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OUR INTRODUCTION

Ours was a long road, but we made it our first album. We would first like to thank the Most High for making this all possible. Our heartfelt thanks extend to our families who supported us and to our friends and colleagues who added their talents in helping to make this project come to life

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The Mesmerizing Musical World Of Messenger!

On this site, you can explore Messenger’s latest audio and video releases, revisit its song classics, listen to podcast interviews, and watch movie clips featuring Messenger’s music.

Wikipedia defines the word messenger as someone who carries a message, and that’s exactly what this group does through music.

Messenger first came together writing original songs with a funky, pop-inflected feel that connected with enthusiastic audiences, leading to opportunities in film and advertising. Over time, Messenger’s sound grew to include contemporary R&B, smooth jazz and adult contemporary, merging seamlessly into today’s chill vibes.

Messenger is going strong, with Dino Stewart’s rhythmic bass, Bob Butler bringing the grooves and keyboards, and Vic Butler’s tasty guitar licks, plus Julio Hansen’s passionate vocals and Dwayne Lewis’s sultry sax style, inspired by artists like Boney James and Gerald Albright. While keeping its distinctive sound, Messenger continues to evolve.

Here you can discover songs like the touching and tender “Sending You A Love Song.” You can feel the warmth of summer and the spirit of romance with “Summer In The Mood For Love,” or experience the heartfelt essence of “Run To Me.” For those who appreciate uplifting music, there’s “Ignite Like Fire,” with its motivational lyrics about being a beacon of light to others.

Then there’s “Someone Like Me,” whose catalyst is former President Barack Obama’s remarkable story and historic achievements as the first African American president of the United States. Obama’s legacy powerfully symbolizes hope, perseverance and possibility, prompting millions to believe that extraordinary dreams can become reality. And with its iconic images and meaningful lyrics, Messenger’s “Someone Like Me” is an audio and video tribute to fulfilling those dreams.

After checking out podcast presentations where Messenger reflects on its musical journey, and catching the group’s songs in the movie Brotherhood of Justice (starring Keanu Reeves and Kiefer Sutherland) and in the supernatural horror film Death Spa (Witch Bitch in Europe and Asia), you can download your favorite Messenger songs and add them to your music library to enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Messenger Delivers…
Get the Message!

Their unique blend of funk/pop played to the audience and they responded by attending the group’s performances over and over again. For a band who had not recorded a song at the time, Messenger garnered enough respect to be invited to perform on shows with some of the top artists of the time. Finally, with a solid message to be embraced, Hollywood was calling.

In 1986, Messenger wrote and recorded two songs, “Conversation” and “Shotgun”, produced by David Pack of Ambrosia. The songs were prominently featured in the ABC television movie, “The Brotherhood of Justice”, starring Keanu Reeves and Kiefer Sutherland. They were later asked to write and record songs for the 1989 horror film Death Spa as well. Messenger was featured on the cover of the “The Music Connection” and written up in feature articles for national magazines like “Black Teen.” Messenger’s popularity was soaring.

The original members of Messenger featured the masked bass guitar player, Dino Stewart, Guitar player Vic Butler, Lead singer Don McDaniels, Keyboard players Bobby Jackson, Bob Butler, and drummer Johnny Moore. After the loss of a couple of band members, Messenger disbanded in 1993.

Today, with another message to be heard, Messenger is back after 20 years. There are new songs, new ideas, new Messages… same Messenger, with Dino, Vic, Bob and John, under their new production company, The MJB Project. Yes, the message is the same – Love, life and inspiration… The message is now.