Twin of Twins angry song not played on radio

The Twin of Twins, Paul 'Tu Lox' Gaynor and Patrick 'Curly Lox' Gaynor say their songs have been banned from local radio stations because of its content.

In a release, the Twins said, "Once again the Jamaican media, particularly the radio stations ZIP and FAME FM show their spineless bias and hypocrisy by banning the very thought-provoking and hard-hitting Twin of Twins song How Come. It has been quoted by unnamed sources that one of the 'parties' mentioned in the song by the Twins as having 'allegedly' committed certain crimes, has had their high-priced lawyers threaten to sue the stations if they kept playing the song."

The release continued, "Meanwhile the same radio stations are happy to play the titles performed by artistes that both promote and advocate violence and degrade women. They still continue to play songs by artistes that promote sexual promiscuity and encourage teenagers to engage in activities that are unfit for minors."

However, Stephen Greig, attorney-at-law and company secretary for the RJR Communications Group, which includes FAME FM, RJR and Hitz 92 FM, among other stations, says the song has not been banned.

"There is not a ban on the song. We have reviewed the song in question and, from a legal point of view, there are a number of statements that we cannot substantiate. Out of caution, those parts of the song cannot be aired," Greig told THE STAR.

"We don't want to expose the company to any lawsuits. There are certain parts of the song that could be contentious. If it was edited, we could look at it again," he said.

Efforts to contact station manager of Zip FM, D'Adra Williams, proved futile up to press time. However, Brain Schmidt, marketing manager of Irie FM, which owns Zip FM, told the STAR that he was not aware of a ban on the song.

"How come di Government a fight Cash Plus ... How come fish inna church an' di church nuh tek a stance?/ How come gays give Jamaica deadline? Dem mussi waan mek another headline ..."
However, Curly Lox said he is not surprised the song is not being played because he knows the orders are coming from those in authority.

"We have mixed feelings 'cause we know what it's all about. We know it's coming from higher up. It (the song) is stepping on a few toes. Wi nuh blame anyone 'cause it may even be bigger than FAME FM," Curly Lox told THE STAR.

He says he does not expect to be treated fairly when he speaks the truth, but he will not compromise his morals and beliefs.

He says there are other Twin of Twins songs that have been silently banned from radio stations, among them, Wi Nah Trust No Rising Stars, as well as counteractions to Beenie Man that were recorded during their feud with him.

"The song has more questions than answers. The song is about questions, so if wi did give the answers a weh dem woulda do wi? I did not create the situation nor did I convict them of a crime," he said.

Source: Jamaica Star