Re: Anti Rap Accusation (The Truth Be Told)

When someone who has excelled in his field of endeavor speaks on issues bordering on his area of operation, it's called educating the ignorant. Yes I know lot of people would say I'm a Mohits faithful but I'd proudly beat my chest and say yes because they amongst other talents in this country has put our name on the global mirror. Don Jazzy is an icon to many youths today and families alike talk more of the employment opportunities he and Mohits has created today. Back in the days which parent would say his/her ward is a musician? Answer is none. It's high time we started being indigenous in our musical careers so that both the young and old alike would identify with us. That way we move our industry forward and economy also. You would marvel at the number of employment created by our musical industry which is yet to explode. Why do the West flock our industry? It's because of the fact that they see the future in us. Tuface, Wizkid, P-Square, Asa, Nneka and of course my dear Mohitian Generals have made this country proud by having international record deals. Please please and please lets learn to read between the lines. IDJA said he is not proud of our rap and it's a fact. Do you think you can sound more western than a westerner? If you want to rap, make it unique so that the westerners would want to listen to it. Why would a white youth do his version of Oliver Twist? If D'Banj was singing in "oyibo" accent do you think Ryan Parrot and The Rumours would even listen to it talk more of rendering their own version?
Don Jazzy as an undisputable authority in this business and is not making any pretention by endorsing what he does not believe in and does not want to glamourize mediocrity if he believes that the way some of our rappers carry on will not give the biz the lift we all crave for. This is the reason artistes require knowledgeable and tested artiste managers who understand the game and will not be carried away by elements of mediocrity as against commercial and artistic objectivity. If a time tested and reputable producer of Don Jazzy's status should make the comment he made, it is not expected to be taken out of context by those who do not want to hear the bitter truth.
Don Jazzy certainly did not mean to put down any artiste as his greatest joy is the empowerment and support to as many that have been fortunate to meet him for his support .
The bottom line is that a Master in that line of business have spoken and a word is enough for the wise.

Give and take, head or tail, IT'S DONJAZZY AGAIN !!!!! and he remains relevant as an authorithy in music production globally.

I have said my piece and let it be known that Don Jazzy and Mohits are successful today because they have a good knowledge of what the market wants. My name is and still remains Toscar Roberts (A Mohitian Soldier) Oooossseeee.

Don Jazzy Statement – Re: AntiRap Accusation

My bro I am so sorry about what i said. Pls do not take it the wrong way. i would do my best to explain wot exactly i meant Sir.
I like rap. I wish I could rap but unfortunately i can’t. That aside what i mean’t was simply the fact that i don’t know any Nigerian parent above 40 that can recite our rap word for word. That would be something. If there are hip fathers and mothers in Nigeria i don’t think they would be more than 5% of parents.
Our parents love to dance and sing along to songs that they like and brag to there friends that their son is the one singing. You can only imagine how upset they would be inside if them and their friends don’t understand or can’t rap along with their loved son.
Ok i apologize for using the words “not proud of” ‘cos you could say a parent is proud of  a child that is a surgeon and can brag to his or her friends about that doesn’t mean that the parent can join the son to carry out a major operation on a patient. Doctor Sid for instance used to be a rapper (and yes i know he was not the best at it). His father used to hate that he was a musician. I personally think he was just frustrated ‘cos he didn’t understand the kind of music he was doing.
Today his father is a true believer since he could sing “Something about you” to his wife. Davido’s father didn’t like his music until he heard “Da mi duro”.  Obviously he can join his friends to sing along to the song and be proud about the moment. I have had this discussion with some of my rapper friends too – M.I can tell u that his biggest song today should be African Rapper, Jesse jags – Wetin dey, Ice Prince – Oleku, Saucekid – Undergee or Carolina, Mode nine – Cry. And all this songs are big and widely accepted ‘cos of the sweet melodies on the chorus, meaning more kids and adults alike can sing along. I might be wrong but i have succeeded in this game by knowing the market i’m selling to.
I think i just speak the truth too much sometimes and it gets me in trouble ‘cos i like to be real to myself and everyone around me. That’s one of the reasons why i don’t like granting interviews.
To those that feel offended by my statement, i am sincerely sorry. I definitely wish us all well. No bad belle or bad blood towards anyone. I do hope i have been able to explain how i mean’t what i said sha na there the english wey i know reach. Thanks for reading. IDJA