Bryka Says ‘Not At All’ Is Not ‘Anti-Gay Anthem’
Dancehall artist Bryka has stepped forward in support of dancehall’s integrity with a stinging track dubbed Not At All that seeks to re-establish certain principles that Jamaicans hold dear.
Despite the hard-hitting lyrics, Bryka says his song is not “an anti-gay anthem”.
“My song is not an anti gay anthem, it does not incite violence towards gay people.It just defends our morals and beliefs and addresses a normal everyday topic that is sang about all the time in dancehall,” Bryka explained.
The single, Not At All, was released on the Sha-Tess Records music label.
The song’s release appeared to be addressing recent developments in dancehall regarding the sexuality of certain reggae and dancehall artists. But he said the timing of Not At All is a mere coincidence.
“Some people feel that the song was done to address the noise in dancehall which has ignited debates between artistes about people’s sexuality. The song’s release date was set a long time ago before all this noise about this and that so I’d say it is most definitely a coincidence. I don’t incite violence in my music,” he said.
The Red Rum project features 18 tracks with heavyweight names like Jahvillani, Gyptian, Jahvinci, Munga Honorebel, Teejay, Wasp, and Bryka. Other artistes on the project include Maino Marley, De Alpha and Ricky Flex.
Bryka, born Daniel Anthony Rose, is the nephew of dancehall legend Buju Banton.
He showed interest in music developed at an early age while he was a member of the choir at Beulah Missionary Church of God in Golden Spring. After his grandmother died, he decided to do music professionally.
He has worked with production houses such as Konsequence Music, good Good Productions and Pay Day Music. In July 2016, Bryka performed at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, an experience he says has been one of the highlights of his career thus far.
He is best known for the popular single, I’ll Be That Man on the Life to Live rhythm which has racked up over 100,000 views on Youtube.