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Conscious Entertainment: Commitment in the Reggae Lyrics of Clinton Fearon and Protoje

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This article provides an analysis of the lyrics of Clinton Fearon and Protoje, two major figures of contemporary Jamaican popular music. They are consistently described as committed singers/songwriters and proficient lyricists in a context where reggae music and culture are seen as falling into the excesses of violence and “slackness.” A study of commitment in their respective last two albums will show that despite some contradictions, conscious reggae is still alive today.
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hal-01443324 , version 1 (23-01-2017)

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David Bousquet. Conscious Entertainment: Commitment in the Reggae Lyrics of Clinton Fearon and Protoje. Commonwealth Essays and Studies, 2016, Commitment, 38 (1). ⟨hal-01443324⟩

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