Dear WISY,
At night, I sit and cry because I have tried so hard to be a
successful reggae singer, but I can’t seem to get that one opportunity to show
my stuff. I graduated from school a
couple years ago and all my friends thought I would be successful with my singing. We used to have talent shows and everyone
asked me to help them write their songs.
I think I’m talented and I think I have what it takes to be an
international super star but I just can’t get anyone to take me seriously. I write songs that are true to me and reflect
my upbringing. I was raised in a
Rastafarian family, so I am conscious.
I’ve been told that I will not make it in this business
unless I sing about sex and slackness because that it what sells. I really want to be successful so lately I
have been contemplating changing my style of writing and singing. I’ve even started going to the dances where
these girls skin out on their head top and wine up on the men. The lyrics of the songs make me feel
uncomfortable, but I think if I continue to attend these types of parties, I
will get used to it and be able to transition.
I have already gone against my parents’ wishes and put a relaxer in my
hair. I don’t smoke herb and I eat
chicken every once in a while. So, I
have already started to stray from my upbringing. Would it be so bad if I just continued on my
path to gain what I want?
This really goes against everything I’ve been raised to
believe in but what am I supposed to do when that seems to be the only key to
success? But then again, I think about
my parents and the way they raised me and I would be such a disgrace to the
family if I were to ever go on stage and show my body and sing about what is
meant to be sacred for acceptance. As
you can guess I’m very confused and need direction.
Please help!
Signed,
Not So Rasta
