Performing in talent shows and recording little demo’s around the way at local D.J. studios, B.A.M. developed his own style after the likes of Rakim, Kool G Rap, Epmd etc. In order to develop his ear for music B.A.M. studied music at “Five Towns College” following in the foot steps of Wyclef Jean, Prince Paul, De La Soul and others.
In 1993 B.A.M. featured on The GRAVE DIGGAZ album “6 Feet Deep” with longtime deceased friend Too Poetic aka “Grim Reaper” along side RZA, FRUQUAN and PRINCE PAUL. The song was entitled “Nowhere to Run” This was the jump start of B.A.M. getting his feet wet being coached by the RZA through intense studio battling at late night sessions at “Fire House Studios”. Months later B.A.M. was signed to a Production contract through RUSSEL SIMMON’S RUSH PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT/ FES UP ENTERTAINMENT.
B.A.M.’s unique stutter style of rhyming turned many heads in the industry from WARNER BROTHERS, DEF JAM, and ATLANTIC etc. B.A.M. signed with SONY/COLUMBIA in 1995-97 recording an album entitled “THE COMING…COAST II COAST” bridging the east coast west coast gap in attempt to squash the beef. Working with legendary producer EASY MOE BEE, S.I.D., LG and “D” LA JACKSON and MARLY MARL. The recorded single set to drop was called “JOY RYDE” feat. BLACK STREET. B.A.M. had the pleasure of recording a ST. IDES beer commercial as well shortly after the album was complete. B.A.M. recalls the unforgettable stage performance at Jones Beach opening for the late great BIG L. The crowd welcomed him to the game officially. Other performances with LOST BOYZ, MOBB DEEP, MAREYA KARREY’s “NEGRO LEAGUE”, TOTAL and DA BRAT gave B.A.M. a lot of recognition as well. But due to over crowding and fighting for release dates it was difficult to compete with FUGEES, NAS, BIG L, CYPRESS HILL, MAREYA KARRY and JERMAINE DUPRI. B.A.M. continued to record by move on to another home. With labels such as BAD BOY, DEF JAM, UNIVERSAL in a bidding war, B.A.M.and his management team felt the numbers didn’t add up. B.A.M. decided to go independent.
In 1999 B.A.M. released the big street buzz rebuttal “WHY YOU ALL ON MY DILLZ” after Missy Elliot’s “WHY YOU ALL IN MY GRILL”. The hottest D.J.’s in and out of New York were playing the independent record. HOT 97’s FUNK MASTER FLEX dropped multiple bombs, STAR & BUCK WILD, FAT MAN SCOOP & MEGATRON, D.J. RED ALERT and D.J. ENOUGH on the “Traffic Jam”. B.A.M. worked with RUFF RYDERS artists with CEO WAH and SLEEP wrote songs with producer DREA TRAX of QUEENS N.Y. B.A.M. filmed a video for the follow up single “PIMP MY CAR” for MTV’s “PIMP MY RIDE” at F1 Motoring in New Jersey in 2006. The video had received a lot of views on My Space and You tube. B.A.M. also participated in an MTV SUCKER FREESTYLE for MTV in 2007. The song on B.A.M.’s mixtape “THE JO DERT PROJECT” hosted by POWER 105.1’s DJ SUSS ONE “EVERYBODY I KNOW” feat. G-UNIT’s LLOYD BANKS received over 50 thousand plays on “THESOURCE.COM”. In 2006, B.A..M. was featured on the hit television series “WIFE SWAP” as a hip hop mentor. B.A.M. has won the WORLD FAMOUS “COP SHOP” OPEN MIC BATTLE TWO MONTHS IN A ROW JUNE 08 and JULY 08.
B.A.M. has felt like working with BIG NOYD on his new release to be “fun, and natural, the way Hip Hop is supposed to be made”. He appears on the KOCH release entitled “LETS GET IT RIGHT” feat G-UNIT’s 40 GLOCC. BIG NOYD, B.A.M., RIC RUDE recorded in the studio next to M.O.P. Working with LIL FAME who executive produced NOYD’s album was a unforgettable experience.
Shortly B.A.M. decided to invest his money into himself to market and promote himself as an artist. B.A.M. opened his own recording facility and began recording mixtapes and more independent record releases. B.A.M. moved to Brooklyn and started his own record label “WAR MACHINE INC.” recouping all profits with his partner Brooklyn’s own D.J. OMEN. B.A.M. joined forces with film producer JAIME ZEVALLOS writing screen plays. The duo optioned a comedy thriller entitled “TULUM” with NATIONAL LAMPOON expanding WAR MACHINE INC. into film and television. The company’s film department is currently working on projects with actors from “THE WIRE” and “OZ”.
One Night
B.A.M. Lyrics
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La luna me sonríe
Cuando el sol se va
Uso luz de donde sea no quiero oscuridad
Aunque yo sea la noche la noche es bondad
Y aunque hoy no tenga un sope que puede arreglar
Pa que desborde
Hoy Cupos no hay, que se acomoden
Veo en la esquina como el corner
Nosotros no hacemos covers
Ya está todo atroden
En orden
Entre el desorden entre las nubes
Estuve ante el orbe que no se esconde but nos elude
Se hunde en mis pulmones e inspira cumbres
Que alumbre que siempre alumbre
Que sea costumbre
Pero no
No se acostumbren
Que en su derrumbe hay esperanza
Cuando el sol falta
La luna desvela farsas
Busco el sol y busco brasas
Pero en su falta
No
No
No
Creando fire, i'm the night
En la calle let´s me free
Lágrimas faltan en my cry
No tengo miedo aquí
Si pateo en patas al piso
Y el cielo ya es mi vecino
Creen estar mandando en mi (No)
Pero yo decido el camino
I´m the night
No estés parado delante de mí
Corre y fluye como el río
Calienta dentro del frío
No confíes en el mimo
Que la faca se ha escondido
Porque si andas conmigo
Esperando algo que no va a llegar
Que no va a llegar
Sería lo mismo que
Estar detrás
Y solo mirar
Y nunca actuar
La luna sabe
Que aun hago lo que puedo
E intento que mis miedos tengan miedo
De mis medios
De desempeno
En la felicidad y en cumplir sueños
No
No
No
Creando fire, i'm the night
En la calle let´s me free
Lagrimas faltan en my cry
No tengo miedo aquí
Si pateó en patas al piso
Y el cielo ya es mi vecino
Creen estar mandando en mi (No)
Pero yo decido el camino
I´m the night
The lyrics of "One Night" by B.A.M. start with the artist introducing himself as "the night," a time when the moon smiles and he uses whatever light sources he can find to avoid darkness. He sees goodness in the night despite not having enough money to make everything right. He mentions the under, an underground music scene, and how they don't do covers, preferring to keep everything in order even amid chaos. He has seen the world and reached for the stars, always seeking the light. He mulls over the idea that in the night's collapse, there is still hope. The lack of the sun reveals the truth and the search for heat and flames persists.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm the night," emphasizing the power and control he has in this darkness. B.A.M. encourages the listener to flow freely like a river and to not trust the comforting facade. If you're with him, waiting for something that's not coming is pointless; he's the one deciding the path. He is still pursuing his dreams and working hard while not letting fear hold him back.
"One Night" is an anthem for those who are grinding and hustling to make their dreams a reality, even in the face of obstacles. The lyrics are both reflective and empowering, reminding listeners to keep working towards their goals and not to allow fear to control their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I´m the night
I am the embodiment of the night; I am the darkness and mystery of the world.
La luna me sonríe
The moon smiles at me, acknowledging my role as the night.
Cuando el sol se va
As the sun sets, I come to life and take over the world.
Uso luz de donde sea no quiero oscuridad
I will use any source of light to vanquish the darkness, as I represent the good in the night.
Aunque yo sea la noche la noche es bondad
Despite being the night, I still embody goodness and positivity.
Y aunque hoy no tenga un sope que puede arreglar
Even if I do not have any money or material objects, I still hold power and influence as the night.
Pa que desborde
So that I may overflow with positivity and energy.
Hoy Cupos no hay, que se acomoden
Today there is no availability, so those who are present must adapt and make do.
Que así es todo en el under
This is just how things work in the underground world of the night.
Veo en la esquina como el corner
I see things happening in the corner, where the seedier aspects of the night take place.
Nosotros no hacemos covers
We do not imitate others, for we are unique and original in our ways.
Ya está todo atroden
Everything is already happening according to plan, without need for further intervention.
En orden
Everything is in order and functioning smoothly.
Entre el desorden entre las nubes
Amidst the chaos and confusion of the night, there is still beauty and wonder to be found.
Estuve ante el orbe que no se esconde but nos elude
I have encountered the enigmatic and mysterious sphere that never hides but always eludes us.
Se hunde en mis pulmones e inspira cumbres
It sinks into my lungs and inspires me to achieve old heights and greater success.
Que alumbre que siempre alumbre
May the brightness and light of the night always shine on.
Que sea costumbre
Let it be a habit and a way of life for us to experience the wonder and mystery of the night.
Pero no
But we must not become too comfortable or complacent.
No se acostumbren
We must not get too used to our ways, for we are always changing and evolving.
Que en su derrumbe hay esperanza
Even in the moments of our downfall, there is still hope for a brighter future.
Cuando el sol falta
When the sun is absent, I am in my element and in control.
La luna desvela farsas
The moon reveals the lies and deceit of the world, exposing the truth that lies beneath.
Busco el sol y busco brasas
I search for the sun and warmth amidst the night's darkness and coldness.
Pero en su falta
But in the absence of these things,
No
No, they cannot be found.
Creando fire, i'm the night
As I create sparks and flames, I am the night personified.
En la calle let´s me free
In the streets, I feel liberated and free to be myself.
Lágrimas faltan en my cry
There are no tears left in my sorrow.
No tengo miedo aquí
I am unafraid in my element of the night.
Si pateo en patas al piso
If I stomp my feet on the ground,
Y el cielo ya es mi vecino
And the sky is now my neighbor,
Creen estar mandando en mi (No)
They think they can control me, but they cannot.
Pero yo decido el camino
I decide my own path and destiny, regardless of others' opinions or influence.
No estés parado delante de mí
Do not try to impede my progress or block my way forward.
Corre y fluye como el río
Instead, run and flow like a river and let things happen naturally.
Calienta dentro del frío
Find warmth and comfort within the coldness of the night.
No confíes en el mimo
Do not trust sweet talk or flattery from others.
Que la faca se ha escondido
For the knife is always hidden and ready to strike.
Porque si andas conmigo
For if you walk with me,
Esperando algo que no va a llegar
Expecting something that will never come,
Que no va a llegar
That will never come.
Sería lo mismo que
It would be the same as
Estar detrás
Being left behind
Y solo mirar
And only being able to watch.
Y nunca actuar
And never being able to take action.
La luna sabe
The moon knows
Que aun hago lo que puedo
That I am still doing my best,
E intento que mis miedos tengan miedo
And trying to make my fears afraid of me.
De mis medios
From my means
De desempeno
And my performance
En la felicidad y en cumplir sueños
In finding happiness and achieving dreams.
No
No, I will not give up.
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Written by: Ary Gallués
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