Dwight: Perfect peace

GR: What's your favorite verse in the Bible and why?

Dwight:Acts 17:28 surely without GOD I am nothing.

GR: What has been your highest moment?

Dwight: The day I graduated from Bible school.

GR: What is the best audience that you have ever played in front of?

Dwight:My Ghanians brethren in the Bronx, New York.

GR: Do you prefer being in the studio or on the road??

Dwight:On the road.

GR: If you could whisper in the ears of youths aspiring to start a music ministry like yours, what would you say?

Dwight:Endure to the very end. It's not gonna be as easy as it often seems.

GR:Why do you do music? what is your primary goal?

Dwight:Music is what I am about. Transporting the Gospel of our LORD JESUS CHRIST to where ever he leads me to.

GR: Could you please give a message to the reggae fans that are reading this and would like to know more about your faith and who Jesus is to you?

Dwight:I am a huge fan of reggae music, so let this Reggae music be centered on Jesus the Christ, our coming King. He is the one who inspires me to put together such beautiful melodies to a song,so let the Reggae music be about Him.

Ministry

While I am here on earth, I believe that my purpose is to declare to the world who JESUS is, and we are to surrender our lives totally over to Him, because He is the one who created us and not we ourselves. We should be thankful to Him and bless His name.