KESI ASHER, Staff Reporter
CONTRIBUTED - Leftside and Esco
LEFTSIDE AND ESCO got a mixture of spiritual, moral and personal interrogation at the online and call-in sessions.
The online and phone-chat, which took place last Thursday at the Gleaner Company, are part of the activities for The Star artiste of the month.
One particular Christian fan who was very interested in their spiritual life, asked Left Side and Esco if they were planning on converting to the Christian faith.
"Our lives are in God's hands and he has the plan," answered Leftside and Esco. Later on in the chat room, the Christian fan quoted Proverbs 16:18, which dealt with pride, and cautioned them against being boastful and overly proud.
"We don't have a problem there because we are very humble and we do it for the love of the music, not for the hype," they responded. Regarding morality, side, one fan asked them about their opinion on rapists, while another fan told them to appreciate women for what is on the inside, and not on the outside (referring to Tuk Een Yuh Belly).
People asked about their entrance in the music business, Leftside's late brother, Lloyd Parks, Dr. Evil, their future plans, Sting, and the crime in Jamaica. Fans from Germany, Canada, the United States of America, Negril, Ocho Rios and other parts of Jamaica all chatted online with the duo.
Some fans also touched on the personal aspects of their life. They wanted to know about girlfriends, children, correct names, where they lived and much more. Other fans sent holiday greetings and best wishes for the New Year. Many fans just sent their love, support and encouragement.
The call-in session was just as interesting as the online session. Females and males of all ages called in support of and against the very controversial Tuk Een Yuh Belly.
To ease their many questions, Esco assured them of their loyalty to ladies with a little extra belly. "Tuk Een Yuh Belly is just a fun ting. Nothing is wrong with a little belly, once yuh wear something that fit," said Esco.
The rural parishes were well represented as fans called in from Manchester, Westmoreland, St. Mary, Portland, Clarendon, and St. Anne.
Leftside and Esco should probably get a prize from the cellular phone companies as a majority of the fans called from their cellphones. Unfortunately, sometimes the call credit did not last as long as the desire to talk to the duo.
For one Highgate fan, Teen Splash was not enough and she called to get more of Leftside and Esco. She spoke to them about a war that was going on in her area and they offered words of encouragement. Another Teen Splash patron called and asked them to sing Tuk Een Yuh Belly for her again.
One man called from Waterhouse to express his support for the great rhythms they produce. The second male for the night was a fan of Dr. Evil and their songs.
"It was good. I really never expected so much calls. I was saying that Jamaicans don't take the fan ting too serious. We really appreciate the love and support," said Leftside.
Esco had similar sentiments. "It's always good to interact with your fans. It's nice to know that there are people who are interested in your career and who you are and that they love your music," said Esco.
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