Dancehall Artists Take Stand Against Crime in Jamaica

Dancehall artists are uniting against crime and violence in Jamaica this festive season using the hashtag #CrimeFreeChristmas.

A number of local artists are taking part in an initiative against an outbreak of violence across the island particularly in Montego Bay, St. James. Among the artists who are making their voices heard includes Konshens, Busy Signal, I-Octane, Aidonia and more.

“Let’s take a stand against crime and violence! Christmas is for family,food and fun…mek wi take back wi community,wi family and wi country not just for Christmas but for 2017 and beyond,” Konshens wrote on Instagram.

Let's take a stand against crime and violence! Christmas is for family,food and fun...mek wi take back wi community,wi family and wi country not just for Christmas but for 2017 and beyond. Look out for @konshensnewgovz representing for #CrimeFreeChristmas @thecrimefreeproject starting Dec 1. #ourresponse #dowhatyoucan #breakthesilence #mekpeacereign

A photo posted by KonshensNewGovz (@konshensnewgovz) on Nov 22, 2016 at 2:03pm PST

#CrimeFreeChristmas 🙏🙏🙏🙏 #peace #prayforpeace #onelove #turfpresident #brandambassador #pepsiambassador #guinnessambassador #brighterdays #dreamsofbrighterdays #busy2020helpinghandsfoundation #busy2020 @thecrimefreeproject

A photo posted by BUSY SIGNAL (@busysignal_turf) on Nov 22, 2016 at 4:42am PST