SINGER DERRICK SCOTT TO PRESENT HIS ANNUAL “GOSPEL MISSION” CONCERT IN LAUDERDALE LAKES, ON NOVEMBER 16!
By Howard Campbell
When Derrick Scott first released God Answers Prayers six years ago, he believed it was a special song that would go places. Produced by Willie Lindo, it went number one on the South Florida Reggae Chart three years later when it was re-released.
Singer Derrick Scott (right) accepts a plaque from broadcaster Clinton Lindsay (left), marking his song God Answers Prayers reaching number one on Lindsay’s South Florida Reggae Chart 2021. In August, the South Florida-based Scott received a plaque from veteran broadcaster Clinton Lindsay — the chart’s compiler — to mark God Answers Prayers’ chart-topping achievement.
“When we were recording the song, Willie said to me, ‘Yuh know, there’s jus’ something about this song’. It’s my first number one, so there’s a good feeling about it,” said Scott.
God Answers Prayers is recorded to the music of My Leader Born Ya, a political anthem recorded by Neville “Struggle” Martin in 1976. That song promoted the socialist policies of the People’s National Party which governed Jamaica at the time.
Experience the Uplifting Gospel Mission Concert in South Florida
By Howard Campbell
Most people in South Florida look forward to November for the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, Thanksgiving or Black Friday. Derrick Scott gets pumped up knowing it is time for his Gospel Mission concert.
The 9th renewal of that event takes place November 16 at Unity New Testament Church of God in Lauderdale Lakes. Scott, who first staged the event in 2015, is the headliner.
Gospel Mission made a comeback in 2023 after a one-year absence. Scott, who lost his wife Nadine in February, 2022, found it difficult to stage the show after her death.
While she remains in his thoughts, Scott said she would want him to continue spreading the Word of God.
“I wasn’t going to do it, but it’s something she cared deeply about. Plus, the people want me to carry on because the message is what’s important,” he told South Florida Caribbean News.
Kishna Scott, his daughter, Clifford Clarke and saxophonist Michael Woodstock will also perform at Gospel Mission 2024. They will be backed by the 10-piece Mission Band.
