Sounding off on deejay ban published: Saturday | May 10, 2008
Mavado (left) and Bounty Killer
Last week, we solicited your views on the decision by the Guyanese government to ban dancehall artistes Mavado and Bounty Killer. Below are some of our readers' views.
Barring artistes least of Jamaica's worriesTHE EDITOR, Sir:It is really distressing the way dancehall is perceived by some people who do not fully understand its depth.For the Guyanese government to place a ban on these artistes can be viewed from two perspectives: (a) They may be saying it is to protect the citizens of their country; (b) they may be under pressure from gay activists there.I have a feeling it is the latter. Frankly, Guyanese are not obliged to listen to dancehall. We only need their rice. Banning the artistes is the least of our worries right now.I am, etc.,KEISHA MITCHELLalique44@yahoo.com
Dancehall behind wave of immoralityTHE EDITOR, Sir:We have not been ganging up on dancehall. Not at all. We are instead ganging up on the violent and disgusting content that is contained in much of the music that dancehall represents.After 20 years of exposing the young people to it, we have created a culture of pure violence and murder and hate.Music? Is this what they call music? That is pathetic. If you want to put your finger on a specific cause of the present moral decay in Jamaica today, look no further. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, the culprit - dancehall.Mavado and Bounty Killer especially have been targeted because they have been identified as the main offenders. Performers are now being made to be responsible for what they sing, and the message they send.Jamaica needs a fresh start. A new beginning, and dancehall and its culture have no future in a decent, moral society. Dancehall has deteriorated into an abyss of filth and gun-slinging lyrics. Our young men are hypnotised by it and are acting out what these songs say in real life.The best news I heard recently was the banning of these two deejays by Guyana! They should not even stop there.Decent people are sick and tired of the vile and violence-laced songs, some of which actually enjoy airplay on radio!I am, etc.,DANIELLE KATZgoodheartgal07@hotmail.com Bad omen for regional unityTHE EDITOR, Sir:It is my opinion that Bounty and Mavado should not be banned. This is definitely an attempt by the Guyanese government to gang up on dancehall.To think at a time when we as Caribbean nations should be looking to solidify the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, we are seeking to alienate those persons of another island who promote hardcore dancehall.What is the real objective of the Guyanese?I am, etc.,HALEEM ANDERSONhalkim77@yahoo.com
STUWY77 said
14:09 05/10 2008
a go dem fi go weh.. what happen to freedom a speech?
Crazypickney said
15:34 05/10 2008
ah boi, this is a never ending topic
kurt said
17:02 05/10 2008
ahh bwoy
DJ Miggs said
17:02 05/10 2008
hmm
mrs kalongi said
17:03 05/10 2008
a wah happen 2 dem blo*o*dclaaaaat ppl man dem nuh watch f*kkin tv weh a talk bout killin ban blo*o*dclaat tv den ssince dem ago ban dancehall wah happen 2 f*kkin rap weh a bare killin dem talk bout dis shit f*kkin annoying mi now man dancehall 2 d mother f*kkin wirllll mi seh
Nico-T said
17:05 05/10 2008
***NICO-T SPEAKZ***
lol@BABY....DEM GET BABY CROSS, ANGRY AND MIZAREBLE....lol
Sounding off on deejay ban
published: Saturday | May 10, 2008
Mavado (left) and Bounty Killer
Last week, we solicited your views on the decision by the Guyanese government to ban dancehall artistes Mavado and Bounty Killer. Below are some of our readers' views.
Barring artistes least of Jamaica's worriesTHE EDITOR, Sir:It is really distressing the way dancehall is perceived by some people who do not fully understand its depth.For the Guyanese government to place a ban on these artistes can be viewed from two perspectives: (a) They may be saying it is to protect the citizens of their country; (b) they may be under pressure from gay activists there.I have a feeling it is the latter. Frankly, Guyanese are not obliged to listen to dancehall. We only need their rice. Banning the artistes is the least of our worries right now.I am, etc.,KEISHA MITCHELLalique44@yahoo.com