Internationally acclaimed Dancehall/Reggae superstar, I-Octane, has attracted many listeners with the release of his new single, Informer A Work.However, one radio station’s set of listeners won’t be hearing the song anytime soon.
Renowned for socially conscious material, I-Octane’s new song paints a controversial illustration; addressing the issue of persons taking money in exchange for spreading rumors and news about others; intimating that they’ll only do what’s right for their own personal gain. The song was released last week, produced by Armzhouze Records.
However, the song’s attracted some controversy given the lyrical context in the song; prompting ZIP FM to officially ban the song from its airwaves on Thursday. In response to the announcement, the song’s producers, via press release, intimated the single was never intended to portray negative connotations; stressing that they kept in compliance with the rules of the Broadcasting Commission.
“This is to inform the public that The Broadcasting Commission has not put a ban on I-Octane newly released song (Informer A Work). It is ZIP FM that does not get the full concept of the song and placed it on hold. The song is not supporting any form of violence and was recorded with the rules and guidelines of the Broadcasting Commission in mind,” the release stated.
ZIP FM has yet to comment publicly regarding their decision to remove the song from their airwaves.
In the song, I-Octane deejays, “So if yuh kno wah good fi yuh health bwoy, betta keep di chattings to yuh self bwoy, cause u nah carry mi business go tell bwoy, wah yuh wan mi do? Sleep inna cell bwoy?”
Additionally, the singjay says, “Dem seh a money dem wah and dem mouth go pan speed dial, 119, dat deh pon redial, all now yuh trap inna cage, yuh a pree fi a re-trial.”
Despite its removal from ZIP’s airwaves, the song’s already being hailed as one of I-Octane’s biggest songs for 2011 by the Dancehall/Reggae community. Its buzz in the streets has already garnered close to 10,000 YouTube views in its first full week. Building off its early momentum, the video for Informer A Work was shot this past weekend and will soon be unveiled.
Meanwhile, I-Octane is preparing to unveil his new EP, Straight From The Heart; a warm-up compilation ahead of his soon to be released debut album. The album will be released digitally on December 6.
Comments