Kimberly Washington 
The Christian and Gospel music scene has made a dramatic change.  No longer are the days when the elders of the church started a song and the rest of the congregation joined in.  Young people have broken away from traditional praise and started praising in their own way.  Urban America has chosen to praise God through rap, r&b, pop, and other genres of music that were generally thought to be against any religious principles. 

One of our goals is to introduce new artists who are breaking the conventional mold of worship and praise and giving us “new” ways to uplift God.  Each issue we will feature a new artist who has taken a stand for Jesus in an urban nation. 

The first artist to be highlighted is Alex Suazo.  Upon first meeting Alex, he seemed a bit mild and boyish both in appearance and tone.  This is one instance when you should never judge a book by its cover.  Though only 18 years old, this artist is wise beyond his years and has the drive and determination to take his career to the next level.  Alex is extremely grounded and influenced by his Garifuna roots.  He speaks and records in three different languages (English, Spanish, and Garifuna).  For most recording artists, it would be hard enough to record an album in one language, but Suazo has recorded albums in all three of his languages.  He comes from a family of talented people.  He has been guided by his father but is very determined to make his own path in this world.

Alex considers his style as “a new generation in music.”  As I listened to his music,  in all three languages, his English music can be best described  as r&b with a hint of Garifuna flavor through the beats and instruments.  A listener can definitely tell that his music is influenced by his multiculturalism.  With his talent and drive, Alex could have taken his music in any direction, but he chose Christian music.  He says that “God is good” and has blessed him so much that he didn’t feel he should do any other type of music. 

Suazo has performed live and enjoys it very much.  He has even performed at several benefit concerts.  Alex writes, produces, sings, and records his own music.  He even plays some of his own instruments. His family is very supportive of his career and proud of the road that he has chosen.  His extreme faith is what motivates  him to continue on his journey with the knowledge that he will succeed.

Alex has already self-released a Christian R&B album and is working on another solo project as well as a project for Garifuna Nation, his cultural movement.   This artist stays busy with his work.  If he is not in the studio working on music, he is out in the streets promoting it.  He is very goal oriented and is not only working locally to have his music heard, but globally. He is committed to achieving the greater eye of the world through his music and artistic expression to whomever  listens and sees his vision. 

Alex is taking advantage of all media outlets to promote his music and get his name out there.  With the way that the internet has altered the music industry, he is taking this to his advantage with presence on almost all social networking sites as well as other sites.

To learn more about Alex Suazo and hear his music check him out on his myspace page at  www.myspace.com/alexsuazo.    To watch his road to releasing his single and take a glimpse into his world, visit  www.youtube.com/alexsuazotv.    Be on the lookout for Alex Suazo!  And remember, we are all BLESSED to be a BLESSING! 

About the Author:

Kimberly Washington owns a consulting firm and recording studio in Houston, Texas.  For more information visit www.kdconsulting.page.tl  or email kim.kdconsulting@gmail.com