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This is Elephant Man’s House….  The Jamaican Cribs… lol

I disagree…

The gully Gaza issue had caused further separation in our society. The country is already separated by politics, (PNP/JLP), and we don’t need additional separation. I don’t mind person having a preferences or drawing to a crew that they rate, but it had reached a level where persons were getting killed because of this. The other reason is, the lyrics that the guys sing about had reached an intolerable level whereas it was causing the moral standard levels in Jamaica to lower.

I must applaud the government to make a step to ensuring that they get involved in Jamaican culture. We all know dancehall is all about clashing and competition but dem did tek it too far. Suh right about now, mi a endorse positive lyrics, positivity. More love mi seh, Jesus Christ mi seh!  But in the mean time check out the article below that cause me to write this blog.

‘Bad idea’ – MAJ head says Golding should not have met artistes over Gully-Gaza issue
Published: Friday | December 11, 2009

Edmond Campbell, Senior Staff Reporter

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THE LEADERSHIP of the Media Association Jamaica Ltd (MAJ) has levelled stinging criticism against the Bruce Golding administration for hosting a high-profile meeting at Jamaica House with feuding dancehall artistes Adidja Palmer (Vybz Kartel) and David Brooks (Mavado).

Prime Minister Bruce Golding and other Cabinet ministers met with the controversial artistes on Tuesday in an attempt to reduce tension between the so-called Gaza and Gully factions.

Kartel heads Gaza, while Mavado leads the Gully clique.

Chairman of the MAJ, Gary Allen, rebuked the Government, saying the meeting at Jamaica House was unfortunate.

Disappointed

Making a presentation to the Human Resources and Social Development Com-mittee of Parliament on Wednesday, Allen said the association was disappointed with the move.

The committee had invited the MAJ and the Press Association of Jamaica to discuss the impact of music with violent content on youth.

“Calling singers and DJs to Jamaica House to reason with them about toning down the rhetoric, cutting down the hostility in the lyrics and making statements to fans about all the venom that was being spewed last week that it was really not serious, that, Mr Chairman, we find unfortunate and, in our view, it is not the example that we would endorse,” Allen said.

He contended that “our artistes and musicians need to know that we expect better from them”.

Committee member Shahine Robinson commended the ministers who met with the artistes and the media for highlighting a united front between the two dancehall factions.

She said a young constituent who was loyal to one of the groups was now showing support for the two after seeing a show of unity by Kartel and Mavado on television.

“While we credit the ministers who met with them, we have to credit the media for showing that positive side,” said Robinson.

Be cautious

But Allen warned that those in authority should be cautious about the signals they send to the society.

He recalled being invited to Jamaica House in the “height of the Rampin’ Shop, ban-the-music-and-chastise-the-media issue”.

According to the MAJ head, Spice, the female DJ co-sings in the Rampin’ Shop, was present at the meeting.

“I remember that this young woman, who sang this most vulgar, demeaning, outrageous song, was, in the presence of the prime minister and at least one other minister, commended for how talented she was,” Allen said.

“And, when she spoke and declared that as an adult she needs to have her space to express herself creatively in the way that she expressed herself in that song, there were many who agreed and assured her that she has a right to that space,” Allen explained.

Chiding those who supported her, Allen said: “No one told her that the material she was pervading was a shame on women and that it should not be emanating from her mouth in public, in private, nor should it be emanating in recording studios. If we send the wrong signals, we will have the results to show for it.”

( l – r ) Vybz Kartel, Mavado

Contribution to the War on Terror

It was announced today that Jamaica is now prepared to help the US in its war against terrorism. They have promised to commit 2 of their largest battleships, 6000 armed troops and 60 fighter jets.

However, after the exchange rate, that comes down to a canoe, two yardie and a john crow.

Jamaican in the Hotel

A Jamaican and his wife were travelling by car from Key West to Boston.  After almost twenty-four hours on the road, they’re too tired to continue, and they decided to stop for a rest.  They stopped at a nice hotel and took a room, but they only plan to sleep for four hours and then get back on the road.

When they checked out four hours later, the desk clerk hands them a bill for $350.

The Jamaican explodes and demands to know why the charge is so high.  He tells the clerk although it’s a nice hotel, the rooms certainly aren’t worth  $350.  When the clerk tells him $350 is the standard rate, the Jamaican insists on speaking to the Manager.

The Manager appears, listens to the Jamaican, and then explains that the hotel has an Olympic- sized pool and a huge conference center that were available for the Jamaican and wife to use.

“But we didn’t use them”, the Jamaican complains.  “Well, they are here, and you could have,” explains the Manager.

The Manager goes on to explain they could have taken in one of the shows for which the hotel is famous.  “The best entertainers from New York, Hollywood and Las Vegas perform here,” the Manager says.  “But we didn’t go to any of those shows,” complains the Jamaican again.

“Well, we have them, and you could have”, the Manager replies.  “No matter what facility, the Manager mentions, The Jamaican replies, “But we didn’t use it!”

The Manager is unmoved, and eventually the Jamaican gives up and agrees to pay.  He writes a cheque and gives it to the Manager.

The Manager is surprised when he looks at the cheque.  “But sir,” he says, “this cheque is only made out for $100.”

“That’s right,” says the Jamaican.  “I charged you $250 for sleeping with my wife.”

“But I didn’t!” exclaims the Manager.

“Well,” the Jamaican replies, “she was here, and you could have!!.”
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