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23. December 2009 22:48
Gaza vs Gully. In part or whole, is that the crux of Jamaica's problem?
Is the music to be held accountable for the violent culture, and what appears to be the loss of the moral fibre in the society?
Most artists write about life experiences that many of us can relate to; whether it is gang related, violent, sexuality, love etc. Most of us feel so connected to the lyrics of these songs that we begin to associate many of our thoughts with these songs, these ranges from your wedding song to inspirational music from artists such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh or Mutabaruka. These artists and many more have changed our lives by using lyrics; so in answer to your question, Gaza and Gully are absolutely responsible for the lyrical content and the effect that it has had on our youth.
Please note that this did not start with Gaza and Gully and it certainly won’t, lets reminisce on the career of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur whose young life's ended because of the violence that sparked from their music.
These artists (Gaza & Gully) should be held accountable. But please understand that this is not the reason for Jamaica's "violent culture", it is however another piece of wood added to the already blazing fire.
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