Joel “Positive” Murray is an international singer, songwriter and producer hailing from
Trinidad and Tobago. He is a pioneer of Caribbean gospel music. Positive rose to the top of
his field with the release of his hit single “Never Let Go” in 2007. During 2008, his music
crossed over into regional and international music markets within the Caribbean, Africa,
North, Central & South America, the UK and parts of Europe. As a result, Positive was
founded an album deal with Monty G’s Lion Of Judah Sounds and Mark Mohr’s Lion Of
Zion Entertainment.
To date, Positive has released 4 albums. The first, entitled “Never Let Go”, is a 14-track CD
that marked the era of a new chapter of life for Positive, a start at gospel reggae. He
released his second album “Forever My King” in December 2012, which was in the Top 20
of iTunes Reggae Albums Chart on its debut. Likewise his third album “Stand And Be
Counted” debuted at #1 in iTunes Trinidad and Top 25 of iTunes Reggae Albums
Chart. Stand And Be Counted also debuted on Billboard’s Top Reggae Albums Chart,
a remarkable accomplishment for this young prodigy.
Positive’s 4th studio album “HEARTWIRED” is a spirited 15 track offering that boasts of the
love of Jesus Christ. The creative virtual release of this project happened during the height
of a global pandemic in November 2020. Its release could not have come at a better time to
needfully lift the spirits and hearts of people in a digital era. The album seeked to urge
listeners to moments of introspection ensuring that we are always in tune with the Father’s
heart since this is what ultimately governs our choices and actions. 1 Samuel 16:7b says “for
God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at
the heart.”
Putting a positive spin on reggae music, fused with contemporary Gospel and a tinge of
dancehall, Positive has earned acclaim from music critics and fans alike, ever since hitting
the music scene eight years ago. He was the most-nominated artist (13 nominations)
and top honoree (eight wins) at the 2014 Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards (held
in Nassau, Bahamas in July 2014), where he received the top awards including Song
of the Year for “Blessing After Blessing” and Album of the Year for Forever My King,
released in December 2012 from FOX FUSE.
This heavenly collection of new Gospel gems brings a kaleidoscope of flavors, including
some new ones for the captivating artist. Such diverse sounds are delivered with the likes of
new pop anthem “All Over The World” featuring Jonathan McReynolds (which is co-
produced by pop-reggae heavyweight producer Dwayne “Supa Dups” Chin-Quee),
one-drop reggae on “Two Man Army” and “Notice Of Eviction,” Afrobeat on “Identify,”
dancehall on “Rise Again” featuring DJ Nicholas (which was produced by Grammy-
nominated producer Jason “J-Vibe” Farmer), EDM on “Man On Fire,” soca and calypso
on “Mighty Healer” and “Blessing After Blessing,” and contemporary Gospel on
“Mountain Mover,” “Scars” featuring V. Rose and title track “Stand And Be Counted.”
It sees production from stellar names in pop, Gospel, reggae and soca music, including
aforementioned Grammy-winning Supa Dups and Grammy-nominated J-Vibe, soca heavy-
hitter Precision Productions along with J Lab Pro and Deer Panteth Productions from
Trinidad, and Barbwiya Music of Jamaica, all joining forces with Positive, who produced
the majority of the album for his own imprint Bricksvale Records.
Positive describes music as a means sharing uplifting spiritual messages that can change a
life for the better. Despite the accolades, this is what matters most. While keeping it real, a
listener can appreciate good music as Positive’s perfectionist mentality only inspires him to
strive for consistent excellence. He intends to carry the message of Jesus Christ on to as
many generations as possible as he continues to walk in the light of God. Determined to be
an example to as many youths as possible, he intends to touch the hearts of his audience
and spread God’s love.