Contributed
The vibrant world of dancehall, once a staple of Jamaican culture and entertainment, appears to have lost its way. Once a platform for witty lyrics, social commentary, and infectious beats, it has devolved into a celebration of nastiness in some cases.
The genre, which has brought international acclaim and pride to Jamaica, now seems to be defined by its darker aspects.
The recent proliferation of lyrics and performances that glorify violence, promiscuity, and explicit content has sparked widespread concern and even fear.
The trend has led many to question the direction of dancehall and the values it promotes. The ideology of "Nasty Mouthism," which appears to prioritize shock value and profanity over artistic merit and social responsibility, has become a dominant force in the genre.
As we enter 2026 and beyond, it's time for conscious dancehall participants to take a step back and reassess the direction of the genre.
The question on everyone's mind is, where did it all go wrong? Was it the influence of external factors or a natural progression of the genre? More importantly, where will it end?
The answer lies in the hands of the artists, producers, and fans who care about the genre. It's time for a cleansing process. A return to the roots of dancehall that emphasized creativity, social commentary, and community.
The conscious dancehall participants must take the lead in promoting a more positive and uplifting message. The future of dancehall is uncertain, but one thing is clear: it needs a revival. A revival that will reclaim the genre's former glory, restoring its reputation as a vibrant and dynamic force in Jamaican music.
The billion-dollar question is, will artists, producers, and fans answer the call?
Lady Saw, Spice, Big Youth, Kartel, Ninjaman, Skatta, Bagonavich, Vernon Derby, Vegas, Babsie Grange, Marky G, et al answer the call.
Contributed By
Michael Spence
Editor's Note
I formed a group of reggae artistes called Artistes for Change. Members of the group are Roy Rayon, Rojjah Mendez, Chevaughn Walker, Courick Clarke, Franklyn Campbell, Hugh Faulkner, Jermaine Hurd, Latty Guzong, Makie Consious, Michigan, Pam Hall and Sam Carty are members of this group. Freddie McGregor was a member.
The challenge is funding. Slackness sells. More businesspeople should assist these artistes in producing shows. The tone of the music will set the tone of the country. The tone of the country is not good these days!
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ReplyDeleteSometime ago, the company for which I work was invited to promote its services during a very popular music festival. I turned them down. My reason - I was taking a stand. The year before, my company was involved in the show, but after seeing the performances, I thought, never again. Jamaicans needs to take a stand, including corporate Jamaica. We need to understand that the value you endorse affect us ultimately. If you connect the dots, it will be clear that there is a definite connection with crime.
ReplyDeleteOur society has lost its way.
ReplyDeleteIn this week's news some Dancehall artistes in USA arrested perhaps on their way to prison.Several in Jamaica are in prison as youths aspire to go their too in order to prove authenticity .
ReplyDeleteWhat idiocy but a reality we face constantly.
Lock em up although it costs the taxpayers in Jamaica US$10,000 per year to house a prisoner.
ReplyDeleteThat first a healthy prisoner.
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