Tommy Lee Sparta, who refers to himself as “Uncle Demon”, is expected to headline a concert at the Arbeedee Cinema in Portsmouth on Sunday, February 16, 2014. The concert will also feature the Triple Kay Band and other Dominican singers.
“We wanted to express our disapproval of the lyrics of the songs of Tommy Lee and also we want to make it clear that this young man converging on our soil is pretty much giving endorsement to his lyrics,” president of the Northern Pastors Association Joseph Benjamin told Dominica Vibes on Monday, February 10.
According to the Pastor, while Tommy Lee has said that ‘Uncle Demon’ is merely a stage name, he is aware of the characteristics of demons.
Benjamin added that the Associations are “totally against” Sparta’s lyrics especially in his song entitled ‘Shook’, which includes diabolical characteristics.
“When you’re actually saying that you’re coming into the youth and the youth have got to be your messengers and that you are summoning legions to rise up I mean this is satanic worship, this is demonic incantation”.
Video of the march in Portsmouth compliments BRBP TV:
He said when those incantations (chants) are released, “what happens is that we open doors for demons to enter our country, to enter our land”.
The Pastor noted that the church has to take a stand and ensure that their voices are heard.
“We have no problem with Tommy Lee. As far as we are concerned we love him, we are praying for him and we are believing God to touch his life, that his eyes would be opened”.
“There is no way we can sit back and allow our young people, the authorities that be, our responsible men in the community of Dominica to endorse for this young man to be what we call a role model for our young people,” Benjamin said.
Prior to organizing and hosting the march, Benjamin said they met with organizer of the concert, Cabral Douglas and told him of the spiritual implication that endorsing and bringing Sparta here to perform has.
He said Douglas explained to them that it is a business decision and allowing Sparta to feature at the concert will bring finances to the young people who have expressed frustration at not being able to find employment.
“How can one day of money in someone’s hands really break the cycle of frustration because of unemployment? It doesn’t make sense,” Benjamin stated.
He described yesterday’s march as a success because the Church made a statement and noted that they will continue to pray.
“We will be sitting down and analyzing and planning and whatever it is we think in our heart is the right thing to do we will continue to do,” Benjamin said.
Sparta, whose real name is Leeroy Junior Russell, 26, was arrested on February 3 in his homeland Jamaica in connection with a lottery scam.
His attorney Bert Samuels told Jamaica Observer on Saturday, February 8 that his client has not been charged but is in police custody being questioned. Samuels, however was unable to say when he would released.
Sparta, who appeared on the music scene in 2011, has been accused of the glorification of Satanism and demonism during his performances.
He is known for songs including Warn Dem, Grave Yard, Uncle Demon, Nuh Fear Dem, Daddy Devil and Psycho.
He said when those incantations (chants) are released, “what happens is that we open doors for demons to enter our country, to enter our land”.
The Pastor noted that the church has to take a stand and ensure that their voices are heard.
“We have no problem with Tommy Lee. As far as we are concerned we love him, we are praying for him and we are believing God to touch his life, that his eyes would be opened”.
“There is no way we can sit back and allow our young people, the authorities that be, our responsible men in the community of Dominica to endorse for this young man to be what we call a role model for our young people,” Benjamin said.
Prior to organizing and hosting the march, Benjamin said they met with organizer of the concert, Cabral Douglas and told him of the spiritual implication that endorsing and bringing Sparta here to perform has.
He said Douglas explained to them that it is a business decision and allowing Sparta to feature at the concert will bring finances to the young people who have expressed frustration at not being able to find employment.
“How can one day of money in someone’s hands really break the cycle of frustration because of unemployment? It doesn’t make sense,” Benjamin stated.
He described yesterday’s march as a success because the Church made a statement and noted that they will continue to pray.
“We will be sitting down and analyzing and planning and whatever it is we think in our heart is the right thing to do we will continue to do,” Benjamin said.
Sparta, whose real name is Leeroy Junior Russell, 26, was arrested on February 3 in his homeland Jamaica in connection with a lottery scam.
His attorney Bert Samuels told Jamaica Observer on Saturday, February 8 that his client has not been charged but is in police custody being questioned. Samuels, however was unable to say when he would released.
Sparta, who appeared on the music scene in 2011, has been accused of the glorification of Satanism and demonism during his performances.
He is known for songs including Warn Dem, Grave Yard, Uncle Demon, Nuh Fear Dem, Daddy Devil and Psycho.
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