On Sunday 25th January, 2009, many braved the below zero degree C temperatures to attend the inaugural Gospel Jam in Massachusetts. Organized by DJ Fresh and KenyanGospel.com, the event was held at Grace International Church in Chelmsford, MA. The event featured Baltimore-based reggae artist Chasemode as well as Worcester-based DJ Humble Skillz. Attendees started arriving early and at exactly 5pm, the event started with a live video mix by DJ Fresh. The place was lined with couches all along the walls hence was also a time to interact and get to know each other as they downed soft drinks and snacks. A few minutes to six, the place was packed as people made their way to the dancefloor as their favourite hits were played on some powerful speakers.

Chasemode performs

After some time, Chasemode took to the stage with his first of two sets. Dropping pure ragga / dancehall jams, he performed six songs back to back to ecstatic fans. It was then back to the dancefloor as the party energy went a notch higher. It was a session to remember all those dance styles from mosquito to helicopter and in between. There was a dance competition with a prize awarded to the winner. Under 16s were not left out as there was an exclusive session for them with headbanging radio hits switched up for the Kingdom. Chasemode was back as he performed his final 5-song set finishing off with Nimwabudu Nani remix (see video below for the full song performance) pics by ajabuafrica.com

DJ Fresh and DJ Humble Skillz

The dancefloor was filled once again as the DJ played more gospel bangers. When he dropped all time favorite Mugithi, even the shy ones who had relegated themselves to watching from the sidelines could not help but join in (see video). It was some minutes to 9pm (the official time it was meant to end) but the party was now in top gear. More music, more dancing and more merry making extended the gig till 10pm. With reggae, dancehall, lots of local music, hip hop and R&B all evening, no one was left out of the action. KenyanGospel.com and DJ Fresh thanks all those who helped plan the event and those who attended including students from University of Massachusetts, Salem State, Boston University, MIT and Harvard University among others. Next event in Massachusetts will be held on 8th of March 2009 from 5-9pm and will feature high energy performers TW (check out TW's music video here). Also look out for Gospel Jam California (Los Angeles) on 14th March 2009.