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Artist Name: Macabeo

Birth Name: Errol Bonilla Salazar

Birth Place and Date: San Jose, Costa Rica

Official Bio

Born in San José Costa Rica, Macabeo had a keen interest at an early age with music. As he grew up, he experimented with everything that the world offers, popularity, easy money, drugs and other stuff which only destroys people's lives. And all that was good for him, until one day he realized the emptiness he had inside. Emptiness that nothing can fill, just the love of God. Since he accepted in Jesus in his heart he started to write songs and to convey what He did in Macabeo's life and then disclose what he can do in the lives of others. Macabeo has recorded over 23 songs professionally. He is a solo artist and his specialty is Dancehall Reggae gospel, but he also likes the Roots music, hip hop. He is a soldier of the greatest Lord and King, Jesus Christ, the one who never leave you alone. Macabeo will keep making music and working for the kingdom, letting everybody know the truth and be free. Macabeo's mission is to not stop doing this and continue to transmit what He wants through the talent that he put in him.

Exclusive Interview with GospelReggae.com

1.GR: Tell us about yourself, where were you born and grow up, what your family is like, etc...

Artist: Well, I born in Costa Rica, and grew up in the capital guettos of this country, always influenced by Caribbean music.
My family is nice, I am the “big brother” of home because I have two little sisters, Ashley and Hillary, We are 5 on home, me, my sisters and my parents.

2.GR: How did you begin doing music?

Artist: Im start on this like a 3 years a go, all begins when I accept Jesus in my heart. When I do that, I start to feel that I had to say what Jesus can do in peoples life.

3.GR: Tell me, how did your name come about? Any obstacles with it--funny mispronunciations, etc…?

Artist: I was studying theology, and I was reading the history of Israel, the story of OT, and I saw this name that was the nickname for a guy how defend Israel against Syrians, This guy and him people, start call the “Macabeos” (hammers) because of them brave and courage.
So I like it lol!

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

Artist: “Been humble, and doors will open, God will help you achieve your desires”

5.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?

Artist: Some time ago I was very concerned in how to dress to please everyone, which would people say because I have tattoos, or because I have long hair , because some Christians were angry. I learned that what we show “outside” is not important but what really matters is who we are in Christ, our testimony speaks more than our clothes.

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

Artist: Mr Fhya Linx

7.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?

Artist: My Preferred song…. “Rapido”

8.GR. What is the wickedest riddim that you never rode upon?

Artist: Catalog riddim

9.GR: Read any good books lately?

Artist: yes…… “How to learn JAVA”

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

Artist: Galatian 2:20 This Is what I live

11.GR: What Bible character do you most identify yourself with?

Artist: I don’t know ….maybe David

12.GR: What do you have to say about (or to) artists that started off in the Christian industry (CBA) doing gospel music and now sing secular (mainstream) with a watered down, or ambiguous message?

Artist: I only pray for them

13.GR: Name something personal that gives you great satisfaction.

Artist: That I almost be a System Engineering

14.GR: What goes through your mind before you go onstage at the average show?

Artist: That Im very nervous lol!

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

Artist: At the studio

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

Artist: Put your eyes in Jesus, to preach salvation, not see the fame

17.GR: Are you working on any future projects/releases that we should look out for?

Artist: Yes Im working on my second Album