The group Big Brovaz originally comprised of three girls, Cherise, Dion, Nadia and three boys, J-Rock, Flawless and Randy, plus two producers Skillz a.k.a JJC, who also manages his group 419 squad, and Fingaz. The group have been compared to the likes of The Fugees and OutKast.
The group were brought together by Fingaz, one of the collective's producers, who already worked under the title "Big Brovaz". The "Big Brovaz" team asked the individual members to showcase their talent alongside underground London R&B and hop hop artists on a compilation that was being put together, entitled "Big Brovaz - Watching You". On the album, rather than giving each member an individual track, the producers decided to make the artists work together and perform on the same track. The chemistry between all of the members developed and so, the Big Brovaz compilation album in fact became the group.
The "Big Brovaz - Watching You" compilation was a heavily successful underground release and sold over two thousand copies on the underground alone. The live shows to promote the release built up the reputation of the producers and artists on the record.
A track from the album which featured West London R&B singer Cherise was picked up by the organiser of the annual MOBO award organisers and she was asked to compete in the annual Mobo Unsigned talent competition, walking away with first prize. Cherise was signed and later release her own solo album. Following this, the group were picked up by Sony records and the rest is history.
Taking It Global
Big Brovaz Lyrics
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The flow goes from my
Head to my lips
From my lips to the mic
From the mic to the dat
From the dat to the
Wax to the DJ's
Then shit spreads like anthrax
Way you can stop that
We world wide global
Like T-Mobile
Of course there gonna hate
Cus we used to be local
Can't stay ghetto no more
That shit'll choke you
Gotta keep on moving like
We supposed to
Ah you're in trouble now
They done let us in the game
You better knuckle down
Cause word on the street,
Is our flow is the meanest,
And somehow we're able
To maintain a clean image
I heard your rhymes washed
Up and your tunes finished
We popped up to lock shop
Up, we mean business
Should I send condolences
Or best wishes?
They said they were making
Hits, all I heard was misses
Around the world we go
You can't stop us no
You heard the flow now
You know Big Bro
Taking it global
Around the world we go
You can't stop us no
You heard the flow now
You know Big Bro
Taking it global
SSh! We bout to
Cre-e-eep up on em
Step up on em, better run course
BB coming looking stunning, ooh,
I bet you never knew my crew be doing what we doing
Don't you screw
Cause now we're moving...So
You better believe Big Bro are going top of the league cause
We're so cold
People try holding us back
But we're gonna let go
This operations bout to
Get on the way, Yeah
Said we moving like a
Hurricane, step out this lane
Are you ready? Eh oh oh oh
We gonna hit you with lyrical flow
Messages running
Through your spinal
To let you know, its Big Bro,
And we're flying on wings
Taking us global
Around the world we go
You can't stop us no
You heard the flow now
You know Big Bro
Taking it global
From London to Paris
From New York
To Cali were taking it global
Don't you now bout Big Bro
If you don't know then
Now you know about us
Were travelling the Atlas
On our way we go
On a quest we leave the rest
Behind us coz they can
Catch up with the rest no
You you know we got it locked
From day one when we
Showed up in the spot
The people like oh no! them dudes too hot we taking it worldwide
We just can't stop making you
Rock making you drop like what
We set it off getting that
Cheese Like rat's
And then when it comes we watch out 4 the cats cause in the slums
They hate it when we go global
'Cause now you a worldwide mogul
Around the world we go
You can't stop us no
You heard the flow now
You know Big Bro
Taking it global
The song Taking It Global by Big Brovaz is a celebration of their success, with lyrics that detail how their music has spread across the world. The flow of the lyrics goes from the head of the rapper, to their lips, to the mic, to the DAT (digital audio tape), to the wax, and finally to the DJ's, spreading like anthrax. The success of the group is attributed to their ability to maintain a clean image while still having a flow that is considered to be the meanest around. The lyrics are full of bravado, with the group declaring that they are taking the world by storm and that nothing can stop them.
The song is separated into different verses, each of which paints a picture of how the group's music has spread across the world. The chorus is an anthem of sorts, declaring that the group is taking their music global, and that nothing can stop them. The song is an ode to the power of music, and how it can bring people together from all around the world.
Overall, Taking It Global is a song about success, hard work, and perseverance. It is a song that celebrates the rise of Big Brovaz to the top of the music charts, and how their music has helped to unite people from all around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
This is how the flow goes
I will explain how our music reaches the world
The flow goes from my
Our music starts from our thoughts
Head to my lips
Our thoughts turn into lyrics in our minds
From my lips to the mic
The lyrics we create are recorded in a studio
From the mic to the dat
The recorded music is transferred to a computer
From the dat to the
The music is mixed and mastered for the best quality
Wax to the DJ's
The finished music is pressed onto vinyl records for DJs to play
Then shit spreads like anthrax
Our music spreads quickly and uncontrollably like a disease
Once it's popping ain't no
Once our music becomes popular, it cannot be stopped
Way you can stop that
No one can prevent our music from being successful
We world wide global
Our music is known around the world
Like T-Mobile
We are everywhere and easily accessible, like a phone network provider
Of course there gonna hate
People will be jealous of our success
Cus we used to be local
People will hate us because we used to be unknown
Can't stay ghetto no more
We cannot keep making music for a small audience
That shit'll choke you
Staying local will hold us back from our true potential
Gotta keep on moving like
We must keep growing and improving
We supposed to
It is our duty to keep making great music
Ah you're in trouble now
People who doubted us should be worried now
They done let us in the game
We have gained recognition in the music industry
You better knuckle down
Our competition better start working harder
Cause word on the street,
People are gossiping about us
Is our flow is the meanest,
Our music is the most aggressive and powerful
And somehow we're able
We have achieved success despite obstacles
To maintain a clean image
We are able to succeed without resorting to negative behavior
I heard your rhymes washed
Other artists' music is outdated and unimpressive
Up and your tunes finished
Their music is no longer popular
We popped up to lock shop
We came along to replace them and become successful ourselves
Up, we mean business
We are serious and determined to succeed
Should I send condolences
Should I feel sorry for them?
Or best wishes?
Or should I wish them well?
They said they were making
Other artists claimed they were making
Hits, all I heard was misses
Their music was not successful despite their claims
Around the world we go
Our music is known all over the world
You can't stop us no
Nothing can prevent our music from spreading
You heard the flow now
You have heard our music
You know Big Bro
You are familiar with our band
SSh! We bout to
Be quiet, we are about to
Cre-e-eep up on em
Surprise them quietly
Step up on em, better run course
We are stepping forward and they should be scared
BB coming looking stunning, ooh,
Our band is impressive and visually appealing
I bet you never knew my crew be doing what we doing
You did not expect us to be this successful
Don't you screw
Do not doubt us
Cause now we're moving...So
We have achieved momentum
You better believe Big Bro are going top of the league cause
We will become the most successful band
We're so cold
We are ruthless in our success
People try holding us back
Other people envy our success and want to stop us
But we're gonna let go
We will not let anyone stop us
This operations bout to
We are about to take our music to the next level
Get on the way, Yeah
We are starting this journey
Said we moving like a
We are moving quickly like
Hurricane, step out this lane
We are unstoppable and others should move out of our way
Are you ready? Eh oh oh oh
Are you ready for us?
We gonna hit you with lyrical flow
We will impress you with our music and lyrics
Messages running
Our music has important meanings
Through your spinal
Our music impacts people from deep within
To let you know, its Big Bro,
We want to be recognized as Big Bro
And we're flying on wings
Our success has lifted us up
Taking us global
Our music is known worldwide
From London to Paris
Our music is known in major cities
From New York
Our music is known in America's biggest city
To Cali were taking it global
Our music is known in California and all over the world
Don't you now bout Big Bro
If you do not know about us
If you don't know then
If you are not familiar with us
Now you know about us
You now know who we are
Were travelling the Atlas
We are travelling all over the world
On our way we go
We are continuing our journey
On a quest we leave the rest
We are on a mission and leaving others behind
Behind us coz they can
Others cannot keep up with us
Catch up with the rest no
Others cannot catch up with our success
You you know we got it locked
You know we have achieved success
From day one when we
Since we started
Showed up in the spot
When we became known
The people like oh no! them dudes too hot we taking it worldwide
Everyone recognizes us and we are becoming known worldwide
We just can't stop making you
We cannot stop being successful
Rock making you drop like what
Our music is making people dance and react strongly
We set it off getting that
We started our path to success
Cheese Like rat's
We are getting money like rats collect cheese
And then when it comes we watch out 4 the cats
We need to watch out for those who are envious of our success
Cause in the slums
Because anyone who grows up poor
They hate it when we go global
They envy our success and hate to see us become known worldwide
'Cause now you a worldwide mogul
We have become a successful, worldwide music brand
Around the world we go
Our music is globally recognized
You can't stop us no
Nothing can prevent our success
You heard the flow now
You have heard our music
You know Big Bro
You recognize our brand as Big Bro
Taking it global
We are becoming known worldwide
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ABDUL RASHEED BELLO, JOHN PAUL HORSLEY, MICHAEL MUGISHA, MICHAEL CLAUDIUS BROWN, NADIA YUTINDA SHEPHERD, TEMI TAYO AISIDA, THELMA CHARMAINE FIONA HOWELL
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