October 10, 2009
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Another 'touchy' song from Twin of Twins


Twin of Twins

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

Twin of Twins has struck another controversial note with their song Which Dudus.

The song was released a little over a week ago on the 'Splinta' rhythm, which was done by Boardhouse Productions.

It speaks about the possible extradition of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, who is wanted by the US government. He was named by them as one of the 'world's most dangerous kingpins'. The US authorities announced that Coke has been charged with conspiracy to distribute ganja and cocaine and conspiracy to illegally traffic in firearms. The West Kingston leader could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if he is extradited and convicted by United States authorities.

Patrick Gaynor, one half of Twin of Twins, said the song is not about whether Coke is guilty or innocent.

not politically motivated

"The song is not politically motivated in any way, shape or form. It's just social commentary. It's a song about how him set himself and the respect weh him command from people. Mi grow up seeing this. Da bredda deh set, set it and over-set it," Gaynor told THE STAR.

In the song, the twins say: "Which Dudus dem a talk?/ A Couldn't di president/ The man set the order downtown/ so how all of a sudden government a come frown/ Like dem tek Garden man dem fi clown/ A wonder if dem know what kind of don dem a talk?/ A nuh Don Corleon or Leroy Smart."

It continues: "Think a road dem ago block when the thing start/ From dem seh prezzy might as well dem seh coffin/ It look like dem waan overcrowd down a Madden/ A how dem a look fi Dudus and dem caan find Bin Laden."

Gaynor said the song is based on what people have been saying about the 'touchy' issue generally. He said he believes if Coke is extradited, it could have a negative impact on downtown, Kingston.

"I think this man has made himself into a monument. I think that it could have a negative impact on the order in downtown and the peace weh him bring. I am concerned for the poor people. A deh so my concern really deh," Gaynor said.

Since its release, Gaynor said the song has been playing on the radio. And, he said the response to it from everyone has been good.

In addition, he said the duo will soon release Twinness Book Of Records.

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