He released a limited edition CD 'Soul Pirate' last year 2008. Including Kingston Town, Rastafari Anthem and a number of duets. including Micheal Rose and Natural Mystic with Ky-Mani Marley. Rodigan in the Intro points out reggae is an international force and a language (the author would like to point out that dreams can come true).. Alborosie follows with a song Diversity. Veteran DJ Ranking Joe also appears on Precious.
Sound Killa
Alborosie Lyrics
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alborosie tell di people
ring di alarm
another sound is dying
(verse 1)
some bwoy betta comfort mi lyrical? wid di version di punchline a gunshot
idiot sound get bare drop claaaa?
you full? if you know got to know gunshot not it cyaan be reggae
you push di base weh how but she no dead
how come you neva get no dub from alborosie
how come you neva spend a likkle money fi that dub
(chorus)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
(verse 2)
Well nuff a dem no ready
Dem think dem have its steady
Dem feels seh fi dem think? weddy weddy
excuse me mr bombo
you drunken dan fambo
da one ya name dancehall it no pretty like tango
no badda try
disrespect king selassie I
a big man like you deh pon di ground man a cry
dont ask me why
pack up bye bye
a so di thing set inna dancehall style
(chorus)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
(verse 3)
? my selektah mi no need permission
leggo di version and free up di don
ting a ling ling so di place a go ram
another sound dead just ring di alarm
BUYAKA BUYAKA
ALBOROSIE INNA DI PLACE
BUYAKA BUYAKA
IF YOU MEK UP YOUR FACE
BUYAKA BUYAKA
ALBOROSIE RUN DI RACE
BUYAKA BUYAKA BUYAKA BUYAKA
(chorus)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
In Alborosie's song "Sound Killa," the artist is warning other musicians that they need to step up their game or risk being left behind. He notes that his lyrics pack a powerful punch, likening them to gunshots, and suggests that other artists who can't keep up should simply walk away. Alborosie also criticizes those who try to pass off subpar music as real reggae, telling them that gunshot sounds are not enough to make a song authentic.
Throughout the song, he warns other sound systems that they are not ready to face him, and ridicules those who act as though they know what they are doing when they clearly do not. Alborosie is clearly confident in his abilities and believes that he is the "king" of dancehall music. He encourages other artists to pack up and leave if they cannot handle the pressure, suggesting that it is a dog-eat-dog world in the music industry.
Overall, "Sound Killa" is a powerful and unapologetic statement from an artist who is at the top of his game. Alborosie makes it clear that he is not afraid to speak his mind and that he will do whatever it takes to continue producing quality music.
Line by Line Meaning
alborosie tell di people
Alborosie is alerting his audience
ring di alarm
A warning signal is needed
another sound is dying
A competing sound system is not able to survive
some bwoy betta comfort mi lyrical?
If someone wants to challenge Alborosie, they better come up with stronger lyrics
wid di version di punchline a gunshot
Alborosie's lyrics are so powerful, they are like gunshots
idiot sound get bare drop claaaa?
A weak sound system is being eliminated easily
so just pack up and walk out?
Alborosie is suggesting an inferior sound system should leave the competition
you full? if you know got to know gunshot not it cyaan be reggae
Alborosie believes a sound system that doesn't understand the power of his lyrics cannot call themselves reggae
you push di base weh how but she no dead
Alborosie is mocking a sound system that emphasizes bass but lacks the lyrics to compete
how come you neva get no dub from alborosie
Alborosie has not created any dub music for this sound system
how come you neva spend a likkle money fi that dub
The sound system has not invested any money into creating a dub version of the music
Well nuff a dem no ready
Many sound systems are not prepared for competition
Dem think dem have its steady
These sound systems believe they are established and will continue to succeed
Dem feels seh fi dem think? weddy weddy
An expression of doubt over the sound system's ability to compete
excuse me mr bombo
Alborosie is addressing the sound system operator in a somewhat sarcastic manner
you drunken dan fambo
The sound system operator is not sober
da one ya name dancehall it no pretty like tango
The sound quality of this system is not up to par
no badda try
Alborosie is telling the sound system operator not to try to compete
disrespect king selassie I
Alborosie is warning against disrespecting a king and a spiritual leader
a big man like you deh pon di ground man a cry
Even a grown man like the sound system operator can feel defeated by Alborosie's lyrics
dont ask me why
Alborosie doesn't need to explain himself
pack up bye bye
The sound system should concede defeat and leave
? my selektah mi no need permission
Alborosie doesn't need permission to perform his music
leggo di version and free up di don
Alborosie is encouraging his DJ to release the music freely
ting a ling ling so di place a go ram
Alborosie is hyping up the audience, predicting that his music will get everyone moving
another sound dead just ring di alarm
Alborosie has defeated another sound system and a warning signal is necessary
BUYAKA BUYAKA
An expression of excitement and victory
ALBOROSIE INNA DI PLACE
Alborosie is in control of the show
IF YOU MEK UP YOUR FACE
Alborosie is challenging anyone who thinks they can compete with him
ALBOROSIE RUN DI RACE
Alborosie is the front-runner in this competition
BUYAKA BUYAKA BUYAKA BUYAKA
A continued expression of excitement and victory
Contributed by Lincoln H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bilaloncel1236
Alborosie tell di people
Ring di alarm
Another sound is dying
Some bwoy betta comfort, me lyrically well
Strap mi pager wid di verse and di punchline a gunshot
Idiot sound get bare clap, clak-clak-clak, yuh dub crap
You drop out, so just pack up and a walk out cah yuh ting flop
You full a ray-ray
If you nuh go through no gunshot, no, it cyaan' be reggae
You push di base weh up but it nuh deh deh
How come you neva get no dub from Alborosie?
How come you neva spend a likkle money fi that dub deh?
Ring the alarm, another sound is dying (Alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm, another sound is flying
Ring the alarm, another sound is dying
Ring the alarm, another sound is flying (woii)
Well, nuff a dem nuh ready, dem think dem have it steady
Dem feel seh fi dem thing hyper than Weddy Weddy
Excuse me Mr. Bombo you drunken dan fambo
Dah one yah name dancehall it nuh pretty like tango
No bodda try disrespect King Selassie I
A big man like you deh pon di ground man a cry
Don't ask me why, pack up, bye-bye
A so di thing set inna dancehall style
Ring the alarm, another sound is dying (Alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm, another sound is flying
Ring the alarm, another sound is dying
Ring the alarm, another sound is flying
Woii
Easy my selektah, me nuh need permission
Leggo di version, free up di don
Ting-a-ling-a-ling so di place a go ram
Another sound dead just ring di alarm
Buyaka buyaka, Alborosie inna di place
Buyaka buyaka, if you mek up your face
Buyaka buyaka, Alborosie run di race
Buyaka buyaka buyaka. woii
Ring the alarm, another sound is dying (Alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm, another sound is flying
Ring the alarm, another sound is dying
Ring the alarm, another sound is flying
@amandaestanislao5307
(intro)
alborosie tell di people
ring di alarm
another sound is dying
(verse 1)
some bwoy betta comfort mi lyrical ?? wid di version di punchline a gunshot
idiot sound get bare drop claaaa ??
so just pack up and walk out ???
you full ??? if you know got to know gunshot not it cyaan be reggae
you push di base weh how but she no dead
how come you neva get no dub from alborosie
how come you neva spend a likkle money fi that dub
(chorus)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
(verse 2)
Well nuff a dem no ready
Dem think dem have its steady
Dem feels seh fi dem think I ???? weddy weddy
excuse me mr bombo
you drunken dan fambo
da one ya name dancehall it no pretty like tango
no badda try
disrespect king selassie I
a big man like you deh pon di ground man a cry
dont ask me why
pack up bye bye
a so di thing set inna dancehall style
(chorus)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
(verse 3)
Dis my selektah mi no need permission
leggo di version and free up di don
ting a ling ling so di place a go ram
another sound dead just ring di alarm
BUYAKA BUYAKA
ALBOROSIE INNA DI PLACE
BUYAKA BUYAKA
IF YOU MEK UP YOUR FACE
BUYAKA BUYAKA
ALBOROSIE RUN DI RACE
BUYAKA BUYAKA BUYAKA BUYAKA
(chorus)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
Ring the alarm
Another sound is dying(alborosie tell di people)
Ring the alarm
Another sound is flying
Fuente: musica.comLetra
@samskinner3383
My wife left me, puppa tunes always help keep my spirts up. Bless the vibes!!!!!!!
@ARNOLDBme
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@ervinasvern4199
@Arnold B Thank you
@AylerProductions
We love you man
@Rowa56
@Arnold B 1love
@djordjedjokic6461
So underrated! We still listen to you legend!
@venohmanson163
Good vibes to the reggae people around du world!!!
@richardvarga9728
I swear reggae is full of life, it's the music life. Especially Marley. Tbh I just love the vocals of reggae but in songs like this the lyrics are fitting too.
@mauricioumanamora2720
Uno de los grandes. Todos los días suena en mis listas el Puppa. Inspirando mentes.
Alborosie tell di people🤙💚💛❤
@elcapo564
Que bien se escucha Alborosie, El Reggae es lo mejor
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