Talent & Passion Show Featuring Vanmusik and Guillaume Worshipper

Longueuil, 2025 – For the grand premiere of the show Talent & Passion, we had the immense privilege of hosting two unique artists from the Francophone gospel scene: Vanelle, known as Van Music, and Guillaume, known as Guillaume Worshipper. Through testimonies, personal journeys, musical inspirations, and spiritual commitment, they immerse us in their world where faith and music become one.

"Welcome to Talent & Passion," warmly announces host Sacha Doama at the start of this first episode. Visibly moved, she shares her excitement about exploring the paths of two inspired artists who have chosen to dedicate their art to God.

Vanelle, whose stage name Van Music is a simple contraction of "Vanelle" and "music," officially debuted in 2020, although his passion for rap dates back to 2007. "I wanted to make rap that edifies, that spreads the good news," he explains with conviction. Inspired by figures like Youssoupha and Corneille, he affirms his desire to stand apart from a “secular” rap often lacking in positive values.

Guillaume, for his part, grew up in a musical environment. “It was my mother who enrolled me in piano lessons at the age of eight… without asking me!” he jokes. Initially trained in classical music, he gradually turned toward gospel and worship music. Today, he shares piano instrumentals on YouTube designed to transport listeners into an atmosphere conducive to prayer.

Both raised in Christian families, Vanelle and Guillaume share a personal spiritual journey that has given deep meaning to their musical commitment.

For Guillaume, the turning point came when he felt an “inner void” that neither school nor social activities could fill: “It’s Jesus who fills that void. Music helps me express my love for God.”

As for Vanelle, he confesses that he didn’t truly believe in his youth, viewing religion as a mere educational framework. But existential questioning led him to seek deeper answers: “I asked myself why I was born, where I was going… and I found Jesus. I put everything else aside.”

Criticized by some for drawing from the codes of secular music, Christian rap is passionately defended by Vanelle: “Music was created by God in the first place. Why let the enemy take it over? It’s better to use this medium to spread the good word.”

He describes himself as a “loudspeaker of the Bible,” translating Scripture into a language and style accessible to his generation. This artistic choice, far from trivial, responds to a need for spiritual resonance in an era marked by cultural drift.

As for influences, Guillaume cites great American gospel names such as Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond, while noting that he is now turning toward African artists like Nathaniel Bassey, who focus more on worship.

Vanelle draws from the richness of Francophone gospel rap. He mentions pioneers like Dernier Rempart, a collective active in the 2000s, as well as artists like the Haitian La Skinon and the versatile David Okiu. He also acknowledges Aurélien, a young figure in the gospel scene who plays a key role in preserving and promoting Christian rap in the Francophone world.

Both artists are full of upcoming projects. Guillaume plans to release new instrumentals on his platforms (@GuillaumeWorshipper on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram).

Vanelle, on his side, is preparing an EP set for August, accompanied by a release party. He also announces a collaborative project with Guillaume: Rolly Plug, a Francophone review dedicated to music criticism in the gospel world, aiming to spotlight emerging talents and lesser-known projects.

This first edition of Talent & Passion was a moment of authentic exchange, marked by emotion, sincerity, and hope. “I’m truly honored to have had you as my first guests. You’ve set the bar very high,” concludes Sacha Doama.

Through the voices of Vanelle and Guillaume, a new generation of artists is rising — rooted in faith, armed with creativity, and determined to touch hearts through music.