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Posted: 3/31/2009 12:59:14 PM
DEEJAY Assassin, whose performance was cut abruptly during Red Stripe Live at Sabina Park on Saturday night, due to what the organisers term ‘questionable lyrics’ has released his side of the story.
According to the artiste, whose real name is Jeffrey Campbell, says based on the manner in which he was removed from the stage he thinks he has a responsibility to the general public to explain exactly what took place.
According to the artiste, upon being booked for Red Stripe Live, the songs to be performed during his set were submitted, in entirety and without edits, weeks in advance, as requested by the organisers of the event.
Assassin noted that he rehearsed the songs in their entirety on two separate occasions in the presence of representatives from Red Stripe. “There was no written or verbal communication from Red Stripe indicating any disapproval of the planned set or any discomfort with any specific lyrics or song.
During my final rehearsal I was merely asked to bear in mind the nature of the show and upon arrival at the venue I was given a generic briefing by the promoters. At this point there was still no indication from the promoters of any issue or objection to the planned performance,” the artiste said.
Posted: 3/31/2009 12:59:14 PM
DEEJAY Assassin, whose performance was cut abruptly during Red Stripe Live at Sabina Park on Saturday night, due to what the organisers term ‘questionable lyrics’ has released his side of the story.
According to the artiste, whose real name is Jeffrey Campbell, says based on the manner in which he was removed from the stage he thinks he has a responsibility to the general public to explain exactly what took place.
According to the artiste, upon being booked for Red Stripe Live, the songs to be performed during his set were submitted, in entirety and without edits, weeks in advance, as requested by the organisers of the event.
Assassin noted that he rehearsed the songs in their entirety on two separate occasions in the presence of representatives from Red Stripe. “There was no written or verbal communication from Red Stripe indicating any disapproval of the planned set or any discomfort with any specific lyrics or song.
During my final rehearsal I was merely asked to bear in mind the nature of the show and upon arrival at the venue I was given a generic briefing by the promoters. At this point there was still no indication from the promoters of any issue or objection to the planned performance,” the artiste said.
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