NASSAU, Bahamas -- Bahamian Gospel Legend and Marlin Award winner Kevan "Kevi Kev" McKenzie passed away yesterday, Monday July 15th at 8:15pm at Doctors Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas with his family by his side. He was 51 years old.
Kevan had been diagnosed with colon cancer several years ago and fought vigorously against the disease. He was considered by many to be the pioneer of the modern Bahamian gospel sound, infusing the elements of Junkanoo and Rake & Scrape into a unique and fresh mix that no one had boldly captured before. He was also not afraid to challenge the mainstream concept of a song, of what people thought gospel music should sound like and he faced every recording and performance with courage and confidence, sprinkling his audience with seeds of faith, hope, love and joy.
Kevan's career in gospel music started as the lead singer for the Gospel Music Train who disbanded after ten (10) years together, providing the perfect platform for Kevan to launch his solo career. He recorded and released his debut album "In Love Again" in the late 1980's, injecting into to the mostly traditional gospel music scene at the time, a fresh and more contemporary approach to local gospel music. The album spawned several hit songs like "Better", "In Love Again", "Too Much Crime" and "Promised Land", which became one of his signature pieces and a concert favorite.
Over the years Kevan recorded along with his chart topping producer and brother Dillon "D-Mac" McKenzie, a number of songs that captured the heart of the nation and the number one rotation spot on local radio stations. Some of these songs comprised his second project entitled "Still Going".

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