The past couple of weeks have seen an increasingly volatile war of words amongst Jamaican and other dancehall/reggae recording artists. With Beenie Man apologising for songs he has produced in the past, the debate about the ramifications of money over principle has raged. Also, the fact that Natural Black has decided to trim off his locks, in order to identify more closely with the non-Rastafarian elements of dancehall, sparked a debate about the idea that some artists were only using Rastafari as a vehicle to popularity.
It is clear that a significant proportion of the reggae listening public are sympathetic to the Rastafari Livity. Many though not professing to be Rasta, have a high respect for the truly upful Rasses in their community. They also value the contribution of the Rastafarian to the overall growth of the Reggae genre.
This having been said, it is saddening to view the unholy war that has now broken out between artists who have long been associated with the Rastafari movement. Sizzla in particular has embroiled himself in a clash of words with a young locked artist, named Khago. It should be noted that Khago has recently stated that he is not a Rastafarian.
This outpouring which started as a clash between Khago and Assassin over a Khago song entitled "Threesome" has deteriated into a nasty unentertaining trading of insults. Worst of all is the fact that Sizzla appears to have run out of anything meaningful to say and therefore came up with a derogatory statement, aimed at Khago and his mamma. This is, in my opinion, a most unacceptable use of language for a man who professes to be a heartical man.
I must admit that I have not been overly impressed by Sizzla' output of late, but this is a significant low point in his career. He should now bow out of this contest with the grace becoming of an older head. I also feel that he should consider an apology for at least one of the tunes he voiced in this clash.
Can this music which uplifted an entire generation ever regain the respect of its children?
Where too now for the Rastafari element?
Is this the final nail in the coffin for reggae music?
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It is clear that a significant proportion of the reggae listening public are sympathetic to the Rastafari Livity. Many though not professing to be Rasta, have a high respect for the truly upful Rasses in their community. They also value the contribution of the Rastafarian to the overall growth of the Reggae genre.
This having been said, it is saddening to view the unholy war that has now broken out between artists who have long been associated with the Rastafari movement. Sizzla in particular has embroiled himself in a clash of words with a young locked artist, named Khago. It should be noted that Khago has recently stated that he is not a Rastafarian.
This outpouring which started as a clash between Khago and Assassin over a Khago song entitled "Threesome" has deteriated into a nasty unentertaining trading of insults. Worst of all is the fact that Sizzla appears to have run out of anything meaningful to say and therefore came up with a derogatory statement, aimed at Khago and his mamma. This is, in my opinion, a most unacceptable use of language for a man who professes to be a heartical man.
I must admit that I have not been overly impressed by Sizzla' output of late, but this is a significant low point in his career. He should now bow out of this contest with the grace becoming of an older head. I also feel that he should consider an apology for at least one of the tunes he voiced in this clash.
Can this music which uplifted an entire generation ever regain the respect of its children?
Where too now for the Rastafari element?
Is this the final nail in the coffin for reggae music?
If you have something constructive to add
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Omega Radio 104.1FM
www.omegafmradio.co.uk
Tel: 020 8904 5692
Text: 07950 787581
Email: kwadwo@kwazen.co.uk
benji211@hotmail.co.uk
Skype: ras.kwadwo
