Caribbean Christmas Music: Christmas in Paradise by Lincoln Ward

Lincoln Ward is a musician from the Virgin Islands who released a Christmas album in 2009 featuring classic Christmas songs with a fresh twist.

Lincoln Ward is a talented musician from the Virgin Islands. He writes, produces, sings and arranges music for himself and several other artists. His Christmas in Paradise album was released in 2009 and its nine Christmas songs are performed with a fresh approach to traditional Christmas music. This album also features other artists who hail from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

Lincoln Ward is a Rising Star

Lincoln Ward has been featured in Core Magazine from the USVI and on Tempo Networks. According to his biography, Lincoln has performed in Nevis, Dominica, St. Vincent, St Croix and New York. He has released several albums including Me And You in 2006, Soakin Wet (Maxi Single) in 2007 and Four Seasons of Summer in 2010. His music videos, which have all appeared on Tempo Networks, include "Soakin Wet" shot in Nanny Cay in Tortola, "Poison", "Slowly Me and You" and "The One." This bright Virgin Islander holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science but his love is music. His parents both have a musical background and one of his uncles, Watts Pemberton, now deceased, was an acknowledged poet, musician and painter.

A Caribbean Christmas Album is Christmas in Paradise by Lincoln Ward

Lincoln Ward's Christmas in Paradise represents a Caribbean Christmas album with an international flavor. Lincoln collaborated with Virgin Islands' vocalists: Mckenzie Baltimore, Sandra Pemberton, Kirk Adams, Tamisha Georges and the Acappella Fellas. This album also features two popular DJs - DJ Poppy Pops from Isle 95 radio station in St. Croix and Gadiethz from ZROD radio station in Tortola. The saxophone showcased in two of the songs is played by Jeremy Vanterpool, another Virgin Islander.

• The Title Song "Christmas In Paradise": "Christmas In Paradise" by Lincloln and Mckenzie Baltimore begins with the chorus "This is the time of the year, when friends and family draw near, Christmas in Paradise." "Christmas In Paradise" urges the listener to want to spend Christmas in paradise as it refers to coconut water, guavaberry wine, the beaches, the pastries and the friendly people. "I invite you from far and near to come take a taste of our atmosphere, the Virgin Isles is the place to be so tell Santa Claus to be on the beach" are lyrics that call to the listener to visit the Caribbean for Christmas.
• "Oh Holy Night" Performed in a Fresh Way: Lincoln along with USVI Soca artist Rudy give a powerful performance to this traditional Christmas song. With the infusion of Beyonce's "Halo," "Oh Holy Night" comes alive. "You're everything I need and more and it's written all over your face, Jesus I can feel your halo, you know you're my saving grace" are the words that end this song.
• An Entertaining "Drummer Boy": Lincoln sings the traditional "Drummer Boy" lyrics with the addition of DJ Poppy Pops from St. Croix as the MC on the track. This song has a hip hop appeal with the mixture of drum beats which bring the literal drumming to the "Drummer Boy."
• The Bonus Track "Sweetest Drug": Although "Sweetest Drug" is not a Christmas song, this soothing and melodious song is itself like an addictive drug that keeps the listener wanting more. Produced by Alton Bertie, Lincoln sings in the chorus "She's the sweetest drug, I can't get enough of her...I can't help myself".

Christmas in Paradise Bonus DVD

Lincoln has also included a bonus DVD with the Christmas In Paradise album. The DVD includes the music video for "Give Love on Christmas Day" featuring Gadiethz. The video was produced by VI Lander Films. There is also an interview with Lincoln and excerpts from the studio sessions with the other artists on the album.

Lincoln Ward is a multi-talented musician, song-writer, producer and singer who continues to improve his musical repertoire. He released Christmas in Paradise in 2009 with nine Christmas songs that he performed with an artistic and fresh style. This album also features a bonus song, "Sweetest Drug" which is not a Christmas song but makes a great addition to Lincoln's album. Christmas in Paradise is an album for anyone who wants a Caribbean Christmas album that remakes the classic Christmas songs in an innovative and enjoyable way.

Update: Lincoln released, "The Reason for Christmas" in 2016 featuring twelve (12) songs including "Carol of the Bells," "Happy Christmas," and "Do You Hear What I Hear." This album also includes "Christmas in Paradise."