Iwan advises colleagues to use their music to address societal issues

The Who's Bad hitmaker voiced worry that many musicians avoid talking about touchy subjects out of a fear of alienating fans, which lessens the potential influence of their music on social concerns.

Iwan said bluntly, "Most of our artistes are afraid to talk about issues like homosexuality that have become hot topics in our society," in a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz.

Since our songs are meant to do that, I shall talk about it constantly. Since our songs are supposed to help right society faults, let us be bold and address these topics, he urged.

Iwan—real name Abdul Razak—also made a plea for help to the media, expressing his displeasure at what he sees as his lyrical choices' purposeful marginalization.

About fifteen years ago, Iwan, who rose to fame in the Reggae/Dancehall genre with hits like "Who Is Bad" and "Thanks and Praise," bemoaned the lack of respect he felt he deserved from the media, despite his best attempts to promote his art.

"The problem is usually obvious. I am not being promoted by the media. Despite my best efforts, I am not receiving the assistance I need. I've been marginalized by the media, giving the impression that some of us are not trying.

Some people find it hard to comprehend why a gifted artist such as Iwan isn't becoming more well-known. Maybe they want us to follow the trend of singing about immoral topics, but I will always refuse and talk about worthwhile topics that our society desperately needs to hear about," he continued.