Could Dancehall Ruin Reggae - Community Forum

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COULD DANCEHALL BE THE RUINATION OF REGGAE AND BY EXTENTION THE JAMAICA BRAND? A COMMUNITY FORUM

Brooklyn, N.Y.February, 13th 2009...The Coalition to Preserve Reggae music (CPR) in association with ZYNC TV NEW YORK LINKS will host a community forum and panel discussion titled: “Could Dancehall be the ruination of Reggae and by extension, the Jamaica brand?” on Wednesday, March 4th at the historic Billie Holiday Theatre at Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Coalition to Preserve Reggae, a charitable organization, is an alliance of roots reggae stakeholders (musicians, promoters, organizations, journalists, media and others) seeking to preserve the genre and its traditional message of healing and unifying. The mission of the Coalition is to raise the bar in the creation, development, promotion and marketing of reggae; to elevate the profile of its purveyors and increase the opportunities for lovers of the art form to enjoy wholesome cultural reggae as was the case a generation ago. As such, CPR believes that it is imperative that we examine the impact of lyrics and images in our arts on our society.

Among the artists, members of the media, government officials and industry insiders who will participate are Anthony Turner, noted journalist; Cristy Barber, V.P. of Marketing at VP Records; radio personalities Vinnie B, D.J. Elly and Carter Van Pelt, music producer extraordinaire, John “FX” Crawford, reggae artist Ed Robinson and dancehall artist Mikey Jarrett. Radio host King Simon will be the moderator. CPR will document its findings and forward a white paper to the office of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports and the Jamaica Tourist Board.


Due to limited space, attendees must RSVP at info@tsoproductions.com or call 718-421-6927.

About CPR:The Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) is a charitable organization working to raise the bar in the creation, development, promotion and presentation of reggae music. CPR conducts educational forums and presents music events to raise funds to research, codify, curate and disseminate literature regarding the music.

About ZYNC TV: ZYNC TV, a Brooklyn-based information and entertainment show is a conduit for the exchange of cultural ideas and events from areas in the world that are influenced by the Afro-Caribbean culture. ZYNC broadcasts on C.I.N. (Ch. 73: Sun. at 12:30pm) and on BCAT (Cablevision ch. 69 / Time Warner ch. 56. Sat. @ 11:30pm.



Contact: Sharon Gordon
Tel: 718-421-6927


Fax: 718-421-0522

[Willi]

Shaggy once told me a surprising factoid...

except for Bob Marley, DanceHall has far outsold Reggae and is a bigger commercial success. Struck me as counter-intuitive, but he assured me that it was the truth.

[Assasin]

The fact is the dancehall target has moved.

When Frankie Paul, Shanchez, Halfpint, Junior Reid, Johnny Osbourne, Plyers and chaka demus all started out they were considered dancehall but as they became mainstream they are no longer dancehall artists.

Would Shabba be considered Dancehall now?

But Shaggy, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant man has sold a lot of records.

[Islandman]

I could easily believe that dancehall has outsold reggae , particularly in the last 10 years.

Same thing with hip-hop versus R&B in recent times. A lot more platinum rappers than R&B singers because of the crossover appeal with the young people.

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[Assasin]

But do you consider Wayne Wonder dancehall "No letting go"?

[Me]

Wayne Wonder and Shabba are still considered dancehall and them tunes still play in dancehall.

[Assasin]

is that the citeria used? because they are played in the dancehall?

just asking.

[Me]

Their songs are also on danchall riddims. Use whatever criteria you want, those two are dancehall.

[Assasin]

was Iwayne also dancehall?

What I am saying is there is a thin line sometimes and others can argue that they are not really dancehall.

[Me]

What thin line is there with Shabba? Is there something non-dancehall about his music.

[Lazie]

The fact is the dancehall target has moved.

When Frankie Paul, Shanchez, Halfpint, Junior Reid, Johnny Osbourne, Plyers and chaka demus all started out they were considered dancehall but as they became mainstream they are no longer dancehall artists.

Would Shabba be considered Dancehall now?

But Shaggy, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant man has sold a lot of records.

Shabba is straight up dancehall Sass.

[Assasin]

In some circles artists who are not current is not recognized as dancehall. Check some a the younger crowd and you will see.

check some a Shabba songs like Mr.Loverman, the one with Maxi Priest and a few others.

[Lazie]

In some circles artists who are not current is not recognized as dancehall. Check some a the younger crowd and you will see.

check some a Shabba songs like Mr.Loverman, the one with Maxi Priest and a few others.

... Beenieman duh Feel it Boy with Janet .. he is still a dancehall artist.
Bounty duh Hip Hop Opera wid the Fugees still a dancehall artiste.

[Assasin]

to me Shabba is a dancehall artist, so too was Lone Ranger and many others but to the younger youths they may not see it in that light,to them dancehall is current and so too it was in my generation and that is why I questioned the older performers.

You think I use to see Daddy U Roy and King Stitch as dancehall artists inna my dancehall days? No it was Josie Wales, Briggie, King Yello, General Trees, Halfpint, Jonnie Osbourne, Sammy Dread etc.

[Assasin]

How would you describe Steven Marley?