DJ Punz says some Trinibad artistes are discussing a shift towards more conscious music and songs aimed at women as the genre enters a new period following recent peace efforts.<\/p>\n
Punz said the aggressive themes commonly associated with Trinibad had proven successful, but argued that focusing exclusively on that style also brought problems.<\/p>\n
He maintained that there is nothing inherently wrong with artistes expressing harder themes through music, noting the genre\u2019s connection to dancehall, where similar content has long existed.<\/p>\n
However, he said the emphasis should increasingly be placed on artistic expression rather than presenting criminality as a lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Punz pointed to successful songs from Trinibad artistes that were not centred on violence, citing Plumpy Boss\u2019s \u201cMy Journey\u201d as an example of a conscious song that became a major record.<\/p>\n
He also referenced Swanny\u2019s \u201cBrother Brother\u201d while arguing that audiences have demonstrated an appetite for material beyond confrontational music.<\/p>\n
The DJ said the aim should not be to remove any one type of song entirely, but to ensure controversy and real-world conflict do not overshadow the artistic side of the genre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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