Blood Money (BLXXD MONEY)

Blood Money (BLXXD MONEY)

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“Blood money” was released in February 2017, after it was only aired on radio before (it premiered as the “scorcher” on David Rodigan’s BBC 1xtra show). The song is a biting criticism of the corrupt political system in Jamaica and depicts the everyday exposure of the Jamaican people to criminal practices.

“Blood Money” had a huge societal impact, especially in Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Ironically, it was even used by the PNP party in Jamaica at a political event. Panafrican activist Mutabaruka hailed “Blood Money” as the best reggae song of 2017.