Anthony Red Rose raises voice against crime and violence

Anthony Red Rose is concerned about the high level of murders and shootings that appear to dominate the headlines of newspapers on a daily basis in Jamaica. He voices these concerns on his latest single, No Silence, a stirring call to action against the rash of violence in the society.

"When I watch the news and see what's going on in the country every day, I realise that encouragement towards upliftment is what is needed. The murders and the violence have reached an epidemic level," said Anthony Red Rose.

Jamaica has recorded 1,171 murders as of October 1, data published by the Jamaica Constabulary Force shows. Over the same period, there have been 897 shootings on the island with 846 persons injured as a result of gunshot wounds.

Anthony Red Rose said that he truly believes that message music can change hearts and win minds.

"Crime is a business, everything is moneymaking, so even this crime must be benefiting somebody, that's why it is allowed to continue. Cause why don't the leaders put down dem foot and stop this? We the citizens of the world need someone to take a stand against this epidemic of violence," the artiste said.

Produced by Sly and Robbie on the Taxi label, No Silence was released two months ago.

"Music is the healing of the nation. It allows the listener to go into a different dimension. Music can bring gangs together and broker peace. If you sing about righteousness, you can get the whole world to change. Social media has changed the game, everything is for likes, the things the artiste say in songs nowadays is a lie, which elevates no one. Songs like No Silence are for the betterment of the music 'cause there is nothing on the earth that can conquer truth and rights," he said.