'Romping' with Copyright
The directive for the censorship of Romping Shop is not simply an assault by the state on ‘slackness’ or Dancehall culture. In fact, its familiar rhythm, copied from Ne-Yo’s, Miss Independent, has brought international pressure on the Broadcasting Commission to regulate musical content and place a ban on the distribution and promotion of Romping Shop. [...]
Tuesday February 24th, 2009 in , Broadcasting Commission, copyright, dancehall, Elora Consulting, human rights, intellectual rights, Jamaica, Jamaican Music, Jamaican music industry, Jamaican Researcher, Miss Independent, music, Ne-Yo, photos, rhythm, rompin shop, romping shop, Song of the Year, Spice, St. Rachel Ustanny, video, Vybz Kartel | 2 Comments »
