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By hosting workshops with DJs throughout the season, implementing the correct fundamentals such as the proper showcasing, carnival in Jamaica can come to true form and splendour. Dancehall that would be played in the raving, or 'gyal' segments mixed in seamlessly, works better,' ZJ Sparks said.ДЄddressing if dancehall contributes to or detracts from the authenticity of a carnival event, Mr Slaughter said, 'I don't think so, as you never see a soca artiste or hear soca music at Reggae Sumfest. 'People enjoy it, but get peeved when too much hardcore dancehall and hip hop music are played. It was also mentioned that new soca songs are not always a part of the selections, unless relatively popular among the masses. Although many patrons enjoyed the dancehall tunes selected, there were those heading towards the exit the moment 2017 Vybz Kartel or Aidonia singles were teased.ДЄ few college students, mostly soca lovers, from islands around the Caribbean agreed that the issue is the 'bad man' tunes that a small percentage of Jamaican selectors play at carnival events.

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There have been mixed reactions to the music selection of some of local disc jockeys at carnival events, especially after the series of band launches in November. But Jamaica is the home of reggae and dancehall, so one can expect some - however, the appropriate type.' Speaking about the input of Jamaican music in carnival, disc jockey and producer ZJ Sparks said 'carnival is more about partying vis-a-vis wining, shining bright, lightheartedness, imbibing alcohol so hardcore, violent dancehall wouldn't fit it. Sign up for The GleanerвЂ™s morning and evening newsletters. But he believes that the music played for the carnival season is lacking, as 'locally disc jockeys are only focused on stars (music) of the moment instead of familiarising with old and new music.' The last time Mr Slaughter travelled to Jamaica to be a part of our carnival was two years ago for Bacchanal Jamaica. Most only focus on 'pretty mas', or a costume carnival.' Slaughter), who made an impact on the soca arena with Millennium Wine in 2001 and Tic Toc in 2002, told The Gleaner, 'Jamaicans should learn about the true meaning of J'Ouvert and other elements that are missing - like steelpan, calypso, even limbo - because they all go hand in hand. Trinidadian deejay Mr Slaughter (formerly Dawg E. However, how much support for and the way selectors play in Jamaica during carnival is still debatable. This has contributed to a fascination with carnival as sort of a party season, nonetheless still showing support for the talent that comes from Eastern Caribbean islands. Unlike other Caribbean countries such as St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago, where soca music is deeply rooted in their culture, carnival in Jamaica portrays only a fraction of what the celebration represents.

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