Going viral is every artist’s dream, but in a world where popular culture shifts every few hours and content gets buried by ever-changing algorithms, it seems like a nearly impossible task.

For gospel artist Sherwin Gardner, when his song Find Me Here went viral, it was less about numbers and more about the power of purpose.

Sherwin was preparing to release a completely different project when Find Mе Here became the #1 viral song in the world in early 2024.

“This [song] was just a prayer for me, setting the tone for the year…” he explained. “As an artist, you put something out to hold you over until you release the official thing, but that ended up being the one that went viral.”

It was a moment that changed everything for him.

On the night of his album launch concert in The Bahamas, Sherwin received an extraordinary honor.

“At the show, I received the plaque that we just crossed over 2 billion views on TikTok,” he shares. According to him, there’s only one explanation for what happened. “The only thing I could say is that this was just something that Goр sprinkled the salt on, and it ended up being a blessing.”

The song struck a particular chord with many people across nations. Sherwin has formed a special connection with his listeners, witnessing the ways his writing has evolved as an anthem of motivation. Find Me Here echoes in people’s daily lives—something as gentle as a ringtone or as powerful as someone’s prayer. Even when promoting his concert, Find Me Here continued to create memorable moments for both Sherwin and his supporters.

“I’m still seeing the power of the song-even in one of the ads that we put up for the. show. I have an ad that basically says, ‘This is where it all started, and that went viral as well!”

Technology Levels the Playing Field.

For Sherwin, Find Me Here is a testament to the way technology has irreversibly changed the music industry.

“Technology has made the world smaller,” he said. “Now, I can do something in my studio right here in The Bahamas, and it can reach places that I can’t even imagine.”

And for Bahamian artists, that accessibility is a game-changer. The ability to create, distribute, and share music on a global scale means local talent can now compete on an international stage. Sherwin’s concert wasn’t just a celebration of his success—it was also an opportunity for emerging artists to be seen.

“We had some international folks come in—major people—and they were really happy by the talent that they see in The Bahamas,” he shared. “I have meetings all week dealing with the possibility of some of the artists being able to get onto bigger
platforms.”

The Power of Local Support.

At the core of this entire experience was connection-something that Sherwin doesn’t take lightly. From keeping his team and international guests plugged in as soon as they land, to providing support through the ALIV Events app, ALIV stood behind him in his journey.

“I must say thank you to ALIV for the support throughout the journey of the show and event. It helps having companies who really see the vision and be able to enhance that vision.”

Beyond sponsorship, ALIV played a direct role in making the event more seamless and interactive. The ALIV Events App brought attendees closer to the experience, allowing them to seamlessly register and enter the event.

“Having a local app brings comfort,” he notes. “It’s something that you know.” We live in an era where technology intersects so many facets of our lives, including music and culture. Sherwin Gardner’s success story is proof that when purpose and technology align, anything is possible for Bahamian talent! With the right connection, The Bahamas isn’t just a dot on the map, it’s a global
stage. It’s Good to Be ALIV.