Ras Twyn unhappy with Jamaican music

Reggae singer Ras Twyn has chided the state of Jamaican music, citing that the once-coveted industry "is being substituted by 'blue movie music'".

"The content of any song inherits its longevity. Producers and artistes sell out God and morality to make money nowadays," said the Thornton, St Elizabeth native who now resides in New Jersey, USA.

The singjay, who recently released the single Trouble In Paradise on November 20, further lamented the dilapidated state of the industry.

"Firstly, I think most of the artistes and people who listen mainstream music are freaks. Songs nowadays make more references to someone's woman doing oral sex in one song. Artistes have proven to be unreliable, ungrateful, and dishonest, so producers don't want to work with younger artistes anymore. Artistes don't want to voice on the same riddim as others," he said.

Trouble In Paradise, produced by the singjay's Ras Twyn Production, speaks to everyday issues in relationships. According to Ras Twyn, the song is doing well overseas, especially in Africa. However, he said that he understands that his lyrics may not be widely accepted in today's Jamaica.

"I know the music I do is not appreciated in my country, it is just the way I feel. But I hope that the music reaches the right audience, genuine reggae music lovers," he said.

Ras Twyn, whose given name is Dwayne Grant, is gearing up to release several new singles in the coming months.