DJ Alex & Paul Green

Paul Green, alongside DJ Alex, formed "Yeshua Possie" in the early 90s.

Their primary aim was to create much-needed social events for Christians outside traditional church settings, especially during holidays when options for young Christian people were limited. They secured the blessing of their pastor at Aston Christian Centre before launching their club nights. These events, which featured live acts like “For Real” and “Raymond & Co.,” were well-received and saw good turnouts.

Paul emphasized maintaining a high standard of music, drawing from artists such as Sounds of Blackness and Bebe & Cece Winans to ensure “good quality” and entertainment. A key principle was to avoid being overly “preachy” in a club setting, aiming instead for a comfortable social environment where Christians and their unsaved friends could socialize easily. This format mirrored secular club nights that featured DJs playing quality music followed by live performances.

Paul acknowledged the internal “battle” regarding whether their approach was “too secular,” which caused him to “struggle as a DJ.” He prefers to let the music speak for itself rather than being a hype man, although club audiences often expected to be “hyped up.”

He later organized another venture, “The Orange Studio,” with “United Fellowship,” which shared the vision of providing a God-centered social environment with good music in a venue with a “modern edge.”

Paul reflects on the current challenges in the gospel music scene, noting a post-lockdown decline in support and a “generational shift.” He suggests an ideal event today might involve multiple rooms catering to diverse genres like reggae, house/Afrobeats, and old-school gospel/soul. He personally prefers intimate, bar-like settings over large clubs, where music could be ambience rather than “in your face.” This laid-back format, featuring soulful, jazzy tunes before a main act and resuming background music afterward, would remove the pressure to play specific tunes and cater to those seeking a relaxed, Christ-centered social experience.