Jamaica has taken a step in the right direction toward reclaiming our youth from the destructive influence of Hip Hop and dancehall music.
The Jamaican Broadcasting Commission has banned all sexually explicit music, and music that depicts violence, from the country’s airwaves.
That just about covers 95% of the Hip Hop tracks currently being played on the radio here in the U.S.
Gee, you think such a ban will force record labels, producers and rap artists to be more creative?
We hope that American radio programmers also grow some balls and decide to stop playing this garbage on the air.
The ban went into effect on Feb. 6. It covers all songs meant to promote the act of “daggering,” a dance move that simulates sexual intercourse.
The ban includes music played on both radio and television. DJs have no leeway in the ban because the songs can’t be played even if the lewd lyrics are bleeped. [LINK]
