New York base disc jockey and Irie Jam radio host/programme director, Dubb Master Chris, publicly stated his stands not to play any Vybz Kartel music during February, Black History Month.
In a recent interview with The Star, Dubb Master Chris said Black History Month is a big deal and Vybz Kartel sends the wrong message.
“Black History Month is a big deal and we as a people should take every opportunity to celebrate our heritage. I feel if I continue to play Vybz Kartel, an artiste who is now very much known for bleaching his skin, it simply sends the wrong message to my young impressionable listeners.”
DJ Chris pointed out his admiration for Kartel’s music, but disagree with the direction the dancehall artist is going.
“Please understand that I have a lot of love and respect for Kartel’s music. I respect his enormous talent and his individuality. He is one of the great lyricists of our time, however, at times I am disappointed in the direction he decides to take his audience even though that is his prerogative.”
“I strongly believe bleaching is wrong, wrong, wrong! It’s a disgrace. It’s a slap in the face of our heritage, our ancestors andour God. This definitely sends the wrong message to children, I think it leads them to believe that somehow, if they are dark complexion something is wrong with that.It erodes the concept that black is beautiful.”
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