Reggae gospel artiste DJ Nicholas (centre) signs an autograph for a young fan during Kingston College's ISCF Gospel concert dubbed: 'Power in the blood: Freedom stems from the root' at their Melbourne campus, Upper Elletson Road, on Friday, January 18, 2008. - anthony minott

The life of a gospel artiste isn't all that easy, however, according to DJ Nicholas, coupled with the message being portrayed and the exposure and support from fans, it's all worth it.

He says there is a lot of support, especially from young people, who give love, support and respect. but there are those, however, who bash gospel reggae because of its style and they way it is brought across.

"They don't know that the artistes are in-depth with the gospel, for I am a deacon at my church as well. they believe gospel should only be within the church."

The inspiration for gospel reggae came with keeping up with the times. Back in the day Paul, Matthew and John (disciples of Christ) never had internet so they never used internet as a means.

It's the same now, reggae is what the young people relate to most, hence I use it as a medium, simply keeping up with the time," DJ Nicholas said.

However, DJ Nicholas says things are slowly changing as people now have more respect for him, and he is also getting good feedback from pastors.

DJ Nicholas - contributed