By Nagra Plunkett, Staff Reporter 
DJ Troy
WESTERN BUREAU:
TWENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD Troy Manderson has set his sights on becoming one of Jamaica's most sought after gospel artiste.
DJ Troy, as he is popularly known, wants his songs to inspire and ultimately win souls for the Kingdom of God. The former student of Cornwall College in Montego Bay, St. James, says he has been involved in the music business for more than six years.
"Before I was baptised in 1996, I was a secular singer," he told Western Focus. "I can deejay, sing rap, the whole nine yards."
He said that he has two gospel singles, Pray and Mi Nah, ready for release. The DJ admitted that he has not yet heard his tunes, copies of which he sent to some radio stations for airplay. However, he remains optimistic as his two brothers, who are sound system operators, are very dedicated to his career and constantly play his songs at their engagements.
"I want my music to touch the lives of every person who hears it," he explained. "Jesus said I should go out into the world and minister the gospel and I do that through the word of God and music."
This multi-talented musician can also play the drums and "a little bit of keyboard." He is an active member of the congregation at Family Church On The Rock in Reading, St. James. He says that his pastor, Richard Keane and friend, Howard Dears, are very involved in his musical journey.
"I get the full support of my church, a lot of encouragement and it has been good. My brothers have also pushed me to pursue this music," DJ Troy added. "When my songs play, the anointed should go out and convert."
