"The problem [with] the Jamaican music industry is that it has not evolved at the pace of other territories around the world – like Europe, Asia and America," explains Makonnen Blake-Hannah. "[In terms of having] a proper payment structure, collection agencies, performing rights agencies to collect and do work. So I feel where Jamaica is really lacking in that particular area," he continued before talking on how numerous producers are neglecting foundation music like Mento and Ska.
Music Updated March 3, 2013
Behind the music: Future Sounds
For a country that spews music with geyser-like force, Jamaica is undoubtedly a melting pot of endless musical possibilities.
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Biko Kennedy
JamaicansMusic.com
In part 4 of Jamaicansmusic's original series 'Behind the music' musicians Winston 'Merritone' Blake (Merritone Music), Producer/songwriter Danny Browne and Niko Browne, and Makonnen Blake-Hannah share their final thoughts on the future of Jamaican music.