Kerwin du Bois is like The-Dream of soca music in that he’s a pillar in the soca scene as a song writer and producer as much as he is a performer. The metaphor also works because like The-Dream, Kerwin is a superstar. I tried to write piece that could be read by his fans, and by people who have never heard of soca music at all.
Click to read the whole thing at Cluster Mag here.
A few weeks ago I wrote about how the famous West Indian dancer and selector Skerrit Bwoy has given up hyper-sexual dancing, daggering, and swear words, but will continue playing in clubs for one year to help lead others to God. Well, just to set the record straight, on June 22, 2012 he announced on Facebook that he changed his mind.
So in light of all evidence, shown to me by the Spirit. I will not accept any gigs in clubs, bars, or venues that will serve liquor. I will not DJ with other DJs that play profanity, or explicit content. If that means I gotta DJ in my backyard, for my kids & myself, let it be. God knows what he doing & he’s asking me to exercise the faith..
Read his whole Facebook post below and read my other very related links too:
My photos of Skerrit Bwoy with his Pastor and DJing on the “I <3 NY” Queens, NY Boat Cruise in Cluster Mag
My blog, “Skerrit Bwoy Goes Clubbing For God.“
My piece for VICE, “Skerrit Bwoy Puts Down the Dagger, Picks up the Cross.“
Skerrit Bwoy gave up daggering for God but he is still performing and he hopes his performances will lead others to God.
Last May I broke the story about how he gave up daggering in VICE. After the article was published I visited him at his Pentecostal church in Brooklyn, NY and then went to hear him DJ a reggae set on a boat cruise in Queens. It was his first reggae set since he found God.
[Find more photos at theclustermag.com]
UPDATE: Actually Skerrit Bwoy Wont be Clubbing Anymore After All
Internationally known Major Lazer front man, Skerrit Bwoy gave up daggering for God. I broke the news in Vice May, 2012.
Click to read it here.
After Sizzla Kalonji’s Swedish show was temporarily cancelled in March 2012 due to the homophobic content of his lyrics, I released this Twin of Twins transcript in an effort to encourage a dialogue about homosexuality and dancehall.
Click to read it here.
I hung out with Main Attrakionz after their Boston show in March of 2012 and bloged about it.
Click to read it here.
Twin of Twins and Scally Ranks are both masters of dark comedy who use dancehall drama as medium. I write this piece for Clustermag November 10, 2012.
Click to read it here.
I explain the significance of Vybz Kartel’s music, merchandizing, and double murder charges for Dig Boston in this Novemeber 5, 2012 article.
Click to read it here.
