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CHRISTAFARI ON YABBY YOU - 2001
FROM THE CRC ARCHIVE ON CHRISTAFARIANISM

"The Yabby You issue is a mystery to me also, and I have received numerous e-mails regarding the man otherwise know as Vivian Jackson. Regrettably I can't truly give you a complete answer until I have had a chance to speak with him personally. If I was in a room with him and was only allowed three questions, I would ask: "Who is Christ to you?" "Who is Selassie to you?" and: "Do you smoke ganja?" How he answered those questions would determine whether or no I would label him a "gospel artist" and add him to our webstore. While the Jamaican Rasta contigent may call him a Christian, or "Jesus Dread", they are notorious for mislabeling individuals.

I do have his album "Jesus Dread" and it is very good. I don't think there is anything lyrically offensive on it. The only other concern that I have is the company that he keeps. While some may applaud his regular interaction with known Rastas and consider them as great witnessing opportunities, some of our fans may not agree with his recordings with non-Christian artists like: Michael Rose (Black Uhuru), King Jammy, King Tubby, Tommy Mc Cook, Dillinger, Errol Alphonso, Wayne Wade, Tappa Zukie, Augustus Pablo, and Lee Scratch Perry to name a few.

Again, since I have only one album by Vivian Jackson (aka Yabby You), I am by no means an authority on the individual. However, I do know that some of our fans that have sworn to a strict christian music diet, may not feel comfortable listening to an album that is packed full of contributions from primarily secular artists. I guess that the real question is: "What makes an ablum Christian?" This riddle is doomed to be answered by various believers in different ways. Is it just the lyrics? - There are plenty of nonbelievers recording gospel songs these days. Is it just the heart? - There is a whole heap of artists singing secular music that claim to be Christian. Is it just the producer or song writer? - There are many Yabby You songs in which his credits are limited to writer and/or producer and the musical/vocal performance is given by Rastas. Or does every singer and player of instrument of an album have to be a Christian? If this is the case, then I would eliminate Yabby from the Gospel category. Until I hear directly from the source (Yabby You) and give you a firm answer, this will have to be an issue that is decided in the discerning heart of each believer that listens to his recordings.

Although I admittedly do not know his heart or intentions, my best guess is that his ultimate goal was not to be in the gospel section at your local record store. When he started recording decades ago, there was no gospel reggae genre. He had to work within the confines of a secular industry. I am sure that it was his aim to share his convictionsand shed some light within the Rasta reggae community, using it's singers, producers, and players of instruments. What is the fruit of this? Only God knows. Overall, I would suggest that you pray for him and may God give you wisdom in your final decisino.

Blessings In Christ,
Mark Mohr
Christafari/Lion Of Zion"

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POSTED: January 2nd, 2005, 3:05pm

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