Shooot........
This is really a sickening strike on the right to free speech
as well as an outstanding example of how ignorant peoples
mind and ears can be when they hear ONLY what they want to
hear.
Sarah Jones is delievering a truly genuine and passionate
statement against any aspects evolving exploitation of women
taking place in the name of some wrongful
hardcore-pimp-gangster-attitude.
>Do the music you love a favour, when our music is on
> the line, what would you do?
Having already suppported the tune numerous time on
air in Copenhagen, it will be an even greater pleasure
supporting it in the future along with the story of FCC īs
actions......
I would suggest our american friends on the list to
bring a huge cardboard sign with them when gigging
again saying: Is this really offensive (or whatever :-)
, flash it when Your revolution is played and get people
in the club, on the floor to reflect upon the actions being
taken by FCC.
What do you think ?? Speak up while it is still legal :-))
KICK JAZZ
Dj Wax,Cph
----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Spurway <tim@twotoprecords.com>
To: <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 12:43 AM
Subject: Re: FCC BANS DJ VADIM "Revolution"
> Wow.
>
> After reading the FCCs little note there, the thing that really strikes me
> is that all this happened because someone listening to the KBOO show, just
> complained to them (the FCC). That's all it takes, apparently. The main
> crux of the FCC's argument is that children could've been listening to the
> program. If I had a little girl, I'd rather have her listen to Sarah Jones
> that Britney Spears anyday. You all (down in the states there) gotta do
> something about this.
>
> tim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jason Jasberto Batog" <jasbat@home.com>
> To: <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 12:28 AM
> Subject: FW: FCC BANS DJ VADIM "Revolution"
>
>
> > This is really important and I think, we all probably have this in our
> > mailboxes already! Do the music you love a favour, when our music is on
> the
> > line, what would you do?
> >
> > JJB/opSN
> > -----
> >
> > Free speech - free music is on the line.
> > We need your help in spreading word. This is a serious issue & affects
> > music fans regardless of what music they like. Free speech is on the
> line.
> >
> > FCC BANS SONG FROM DJ VADIM AND SARAH JONES
> > NO REVOLUTION FOR FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHTS
> >
> > The FCC proposed a $7,000 fine against non-commercial KBOO-FM in Portland,
> > OR for broadcasting the song "Your Revolution," a collaboration between
> > Ninja Tune recording artist DJ Vadim and spoken word artist Sarah Jones.
> > The song comes from the DJ Vadim album USSR: Life >From The Other Side
> > released in 1999.
> >
> > The commission claims that is contains "unmistakable patently offensive
> > sexual references." KBOO-FM counters that its mission is to provide a
> forum
> > for "unpopular, controversial neglected perspective," and that "Your
> > Revolution" is "a feminist attack on attempts to equate political
> revolution
> > with promiscuous sex" - the opening lyric is, "Your revolution will not
> > happen between these thighs" - and thus is not indecent. The FCC rejected
> > that argument and has given KBOO-FM 30 days to respond.
> >
> > The move has, of course, forced other non commercial and otherwise
> > progressive radio broadcasters to ban their programmers from playing the
> > song. Thus, permanently silencing one of the most important feminist
> hip-hop
> > songs of the last decade from ever reaching FM listeners.
> >
> > This is a heavy-handed blow from the FCC against the First Ammendment
> rights
> > of the citizens of the United States, positive hip-hop artists, and anyone
> > striving for increased equality for women in this country or worldwide.
> >
> > Listeners of the song will note that Jones in no way endorses or promotes
> > any "patently offensive sexual references." Quite the opposite. Hear the
> > song for yourself http://www.airbubble.com/your_revolution.html and read
> > the FCC filing and lyrics at
> > http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2001/db0517/da011212.txt
> >
> > We ask that you contact FCC Chairman Micheal Powell at mpowell@fcc.gov or
> > 1-888-225-5322 to voice your concern and support independent music and
> free
> > speech.
> > --
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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