UK Gospel Reggae artist Joshua Kesler has received a nomination in the prestigious Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards. Nominated in the ‘Outstanding Dub Recording’ category, for his 2021 single ‘Rock I Stand’.

‘Rock I Stand’ is produced by Hammond and Harmony Productions, at 3 Chronicles Studio, Wembley, based in the UK.

Outstanding Dub Recording Category

Representing England in his category, Joshua Kesler rubs shoulders alongside renowned Caribbean Gospel artists. The official nominees for the category are Jermaine Edwards, Joshua Kesler, Kevin Downswell featuring Rondell Positive, Monty G, Positive, Samuel Medas, Trinity Clarke featuring Phillip K and Wayne Stoddart.

2021 Reggae Song Of The Year

The Marlin Awards nomination follows a tremendous past year for Joshua Kesler, winner of A Step FWD Awards 2021 Reggae Song Of The Year, and a Number 1 in the GLN Reggae Charts powered by GL365 Radio.

Other England Marlin Awards Nominees

Outstanding Adapted Recording Duo Group- Toyin Adekale featuring Roger Samuels

Outstanding Music Video Female – Toyin Adekale

Marlin Awards Past Winner

2017 New Artist of The Year – Lytie Powell

About Marlin Awards

The Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards was launched on March 16th 1996 by recording artist, radio personality and media executive Kevin Harris. The awards were first known as the Bahamian Gospel Music Marlin Awards and were established to recognize outstanding achievement in Bahamian Gospel Music from 1996 to 2000.

In the year 2000 the awards were expanded to include eight (8) Caribbean Gospel categories and in 2002 the awards evolved even further to incorporate other styles of Caribbean Gospel Music and were subsequently rebranded the Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards.