Stephen McGregor

The ban, according to the government, is meant to narrow the scope of evidence that may'could give the incorrect impression that criminality is an accepted part of Jamaican culture and society.' Jamaican artists criticized the bill, claiming that it has taken populations affected by increased gun violence out of the discussion and that it would do little to reduce violence. Art imitates life, and the music comes from what is happening in Jamaica for good,' Stephen McGregor, a Jamaican Grammy Award-winning music producer and singer. But because it doesn't fit the social mould of what they would like it to look like, they try to prevent it from happening.' According to research center Insight Crime, the ban comes after years of struggle by the Caribbean nation to lower high levels of gun violence, causing Jamaica to have the highest murder rate in Latin America and the Caribbean last year. The order also stated that channels should not use 'urban slang' that has nothing to do with making money, wire transfers, building wealth, or a luxury lifestyle. It used specific words like: "jungle justice," "bank/foreign account," 'food,' "Molly,' 'purse,''molly,' and 'client.' In 2014, dancehall rapper Vybz Kartel, who was slammed for his 'obscene lyrics' that resulted in "nothing good,' was sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams. However, he has continued to pump out music while being arrested.