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You don't have to be vulgar to sell your music

Sexualization of literature peaked at the dawn of American Hip hope, pop music eg, Johnny Cash - "A Boy Named Sue" (1969), Who - "Who Are You" (1978), Cee Lo Green - "F**k You" (2010) among others and gangster rap music. Jamaica ventured into it through dancehall music with new artists amplifying sexist artistry in their raps coming after great artists like Tanya Stephens, Queen Ifrica, Sister Nancy, and others. Another highly provocative piece was dine by Ring Ding 'Dr. Kitch.'

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