Dancehall artiste Valiant had recently come under fire from members of the Rastafarian community for the release of his new song ‘Rasta’ and its music video; but the backlash has done little to stop the song from trending.

The music video for the track sees Valiant decked out in the Rastafarian colours (red, green and yellow). He then declares that he has been living like a Rasta, while also promoting actions that go against the Rastafarian faith.

Seemingly disturbed by the song and video, Grammy award winning artiste Kabaka Pyramid accused Valiant of being disrespectful and making a mockery of the Rastafarian community.

The song sparked a debate on social media, with supporters of both artiste weighing in on the discussion. What are your thoughts on the song and music video featured below?

(WARNING: Some videos may contain explicit content)

10. Chronic Law – Kill A Raper

Release date: March 10, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Chronic Law addresses the issue of violence against women, calling out men who abuse their partners.

Seemingly disgusted by these actions, the artiste says that a man is more likely to kill or beat a woman than to kill men who are their enemies or have done them harm and this practice needs to stop.

9. Kant10t – Big Meech

Release date: March 9, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Kant10t shares details of his ‘choppa’ or scammer lifestyle and how it will help him to achieve big dreams.

He shares that his ultimate dream was to be on the ‘big screen’ and that he has achieved that with the help of not only scamming, but obeah.

8. Intence – MUGGER

Release date: March 10, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Intence boasts about the riches he has been able to obtain through scamming.

7. Deep Jahi, Chronic Law – Heart of a Sinna

Release date: March 11, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Amid the darkness that is their life, the duo pray to God for guidance and protection.

They share that they have lived a life of sin, and have engaged in various violent activities. However, even in their state of sin, they are begging God to remember them and keep them safe.

6. Valiant – Motorcade

Release date: March 21, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Valiant shares that he and his friends often go on adventures across the island, speeding along the highway in a cluster of their high powered vehicles.

5. Chronic Law – Legal

Release date: March 17, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Chronic Law shares that he has acquired a legal firearm that he is not afraid to use on anyone who tries to harm him.

He further shared that there have been multiple attempts to catch him red handed, but he has put the necessary measures in place to ensure that his firearms are legal.

4. RajahWild – Powder

Release date: March 10, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: RajahWild shares that he has heavily invested in obeah, scamming and drugs and he is unapologetic about his actions.

3. 450 – Live n’ Learn

Release date: March 17, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Reflecting on his life’s journey, the artiste shares that he has been betrayed multiple time by people he considered close friends and family.

Though hurt by the actions of those he loved, 450 said that he will continue to live and learn from the mistakes he has made.

2. Valiant – Rasta

Release date: March 5, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Valiant compares himself to a Rasta, stating that he is ital and irie.

He then references the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica’s ban on music glorifying violence, stating the he cannot be banned because Oliva Grange, minister of culture for Jamaica, is his aunt.

1. Valiant – Expensive

Release date: March 8, 2023

Genre: Dancehall

Synopsis: Valiant boasts about his expensive lifestyle and the luxurious experiences he has been able to have because of his riches.