And also, they just love him. They just love Vybz Kartel. And you notice most of his songs is about women. You know, the girls love that. And he also thrives from controversy. He will take something and turn it around and twist it so he will look good. He loves that. He loves controversy. Curtis Campbell, Gleaner Writer The Voice Of The Jamaican Ghetto, a book authored by controversial dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his business associate Michael Dawson, is still going places despite receiving some amount of resistance locally.
Close me! For those that thought Kartel was all about skin bleaching, controversies and slack songs — think again! In The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto Kartel invites readers into his mind-set, as he reasons and tries to connect with us. X Contact Us! Name Email Message. As strange as this may sound, I hope you do not enjoy this book, I hope it disturbs you. Kartel touches on every subject affecting Jamaican people -not just ghetto youths. From crime, politics, economy, the treatment of women, fatherless children, racism and abuse - Kartel voices his opinions with passion, realism and mpshes.
Claiming the authority of the traditional warner man, Kartel compels his audience to pay attention to his prophetic story. You just can't put the book down. Irrespective of the accusations he faces, his take on contemporary Jamaican affairs is one that should be heeded by dancehall enthusiasts and critics alike.
The Voice Of The Jamaican Ghetto, a book authored by controversial dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his business associate Michael Dawson, is still going places despite receiving some amount of resistance locally. The book was released in July , with the tag line 'Babylon can incarcerate the messenger but not the message', and it appears the words have been spoken into being, with the prestigious Princeton University recently adopting the book into its libraries.
I love the way it is structured by analysing the content of his lyrics. To browse Academia. Skip to main content. Enlightened This. Book is the truth about the deplorable living conditions of poor people in Jamaica and the abuses they are living with. And it's similar to the life of many poor people lives in the cities of the USA in the 60's and 70's and even today. It breaks my heart in many ways. But as a Christian it confirms what the Bible says that man have ruled man to his injury.
But thankfully our God Jehovah cares about all people and by means of his ruled by his son Jesus Christ his kingdom governme Enlightened This. But thankfully our God Jehovah cares about all people and by means of his ruled by his son Jesus Christ his kingdom government is going to solve all mankind's problems and injustices right here on earth in the very near future.
Psalms ,11, No man made government or kingdom can or will not solve our problems. So it's no need to look to any politician to correct the ills of this world. Jan 18, leesha roberts rated it really liked it. Not What I Expected! Adidja Palmer, gives the reader a history and current affairs lesson from the eyes of a ghetto youth in Jamaica.
He uses his lyrics from his songs to guide the reader to the rationale for his music by positioning the reader into every day life in the Jamaican gaza. This book enlighten me to a lot of Jamaica's history, culture and societal behavior.
It has really proven the old saying "don't judge a book by its cover". The themes are very similar to many Caribbean countries such as Trinidad and Tobago and therefore while reading I was constantly shaking my head and saying, " wow! Overall I enjoyed this book.
Apr 16, Carly rated it really liked it. Enjoyable read and educational I stumbled across this book and decided to give it a read and i am so glad i did. It has kept my attention all through and educated me on the political state of Jamaica.
Oct 23, Michael added it. Dec 30, Kurt Emilaire rated it liked it. An insight into the Jamaican ghetto life. Jun 12, Devon Mckenzie rated it it was amazing. Oct 02, Justin rated it it was amazing. Am inspired.
As strange as this may sound, I hope you do not enjoy this book, I hope it disturbs you. I hope after reading you realize there is something wrong. The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto. Learn why the prestigious Ivy League institution Princeton University said they are happy to have it and permanently add it their collection. From crime, politics, economy, the treatment of women, fatherless children, racism and abuse - Kartel voices his opinions with passion, realism and mpshes.
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