DESIRE Mcneish's 'Put Down the Gunz' - and knives - campaign record is tapping into a huge groundswell of support from people who want to tackle the gun and knife crime scourge affecting the nation.
Initial filming for a video to accompany the heavy rap-beat track was first featured on this blog earlier this year (see previous post here).
It is fair to say Desire has been ceaseless organising workshops and filming across the country among many groups and individuals opposed to gun and knife crime. It has been quite a massive 'tour' of the UK for Desire as he has worked to generate interest in the track.
Just now, it is in first place of a Mqusic competition. You can vote for the track by clicking through on the banner in this post.
Desire describes himself as a UK rapper, singer, DJ, producer, reformed gang member, and founder of People Against Gun And Knife Crime (Pagakc).
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Knife Crime blog on Facebook
I've set up a dedicated identity for this knife crime blog on Facebook at facebook.com/mark.knifecrime.
It makes a great deal of sense because it now establishes a Facebook group where people have an instant place where they can meet others who have suffered the grief and pain as victims - or friends and families - of those who've lost loved ones. It is also a meeting place for anyone who's simply been affected by knife crime, gun crime and other violence. (And there will not be so much other Facebook trivia that might be distracting or unhelpful.)
Look forward to seeing you there. And don't forget, if you have issues to raise, an account you'd like to share, let me know... through the Facebook account (facebook.com/mark.knifecrime) or via this blog.
Best wishes, let's keep the knife crime, gun crime, anti-violence campaign torch burning...
Mark Chapman.
It makes a great deal of sense because it now establishes a Facebook group where people have an instant place where they can meet others who have suffered the grief and pain as victims - or friends and families - of those who've lost loved ones. It is also a meeting place for anyone who's simply been affected by knife crime, gun crime and other violence. (And there will not be so much other Facebook trivia that might be distracting or unhelpful.)
Look forward to seeing you there. And don't forget, if you have issues to raise, an account you'd like to share, let me know... through the Facebook account (facebook.com/mark.knifecrime) or via this blog.
Best wishes, let's keep the knife crime, gun crime, anti-violence campaign torch burning...
Mark Chapman.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Singer Skyler Jett backs UK knife crime campaigning
PROMINENT US singer and songwriter Skyler Jett has put his backing behind UK anti-knife crime campaigning by releasing a peace song and allowing the UK's Knife Crime blog to publish his record.
Speaking exclusively to the UK's Knife Crime blog, Skyler said: "My wife is from the UK. It's knives over there with you and guns over here.
Renowned for being the lead singer of The Commodores, replacing Lionel Richie in 1982 (if only briefly), Skyler has also worked with greats such as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.
He said: "The reason young people lash out is because we've lost communication with them. They need love and guidance. We're letting them create their own reality where they think violence is the answer while I believe Peace is - and I'm ready to teach young people through music.
"I'm a humanitarian it's what I do. I'd love to come and perform for the youth reaching out to save a life sure can't hurt. I believe the change starts with us we have to be positive role models to our youth.
"Today it seems like the elders are scared of these kids but thank God there are some mentors still ready to try. Bless you for not giving up and spreading the word. We just have to keep trying to get the word out to anyone thats willing to listen."
"Count me in. Like my song says: PEACE IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER."
He said: "I want to say stop the violence; that's why I write songs about humanitarian causes. I presently live in Napa Valley Wine Country, although in my youth, I grew up in Oakland, California, which is now ranked number five in the country for high crime. Unfortunately, black-on-black crime accounts for a substantial percentage of that statistic.
"I invite you to listen to my latest humanitarian recording of "Peace Is The Answer" which I've just written and recorded following a long discussion with a friend of mine who lives in the Chicago area. We were talking about how troubling it is to see the statistics of high crime and how such an epidemic needs an anthem where we can make an earnest effort to help cease the violence, and bring communities together, not just in Chicago but the rest of the US and the world.
Being a humanitarian and a recording artist, I know only too well the importance of such an anthem and the challenge of breaking through to touch our youth and our brothers and sisters.
"I am sending "Peace Is The Answer" to you in the hope that it resonates within your heart and inspires you to pass it on to the champions of this cause. A few days ago I watched Tom Joyner discussing this very subject on CNN."
"We would be honored if you would work with us in the Peace Movement, beginning with the promotion of 'Peace Is The Answer'."
More information about Skyler Jett - and you can check out details on Wikipedia.
He said: "As a songwriter/recording and performing artist this is one of the best ways I know to contribute humanitarily. I will immediately begin bringing the dream to reality, in the production of a video, where all youth across the globe put their guns down simultaneously.
"Help me to pass the Peace along. Put down the guns and knives. Peace Is The Answer!"
Speaking exclusively to the UK's Knife Crime blog, Skyler said: "My wife is from the UK. It's knives over there with you and guns over here.
You can play the peace song here: Peace Is The Answer
Renowned for being the lead singer of The Commodores, replacing Lionel Richie in 1982 (if only briefly), Skyler has also worked with greats such as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.
He said: "The reason young people lash out is because we've lost communication with them. They need love and guidance. We're letting them create their own reality where they think violence is the answer while I believe Peace is - and I'm ready to teach young people through music.
"I'm a humanitarian it's what I do. I'd love to come and perform for the youth reaching out to save a life sure can't hurt. I believe the change starts with us we have to be positive role models to our youth.
"Today it seems like the elders are scared of these kids but thank God there are some mentors still ready to try. Bless you for not giving up and spreading the word. We just have to keep trying to get the word out to anyone thats willing to listen."
"Count me in. Like my song says: PEACE IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER."
Skyler Jett speaks out on violence and knife crime
He said: "I want to say stop the violence; that's why I write songs about humanitarian causes. I presently live in Napa Valley Wine Country, although in my youth, I grew up in Oakland, California, which is now ranked number five in the country for high crime. Unfortunately, black-on-black crime accounts for a substantial percentage of that statistic.
"I invite you to listen to my latest humanitarian recording of "Peace Is The Answer" which I've just written and recorded following a long discussion with a friend of mine who lives in the Chicago area. We were talking about how troubling it is to see the statistics of high crime and how such an epidemic needs an anthem where we can make an earnest effort to help cease the violence, and bring communities together, not just in Chicago but the rest of the US and the world.
Being a humanitarian and a recording artist, I know only too well the importance of such an anthem and the challenge of breaking through to touch our youth and our brothers and sisters.
"I am sending "Peace Is The Answer" to you in the hope that it resonates within your heart and inspires you to pass it on to the champions of this cause. A few days ago I watched Tom Joyner discussing this very subject on CNN."
"We would be honored if you would work with us in the Peace Movement, beginning with the promotion of 'Peace Is The Answer'."
More information about Skyler Jett - and you can check out details on Wikipedia.
He said: "As a songwriter/recording and performing artist this is one of the best ways I know to contribute humanitarily. I will immediately begin bringing the dream to reality, in the production of a video, where all youth across the globe put their guns down simultaneously.
"Help me to pass the Peace along. Put down the guns and knives. Peace Is The Answer!"
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