Pastor Jason Palmer returns to his gospel music roots with a new name, “JP & Nem,” and a new single, “Just Like Fiyah.” I had the chance to talk to JP about his 13-year hiatus, his new song… and the new name. I just had to know who “Nem” was.

Pastor Jason Palmer stops by the Praise Studio with new music.

It’s been some time since I’ve talked to Pastor Jason Palmer in person. Actually, the last time we talked about music… he wasn’t “Pastor” but rather JP with JP & Seasons. JP took a bit of a detour with music, as his church was planted and nurtured.

When JP was the frontman of JP & Seasons, the music was decidedly different than his new release, “Just Like Fire.” With JP and Seasons, the music varied from Contemporary Christian to Christian Rock still, the sound was impactful and award winning. JP and Seasons picked up two “Rhythm of Gospel Awards” in 2011 for CD of the Year and Urban Contemporary R&P CD of the Year.

“Just Like Fire” is as heartfelt as his previous music and is a powerful, soulful, Jeremiah 20:9 new start for this gifted man of God. In addition to JP’s music, he is an author (“God Help Me to Forgive”) and pastor of the Goodness & Mercy Church with two locations in Detroit.

HEAR: Detroit’s Own Pastor Jason Palmer Returns To Musical Roots