Biga Ranx (styled Biga*Ranx) is a French Reggae / Hip Hop artist from Tours… Read Full Bio ↴Biga Ranx (styled Biga*Ranx) is a French Reggae / Hip Hop artist from Tours, France. He released his debut LP "On Time" in October 2011, and his second album "Good Morning Midnight" in April 2013.

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.

Snap Back
Biga Ranx Lyrics

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snap back rudeboy mi collect mi cap
suited and booted we express pon the track
snap back three hundred caps in a rack
pure choice ina the morning
girl you know we have that
so mi put mi 59 baseball cap pon mi head
some time ita'black and ah some time ita'red
real capalist mi wear cap'till mi dead

you know we set the style and you know set the trend
bare swaga that that we wear ina wi ends
cap from foreign like a mercedes benz
when i put my hat yes you know the team cubs
this how wi sporting and we do the rub a dub
snap back rudeboy mi collect mi cap
suited and booted we express pon the track
snap back three hundred caps in a rack
pure choice ina the morning
girl you know we have that
when i put my cap yes you got the handicap
from the back to the front and the front to the back
we dunk it like the knicks ah bare tricks from new york
real 59 wi nah go'sport the starta
loyal to the style like a soldia from sparta
bare prenium samples they ain't comin'out untill one year afta
bare handcrafted burnin'like an arsenist
ah that we deh pon rasta
snap back rudeboy mi collect mi cap
suited and booted we express pon the track
snap back three hundred caps in a rack
pure choice ina the morning
girl you know we have that
unoo fi look! pon the style a weh wi bus
the gyal ah seh wi nice like a cake for christmas
real capalist unoo fi catch the virus
we ball so hard no one could ah find us
snap back rudeboy mi collect mi cap
suited and booted we express pon the track
snap back three hundred caps in a rack

pure choice ina the morning
girl you know we have that

Overall Meaning

In "Snap Back," Biga Ranx expresses his love for caps or hats and how they are an essential part of his style. In the first verse, he boasts about his extensive collection of snapback caps, and how he chooses the perfect one to match his outfit. He wears his "59 baseball cap" with swagger, knowing that it sets a trend and speaks to his personality. The second verse makes reference to various iconic caps from different cities, like the New York Knicks and Chicago Cubs, which add to his style. The third verse highlights Biga's loyalty to his style, which is unique and original, like a soldier from Sparta.

The chorus repeats throughout the song and emphasizes how much Biga Ranx loves and collects hats. He loves the fact that he can wear a new hat every day and how it makes him feel when he is wearing it. Although they may seem like small accessories, they are an integral part of his identity and the image he wants to project.

Line by Line Meaning

snap back rudeboy mi collect mi cap
Putting on my snapback, I feel cool and confident

suited and booted we express pon the track
We dress stylishly and perform confidently on stage

snap back three hundred caps in a rack
I have a vast collection of snapbacks to choose from

pure choice ina the morning girl you know we have that
We have a variety of choices when it comes to snapbacks, even for different occasions

so mi put mi 59 baseball cap pon mi head
I love wearing a baseball-style snapback with the number 59 on it

some time ita'black and ah some time ita'red
Sometimes I prefer a black snapback and other times a red one

real capalist mi wear cap'till mi dead
I'll keep wearing snapbacks until I die because I love them so much

you know we set the style and you know set the trend
Our fashion choices influence others and set the latest trends

bare swaga that that we wear ina wi ends
We have a lot of confidence in our style and swag

cap from foreign like a mercedes benz
We have snapbacks from all over the world, like a luxury car brand

when i put my hat yes you know the team cubs
One of my favorite snapbacks is for the Chicago Cubs sports team

this how wi sporting and we do the rub a dub
We wear snapbacks in a fun, playful way and dance to reggae music

when i put my cap yes you got the handicap
I feel handicapped without my snapback, it's like a part of me

from the back to the front and the front to the back we dunk it like the knicks ah bare tricks from new york
We wear snapback caps backwards and forwards, just like basketball players on the New York Knicks team

real 59 wi nah go'sport the starta
Our 59 snapbacks won't be seen on just anyone, only those with real style

loyal to the style like a soldia from sparta
We are loyal to our snapback style like a warrior from ancient Sparta

bare prenium samples they ain't comin'out untill one year afta
We have exclusive, high-quality snapback samples that won't be available for a year

bare handcrafted burnin'like an arsenist ah that we deh pon rasta
Our snapbacks are made with care and are so popular, they're like a fire that can't be put out

unoo fi look! pon the style a weh wi bus
Everyone should pay attention to our distinctive, stylish snapback fashion

the gyal ah seh wi nice like a cake for christmas
The ladies love our snapback style, comparing us to a delicious Christmas cake

real capalist unoo fi catch the virus
If you want to be stylish and trendy like us, you should catch the snapback fever

we ball so hard no one could ah find us
Our snapback fashion is so impressive, we stand out and can't be missed

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