THE legalistion of ganja and state abuse are hot topics in Jamaica. Deejay Frassman takes on both issues in his latest song Mr Law.

The single was recorded with reggae band Dubtonic Kru.

“The song’s lyrical content is quite appropriate and timely as it speaks about the current debate surrounding the legalisation of marijuana,” Frassman told this column.

“The song is also about police abuse and how they take the law into their own hands a bit too far,” he added. “There’s too much serious things going on that are not being addressed, as opposed to locking up someone for a simple ganja spliff.”

Frassman spoke about his link with Dubtonic, a band known for its hectic touring.

“At first, I did the song as a dub plate for Beenie Hustler from Energy Radio in Connecticut on the Rootsman ‘riddim’, and then we decided to reproduce it as a single. A member of Dubtonic Kru heard it and liked it, and that’s how it came about,” he explained.

A video for Mr Law is in the works.

Frassman (real name Nicoy Salmon) has been working the tri-state and New England live circuit.

His recent dates include last Sunday’s Massachusetts Carnival in Worchester; and West Indian Parade in Hartford, Connecticut.

Billboard Reggae album news

The top three albums on Billboard’s Reggae Album chart have posted double digit figures. At number three is American band Rebelution with Count Me which has sold over 33,049 copies since its release in June.

Holding the number two spot is the Various Artistes series Summertime Reggae which has logged over 10,000 copies within a month of its release.

Amid the Noise and Haste by American band SOJA is number one for a second week. It has sold over 14,000 copies.