The American broadcasting authority, the FCC, is hoping to impose a $7,000 fine against non-commercial KBOO-FM in Portland, USA for broadcasting the 1999 album track, ‘Your Revolution’, a collaboration between Ninja Tune recording artist DJ Vadim and spoken word artist Sarah Jones. The commission claims that the track contains "unmistakable patently offensive sexual references." KBOO-FM counters that its mission is to provide a forum for "unpopular, controversial neglected perspective," and that ‘Your Revolution’ is "a feminist attack on attempts to equate political revolution with promiscuous sex" - the opening lyric is, "Your revolution will not happen between these thighs" - and thus is not indecent. The FCC has rejected that argument and has given the station 30 days to respond. The move has forced other non-commercial and progressive radio broadcasters to ban their programmers from playing the song. You can hear the song for yourself at www.airbubble.com/your_revolution.html
Jun 21, 2002
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FCC seeks fine against KBOO-FM over DJ Vadim track 'Your Revolution'
The US broadcasting authority is seeking a $7,000 fine against Portland station KBOO-FM for playing 'Your Revolution', which KBOO argues is a feminist track and not indecent.