In 2004 he created the Bandalero Sound System alongside DJ Atili, occasionally featuring the Ondubground collective. He later collaborated with the Austrian DJ Governor General Rugged to create the Mus Bus Collective. In 2008 the Jamaican singjay Joseph Cotton renamed Biga by adding ‘Ranx’ to his name.
In 2011 Biga signed to the French label X-Ray Production and began creating "On Time", which was released in October of that year. It was then elected the best Ragga/Dancehall album in France by the website Reggae.fr. In 2012 The World of Biga*Ranx, a project consisting of four 12-inch records was released, each a collaboration with a different producer: Maffi, Ondubground, Kanka and Mungo’s Hi Fi. Biga released a remix of "On Time" in November 2012, with all the songs from his debut album remixed by artists such as Chinese Man, Aphrodite, A State of Mind and Tom Fire. Biga often works with Joseph Cotton, who did a guest appearance at his concert at La Cigale in May 2013 and appears on his album "On Time".
In 2012 Biga went to Jamaica to film a documentary with France Ô, called Biga*Ranx en Jamaïque, which was broadcast in April 2013. The film followed his trip to Jamaica, where he met some of his Reggae idols such as Potential Kidd. Biga has performed at many European music festivals, including the Garance Reggae Festival, Reggae Sun Ska Festival and Solidays, and Europe's largest reggae festival SummerJam Biga went on national tours after the releases of both On Time and Good Morning Midnight, performing dates all over France with his live line-up, including at La Cigale in Paris.
Natural Resource
Biga Ranx Lyrics
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'got the melody droppin'
we keep that bad sound rockin'
makes you wiggle when we tickle
i'm illegal like an eagle
imigrant
heavy like an elephant
smoke the sixth element
tying up the loose ends
feedin'up my ghetto ends
they know we don't pretend
we dont get cheap like 50 cent
for my people i represent
why you kill you brother
when you could kill a president?
natural resource
that's the natural resource
free up your mind free up your soul
don't let no boddy come and take control
free up your mind free up your soul
don't let no boddy come and play your role
it's that long street dark and narrow
you try to predict it but you can't read tomorow
i educate my self through the joys and the sorrrows
marchin'threw that long street dark and narrow
now we spittin'and hittin'you see we servin'you riddim
turn up the middle and kick it make you addicted to fix it
i turn my faith into mission i turn my words into wisdom
burnin the babylon kingdom from down a berlin to kingston
natural resource
that's the natural resource
free up your mind free up your soul
don't let no boddy come and take control
free up your mind free up your soul
don't let no boddy come and play your role
from early in the mornin'
'got the melody droppin'
we keep that bad sound rockin'
makes you wiggle when we tickle
i'm illegal like an eagle
imigrant
heavy like an elephant
smoke the sixth element
call me the better friend
tying up the loose ends
feedin up my ghetto ends
they know we don't pretend
we don't get cheap like 50 cent
for my people i represent
why you kill you brother
when you could kill a president?
natural resource
that's the natural resource
free up your mind free up your soul
don't let no boddy come and take control
free up your mind free up your soul
don't let no boddy come and play your role
The song "Natural Resource" by Biga Ranx speaks about freedom, empowerment, and the value of personal resources. The opening lines suggest that the artist wakes up with a melody in his head and a desire to create music that makes his audience move. He then goes on to describe himself as an immigrant who is "illegal like an eagle" and "heavy like an elephant." These lines speak to the artist's resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
Biga Ranx then brings up the concept of the "sixth element," referring to marijuana, which he smokes as a way to decompress and gather inspiration. He then talks about tying up loose ends and feeding his "ghetto ends," which could refer to the artist's commitment to uplifting his community.
The refrain of the song emphasizes the importance of freeing one's mind and soul from external control. Biga Ranx encourages his listeners to take on their own roles and resist being put in a box. The artist asserts that everyone has a natural resource within themselves that can guide them towards freedom and empowerment.
Overall, "Natural Resource" is a call to action for listeners to embrace their strengths, refuse to be controlled by outside forces, and harness their inner resources. The song serves as a reminder that everyone has the ability to create and contribute something meaningful to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
from early in the mornin'
The music starts early in the morning.
'got the melody droppin'
The music has a great melody.
we keep that bad sound rockin'
They are keeping the awesome sound going.
makes you wiggle when we tickle
The music makes you want to dance.
i'm illegal like an eagle
He feels like he is breaking rules, like an immigrant.
imigrant
Immigrant.
heavy like an elephant
He feels powerful and strong.
smoke the sixth element
He is smoking cannabis.
call me the better friend
He is a good friend.
tying up the loose ends
He is finishing his tasks.
feedin'up my ghetto ends
He is helping his community.
they know we don't pretend
They are authentic, they don't pretend.
we dont get cheap like 50 cent
They are not cheap like 50 Cent.
for my people i represent
He is representing his people.
why you kill you brother
Why would you kill your brother?
when you could kill a president?
Why not focus on more important targets like the President?
natural resource
They are a natural resource.
that's the natural resource
They are the natural resource.
free up your mind free up your soul
Relax and be free.
don't let no boddy come and take control
Don't let anyone take control.
don't let no boddy come and play your role
Don't let anyone take your place.
it's that long street dark and narrow
Life can be challenging sometimes.
you try to predict it but you can't read tomorow
You can't predict the future.
i educate my self through the joys and the sorrrows
He learns from both good and bad experiences.
marchin'threw that long street dark and narrow
He is marching forward despite challenges.
now we spittin'and hittin'you see we servin'you riddim
They are performing and entertaining their audience with great music.
turn up the middle and kick it make you addicted to fix it
Their music is so good, it becomes addictive.
i turn my faith into mission i turn my words into wisdom
He is using his faith and words to help others.
burnin the babylon kingdom from down a berlin to kingston
He is destroying the oppressive power structures from Berlin to Kingston.
Contributed by Alexander E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Armando
Biga * Ranx tu musica y tu palabra no tienen comparacion ! Y el riddim tiene tanta presencia que hacen tu musica unica. Una vez mas Gracias por tu musica . Bendiciones desde Mexico !! Boom
z3ro7611
Ca c'est du son !! continue comme ça mec t'es bon !!
Bruce TLR Gang
Un début de musique qui donne des frissons
ProfJB JB
Super-super!!!...
Indigo Fox
my god just marry me
DAVID LFAYA
da real artiss
kaywayz cie
c'est très le SWAG
Merdasse Crotte
CB de tubes ?
J'ai kiffé le live à Bourges sur France o
hail Jah
i wanna marry you 2
DAVID LFAYA
like mi seh, come ova speak