Biography
Kirk Davis recently gave his life fully to the Lord, when he was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. With a new clearer direction for his life, Kirk will be reaching out to all those searching for Christ's guidance through his music. With his new Gospel/Reggae/Soul album released mid 2008, Kirk Davis will be reaching higher heights both musically and spiritually.
With a voice that can only be described as a gift from God, Kirk Davis continually amazes with his seemingly effortless delivery of honey-laden notes. In an era when the ordinary is considered exceptional and the average deemed brilliant, one encounters great difficulty in summoning words to qualify the incredible vocal gifts of this remarkable artiste. Kirk Davis is a soulful almost R&B styled crooner with a style that is one of a kind, lending itself quite easily to the crossover without leaving the Reggae arena. There is no doubts that Reggae, Rhythm and Blues and Soul are all better for having Little Kirk, now Kirk Davis, represent himself through their musical structure.
Born and raised in Waterhouse, Kirk entered an area talent contest with brother Moses Davis, a.k.a. Beenie Man, in 1981. Each was adjudged the winner of his respective category and was subsequently invited by Patrick Roberts to join his Shocking Vibes label. They would become mainstays of this illustrious label.
With 8 albums to his credit and numerous singles released on compilation albums over the years Kirk Davis is no stranger to Reggae audiences. He has logged a string of superlative performances, among these stand appearances in Japan, Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, Africa and the Caribbean Islands. Kirk's live performances invoke all the passion and emotion denoted in his recordings.
His first album, "Youth and Youth", was released in 1985. "Ghetto People Broke", an album that is still in high demand today, was released in 1986. Kirk’s third album, "Can It Be Me" was released in 1990 which was followed in 1991 by "Too Hot To Handle". "Ease The Pain" was released in 1992 and "I’m Ready" in 1997. The single 'I'm Ready' and 'Ease The Pain' became major hits. In 2005 Kirk released the single "One More Chance" the title track on his 2007 album, "One More Chance".
Kirk has done a number of covers, a definite credit to the originals. His rendition of Michael Jackson's "Man In The Mirror" has earned its place among classic musical remakes. "Ghetto Girl" on the Cloak & Dagger rhythm, "Girls" on the popular Odour rhythm, "Happy" a cover of Michael Jackson number done on the Buju Banton's Gargamel label and "God A Di Man" for Tony Rebel's Flames label are all efforts from Kirk of 1997 vintage. In the late 90's, Kirk teamed with producer Donovan Germain on "Lalabella" and released several tracks with Shocking Vibes including "Agony" on the Scarface rhythm and "Everytime" on the Joker rhythm, even as he continued his worldwide touring. Kirk teamed up with Beenie Man again in 2000 to do the singles 'Dance 3000' and 'Broadway'. Some of Kirk's songs to listen out for are: 'Love Me For Me', 'That's The Way Love Goes', 'God A Di Man', 'If A Neva God' feat Beenie Man, 'Free Some Day' and 'Love It'. One should also lend an ear to 'What A Lala', a number he does with Beenie Man and a clear demonstration Kirk is still firmly anchored in his roots.
His current and debut reggae gospel album, "Don't Deny Me", was released in May 2008, just 5 months after his baptism. It is a beautifully lyrical and thoroughly inspiring album with a 16 track rousing testimony to the power and glory of the Holy Spirit. Kirk Davis draws inspiration for his lyrical content from life experience, current events and his new found faith in and love for Jesus Christ. On this album Kirk not only shows his vocal range and skills as a singer but blends his own DJing talents on the title track "Don't Deny Me". This track came as inspiration almost immediately following his baptism and calls out to everyone to embrace the love of the Almighty. "One More Chance" not only speaks to the youth behind bars who have done the crime but everyone, no matter what their situation, to aspire to do better and focus on the positive.
This project has Kirk once again teaming up with brother Moses (Beenie Man) Davis on "If A Neva God", recorded shortly after Moses' near tragic accident in January, 2004. On the track "Thank You", Kirk teams up with another brother, Kevin Smith, better known as Shamrock to sing their thanks to the Lord for watching over them throughout their lives. With youngest daughter Breanna Davis speaking the intro to "Peace On Earth" Kirk asks us to stop abusing the children, come together to love one another, do what's right and bring peace to the world. Kirk is also joined on the album with fellow Jamaican gospel reggae artists St. Matthew on "Solution" an upbeat number letting us know Jesus is the solution and Andrene Lewis on "Free" a tune about the freedom that comes with giving your life over to the Lord.
With a testimony that is best heard first hand rather than repeated there can be no doubts about this man's commitment to the Lord. Kirk's desire is to use his exceptional gift as a ministering artiste to empower, enlighten and educate the youth of today to become everything they can be as the men and women of tomorrow.
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