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.
Zip Bag
Biga Ranx Lyrics
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We no make no money pon no heroine
Cause you know we love the people
So wi nah go sell dem a dutty ting
Strickly weed ina mi zip bag
Strickly ganja ina mi zip bag
Take a draw and lick your head back [x2]
Class a drugs ah breed the informa
Everyday the youth ah live that a bare drama
Class a drugz ah breed the informa
See'dem escalate in violence with the semi automatic
Bare cracks from tropics bare bare dutty habbits
Cretin like rabbit sad story called the addict
No one can stop it no one can change the topic
But the ganja that wi sell it ah pure medecine
Erase your back pain and ah keep your eyes leane
All the huslta'
Round the world you affi keep your house clean
If you begin in the deal let me tell you sometink
Mi rather live like a dog
Than to sell dem kind a drugs
Live like a dog
Than to sell dem kind a drugs
Mi nah go fall ina no death trap [x2]
Mi nah want fi melt the rock
Mi just want fi ride the dub
Mi nah go fall ina no death trap
Telly nah go fall ina no death trap
Jus go pon the stage and ah bus the big act
Feelin my music ina contact
Huslte up the green without contract
Fuck up pon the hard drugz we no want that
The song "Zip Bag" by Biga Ranx is an ode to marijuana and a reflection on the negative impact of hard drugs on society. The lyrics are a celebration of the use of marijuana and a condemnation of other drugs like cocaine and heroin. The opening lines of the song highlight the artist's commitment to not dealing in hard drugs because he loves people and does not want to sell them something harmful. Instead, he only deals in pure strains of marijuana, which he keeps in a zip bag.
The chorus of the song echoes this sentiment, with Biga Ranx emphasising that he only carries ganja in his zip bag, inviting listeners to take a draw and to relax. He contrasts this with the harsh reality of life on the streets, where temptation lurks on every corner, and Class A drugs breed informants, leading to a cycle of violence and addiction. He notes that some turn to hard drugs, like cocaine and heroin, which lead to an inevitable death trap.
Biga Ranx argues that marijuana is the better choice, with medicinal properties to help relieve pain and anxiety. He celebrates being a dog (which is often seen as a derogatory term) over selling hard drugs, arguing that it is better to live a simpler but healthier life. The song encourages individuals to stay away from hard drugs and instead opt for a greener, healthier lifestyle of smoking marijuana.
Line by Line Meaning
Real hustla' no sell no cocaine
I am a real hustler, but I do not sell cocaine
We no make no money pon no heroine
I don't make any money from heroin, either
Cause you know we love the people
I love the people and wouldn't do something harmful to them
So wi nah go sell dem a dutty ting
Therefore, I won't sell them anything that could be harmful to them
Strickly weed ina mi zip bag
I only carry weed in my bag
Strickly ganja ina mi zip bag
I only have high-quality ganja in my bag
Take a draw and lick your head back [x2]
Take a puff of my weed and let it relax you
Temptation pon the street corna
Drug dealers are trying to lure people on every corner
Class a drugs ah breed the informa
These dealers are pushing dangerous Class A drugs and informing on people who might be interested
Everyday the youth ah live that a bare drama
Every day, young people live in danger and chaos due to drug use
See'dem escalate in violence with the semi automatic
Drug use leads to violence, as people carry semi-automatic guns for protection or to assert their dominance
Bare cracks from tropics bare bare dutty habbits
These Class A drugs are coming from tropical places and are leading to dirty and unhealthy habits
Cretin like rabbit sad story called the addict
People become addicted to these drugs and live sad and tragic lives
No one can stop it no one can change the topic
No one can stop the cycle of addiction and violence caused by drug use
But the ganja that wi sell it ah pure medecine
The ganja I sell, however, is completely pure and can be used as medicine
Erase your back pain and ah keep your eyes leane
It can help erase your pain and keep you focused
All the huslta' Round the world you affi keep your house clean
As a hustler, you need to be careful and only sell clean, pure products
If you begin in the deal let me tell you sometink
If you're thinking of dealing drugs, let me tell you something
Mi rather live like a dog
I would rather live poorly and honestly
Than to sell dem kind a drugs
Than to sell harmful drugs to people
Mi nah go fall ina no death trap [x2]
I won't fall into the trap of drug dealing and violence
Mi nah want fi melt the rock
I don't want to smoke crack
Mi just want fi ride the dub
I want to enjoy the high from healthier, non-addictive drugs
Telly nah go fall ina no death trap
I won't let temptation and addiction lead me down a dangerous path
Jus go pon the stage and ah bus the big act
Instead, I'll focus on my music and put on a great performance
Feelin my music ina contact
I want people to connect with my music and feel good vibes
Huslte up the green without contract
I'll continue selling my pure, healthy ganja without getting involved in any contracts or shady deals
Fuck up pon the hard drugz we no want that
I refuse to get involved with dangerous, addictive drugs and want to keep myself and others safe
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FLORENT Adrien
une tuerie se son rien de t'elle pour me mettre de bonne humeur
helleboid paul
wouaahhh !! totale decouverte pour moi ¨!
super de chez super !
merci pour le partage mon pote .
dans la lignée directe d'horace andy-mek it bun et steel pulse-tibute to the martyrs ..
thx
Juliette Da Costa
Toujours un plaisir après tant d'années finalement!!! FREE ROJAVA
Sights & Sounds of DJ Bubbz
Bigg Chune!! Had No Idea he was from France. Feelin it~
JasonVG
Good Vibes.
Chondar52
Pour un long !!
Maxence Vandemoortele
goooooooooooood