Dancehall artists did not create violence nor, are their songs inciting violence against anyone. Next thing you know, dancehall artists will be accused of inciting the violence in the Iraqi population.

People can say whatever they want but I think one issue is that these artists are crossing the color line. White children are listening to the music. Parents are afraid. These are the same type of parents that were afraid when their children started to listen to rap music. What better way to reduce a person’s popularity but by creating hysteria about their music.

Another issue, in my opinion, is that many of these music promoters and executives are living the lifestyle mentioned in these songs. Why should they encourage music that speaks negatively of them? Why should they spend money on artists that are opposed to their lifestyle?

My question to these dancehall artists is this, Are you going to stand up for your rights and maintain your principles? Can you survive without being on the popular radio and video stations? Will you be able to live without the bling? Can you stand the chance that main stream stations will not play your music? Can you perform in a local venue instead of a main one? When you answer these questions truthfully, then you are standing up for your rights otherwise, people might start to think that you have skeletons in your closet that you need to eradicate.

One person’s right is someone else’s wrong. Any free speech is harmful to someone else. Whether I agree or disagree, in any issue someone’s right is not being acknowledged. If I say don’t sing your songs, straights will feel wronged. If I say sing your song, gays will feel wronged.  So, who has the right?