Popular Dancehall selector Foota Hype says Dancehall artistes must accept that they have played a role in influencing violence in society. However, he says entertainers are only part of the problem.

He was reacting to renewed concerns over whether dance hall’s violent lyrics encourage criminality.

Footah Hype, Popular Dance hall selector.

Entertainment Journalist Winford Williams says violent music glamorizes criminality. Williams says positive social actors should try to encourage young people to do the right things before they are influenced by criminals.

Winford Williams, Entertainment Journalist. They were speaking last evening on Nationwide @5.