"Rimming" promoting DJ gets blamed for freaky singjay's ostracism & death threats

So as two newer dancehall DJs continue to push the envelope in terms of once tabooed freakish promotions in their song lyrics one is now complaining that he and his music has been ostracised and disc jocks on sound systems are very reluctant to play his song, J Amsterdam has been reported in today's Star News Entertainment section that he underestimated the backlash from his provocative "Wine Inna Mi Face" (sit or squat while rotating hips in ones face) song which is targeted for the heterosexual market, the song has gotten some attention in as far as the sex industry is concerned as I have heard the track on several trips to strip clubs in Kingston and St Catherine but according to J Amsterdam it goes no further, here is the article first from the Star bearing in mind that oral sex like homosexuality were once strongly resisted by dancehall acts back in the day:'Local DJs refuse to play my music'

Freaky dancehall singjay J Amsterdam says local DJs are refusing to play his music because they are afraid of the stigma.

According to the Wine Inna Mi Face singer, Jamaica's music industry is not prepared for his level of 'freakishness'.

"I think they don't want to play the song because they don't want to be associated with that kind of thing, and that's why so many people were going against it on Facebook," he said.

The singjay also said while he does not blame DJs for not playing his song in an attempt to protect their reputation, its blatant hypocrisy.

"If DJs played it, they would get 'fire bun' and honestly, I don't think they would want to risk their career," J Amsterdam said.

He also told THE STAR that he misjudged the level of backlash he would get for releasing the controversial single, and even made an attempt to retract his admission to having performed oral sex.

"I can't go anywhere right now, and I have been getting death threats. I have stayed in my house for three days without going outside. I have not done the things I said in the song, I was just trying to fulfil my dreams of having a lucrative career. When I did the song I thought the freaks would have supported me, but they have not," he said.

J Amsterdam also commented on Alkaline's 'anal licking' lyrics saying, "Alkaline is making it bad for me right now because people feel that he did the anal licking line because of me, Demarco and Ricky Carty. But what he did in his song with one line is worse than my entire song. This did me more harm than good because I have received no bookings, not even Tiana or D'Angel want to be associated with me. Persons have to be hypocrites to survive in this industry ... Jamaica is not ready for it, and even though I said oral sex in the song, I have never performed it," J Amsterdam added.

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In an industry where sex sells, more dancehall artistes and fans are accepting and becoming liberal about oral sex.
Probably sparked by the increase in the number of 'freaky' songs by Vybz Kartel, many artistes are now openly singing about a more risqué lifestyle.

While male artistes had previously openly sang about receiving oral sex, more female artistes are now also boasting about this in their lyrics.

Artiste CéCile received backlash after releasing her song, "Do It To Me Baby," several years ago, and artiste Lisa Hyper was also chastised after images of her were released on the Internet participating in oral sex.

Fast forward to 2013 and at least three female artistes have revisited the topic of oral sex, citing their love of either performing or receiving it.
However, there is far less resistance to those advocating the act. Instead, it seems they have received the stamp of approval from dancehall. The women believe this is an indication of a new dancehall paradigm.
Up-and-coming dancehall artiste Angelina performed her single Head Mistress at Sting 2012. The song, which blatantly explains her oral sex experiences, was well received by the audience.

Demarco referred to in the article also found himself for some flack as his newest video/song "Ride" was considered too racy that he was cut from the Youth View Awards in January, of course older DJs such as Babycham already pushed the envelope with his older track "Boom Tune" but what J Amsterdam, Alkaline (Anal Licking song fame) are up to is child's play, the video, which features Demarco alongside two females who appear to be performing oral sex and other sexual acts on each other, has been described as pornography, distasteful and tacky. Still, others have hailed him as being groundbreaking and different.

Following the backlash, Demarco released a statement to THE STAR stating that the video was meant for mature audiences only.

"Amidst all the tattering (which is much ado about nothing), it is important to note that my video is intended for mature audiences only. This is explicitly stated at the beginning of the visuals, which contain nothing most 'mature' individuals have not seen or been exposed to in their lifetime. As a further precautionary measure, the video was never released via any of my official outlets (Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), but unfortunately perpetuated to social media platforms by overzealous individuals," the release read.

Demarco added that it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to safeguard minors against such offerings through proper parenting and vigilance.

"The hypocrisy of our society is so paradoxical; accusing me of lechery, yet here's the real truth - only weeks earlier I was the good Samaritan saving a woman's from the clutches of death after she cracked her skull in a severe car accident outside my studio compound. myself and my team rushed her to hospital.

"Aside from a selected few, no one saw the need to highlight this. I also donated a sizeable contribution in back-to-school supplies to various inner-city children in Kenya and Jamaica, another deed treated with utmost inattention."

Making mention of the fact that he released a song titled It's Not Right, campaigning against various atrocities committed against children with little to no media attention, Demarco stated that there are more important issues affecting our nation that need attention.

"The focus that is being thrust upon this video should be given to matters such as the disenfranchised youths of this country, the rising rate of unemployment, lack of proper infrastructure for our children to learn, squatting, the crime epidemic, among other social issues." Who can also forget the Vybz Kartel photo and discussion surrounding the demand of oral sex being performed on men but not vice versa which has been readily accepted. 

I find it interesting from a DJ's standpoint mainly that the tide has turned so radically excluding homosexuality's coverage in dancehall of course but to see a once tabooed matter getting open proponents in song would have been unheard of ten years ago this is outside of the acceptance and fad of bleaching by men once linked to male homosexuals and tight fitting pants or jeans as well led by of course Vybz Kartel. I guess there are certain lines that may not be crossed in this lifetime but will true tolerance from a local DJ for homosexuality ever come? Let us see.

Times are a changing folks. Speaking of rimming also see on sister blog GLBTQJA: Safer rimming or anilingus .......... tips & suggestions for those who like such practices. It has been a growing phenomenon in the MSM world as more persons come out openly on either side as recipients or givers as it were, it must however be done after proper preparation and or sanitization.

The there is Ricky Carty's Tek Cocky Take a Penis) very explicit video:

Is this art or desperation for attention by unheard of artists, I agree with Clyde Williams musicologist, former producer in the dancehall arena and judge on Digicel's Rising Star show where he said we need to be careful that the cure does not become worse than the cause since some religious folks have suggested censorship and banning of any material with even the slightest hint to sexual content. Poor parenting is the main culprit identified in a recent radio discourse he was apart of also present was Daniel Thomas from the anti gay group Love March who suggested outright theocracy; he was however cautioned by Cordel Green of the Broadcasting Commission that while the free availability of Xrated materials it should be made NOT available to minors with the ease of which they are out there now; financial sanctions are also being considered but the matter of other materials such as books does one regulate strictly that medium too?

More on Clyde Williams here in 2009: 'Deejays and gay groups need to call a truce'

Clyde McKenzie warns against stupidity of anti-gay lyrics (2010)

UPDATE March 14, 2014

His song, 'One Gyal', has received more than 100,000 views on YouTube, but dancehall artiste Gage said fans should not expect a video.

Known for its raunchy lyrics, One Gyal chronicles the deejay's experience with a female, who performs oral sex on him.

However, because of its raunchy nature, Gage doesn't believe a video will happen soon.

Though the lyrics explicitly describe the encounter and is only suitable for a mature audience, Gage insisted that was not his intention.

"Mi neva really plan fi write di song fi one audience, mi just put pen to paper and the lyrics come out. It just happen that only an adult can listen to it," he said.

The artiste said despite the song's sexually charged lyrical content, it has been doing well on the local scene.

"A crazy talk bout it in the streets. I would say 99 per cent of people like it, and that's what matters because everybody nah go like it."

When asked about the sexually aggressive turn dancehall has taken, Gage said some artistes have taken things too far.

"Mi feel like dancehall stray from Mavado and Kartel days. Dem man deh make lyrics talk fi dem but nowadays artiste feel like dem affi do something outta di box fi get a hype," he said.

Admitting that he doesn't necessarily support this idea, the entertainer said each artiste is responsible for his career.

"Mi nuh really support some a di tings weh nuff artiste a do, but every man affi do what they think is best for their career, including myself."

Gage, who recently resumed bleaching said that decision was made to improve his image and not to get attention.

"Mi know say mi ago get good feedback and bad feedback. I don't want to be a white man, I'm just doing me, and mi neva hear bleaching do nobody nuttin yet," he said.

Though unsure of the release dates, Gage is working on a number of singles including Hey Mama pt 2, Candyman, Fashion Police and City Rock.

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The Star carried this March 14 as well ...............(from the video above)

Controversial dancehall artiste Ricky Carty, who opened the floodgates for critics recently with one of the most explicit music videos in dancehall, has released a more positive single.

The single, Sure Love, is poised to create a positive vibration for the artiste as he seeks to mute his doubters.

Ricky Carty has also rebuffed the stance of the Christian Brethren Assemblies of Jamaica (CBAJ), who recently bashed him for what they called promoting "sexual and moral depravity that has eroded basic concepts or respect, dignity and discipline from our culture".

The Christian group also stated that the authorities should put an end to what it claims are "controversial music videos" laced with strong sexual images, including group orgies, lesbian simulation, and oral sex.

In response, Ricky Carty said, "Even among the church dignitaries, they are doing far lewder acts. People who go to the church for assistance, they take advantage of them because no one will know. When it comes on to Ricky Carty and his video, he is not doing anything strange or ludicrous."

He added that he has other positive songs which are not being highlighted.

"It's nothing we haven't seen, many artistes have positive music, even I myself have positive music releasing shortly, but they don't highlight that. They didn't do a press release thanking these artistes about their positive work in helping the youth and helping to build the country. They try to beat down and belittle artistes getting a buzz, and it is very strange," said Ricky Carty.

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Well the debate continues I guess

Peace and tolerance

H