THE EDITOR, Sir:
IT IS a great relief to me, my family and other well-thinking Jamaicans, that corporate Jamaica is finally coming to its senses where the music industry is concerned. I have long wondered why so much endorsement is given to garbage while quality artistes and musicians have to beg and borrow from family and friends just to put on one show, after studying and perfecting their craft for years.
As a Portmore resident I have unfortunately had to get accustomed to this filth being hurled at me, morning, noon and night especially on weekends. I wonder how people can be productive when they do not listen to anything edifying. What is worse is that their children are often under-performers in school because the violent and lewd lyrics occupy a lot of space in their brains and influence their actions.
Even yesterday I had the misfortune of hearing a very lewd record referring to girls who engage in oral and anal sex, and this was detailed in the crudest language imaginable and being played at full blast from a car stereo. The people who produce these recordings are sick and should not be allowed to corrupt the minds of our young people anymore.
I really hope that corporate Jamaica, the media and the rest of the decent citizens in Jamaica will take a stand against this poor excuse for music and let quality music return to the airwaves. I am tired of the rubbish.
I am, etc.,
KAREN BERNARD
Kingston
