In my humble opinion, the only other DJ in DC that has more knowledge of reggae music - and its history - is Papa Wabe. I stopped going to 'reggae clubs' because I was tired of hearing Shaggy and Sean Paul. I was even more tired of hearing bands like T.O.K. and all their 'Chi-Chi Man' BS. The same goes for Capelton and the rest of that whole crew that wants to 'Bun the Chi Chi Man'. All that 'More Fire' BS was just promoting hate. The music you get to hear on Thursday nights at Patty Boom Boom is 'REAL reggae music'. Its lyrical content promotes unity and love. But it also promotes standing up for your rights and fighting down oppression. Dancehall reggae took a turn for the worse in the last several years...
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