Iyara sings for Bounty

Dancehall artiste Iyara has recorded a single, 'Free Up The General', which is a tribute to Bounty Killer, who is currently in lock-up after being charged with assault. The young deejay will also be doing a video for the single and will get the support of several other key members in the Alliance camp.

Since Alliance leader Bounty Killer was arrested and charged for assault on his girlfriend almost two weeks ago, the mood in the camp has not been good. Iyara has stepped out to voice his grief in the hard-talking single.

It's also the first time a member of the camp has come out with a song in defence of the 38-year-old dancehall icon. In the song Iyara states, "Jamaica people need fi see Killa in the streets, the 'Grung Gad' inna him range or di cruiser jeep... taking the visa anuh nutten, Rodney behind bars a big sumten."

The deejay, born Eric Sommers, said he recorded the single because, as artistes, that's their only form of expression.

"Well, first the reason I recorded that song was to express my feelings about the situation. You know we are artistes and when we have a message we send it through our music. So this tune (Free Up The General) is just my way of showing my support to Bounty and I know other members feel the same," said Iyara in a release sent toTHE WEEKEND STAR.

In closing, he went further and said, "Buss up di lock and fly di grill, Alliance need di general."

hot topic

The song which was produced by Serrain and Dave of Open Air Music has been a buzz in dancehall circles where Bounty Killer's lock-up has been a hot topic since his arrest on April 5.

The self-proclaimed 'Poor People Governor' was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm. According to the allegations, on March 26 Price and the complainant went to a nightclub and returned to his house.

Allegations are Price and the complainant had a discussion with regards to them continuing their three-year relationship. It is alleged that the complainant refused to continue the relationship and she was slapped across the face by the accused and held down on a bed.

Price has been denied bail after numerous appeals to the court and will return to court on Friday. On the same day that Bounty Killer returns to court, a promotional video shoot for Iyara's single has been planned and is expected to be well attended by leading Alliance members.

Bounty Killer is known for singles such as Sufferer, Look Into My Eyes and Fed Up.