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Trojan Riddim’s artistes in mixed reaction to outrage
Article by June 4, 2021
The artists who took part in the explicit Trojan Riddim video – now the most controversial various artists track in Barbadian popular music – have given varying reactions to criticism from Prime Minister Mia Mottley, church leaders and the business community.
While some, including
Leadpipe have issued expressed apologies, others like Rickey
Lil Rick Reid, have described the creation of “diverse” content as simply part of his job.
In a statement released on Thursday, the veteran soca and dancehall artiste said it was unfortunate that the video glorifying gun violence and gang warfare was being circulated in the midst of a turbulent period in the country.
June 3, 2021
There is a level of hypocrisy spreading across fertile ground in Barbados. And it is threatening to become worse unless conscience, truth and apolitical reasoning take precedence in most, if not all, of our social interactions.
The ruckus over the highly melodic but lyrically repulsive Trojan Riddim Mix video by popular entertainer Ricky Lil Rick Reid that promotes gun violence, is understandable. That others before Mr Reid have rendered similar in local or other jurisdictions does not excuse the content or message of the video, especially in the prevailing crime-ridden environment in the island.
Questions have been raised in some quarters as to the artiste’s right to create and perform his craft unhindered. But the wider society has the simultaneous right to show its abhorrence to ‘art’ that demonstrates insensitivity to the loss of human life, promotes the taking of human life and does so in the most profane manner. Some might even query whether lega
A positive case of coronavirus COVID-19 has been recorded at The People’s Cathedral Primary School and classes have resumed online until further notice. Reports are that one student has tested positive. A letter reportedly issued by Principal Heather Bryan said that the entire school will be sanitised. Bryan told Starcom Network that they are being guided by the Ministry of Health through its COVID team.