REGGAE singers Richie Stephens and Gramps Morgan were the two secular acts performing at the 'End of Year' on Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, New York on Friday.
Stephens was warmly greeted and delivered gospel favourites that brought a spiritual vibe to his presentation. For his long time fans, Stephens sung Fight Back -- a classic that was recorded with Garnet Silk, who died tragically in a fire at his home in 1993.
Stephens earned a standing ovation for his rendition of A Change Is Gonna Come. He then poured his heart out on Live Your Life, which was penned after the untimely death of his son, Coppershot. His set include The Lord's Prayer, Yah Mo B There and Father I Love You.
Stephens returned for an encore and was joined by singer Gramps Morgan.
Morgan was had the congregation waving as he took them down memory lane with the Morgan Heritage classic "Down The River."
"Down By The River" made way for a heartfelt rendition of Palms 23 that was dedicated to incarcerated DJ Buju Banton. "Wash the Tears" from his debut album "Two Sides of My Heart" hit the sweet spot and was delivered with a sort of reverence rarely seen at reggae events. The dancehall tinged "The Almighty" brought the curtain down on an enthralling set that had the massive dancing and skanking in their seats.
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