God Alone!

Only God can take credit for the extraordinary life of Junior Tucker!

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Junior began singing at the age of 5. In 2 years, he became a household name in his home country and attained his first #1 song, “Happy”, followed by “Which Side of the Coin”, “Some Guys have all the Luck”, and “It’s a Small, Small World”. Junior began travelling and performing locally and internationally. Without a shadow of doubt, everyone who saw Junior perform knew that being on stage was what he was born to do.

With tremendous success, he navigated his way through three international recording contracts which have literally taken him across the world. He has toured throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, and the Caribbean. At 12 years, he was signed to Island Records which produced the hit song “One of the Poorest People”. At 14, he landed a recording contract with Geffen Records USA which turned out “Mr. Telephone Man”. At 23, he signed to Virgin Records UK which produced hits like “Don’t Test” and “16”. In 1991, Junior was released from Virgin Records and returned to his roots to pursue a career in Jamaican Dancehall Music. A slew of hits ensued, “Love of a Lifetime” and “Move Along” to mention a few.

Dancehall brought its accolades, number one songs, singer of the year titles and a high profile lifestyle. As time progressed, his life became far from “Happy”. Despite so called, “Fortune and fame”, behind the scenes, his life was in pieces. It was spent chasing the next hit song to stay on top of the charts, all in an attempt to fill the void he felt in his life.

In 1996, the death of his father and the birth of his first child led to a period of searching for answers to a deeper meaning to life. He investigated various religions but still no answers. He penned songs like “I Pray” and “Praise His Name”, having no true knowledge of the God he was singing about.

In October 1997, bombarded by religion, a distorted childhood and being plagued by nightmares, Junior cried out one night “God, if you are real, show me who you REALLY are and allow me to sleep!” The Living God answered; he slept as never before. He woke up completely rested, knowing that Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior. He publicly confessed his Christian faith that week at a gospel concert in Kingston and soon after was baptized.

Since that night when Jesus met him, Junior has not returned to his secular career. He simply states, “There is nothing to go back to!.” Coming into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ has brought clarity to his once hazed purpose and destiny. Was he still born to sing and be on stage? Definitely, but now to the Glory of God! To his life…God has given direction, and to his gift…God has given purpose.

Junior, his wife Trudy and their 4 girls, Chyna, Zoe, Paige and Laila now reside in Clewiston, Florida. For 9 years, they served in the ministry of New Harvest Church and Destiny World Outreach, which God used to help mold, both the man and his ministry.

Through Junior Tucker Ministries, he not only sings but preaches the Gospel and conducts praise and worship seminars. In addition to new territories, God has taken him back to many of the nations where he once performed as a secular artist to now win souls for the Kingdom of God and encourage other Christian believers.

His fifth Reggae Gospel Album titled “Journey – A Decade of Islands Worship” is a combination of the best of Junior’s last 4 Gospel Albums in addition to 3 brand new tracks including “King For A Lifetime” and “Rest Upon Me”. As you guessed, this was quite difficult to put together :) and as always you can expect a top class production, great foot-stomping beats and the presence of God as you enter into “Island Worship”!

To God Be Praise, Honor and Glory!