Keifer Ghisyawan

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English A SBA- ARTEFACTS

THE INFLUENCE OF DANCEHALL MUSIC IN THE CARIBBEAN

MY TOPIC: DANCEHALL MUSIC AS A VOCATION

1) PODCASTS
COUTAIN & BROOKLYN DECENT - The Story of the G-Syde Tapes! Live on The Grind
(Interview)
ARTICLE
– Gabriel Emanuel
SOME may have a negative opinion about dancehall music and the influence it has on young
minds. But this 20-year-old local artiste, Gabriel Emanuel, vows to remain committed to his
dancehall career and intends to use it to make a positive impact on young people like himself.

Gabriel’s passion comes from his love for dancehall music and admits that his inspiration to
take up this career path came from Caribbean artistes. “As a child growing up, I often admired
and remarked on the work done by Caribbean artists such as Vybz Kartel and Movado. The
rhythm and mood that people often got listening to those artists, engulfed my mind with the
urge to follow in their footsteps because I want people to feel that way hearing my music,” the
young man said.

He shared that overtime, he was able to develop a lyrical talent and writing songs became a part
of his everyday routine in addition to entertaining his friends and family. He added that one of
his first hit songs was ‘Pree Me’ and this was done in collaboration with fellow artiste ‘Kush’ and
recorded at AJ studios.

“With the outburst of Pree Me, although facing criticisms, I continued to push and thrive towards
my goal. I aspire to be one of the greatest dancehall artistes of my time and hopefully my music
lives on further because dancehall music is a genre that appeals to the youths all over the world.
Media has become such a huge influence on everyday life that they listen and grasp what we
sing about. My aim is not only to entertain but to send a message to the youths that there is a
time for everything and not to live life by the guns and violence,” Gabriel said.

He aspires to change lives with his life story and music. “One of my newest releases ‘In this
world’ is an eye opener, as it touched on the impoverishment and crimes prevalent in our
country. Growing up, I was faced with both good and bad times and finding the strength to
overcome obstacles. I hope the messages I bring forth bring awareness to the challenges
Guyana truly faces and not to give up hope and stay true and humble.”

Gabriel encourages youths to aspire to be whatever they choose to be and be blind to the
negativity in the world and be deaf to demotivation and deterrence.

He believes that one should invest in their dream, trust themselves and always remember to live
pure and humble.

Link for above article- Inspiring young people through dancehall music - Guyana Chronicle

SONG JASSE 1 TRINIBAD LYRICS-

58 seconds- “If it wasnt for music mi lose it”

1:01 - “and ah badness thing mi nuh rlly like that”
1:11- “since mi meet punny and mi put down the gun life start
make sense man start to have fun”

N.b punny short for Dj Punz who is a music producer.

Jasse - 1 TriniBad (Official Audio)