In 2010 Ryno officially left the Empire and has since come under fire as a traitor. It is rumored that he left after Vybz Kartel (the leader of the Empire) was found to be purposely holding his carrer back and organiz physical attacks on Empire members that were found to be unruly. Rynohas made several answer back songs explaining his side of the dispute.
Since his departure several other members have also left the Empire or spoken out on Vybz Kartel's deliberate holding back of their rise to stardom.
Thug Anthem
Blak Ryno Lyrics
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A Blak Rhyno seh so di ting set
Nuh time at all di thugs nuh tek check
When yuh talk watch di words yuh select
Watch yuh step when yuh step
Caw di thugs will detect
See it deh (yeah yeah) Yea ah
When we rise di K
We beat it like a slave
When boy diss an dead mek mi feel good
Mi seh hmm jah jah jah yea
When we rifle wave
We beat it like a slave
When boy diss an dead mek mi feel good
Mi seh hmm jah jah jah yea
Dog mi buss not puppy
Last boy dis di link tun duppy
Face chop chop up like chucky
Caw if dem deh nuh true thuggy thuggy
Yuh reach a cold bloody
Nah mi nuh back from war
A mi hobby
Machine neva empty, ratchet never dully
Mi empty one inna yuh skully
If yuh feel seh yuh bad
Pussyhole crawl out of di gully
Tuff chatting, dovecott
Me kuff kaff him cause him love chat
Bramma wid di Bomma mek Waltham hot
Weh yuh do
Shot out teeth outside a mustache
Mad dat catching, man drop,
Like him bail bad offa van back
Weh dem a go wid a one shot
Mi laugh
Boy mek him steppin, mek him stray
A so yardy stay
When we rise di K
We beat it like a slave
When boy diss an dead mek mi feel good
Mi seh hmm jah jah jah yea
When we rifle wave
We beat it like a slave
When boy diss an dead mek mi feel good
Mi seh hmm jah jah jah yea
Di baddest set of man dem live inna Jamaica
So nuh boy cyaa mek mi fraid
Caw any time we a wave di rifle
Mi mi beat it like a slave (Eh oo)
Neva dis di Genius
Caw yuh will sleep inside a grave (ehh)
When yuh see we roll inna Gaza
Teacha neva eva eva eva stray (ehh)
Lef di Askella eeeh Di first rule of road surviving
Neva eva eva eva stray (ay)
Lef di Askella Caw when dem see mi roll wid Empire
Mi neva eva eva eva stray
When we rise di K
We beat it like a slave
When boy diss an dead mek mi feel good
Mi seh hmm jah jah jah yea
When we rifle wave
We beat it like a slave
When boy diss an dead mek mi feel good
Mi seh hmm jah jah jah yea
The lyrics of the song Thug Anthem by Blak Ryno is about the life and actions of Jamaican gangsters, commonly known as "thugs." The song portrays that the Jamaican thugs do not take any nonsense from others and are always ready for a fight. The song starts with an assertion by Blak Ryno that Stephen is the one who created the thug anthem leading to the rugged and violent way of life. He warns others to be careful of their words as the thugs are always on the lookout for trouble. Blak Ryno emphasizes that these thugs are the baddest in Jamaica and fearless in their actions. The chorus emphasizes that if anyone disrespects or threatens them, there will be instant retaliation, and they will "beat it like a slave."
Blak Ryno goes on to describe that these gangsters are highly skilled in handling firearms and will not hesitate to use them when their lives are threatened. He also emphasizes the importance of loyalty within their gang and how anyone who tries to betray them will meet a violent end. The second verse of the song emphasizes that the thugs are experts in hand-to-hand combat and will destroy anyone who challenges them. Blak Ryno warns anyone who thinks they are brave enough to face the thugs to "crawl out of the gully." He also refers to various neighborhoods and areas in Jamaica where these gangsters operate and create violent situations.
Overall, Thug Anthem portrays the dark side of Jamaican culture, emphasizing how violence and criminal behavior are normalized and even celebrated. It highlights the tough and uncompromising nature of the gangsters who are always ready for a fight and who don't back down from any challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Stephen a di thug anthem!
This song is the official anthem for thugs everywhere and proudly embraces thug life.
A Blak Rhyno seh so di ting set
Blak Rhyno declares the status quo for thugs and sets the tone for the rest of the song.
Nuh time at all di thugs nuh tek check
Thugs don't take orders or listen to rules, they do what they want and don't check in with anyone.
When yuh talk watch di words yuh select
Be careful of what you say to thugs because they take everything seriously.
Watch yuh step when yuh step
Be cautious and always watch your back when around thugs because anything can happen at any moment.
Caw di thugs will detect
Thugs have a sixth sense when it comes to detecting danger or potential threats.
See it deh (yeah yeah) Yea ah
This is a Jamaican phrase meaning 'Do you understand?' or 'Do you see what I'm saying?'
A so yardy stay
This is a common phrase among Jamaicans that means things are the way they are and always will be.
When we rise di K
When thugs get armed with a gun, they are ready to take on anyone who opposes them.
We beat it like a slave
Thugs are not afraid of violence and will attack their enemies mercilessly.
When boy diss an dead mek mi feel good
When a rival thug is killed, it brings Blak Rhyno satisfaction and boosts his ego.
Mi seh hmm jah jah jah yea
This phrase is used as a sound of approval or agreement.
Dog mi buss not puppy
Blak Rhyno is no amateur, he is a serious thug who knows what he's doing.
Last boy dis di link tun duppy
The last person who disrespected the thug's link (gang) was killed and turned into a ghost.
Face chop chop up like chucky
Their face was cut and chopped up like the character Chucky from Child's Play.
Caw if dem deh nuh true thuggy thuggy
If you aren't a real thug, you will be punished severely.
Yuh reach a cold bloody
If you cross Blak Rhyno, you will face a bloody death.
Nah mi nuh back from war
Blak Rhyno never backs down from a fight.
A mi hobby
Blak Rhyno enjoys fighting and being a thug, it's like a hobby for him.
Machine neva empty, ratchet never dully
The thug's gun is always loaded and ready for use, it never runs out of bullets.
Mi empty one inna yuh skully
The thug shoots one bullet in the rival's head to kill them.
If yuh feel seh yuh bad
If you think you're tough enough to challenge Blak Rhyno, go ahead and try.
Pussyhole crawl out of di gully
If you're too scared to fight, run away and hide like a coward.
Tuff chatting, dovecott
If you talk tough, you will be met with violence and death.
Me kuff kaff him cause him love chat
Blak Rhyno will beat up anyone who talks too much and disrespects him.
Bramma wid di Bomma mek Waltham hot
The sound of a bomb exploding in Waltham will be so loud and destructive it will create a lot of attention.
Weh yuh do
What are you going to do about it? (derogatory)
Shot out teeth outside a mustache
When a person is shot, their teeth will be knocked out of their mouth.
Mad dat catching, man drop,
The madness of the fight is catching, and people are getting hurt and dropping to the ground.
Like him bail bad offa van back
The person who got hurt fell off the back of a van like a bail of hay, which indicates how badly they were hurt or how slowly they fell.
Weh dem a go wid a one shot
What would someone do with only one shot? It's not enough to take out the thug.
Mi laugh
Blak Rhyno finds it amusing or entertaining when someone tries to fight him and fails.
Boy mek him steppin, mek him stray
If someone challenges Blak Rhyno, he will make sure they think twice before stepping to him.
Di baddest set of man dem live inna Jamaica
Jamaica is home to the toughest and most ruthless men in the world.
So nuh boy cyaa mek mi fraid
No one can intimidate or frighten Blak Rhyno.
Caw any time we a wave di rifle
When the thugs brandish their guns, they are ready to use them at any moment.
Mi mi beat it like a slave (Eh oo)
The thugs use violence to control others and make them submit to their will.
Neva dis di Genius
Don't mess with the leader of the gang, who is known as 'the Genius'.
Caw yuh will sleep inside a grave (ehh)
If you disrespect the Genius, you will die and be buried in a grave.
When yuh see we roll inna Gaza
When the thugs ride into the neighborhood, they are in control and can do whatever they want.
Teacha neva eva eva eva stray (ehh)
The leader of the gang, also known as 'the Teacher', never strays from the path of being a ruthless thug.
Lef di Askella eeeh Di first rule of road surviving
Leave the neighborhood known as 'the Askella' alive and follow the rules of survival on the streets.
Neva eva eva eva stray (ay)
Never deviate from the lifestyle of being a thug, always stay true to it and the gang.
Lef di Askella Caw when dem see mi roll wid Empire
Stay away from the Askella when Blak Rhyno is with his gang, known as 'the Empire'.
Writer(s): Stephen Mcgregor, R Anderson
Contributed by Muhammad N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ludwinmax18
memories of the good ole gaza days
@bryanmiller9696
Laker Ludz I was just wondering
@nigelholmes4466
Facts fam
@gazagxrlx2974
Can I tell you ?
@eBizniz
Black Rhyno was ahead of his time....jus like the dj name Hollowpoint
@bola6991
Ryno a boss All now dem new artist a use him style ✊
@EjnrTV
only Notnice, Di Genius and a few other producers understood Blak Ryno's talent and style as shown here. The way they showcased him here was perfect.
@unrulystinga3708
2018 and still better than the best being put out today by sum artiste
@EjnrTV
Blak Ryno underrated because he wasn't making music that the masses liked. The people wanted more 'Bike Back' songs. Only real savvy listeners of Dancehall music understand Blak Ryno. Blak Ryno has one of the most unique styles in Dancehall.
@peblekingkingtime
manifergi fi real