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.
Solid
Biga Ranx Lyrics
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Yeah
Ay
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
S-O-L-I-D-D-D
S-O-L-I-D
S-O-L-I-D
Come put the blessing on me, me, me
Blessing on me, I, I receive this energy
Receive the energy, I put it through the M-I-C-C-C
Put it through the M-I-C, the people ah follow me
People ah follow me, ah true ah this odyssey
I spit, I drum, I rap, I trap, I sing my ting
Everything that I do, I got to do it honestly
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Alright well
Well it's T-E-L-L-Y della moon do
Respect de woman, me not treat dem like a bimbo
Ah kill it with the lyrics man, ah kill it with the impro
Anywhere, we deh, I saw dem sink oh yeah
Ah do the beats, and ah do the a cappella
Me no need yuh dutty money, me no need yuh smelly cheddar
Rocket interstellar, make it sticky not go wheel her
Man I dig up the rock wit de big caterpillar
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Alright
We keep it underground, coming from the crooked town
We lift you up from the earth with de solid sound
Never let dem put you down, never let dem do you wrong
No yesterday for tomorrow
Smoke, got grit, ina mi power, light up mi spliff
Put de fire pon de shadow, walk mi path
Shoot dem straight like an arrow
Deep we go deep, like if one of them a shallow
But we are
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Alright
In the song “Solid” by Biga Ranx, the artist raps about his steadfastness and commitment, both to his music and his fans. He uses the word “solid” as a metaphor for steadfastness, likening the energy he brings to his music and fans to “high grade,” or high-quality marijuana. He acknowledges his fans’ support, saying that he receives their energy and puts it into his music, which they follow. He also talks about his individual talents, saying that he can “spit, drum, rap, trap, [and] sing,” and that he does so honestly.
The lyrics in “Solid” have a number of clever features that capture the artist’s style and intent. For example, Biga Ranx uses repetition to create a catchy hook in the chorus, where he sings “Solid we’re solid, hotter than the high grade.” The use of alliteration, as in the line “Rocket interstellar, make it sticky not go wheel her,” adds to the song’s rhythm and energy. Throughout the song, Biga Ranx also plays with the sound of words, such as when he rhymes “shallow” with “solid.” The song’s overall message is one of confidence and self-assurance, as well as a reflection of the artist’s appreciation for his fans and his community.
Line by Line Meaning
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
We are strong and unshakable, even hotter and more potent than the strongest cannabis.
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Hey, we are here and we are not to be taken lightly.
S-O-L-I-D-D-D
Our strength is so powerful that we need to spell it out with extra letters.
Come put the blessing on me, me, me
Give me your positive energy and let it be amplified through me.
Blessing on me, I, I receive this energy
I gratefully accept the positive energy you are sending my way.
Receive the energy, I put it through the M-I-C-C-C
I take the positive energy I have been given and channel it through my music.
Put it through the M-I-C, the people ah follow me
The energy I channel through my music attracts and captivates my audience.
People ah follow me, ah true ah this odyssey
The journey I am on is real, and people are following me because of it.
I spit, I drum, I rap, I trap, I sing my ting
I express myself creatively through various forms of artistic expression.
Everything that I do, I got to do it honestly
I always remain true to myself and my artistic vision.
Well it's T-E-L-L-Y della moon do
This is me, Telly, and I am one with the moon.
Respect de woman, me not treat dem like a bimbo
I treat women with the respect they deserve and do not demean them.
Ah kill it with the lyrics man, ah kill it with the impro
I am a master of my craft and can improvise with skill.
Anywhere, we deh, I saw dem sink oh yeah
No matter where we go, we always rise to the top and leave our competition behind.
Ah do the beats, and ah do the a cappella
I am skilled at both producing beats and performing without instrumental accompaniment.
Me no need yuh dutty money, me no need yuh smelly cheddar
I do not need or desire your dirty or stinky money.
Rocket interstellar, make it sticky not go wheel her
We are blasting off into space and will stick to our mission without faltering.
Man I dig up the rock wit de big caterpillar
I am a skilled and resourceful worker who can use a variety of tools to accomplish my goals.
We keep it underground, coming from the crooked town
We come from a rough and imperfect background, but stay true to our roots.
We lift you up from the earth with de solid sound
Our powerful music lifts people up and transcends their physical limitations.
Never let dem put you down, never let dem do you wrong
Do not let others bring you down or mistreat you.
No yesterday for tomorrow
Forget about the past and focus on the present and future.
Smoke, got grit, ina mi power, light up mi spliff
I have the strength and grit to overcome any obstacle, and I enjoy smoking cannabis to relax and inspire creativity.
Put de fire pon de shadow, walk mi path
I will face any challenge head-on and walk my own path.
Shoot dem straight like an arrow
I am direct and to-the-point in my communication and actions.
Deep we go deep, like if one of them a shallow
We delve deep into our artistic and personal journeys, unlike those who only scratch the surface.
Writer(s): Aurélien Galy
Contributed by Owen W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fannylegeret4069
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Alright then
S-O-L-I-D-D-D
S-O-L-I-D
S-O-L-I-D
Come put the blessing on me, me, me
Blessing on me, I, I receive this energy
Receive the energy, I put it through the M-I-C-C-C
Put it through the M-I-C, the people ah follow me
People ah follow me, ah true ah this odyssey
I spit, I drum, I rap, I trap, I sing my ting
Everything that I do, I got to do it honestly
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Alright well
Well it's T-E-L-L-Y della moon do
Respect de woman, me not treat dem like a bimbo
Ah kill it with the lyrics man, ah kill it with the impro
Anywhere, we deh, I saw dem sink oh yeah
Ah do the beats, and ah do the a cappella
Me no need yuh dutty money, me no need yuh smelly cheddar
Rocket interstellar, make it sticky not go wheel her
Man I dig up the rock wit de big caterpillar
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Alright
We keep it underground, coming from the crooked town
We lift you up from the earth with de solid sound
Never let dem put you down, never let dem do you wrong
No yesterday for tomorrow
Smoke, got grit, ina mi power, light up mi spliff
Put de fire pon de shadow, walk mi path
Shoot dem straight like an arrow
Deep we go deep, like if one of them a shallow
But we are
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Solid we're solid, hotter than the high grade
Woah, welcome de bad kid
Alright
@maxime5054
Par pitié, fait en d'autres dans le meme style, c'est juste incroyable comme son
@mogwai61
J'arrive pas à me lasser de ce son, BIG UP !
@tombertrand100
L'instru est DINGUE bordel.
@clement5506
De ouf tu peu même enlever les parole et sa fait un son.
@clement5506
Et sur ta playliste vieux rap tu a oublier 2pac
@mathildebaudet1620
mais tellement lourd !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Rystaal
Ultra simpliste mais diablement efficace
@xShiraiiii
ça s'appel du dub :)
@darkvertuose
C'EST TROP COURT ! Tout simplement parce que c'est génial !
@nAanis100
C’est beaucoup trop court pour autant de talent purée