Dancehall star Busy Signal has released a statement in response to his
recent arrest in Kingston and pending extradition to the United States.
In the statement released to the media, Busy Signal thanks his family, friends and fans for their unwavering support.
Busy Signal, whose real name is Glendale Gordon, was recently arrested at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston after an
extradition warrant was issued for his arrest.
The “One More Night” deejay has waved his rights to an extradition
hearing and will proceed to the U.S. next month where he is expected to
stand trial for absconding bail.
Read Busy Signal full statement below.
In this a time of reflection, I would like to thank my fans who
have supported me through this difficult situation and who will continue
to support me. Your messages and prayers via social networks and via
members of my team are what have brought light to the darkness of my
cell.
I have never admitted that I was involved in any drug deal or drug arrangement.
I waived my rights to an extradition trial here in Jamaica, so that I
can return to the US to face a charge of absconding bail ONLY.
This incident took place ten (10) years ago before I even considered becoming an artiste.
As you can understand, this is a difficult time for me, however
during my time away, my fans will not be left with a void – there are
several unreleased tracks that will definitely keep you “busy” until my
return.
I recently released my album Reggae Music Again, which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Reggae
charts. On my recent tour of Amsterdam and Paris, we shot elements for
the video to the title track of the album. It features cameos from
Marcia Griffiths, Queen Ifrica and Anthony B and that will be released
in a couple of weeks.
For my fans overseas, my management team has been in dialogue with
promoters who have all shown their support for me and my situation and
for that I thank them.
For my family, you have stood by me through thick and thin and I know
you will continue to do so. In my time away, I have made the necessary
arrangements with my management team to have you taken care of until my
return.
To my band. Hi-Voltage, you have toured the world with me and have
been a tower of strength. Continue to make good music until I return,
cause the mission will continue.
I know that my facebook page has been inactive for a while, but,
starting this week, Shane Brown, head of Juke Boxx management team, will
assume direct control of my twitter account -@busysignal_turf and my
facebook page – www.facebook.com/OneBusySignal. I will be kept updated
so please continue to send your love, support and prayers through these
channels, as they keep me going.
To my legal team, KD Knight, Bert Samuels and Roxanne Mars, your
positive words and unfailing belief and support in me and my case have
made this situation a little easier to bear.
Thank you very much.
Finally my friends, my fans and my family, thank you again from the depths of my heart. Please keep me in your prayers.
We not going down, cause God alone controls my destiny.
- Busy Signal
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