He introduced a combination of the traditional Indian bhangra music with the style of raggamuffin, the mix-up often known as bhangramuffin, to the world with his first album, 1993's 'No Reservations'. That release was produced by Simon & Diamond, Phil Chill, Robert Livingston, Bobby Digital, and Sly Dunbar. It was followed by 'Make Way for the Indian', produced by Sly & Robbie, The Press, Mafia & Fluxy, Pandit Dinesh, and Chris Lane. That album notably featured rapper Tim Dog and spawned the massive hit Boom Shack-A-Lak", which has been used in several movies and has become a sort of 'signature song' for Apache Indian .
'Real People', produced by Harjinder Noparat, proved to be his most experimental album and also featured more Indian elements than many of his previous releases. 'Karma', his first album of the new century, was a return to more traditional forms of reggae. That album featured Luciano, Boy George, and Mafia & Fluxy.
As stated before, Apache Indian merged raggamuffin with Indian music as well as influences from mainstream dance music and pop rap. Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. He helped to start a trend that has found a huge following. He's also the only Asian to date to have seven Top 40 Hits on the mainstream British charts. Stylistically, Apache Indian generally moved from mixing Indian music with raggamuffin and commercial rap to exploring more traditional forms of reggae on his most recent albums.
Lyrically, Apache Indian - who always uses Jamaican English - is known for his sharp social criticism ("Arranged Marriage" featuring Natacha Atlas; "Mention") as well as his party tracks ("Boomshackalak", "Jump Up").
Apache Indian has recorded with Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, Wreckx 'n' Effect, UB40, US chart topper Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, General Levy, Brian and Tony Gold, Shaggy, Yami Bolo, Boy George, A.R. Rahman, Sameera Singh. Asha Bhosle and Pras of the Fugees.
Reggae singer Sean Paul, who has been on the top of Billboard charts with his single with Beyonce, toured the US with Apache Indian.
For his first album "No Reservation", he had signed a contract worth £250,000 pounds with Island Records - one of the largest sums paid for a debut album by a non-white artist.
"Boomshackalak" was featured in five different Hollywood movies, including "Dumb And Dumber". More significantly, the song has featured in a record 52 commercials across the globe, featuring various brands.
Now it features on the "Scooby Doo 2" soundtrack, along with international names like Fatboy Slim, The B-52's, 2 Unlimited and New Radicals.
His composition "Om Namah Shivay" also features on Putumayo World Music World Reggae, a collection of reggae-influenced tracks performed by artists from around the world. The World Reggae compositions blend the upbeat and soulful groove of reggae with exotic local influences to create new and appealing variations that will appeal to music lovers everywhere.
Apache Indian was also nominated for the Central Britain Media and Arts Asian Jewel Award in 2004.
Discography
* 1993 No Reservations
* 1995 Make Way for the Indian
* 1997 No Reservations
* 1998 Real People
* 2000 Karma
* 2005 Time for Change
Don't Touch
Apache Indian Lyrics
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F.P. and Apache free-style combination
(Chorus)
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real serious
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real dangerous
(Verse 1)
With me glock pon me spine hitch up the pon me back
And when you check it out fe me glock have fe cock
Me no ramp with a bwoy that a wan test that
You take it from Apache no the bad Arawak
And if you touch me you boun fe get drop
(Chorus)
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real serious
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real dangerous
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead end
(Verse 2)
Me say me chatta pon the mic a with the one Frankie P
Frankie P him a chatta with the wild Apache
And when we come together like fish in a the sea
People them a come with them red eye fe see
Make them a gwarn and a gwarn could a never touch we
Ca we in we own class and we category
Come fe run the nation and every country
Right team New York to Jullunder city
(Chorus)
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
(Verse 3)
Look but don't touch fe we body
If you touch we you end up in a cemetry
Talk but don't touch fe we body
If you touch we you end up in a cemetry
(Chorus)
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real serious
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real dangerous
(Verse 4)
Some people collect stamps, some of them collect money
Some a collect motor call old like the granny
You no see the pretty woman them a collect jewellery
But me kill a sathi and collect him body
And where me take it mon down a cemetry
Where me dig up the ground and a start fe bury
Say you take it from the youth a no the wild Apache
You could a dog-heart fe them never dog-heart fe me
(Chorus)
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
(Verse 5)
Glock pon cock
So you have fe dress back
Or you are go pick up attack
Straight in a you head back
(Chorus)
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real serious
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
Are we gonna get real dangerous
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
Me say talk where you want, don't touch me
Ca if you touch me you would a dead bury
The song "Don't Touch" by Apache Indian is a powerful statement of resistance and territorialism by the artist who warns against encroaching on his personal space, whether physically or verbally. From the start, the artist establishes his fierce persona with the line "With me glock pon me spine hitch up the pon me back," meaning that he's always ready for any challenges to his authority. He then goes on to declare "Me no ramp with a bwoy that a wan test that," meaning that he will not hesitate to defend himself against anyone who dares to provoke him. Throughout the song, Apache makes clear that he and his musical partner Frankie P are not to be trifled with, as they are unmatched in their skill and ability to dominate the musical scene.
The chorus of the song is quite catchy, with a repeated refrain that emphasizes the message of the song: "You can talk all you want, look but don't touch, Are we gonna get real serious/Dangerous." This is a clear warning that anyone who crosses the line will face serious consequences. Throughout the verses, the artist uses Jamaican patois to underscore his authority and convey a sense of menace to anyone who might be listening. Overall, Apache Indian's "Don't Touch" is a powerful anthem of resistance and self-confidence that speaks to anyone who wants to assert their autonomy and authority in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You can talk all you want, look but don't touch
You may speak your mind, but it is strictly forbidden for you to lay a finger on me.
Are we gonna get real serious
Are we about to become more intense and severe with our actions?
With me glock pon me spine hitch up the pon me back
I have my gun ready to use and it is hidden behind me.
And when you check it out fe me glock have fe cock
When you take a look at my gun, you will see that it is cocked and ready for use.
Me no ramp with a bwoy that a wan test that
I will not play around with someone who intends to test my limits.
You take it from Apache no the bad Arawak
Believe me, I am not to be messed with as I am a fearless and tough Arawak warrior.
And if you touch me you boun fe get drop
If you dare touch me, you will surely face the consequences.
Look but don't touch fe we body
You are allowed to admire me, but keep your hands off my body.
If you touch we you end up in a cemetry
If you violate this rule and lay a finger on me, you will end up dead and buried in a cemetery.
Some people collect stamps, some of them collect money
People have different hobbies and interests, some collect stamps while others collect money.
Some a collect motor call old like the granny
Some people collect old cars, similar to those driven by their grandmothers.
You no see the pretty woman them a collect jewellery
You can see beautiful women collecting jewelry as their hobby.
But me kill a sathi and collect him body
I killed a hitman and collected his body.
Where me take it mon down a cemetry
I went to the cemetery to bury the body where nobody could find it.
Where me dig up the ground and a start fe bury
I dug up the ground and began to bury the body there.
Glock pon cock
My gun is cocked and ready to use.
So you have fe dress back
If you value your life, you better step back and mind your own business.
Or you are go pick up attack
Otherwise, you will be the one to initiate an attack and suffer the consequences.
Straight in a you head back
I will shoot you straight in the back of your head if you attempt to attack me.
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ROBERT LIVINGSTON, STEPHEN KAPUR
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