Mighty ... shows are popping up more frequently in Jamaica. - Contributed

Andr Jebbinson, Staff Reporter

Do not look at his nice clothes or his well-groomed physique; Jason Mighty has a lot more to offer.

Mighty had his dreams of being a good quality DJ shattered around 2000, when he got savedand was told the truth about his talent. The rude awakening came from his older brother, Prodigal, who, however, encouraged Mighty to do something else that came more naturally - singing.

With that encouragement from his blood brother and brother in Christ, Mighty started to do the music he was more comfortable with. Soon enough he was working on a single for producer Danny Browne's Yow 3 compilation, all with the help of Prodigal.

"When I got saved, coming from the world, the music was nice. There is a part of you that still wants to enjoy the music to a certain point," Mighty said.

"People like Prodigal dem a DJ hardcore, but you could still get a message out of it. I see a lot of people get saved from this music, so there is power in it. It is more than just writing and more than just music; you have to have a relationship with God," he said.

But since Mighty was a maturing Christian and a maturing artiste, he was bound to face some of the harsher realities of the business, some of which included difficulties getting on shows and also facing the fierce tongues of those he performed for.

Recognition

He had a few collaborations with well-known artistes and it seemed only appropriate that he got some recognition in Jamaica, as the songs were getting much airplay. Still, he found himself performing mostly overseas, particularly in Canada, which he could not understand. Many also criticised him for the way he dressed.

"I try to look good, but people seh mi hype. I used to look good before I got saved and mi nah guh just wear anything now because I am in the Church," Mighty said.

But his frequent trips to Canada and his nice attire paid off. He was winning souls and he also won the heart of his wife, whom he met in Canada.

Finding love did not mean that his troubles were over. People started to take issue with something else. His surname would seem like something he added for his music career and others have judge him for it. He would, however, like to make it clear that his given names are Jason O'Neil Mighty.

"It is my real name and the Lord instructed me to use it," he said.

Regardless of the trials Mighty has had, he said things are turning for him and shows are popping up more frequently in Jamaica. There will probably come a point when he will permanently join his wife in Florida, United States, but he is now focused on building a ministry in Jamaica that will be accessible worldwide. Young people love him and his single, Ketch A Fire, with Prodigal continues to dominate the circuit, even as he works on his debut album.