IT is often said that music can provide comfort and support in times of stress, sadness, or even anxiety; gospel music, especially, tends to offer comfort, balance, hope, healing and strength in trying times.
This was the aim when, Psalmist Rene Winter-Rigby composed her recent song, “Need A Blessing”, a song that she believes speaks to the heart and soul.

During an interview with this week’s Buzz, the gospel artiste shared that the song was co-written with Joel Browne and produced by Joey2kool Productions.
Rene, who is an entrepreneur, a wife and a mother of three stated that the song is like testimony.

On the day she put her pen to paper, Rene shared that she was not in the best space mentally; however, being encouraged to put all her emotions into writing “Need A Blessing” was composed.
“And right there and then, he (Joel Browne) and I wrote that song. That song was birthed within that space of time on that same day. Just how I was feeling, you know, I expressed it in words. And the song became a reality.”

Rene said that “Need A Blessing” was written during a period of great personal turmoil.
Rene shared that she started singing at the age of eight in Sunday School at church. This star’s light later shone brightly when she performed on the national stage during her participation in what was then called the GT&T Jingle and Song Competition in 2007, where she secured the spot for first runner-up.

She recorded her first gospel album in 2008, titled ‘Lord I Give You My All’, along with her first music video, produced in Linden, her hometown.
From this Rene moved higher as she performed on regional stages, notably at the Barbados Gospel Fest where she shared the stage with renowned gospel artistes such as Sherwin Garner and Lisa Kamp.

She also performed in The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Suriname, alongside international artistes like Papa San and many others.
Rene restarted her music career in 2020 when she released, “God Knows”, after a break to focus on building her family and other commitments.
The Songwriter related that one of the things she has learnt is to trust the process of God, “Because sometimes, we may think that we’re going slow. But then, God is allowing us to go slow because of what HE wants us to experience within that season.”

Now the songstress is focused on her music and connecting with other people, giving them hope and courage through her music.
With excitement, the gospel artiste said fans can expect more from her.
“Trust me, there is music coming out. You know, it may take a little, but there is music coming.”
At the moment Rene can be found on Facebook: Psalmist Rene Winter-Rigby and on TikTok: @ren.luxefashion. Need A Blessing is available on all streaming platforms and on Youtube: Rene Winter-Rigby, as well as Joey2kool Productions.