Condom (song)

"Condom"
Song by Lady Saw

Condom is a song written in 1996 by Lady Saw. It promoted the use of condoms and how important it is not to judge just by the nature or looks of a person. That everyone should protect themselves with the use of condoms^[1]. Lady Saw in the song mentions that you should not let a pretty face stop you from using condoms, and how important women should stand up and make a man use a condom^[2][3].

Background

In the September 22, 2002 edition of the Jamaica Gleaner Lady Saw explained why she felt she had to make the song^[4].

Video

Shows Lady Saw in a class room teaching adults the importance of condoms.

Reference

1. ^ Safe sex in song, Leighton Williams, Staff Reporter, Jamaica Gleaner
2. ^ Sound clash: Jamaican dancehall culture at large, ISBN 1-4039-6425-4 By Carolyn Cooper, pg 117
3. ^ Vibe Mar 2004, pg 158
4. ^ [1] Safe sex in song, by Leighton Williams Jamaica Gleaner

External links

• New attitudes to sex necessary - Mutabaruka, February 16, 2002, Jamaica Gleaner