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"The Yabby You issue is a mystery to me also, and I
have received numerous e-mails regarding the man
otherwise know as Vivian Jackson. Regrettably I can't
truly give you a complete answer until I have had a
chance to speak with him personally. If I was in a room
with him and was only allowed three questions, I would
ask: "Who is Christ to you?" "Who is
Selassie to you?" and: "Do you smoke
ganja?" How he answered those questions would
determine whether or no I would label him a "gospel
artist" and add him to our webstore. While the
Jamaican Rasta contigent may call him a Christian, or
"Jesus Dread", they are notorious for
mislabeling individuals.
I do have his album "Jesus Dread" and it is
very good. I don't think there is anything lyrically
offensive on it. The only other concern that I have is
the company that he keeps. While some may applaud his
regular interaction with known Rastas and consider them
as great witnessing opportunities, some of our fans may
not agree with his recordings with non-Christian artists
like: Michael Rose (Black Uhuru), King Jammy, King
Tubby, Tommy Mc Cook, Dillinger, Errol Alphonso, Wayne
Wade, Tappa Zukie, Augustus Pablo, and Lee Scratch Perry
to name a few.
Again, since I have only one album by Vivian Jackson (aka
Yabby You), I am by no means an authority on the
individual. However, I do know that some of our fans
that have sworn to a strict christian music diet, may
not feel comfortable listening to an album that is
packed full of contributions from primarily secular
artists. I guess that the real question is: "What
makes an ablum Christian?" This riddle is doomed to
be answered by various believers in different ways. Is
it just the lyrics? - There are plenty of nonbelievers
recording gospel songs these days. Is it just the heart?
- There is a whole heap of artists singing secular music
that claim to be Christian. Is it just the producer or
song writer? - There are many Yabby You songs in which
his credits are limited to writer and/or producer and
the musical/vocal performance is given by Rastas. Or
does every singer and player of instrument of an
album have to be a Christian? If this is the case, then
I would eliminate Yabby from the Gospel category. Until
I hear directly from the source (Yabby You) and give you
a firm answer, this will have to be an issue that is
decided in the discerning heart of each believer that
listens to his recordings.
Although I admittedly do not know his heart or
intentions, my best guess is that his ultimate goal was
not to be in the gospel section at your local record
store. When he started recording decades ago, there was
no gospel reggae genre. He had to work within the
confines of a secular industry. I am sure that it was
his aim to share his convictionsand shed some light
within the Rasta reggae community, using it's singers,
producers, and players of instruments. What is the fruit
of this? Only God knows. Overall, I would suggest that
you pray for him and may God give you wisdom in your
final decisino.
Blessings In Christ,
Mark Mohr
Christafari/Lion Of Zion"
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POSTED: January 2nd, 2005, 3:05pm
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