Dancehall entertainer Chronic Law has sought to address critics who have an issue with his “Self Protection” lyrics.
The Law Boss is defending his latest gritty track citing that he his not responsible for any negative interpretation of the lyrics.
“Me affi have a matic when me a guh street / A 24/7 mi killers dem nuh sleep,” Chronic Law deejays over the beat. “Sumaddy affi bleed before mommy weap / My heart done tun inna concrete and a war dweet.”
The message of the track has caused quite an uproar on social media following its release.
Speaking with The STAR, Chronic Law said “Self Protection” is a reflection of events in the world that shapes the human experience. “The idea of the song was penned on what is happening in today’s world – how people can betray and hurt their family or friends – what goes on in the country and worldwide,” the deejay said.
Chronic Law, whose given name is Akeeme Campbell, also defended his right as an artiste to creative freedom and showed no accountability for how the work might be interpreted. “I would say to my critics that it is an individual’s choice how they interpret ‘Self Protection’, whether it be positive or negative. For me, my protection first comes from The Most High God and myself, to use wisdom in everything. Every artiste needs to know their mission, the reason they do the music they do. That’s all I can say.” he continued.
Chronic Law however made it clear that he does not support irresponsible violence and isn’t advocating for it while he reserves his right to act with a weapon. “I don’t condone persons who have both illegal and legal guns that act on their ego or for bad,” he explained. “But I think responsible individuals should be able to get a licensed firearm depending on their reasons,” he said.
