KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel superstar Kevin Downswell is pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response to his Afro-gospel single, Bless Me which has been blowing up radio and social media over the past week.
The Stronger singer said the song was inspired by his own spiritual studies and endless search for greater comprehension and meaning of God’s divine purpose.
“I got this rhythm right around the time I was studying Jacob in the Bible. And the minute the first beat dropped, the words flowed like a river…It came out of that Jacob-like cry: ‘I won’t let you go until you bless me’. It’s not just a lyric, it’s a posture. It’s the raw, desperate, but faith-filled prayer that many of us pray in our lowest hours — and I wanted to capture that honesty and turn it into worship and melody,” Downswell said earnestly.
“We’ve all been there actually. We’ve all been there, wrestling, stretched, but reluctant to let go, because we know giving up is not an option,” he said.
The rhythm was produced by Taj-vaughn “PantaSon” Johnson, a well-known dancehall figure. It is an unusual pairing, given that both hail from vastly different worlds.
“Honestly, it was refreshing. PantaSon is known for his versatility in the secular space, but what struck me most was his respect and reverence for the process and his openness to what God was doing through the music. He didn’t just bring the beat— he brought creativity, excellence and a willingness to lean into the heart of the message. Working with him reminded me that God can use anyone, anywhere, to accomplish his sound on the Earth,” he said.
The gospel powerhouse first performed the song live last Sunday during his set at PAN 2025, a day before it became available to the public. He has a blizzard of shows over the next couple of months as he expands his overseas ministry.
“We have some stops in the US (United States), Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and the Caribbean for the rest of the year. My heart’s been tugging at me for the UK (United Kingdom) as well, and I’m praying that we are able to connect with the right people there to make a tour happen early 2026. Every stage is another chance to declare victory and hope, and Christ’s goodness,” he said.
Downswell is really pleased with the response to his book, Midnight to Victory: 90-Day Devotional, which became a number one Amazon Bestseller in the spiritual growth category.
“It’s going better than I could have imagined. The book going to number one was such a humbling moment. Since launch, we’ve already moved over hundreds of units across eBook and paperback globally, and it continues to reach people daily. For me, the real victory is not just in sales but in the testimonies I’m hearing — people saying the devotionals are carrying them through their own midnights. That’s the true success. I am so grateful,” he said.
Downswell, who is popularly known for his hit singles You Make Me Stronger, Carry Me, and If It’s Not You, is overjoyed to see how God has rewarded his faithfulness.
“The fact that it was so hard writing the book, made it even way more satisfying, because finishing the book was the toughest thing ever, but then sitting by and watching God do weh him a do, words can’t describe,” Downswell explained.
“I am very thankful for the doors he is opening. Something tells me that he hasn’t scratched the surface as yet in regard to my global impact, and I remain faithful and focused as he fulfils his heart in and through me,” he said.
— Claude Mills
