From: ThBahamasWeekly.com

 

Entertainment

Brand New World, by Bahamian gospel group, Vision

Apr 29, 2010 - 10:35:12 AM

 

 

 

Listen to this beautiful gospel music video by Vision called, "Brand New World", and is introduced by Dr. Myles Munroe, who assisted with writing the lyrics.

 

Where there is no vision, the people perish for lack of true, unadulterated harmony. Vision is a group of young talented men who made a strong thunderous comeback to the gospel music scene. This group boasts of the some of the Bahamas' most talented male vocalists; their purpose is simply to spread the name of Christ through quality gospel music. Their personal mandate is to declare the Word of God to the world.

 

The message is simple, a relationship with Jesus Christ provides the answer to every situation, crisis, controversy, heartache, sorrow, confusion, uncertainty, pain and hurt. The group's featured vocalists are Andy 'Abes' Ferguson (Mr.Perfectionist) Lincoln 'Links' Bain (Mr. Sergeant at Arms), Kenyatta 'Shon' Taylor (Mr. Energetic) and Dave 'Poker' Taylor (Mr. Take Charge), all of whom have been involved in music from their childhood.

 

Their first hit single "All the Glory", released in 1995, combined a Latin flavour with Bahamian Junkanoo music that captured the hearts of Bahamians. In 1996 they won an amazing five Bahamian Gospel Music Marlin Awards for Outstanding New Artist, Outstanding Duo/Group, Outstanding Album Packaging, Outstanding Engineering Recording and Outstanding Song of the Year. The group's harmony definitely gained the affection and attention of many ears. Vision avidly believes a man who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is unfit for the Kingdom of God, hence they are pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling. At their churches they serve in different roles as psalmists, musicians and music ministers.

 

Their style has been influenced by contemporary icons such as Take 6, Commissioned, the Winans and local Bahamian legends - The Cooling Waters and The Gospel Visionaires. Vision has travelled throughout The Bahamas ministering in local churches, concerts, in schools and they have been involved in numerous community outreach programs. Vision has appeared in concerts featuring The Williams Brothers, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Dottie Peoples, Byron Cage, and John P. Kee, and have ministered at conferences featuring international speakers Bishop T.D. Jakes, Dr. Myles Munroe and Bishop Neil Ellis.

 

In May 2002, Vision launched its international ministry appearing two nights in Memphis Tennessee, ministering songs in acapella and rich Caribbean rhythms at "The Victorious Life Conference" hosted by The Spirit of Life Healing Wings International Church. This was certainly just the beginning. In July 2002, Vision returned to Memphis for a live interview and two performances on the local TBN station. From Memphis, the group travelled to Belo Horizonte, Brazil to release its self-titled single, featuring the songs "Brand New World" and "All I Need" from the group's upcoming album. In September 2002, the group continued to expand its international ministry making dynamic appearances at conferences in Paris, France and Dusseldorf, Germany. Vision closed out 2002 with an earth-shaking touch down in London, England. Both 2003 and 2004 brought more exciting opportunities for Vision to appear throughout the United States (including an appearance at the internationally renowned, "Apollo Theatre"), the Caribbean and Europe. After releasing two singles "Brand New World" & "All I Need" locally in the Bahamas, the group captured two Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards in 2004 for 'Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year - Duo/Group' and 'Junkanoo/Rake and Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year'.

 

In August 2006, the group released its debut album - "Introspection" - an unparalleled blend of musical styles fused with their trademark of silky smooth harmony and are now ready to take the seven continents by storm. Vision makes "real music" that transcends from heaven. Every ear ought to hear