Are Major Lazer Show a safety hazard? [via Skerrit Bwoy]


Skerrit Bwoy is known as one of the 'hype men' of the act Major Lazer. Basically, since Major Lazer is just two DJs (2 DJs aren't that interesting to watch), they hired some sort of black islander to be the 'absurd hype man.' They also have a series of risque dancers meant to 'give the crowd boners' / hope breasts + vag lips 'peep out.'

From what I understand, Skerrit Bwoy was being 'unruly' at a SXSW show. He was a human safety hazard, climbing speakers that could have fallen on innocent clubgoers.  The bouncers thought the vibe was 'too much' and just wanted to keep the party safe.

Diplo and Switch's debut album as Major Lazer, Guns Don't Kill People-- Lazers Do, triumphs as a combination of studio wizardry and all-star guest spots. Not exactly the easiest thing to pull off in the live setting, especially with Switch absent and no all-star guests to be found. So what we got was Diplo mixing up his insanely fun dancehall music while a hype man, Skerrit Bwoy, and a dancer, Mimi, pleased the crowd. It succeeded beyond my wildest expectations.

Mimi was an absolute marvel of athleticism, part stripper and part gymnast. She stood on her head, she did splits, she got lower than low, she vibrated like a Nokia, she wrapped her legs around Skerrit Bwoy and a lucky dude who got pulled from the audience. Skerrit Bwoy, a ball of energy topped with a yellow mohawk, climbed on just about anything and everything, much to the chagrin of the Cedar Street Courtyard's security. He brought a bunch of female audience members on stage and danced lasciviously with them, he swung a gold chain violently around his neck. He and Mimi made a superlative comedic and acrobatic team, so much so, that I almost forgot that Diplo was even on stage-- until he dropped Ace of Base's "All That She Wants" and the crowd went apeshit.


Seems like this is supposed to be like going to some sort of 3rd world sex party, or something. Sort of seems like some DJ should hire pure strippers or prostitutes to take this gimmick to the next level.

Worried that Major Lazer shows are 'too dangerous.' Like I could die, or possibly get an STD.
Should venues control unruly performers?
Should performers 'play it safe' for the sake of their fans?
Will some1 die at an indie music concert within the next year because of crowd control issues?
Is Skerrit Bwoy bad 4 America?

Is Majo Lazer the next Daft Punk?