Why fuss and fight? Let good music prevail
While the constant friction between the Bounty Killer-led Alliance and the Vybz Kartel-led Portmore Empire can easily become annoying to many, there are still those in the dancehall who are rooting for the breakout of yet another ‘lyrical war’… or should I just say war, as there are or have been signs in the past to suggest that the heated arguments on record could easily move past the boundaries of being just lyrical.
But is this what we really want for our dancehall music? Think about it. Yes, it is within the nature of dancehall for artistes to go at each other lyrically, (look how long Bounty Killer and Beenie Man have been at it – more than 10 years) but when we see the music taking a turn for the worst (in the case of the Kartel-Mavado feud which went past just being lyrical), one has to wonder if such lyrical feuds are even worth the attention and support of fans?
Well for me personally, I believe in enjoying good music. Yes if there are a few ‘clash’ songs to spice things up a little, we are all for that, but when things begin to get personal to the point where fans have to be concerned about their own safety when attending dances and parties, because entourages engage in physical altercations, or even when selectors are physically assaulted for playing too little or too much Kartel or Mavado songs, then we know it’s time to go back to the drawing board and click the ‘restart’ button.
Bounty Killer is a veteran, an idol in dancehall music, Mavado the new sensation of dancehall music and Vybz Kartel, always hailed as a lyrical genius… why not put all these titles to good use? Live up to the name, step up to the plate and show Jamaica and the rest of the world what making good music is all about!
What are your thoughts? Do you agree with Silent Assassin?
Post by Silent Assassin.
Tags: Alliance, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Dancehall, Jamaica, lyrical war, lyrics, Mavado, music, Portmore Empire, Vybz Kartel
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it seems as if something is wrong between kartel n mavado other wise than wat is going on in the music industry. kartel a mi artist n mi love mavado voice, mi nuh ave nothing bad to same about none. the 2 a dem do a song wey caan dead r stale, (iron ballon dem use to call me badmind c mi life n waan take it, so say mavado wudnt make it) thats wat they shud b doing 4get about the fued n do songs together, u guys r the bomb. rite now if unnu caan listen to unnu fans it nuh mek nuh sense n kartel plz u ave a mada stop tell mavado bout his mada it nuh sound gud. mavado- aagain n again it happen again n again nuff get sell out by fake friends that reality. love u guys. n memba say a bounty a unnu daddy so unnu a brothers. kartel-money pon mimimd
it seems as if something is wrong between kartel n mavado other wise than wat is going on in the music industry. kartel a mi artist n mi love mavado voice, mi nuh ave nothing bad to same about none. the 2 a dem do a song wey caan dead r stale, (iron ballon dem use to call me badmind c mi life n waan take it, so say mavado wudnt make it) thats wat they shud b doing 4get about the fued n do songs together, u guys r the bomb. rite now if unnu caan listen to unnu fans it nuh mek nuh sense n kartel plz u ave a mada stop tell mavado bout his mada it nuh sound gud. mavado- aagain n again it happen again n again nuff get sell out by fake friends that reality. love u guys. n memba say a bounty a unnu daddy so unnu a brothers. kartel-money pon mi mind
Personally, I like the rivalry, as long as it doesn’t get too physical, it’s ok for both fans & the artist themselves, GAAAZZZZAAAAAA mi ting deh! Ask dem when since?
Yes, I do agree with Silent Assassin!!!
GULLY!
I do not agree with clashes. In Jamaica when artists clash it makes them look as if they have no inspiration for new material. They are even childish as they attack each other personally and degrade themselves allowing dancehall to look like a joke. Clashes drives people away from dancehall. In essence, more bad than good.
Most of the people in Jamaica, tend to feed off the music. They basically get a vibe from the music and this can determine what they do on a day to day basis. Hence when artistes sings songs about violence and all, some people tend to deviate towards the violence. As the biggest artistes in Jamaica now, I think they should both put down certain things, worse with our present crime situation. The crime monster definitely doesn’t need any more ‘assistance’. They need to ‘low the idiot thing’.
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