Voicemail - Get The Money & Gangalee

not that i really wanted to promote the content...

at fist i thought it was an uplifting song but the treatment certainly doesnt bring that across... all i see is the continuing glorification of being a criminal... by artistes and directors... now Jay Will did some great work... but come on... why didnt u show a successful business person who came from nothing... why is there the need to glorify the BANDIT???

oh and that is only one of the songs in the video... the other one is blatantly homophobic... i mean do you really need to sing a song about not wanting to bathe with another man?



i always wondered why they called themselves voiceMALE... voicemail?

Oh, it's hard being a man!

its been said time and time again... but BLAKKA takes it on in this commentary... I can actually hear BLAKKA saying these words as he is very good when it comes to speaking about Male vs. FeMale...

"Gee Blakka, you look nice. I love how those shoes match your belt, and your shirt, pants and socks are so well coordinated colour-wise. Only gay men dress that well." No wonder most men just give up and dress like ragamuffins.

just a random post especially after watching the premiere of "The REEF" last night on C...

Sponsorship and Social Responsibility

Should Private and Public Sponsors demand a better Society?

Over the past weeks the Red Stripe saga has become a talking point in Jamaica and in Guyana the Government basically shutting down performances by artists whose lyrics are generally of a violent nature.

the following excerpt from Red Stripe blackmailing dancehall?

A word to everyone, though hardcore dancehall can not be stopped or tamed, it will be what the society needs it to be. When Jamaica becomes more civilised the sounds from hardcore dancehall will change too. Until then, it reflects an ugliness that is uncomfortable for some of us to hear and see - but it is quite real.

and this is from Guyana gone too far?

However, there are several issues with which to contend when one contemplates where the line should be drawn between artistry and the incitement of violence.

Now I believe that the Guyanese Government should have a say... but wouldnt it have been better to revise laws or simply enforce existing ones.

Monopoly NCN Radio Bans Bounty Killer & Mavado Songs

According to a report carried on livinguyana.blogspot.com the move follows the government banning the two Jamaican dancehall artistes from traveling to Guyana to perform or for any other purpose. On air presenters were informed of the move late yesterday afternoon.

We see it every year for Carnival... Litter laws, and the best one Lewd Dancing... all of this only leads to ANARCHY... and I believe that it has already started... especially in our Third World Region... no apologies...

Now the Artistes on warpath Second attack launched on Red Stripe

The artistes say they are now prepared to perform for free during at least one major event as long as there are no Red Stripe products being sold or consumed at the venue.

"We can all sit here an beat 'roun di bush, Diageo don't give a ... about violence in Jamaica, the real reason, personally, I think it has a lot to do with the gay-bashing lyrics and Red Stripe don't want to come out and say this is the legitimate reason why we are pulling out."

Now this is an auotpost I just complied some of the stories I saw...

One thing to note is that Red Stripe currently sponsor of Pardon the Interruption (PTI) on ESPN and this show is on everyday just before SportsCenter in the evening... major viewership...

RedStripe was once just a Jamaican brand then it became a Caribbean brand... Ive still never tasted one tho... they have now become an International Brand and are associated with Jamaica... becasuse they are Jamaican... this is just a move by a Corporate entity trying to distance themselves from controversy... remmeber what happened to A certain KONvict...

unless the dancehall artistes start singing Globally marketable and apparently acceptable song I dont think that RedStripe will back down... the artistes who host many a dance in Jamaica on a weekly basis could certainly put a dent in RedStripe's Jamaican profits but then the company may very well take those lackluster sales on home soil and carry it international...

 If on the other hand the artistes get total support at home and people walk-off the line in the factory... and also garner international support... which I doubt will happen in either case... then RedStripe will have to reevaluate its role...

I remember some years ago in Trinidad when Luciano tore down the banner of one of the Sponsors on a show... Craven A... I guess that it was they who actually paid for his performace on the show because they were made in Jamaica (at the time) and were trying to get into the Trinidad market... I doh know what happened to them...

in the end SumFest will still go on and this will not be the last time we hear of music being banned/regulated by Government or Private Sponsor...

Busy Signal - Jail

From the Greensleeves Ragga series
Ragga Ragga Ragga 2008
Instores May 6th 2008

the album features

1. Mavado - On The Rock
   
2. Demarco - Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten
   
3. Busy Signal - JAIL
   
4. Serani - Study People
   
5. Mykal Rose - SHOOT OUT
   
6. Busy Signal - Wine Pon The Edge
   
7. Vybz Kartel - Money Fi Spend
   
8. Collie Buddz - Rise It
   
9. Bugle - Cyaan Look Inna Me Eye
   
10. Elephant Man - Cater To The Poor
    
11. Vybz Kartel - My Scheme
    
12. Black Ryno - Ay Ya Ay Ya
    
13. Busy Signal - Knocking At Your Door
    
14. Fire Links & Tony Matterhorn - This Is How We Grow
    
15. Charly Blacks - Buddy Buddy
    

Jamaica won't Bow to Gays

the issues herein don't only apply to Jamaica but also to Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean Region... who rely on Tourism...

Jamaica won't bow to gays

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has announced that the island's buggery laws will not be repealed, despite enormous international pressure.

Egale Canada, a human rights group based in Toronto, Canada, recently announced its intention to call for a tourism boycott of the island, as well as a ban on the country's goods and services. The group issued a May 12 ultimatum on the Jamaican Government and threatened to make a public announcement five days later, encouraging the ban if its demands were not met.

The group appealed for the production of public service announcements denouncing homophobia/transphobia, called for a national homophobia/transphobia education campaign and lobbied for the abolition of the buggery law and any other law that stigmatises or criminalises consensual same-sex acts.

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) had expressed concern about the threats, and added that the Canadian market was a particularly viable one. Wayne Cummings, head of the JHTA, told THE STAR in an earlier interview, "They are a very forward-thinking, liberal country, and I'm sure there may be some credibility to the argument that they could affect us."

Ignoring the issue
However, Prime Minister Golding, speaking at his post-budget press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday, said he has seen nothing yet to cause him to consider a review of the buggery laws. The Prime Minister, who has been accused of ignoring the issue by the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (JFLAG), said: "There is a road down which I'm not going to allow this country to go under my leadership."

He also voiced his opposition to same-sex marriages. "There are people who use the same philosophical kind of basis to seek, for example, legislative changes to redefine marriage so that marriage in law must mean something different from what marriage is now. Once we embark on that express way I am not certain at what point we are going to get off."

He continued, "As far as this Prime Minister is concerned, marriage means a union sanctified and endorsed by law between a man and a woman. And I don't want to speak with any ambiguity about where this yah Prime Minister rest."

so while the Canadian's agree that "there's no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation"... we in the Caribbean have to continue living with our Christian Leaders decisions... even when they lie...

meanwhile they begging for a VISA
ARTISTES SING 'VISA' BLUES by Krista Henry, Staff Reporter, Jamaica Star.

A long time observation

Now ah doh know if anybody talk about it before or if is that because ah have 4 eyes ah seein more into things that actually there, but I've noticed something for a few years now.

Why is it that the extremely homophobic Jamaican male population are seriously into the homosexual style of dress and appearance?

Living in New York I see gay men everyday and when I see Jamaicans, especially in the music videos, why are they wearing the same kind of tight up pants, cosquel colours that don't match, all kinna funky patterns and style of cloth, then cover that up with a jacket and string two three dog chain from a pants loop.

This kinda style and fashion is seen on men in Greenwich Village a mecca for homosexuals in NYC and those involved in the fashion industry. (Now doh lemme get started on Lexxus aka Mr. Lex and his faux hawk that would get him many a glance and even a pips from some men.)

It is just so funny that they bash homosexuals so much yet dress just like them and profile to boot.
I am not gay and have no intentions of ever becoming so, but in my mind why are you imitating, looking like and definitely could be mistaken for someone you proport to hate?

So my conclusion is this, either you stop bashin them to that degree or disassociate yourself completely. Yuh cyah be straddling the fence.

batty bwoy???

As I recognize the lyricists in Esco & Leftside / Dr. Evil I still am dumbfounded by the homophobia that exists with many Black Caribbean Dancehall Artists. One of his latest offerings, that is apparently a HIT all over the Caribbean; I even had a friend in Canada ask me who sang the song, clearly shows that there is some way to go if dancehall is to truly get mainstream acceptance. Is this song a clear representation of what the average Jamaican thinks. I ask this because Esco is a Jamaican. Are these the values that he was brought up to believe? Are the Caribbean people really gonna keep promoting this culture and not believing in acceptance.

There was a recent article in the Jamaica Star which asked some Dancehall Artist about this phenomena of word association. Cleary avoiding the use of words that seemingly have male or homosexual associations is a challenge.

I will keep iterating that I truly admire the poetry... undeniable flow and sense of humour, but still wonder if this is the mentality that dancehall will continue spewing.

Stay Far - Dr. Evil (Top Class Bullet Riddim 2006)

A wha happen to some boy, me nuh know eh nuh, a walk bout wi dem bloodclaat faggot self a wha happen to dem dem think a bumboclaat foreign dis a wah do dem yow leggo bout ya

Chorus
Batty boys they need fi stay far from we(dem fi gweh)
Cause wi nuh inna wha dem inna (No)
pussy a weh buddy fi a go inna
for eva

Right Mini-Me

Verse 1
Vagina was made for the penis
not penis for penis, not penis for anus
Adam was made for eve, he was not made for Steve (no)
No if, no but, no maybe's
dick and butts will make no babies
Man to man is so unjust (yup)
man to man just bring disgust (whoa)
I don't even like the word bottom
never gonna get to the bottom of things
never gonna hit rock bottom
never gonna go to the bottom of a stream
I don't like Marvin Gaye, why is her name peta-gay
If i should sprain my ankle I will neva use Bengay
Dem fi gweh

Chorus x2

Verse 2
Testing testing 1,3
dont test 2 you will get slew
we check females not email
at yahoo no hotmail
not manley I'm not edna or norman thats not normal
those guys that say there are mormons... MORE WOMAN!

Chorus x2


The line which says we check females not email amuses me because it reminds me of a joke Jamaican Comedian BLAKKA uses in his act. He uses the word females as 'Fe Males' meaning for males. This is a far cry from the way in which Leftside seeks to use the meaning.