Anyone familiar with Audley Rollen will tell you about his \u2018rude bwoy\u2019 image of the 1970\u2019s and 1980\u2019s. Back then, he was a Rastaman who loved hardcore reggae and weed.<\/p>\n
He turned his back on that lifestyle nearly 20 years ago. Now an ordained minister of religion, he still sings, but for God. His latest song is \u201cNever Knew Love Till You\u201d, a rock steady-flavored \u2018hymn\u2019 on which he relishes his bond with the Almighty.\u00a0 \u201cMy faith had everything to do with writing and recording this song. Faith allowed me to experience God\u2019s love and it comforted me in knowing that the unconditional love of God is above all,\u201d said Rollen.<\/p>\n
He co-wrote and co-produced \u201cNever Knew Love Till You\u201d with his wife Dawn Marie Wisdom, who is also a minister. It was recorded with keyboardist Jason Farmer. \u201cThe message in this song is this, \u2018try not to have unrealistic expectations of others, because they are not perfect and neither are you\u2019. So, in relationships leave room for disappointments, and try to forgive others even as you would like to be forgiven, and understand that God\u2019s love is the greatest love<\/p>\n
because he loved us even when we did not love Him, so let us look for the joy in our trials and thank God for His love,\u201d said Rollen.<\/p>\n
Born in Kingston, Rollen cut his musical teeth in Jones Town, Greenwich Farm, Allman Town and east Kingston. His contemporaries included guitarist Earl \u201cChinna\u201d Smith, Robbie Shakespeare and Lloyd Shakespeare (Robbie\u2019s older brother). \u201cRepatriation\u201d, his biggest hit song as a secular artist, was produced by Lloyd \u201cMatador\u201d Daley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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