Bounty Killer, aka Rodney Basil Price, was born 12.06.1972 in the Trenchtown area of downtown Kingston, Jamaica, with his family moving to a next ghetto area of Riverton City (formerly known as Dungle), and finally Seaview Gardens, Kingston, as a young child. One of nine children to his mother "Miss Ivy" and father, owner of a small sound system, Rodney first picked up the mic as a deejay at nine years old.
He nearly lost his life to gun violence at 14, but thankfully fully recovered from the bystander assault and soon began his music career as Bounty Hunter. He joined neighborhood friends Nitty Kutchie and Boom Dandemite in seeking out opportunities in country as well as town, performing for Metromedia and Bodyguard, as well as other local area sound systems. It was during a chance meeting with brother of King Jammy, Uncle T, which would change his career forever.
Bounty's initial recordings were done by Uncle T, after Jammy himself was skeptical due to the violent nature of the tracks. Jammy eventually relented upon witnessing the rising popularity of the deejay.
His first hit record on the sound system circuit was Dub Fi Dub and other recordings with the King Jammys label were compiled into 1993's Jamaica's Most Wanted, later released as Roots, Reality and Culture. By 1993, now known internationally as Bounty Killer, Rodney was quickly becoming regarded as one of the fiercest and most lyrically gifted of the next generation of deejays. Hits such as Coppershot, Lodge, and Spy Fi Die quickly propelled Bounty to an upper-echelon deejay, and sound system dubplate favorite. "Coppershot" was actually a hit in New York before Jamaica, which left Bounty as personally indebted to the American city as much as his native Kingston. 1993 also brought the beginning of a long, on-and-off rivalry with Beenie Man, which culminated in a battle at Sting 1993, extended through the mid-90s and flared up again in the latter half of the following decade.
Bounty won the war at Sting 1993 and his legacy as dancehall superstar was cemented as a result. The mid-1990s brought hit after hit, such as Cellular Phone, Not Another Word, and Mama. The heated war-of-words with Beenie Man gave the world many popular tunes from each side, including Ask Fi War, Suspense, and War Beyond The Stars.
The mid-90s era culminated in the release of My Xperience in 1996. The most comercially successful album of Bounty's career, and widely considered one of the best dancehall albums of the decade, it mixed popular dancehall tracks, such as Living Dangerously featuring Barrington Levy and Fed Up, with hip-hop crossover duets featuring Jeru The Damaja, Raekwon and, most popularly, The Fugees.
The decade closed out with two more albums, Next Millenium, which featued more hip-hop guest combinations, and 5th Element, which returned to a more hardcore-dancehall style.
By the year 2000, Bounty Killer, along with Capleton, was still considered the top deejay in the business, particularly with the waning popularity (at the time) of Beenie Man, and refocused career path of Buju Banton. This was due as much to being the most in-demand artist for dubplate recordings by sound systems as to actual studio material.
In 2001, he was featured with No Doubt on their international hit Hey Baby, and appeared with the band for a pre-game performance at the 2002 NFL Super Bowl.
In 2002, Bounty released his most ambitious project since My Xperience, a double CD (released seperately), titled Ghetto Dictionary: The Mystery and Ghetto Dictionary: The Art of War. While not nearly the commercial success of My Xperience, underground sales were strong, and it featured the smash dancehall hit Sufferah.
Since the Ghetto Dictionary project, Bounty Killer's influence has mostly been behind-the-scenes, working with young talent and bringing new dancehall reggae stars to the forefront. He has been credited with bolstering the careers of, among others, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Baby Cham, and Vybz Kartel.
He currently oversees a stable of artists known alternately as The Alliance and Gully, which includes Mavado and Aidonia.
Bad Man
Bounty Killer Lyrics
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Huh huh
It's Warlord the five star general
Aiyyo yallo!
Yo yo!
You know we do rendezvous, huh, aiyyo yallo!
Talkin about guns and armor
I give 'em revenge like Dilano, huh!
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Yallo! Any bwoy diss Killa knock it out now
Dust dat out badda a nuh go man a go
Bwoy chat bout him a run go fi callico
Hundred and one tink him a go get now
Big up every people waan big up every show
We nah tek nuh diss cau badman nah bow
Dump it out straight from head down to toe
Ready fi defend it any means anyhow
Whoa memba seh bokkle and stone deh fi throw
Any bwoy diss dem get boxed to di flo'
Mek a slip like when boot a slip cow
A just so we go, whoa!
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Well a how this drop in?
Bwoy see war waan just keep on hoppin
Tink a telephone like this waan tap in
Get old school gwaan like Eric B and Rakim
Big up every thug from Portmore to Papine
Bwoy disrespect pon di ends him get choppin
Beat and thumped caan move him get locked in
Seh him a badman and di dog
Fi keep di block in, and keep di block in
But this bwoy Nasheim
Tell mi seh mi head a just lash in like dash in
And dem have nuh aminition and machine
Big cause wid T.O.K. dem have yaffin
Kneecups dem crash in
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out,
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
From yuh diss di family yuh a go disappear
Don't dare mess wid T.O.K. Bounty Buccanear
It's all guerilla warfare we wid guerilla wear
Cau man a real thug n*gga
And a bwoy we nuh fear
So weh dem deh pon bout weapon
This punk name Stephen
Repetiiton broad like big boat dem fi reckon
Any minute any second
Nah fi have a weapon fi tell
Buccanear box him wid di left hand
A tell mi bout teflon right bite par F1
When a piece of braud wood mi tek on def on
Mi nuh pet a mi nuh f one
Mi nuh coach and mi nuh ref man
By time mi look around mi nervous
See di next one
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
The song "Bad Man (Party)" by Bounty Killer is a hardcore dancehall track that glorifies violence and gun culture. In the first verse, the artist boasts about his ability to take revenge on his enemies without the use of a gun, as a true badman doesn't need a tool to fight. He also suggests that those who try to fight him without a gun are fools. The chorus reiterates this idea, as he promises to take out anyone who disrespects him.
In the second verse, the artist references various types of weapons and describes how he deals with those who threaten his crew. He mentions a specific person named Nasheim who has no ammunition, and a punk named Stephen who talks big but can't back it up. He also emphasizes that he is not a referee or coach, but a warrior always ready to defend himself and his crew. The chorus is repeated again to close the song.
Overall, "Bad Man (Party)" showcases Bounty Killer's hardcore style and his pride in being a "badman" who doesn't tolerate any disrespect. However, the song's aggressive and violent themes may be offensive to some listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo yo!
Attention grabbing introduction, expressing enthusiasm and eagerness to communicate.
Huh huh
Vocalization emphasizing the previous line, drawing further attention.
It's Warlord the five star general
Introducing the artist with a self-proclaimed title suggestive of power and authority.
Aiyyo yallo!
Vocalization expressing excitement or anticipation.
You know we do rendezvous, huh, aiyyo yallo!
Reference to gathering with others, with excitement and anticipation.
Talkin' 'bout guns and armor
Setting the scene for the topic of the song, alluding to weapons and protection.
I give 'em revenge like Dilano, huh!
Claiming to exact revenge in a similar manner to the character Dilano, perhaps from a movie or book.
Real bad man nah fi war wid nuh tool
Asserting that a real bad man does not need a weapon to engage in combat.
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Stating that boys without guns are foolish and not worthy of respect.
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Promising retaliation in response to any disrespect.
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Refusing to back down or show weakness, determined to stand up for oneself.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Vocalization emphasizing the previous line, showing defiance and strength.
Yallo! Any bwoy diss Killa knock it out now
Asserting that anyone who disrespects the artist will be defeated and punished.
Dust dat out badda a nuh go man a go
Emphasizing that the artist is not someone to be disrespected or challenged.
Bwoy chat bout him a run go fi callico
Mocking someone who claims to be tough but is not prepared to fight.
Hundred and one tink him a go get now
Implying that someone who is not prepared will quickly become overwhelmed and defeated.
Big up every people waan big up every show
Acknowledging and respecting those who support and appreciate the artist.
We nah tek nuh diss cau badman nah bow
Refusing to accept disrespect and refusing to show weakness, even in the face of adversity.
Dump it out straight from head down to toe
Being prepared and ready to fight, showing no fear or hesitation.
Ready fi defend it any means anyhow
Asserting that the artist is ready and able to defend themselves and their honor using any means necessary.
Whoa memba seh bokkle and stone deh fi throw
Reminding listeners that physical violence is a possible outcome of disrespect or conflict.
Any bwoy diss dem get boxed to di flo'
Promising physical retaliation to anyone who disrespects the artist.
Mek a slip like when boot a slip cow
Claiming to be quick and agile, able to dodge and evade attacks.
A just so we go, whoa!
Expressing that this is how the artist operates, confidently and unapologetically.
From yuh diss di family yuh a go disappear
Warning that disrespect towards the artist or their associates will have negative consequences.
Don't dare mess wid T.O.K. Bounty Buccanear
Threatening those who might consider crossing the artist or their affiliates.
It's all guerilla warfare we wid guerilla wear
Describing the situation as a kind of guerrilla warfare, with unconventional tactics used to achieve victory.
Cau man a real thug n*gga
Asserting that the artist is truly a thug, someone not to be messed with.
And a bwoy we nuh fear
Claiming to have no fear, even in the face of danger or opposition.
So weh dem deh pon bout weapon
Asking why anyone would be concerned about weapons in the face of the artist's strength and skill.
This punk name Stephen
Insulting and dismissing an opponent by name, implying their weakness and insignificance.
Repetiiton broad like big boat dem fi reckon
Mocking someone for being slow and unskilled, like a big boat that is difficult to maneuver.
Any minute any second
Implying that the artist is always prepared and ready for action, at any time.
Nah fi have a weapon fi tell
Suggesting that the artist doesn't even need a weapon in order to win.
Buccanear box him wid di left hand
Describing a violent altercation in which someone is punched with the left hand.
A tell mi bout teflon right bite par F1
Mocking someone for being obsessed with protecting themselves, which will ultimately be ineffective.
When a piece of braud wood mi tek on def on
Claiming that even a piece of wood is more effective than some people's attempts at defense.
Mi nuh pet a mi nuh f one
Asserting that the artist is not afraid and does not back down from a fight.
Mi nuh coach and mi nuh ref man
Refusing to take on a passive role in a conflict, insisting on being an active participant.
By time mi look around mi nervous
Admitting that even the artist can feel nervous or anxious in certain situations.
See di next one
Implied threat against the next person who might challenge or disrespect the artist.
Real badman nah fi war wid nuh tool
Reiteration of the belief that a real bad man does not need a weapon to engage in combat.
Hold nuff bwoy widout a gun dem a fool
Reiteration of the belief that boys without guns are foolish and not worthy of respect.
Any bwoy diss we a go lock it out
Reiteration of the promise to exact revenge in response to any disrespect.
Nah skirt dress and frack it out
Reiteration of the refusal to back down or show weakness, determined to stand up for oneself.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Final vocalization emphasizing the previous lines, concluding the song with strength and defiance.
Writer(s): Donovan Keith Bennett, Rohan Stephens, Nigel Andrew Staff
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nicholaslawrence1837
Man ah, badman, bad to di bone
Tell mi where yuh come from mi nuh fraid a your tone
Man ah, badman, bad to di bone
Ready when your ready we nuh fear we nuh frown
Man ah, badman, bad to di bone
Anyting dem bring we can defend we own
Man ah, badman - mek mi heard di sound
Ra pa pom pom ra pa pom pom whoa!!!
@sadikibelle6505
How's still listen to this 20 year old song in 2024 boom bang bang
@monicahunter2861
I need a straight up old school bashment night!!!! Who's listening in 2019?
@garyleerojas1229
We have old school bashes every weekend in Costa Rica,
@monicahunter2861
@@garyleerojas1229 then I need to head on over to Costa Rica! π
@solomurcielago5000
Monica time to grow up lol
@monicahunter2861
@@solomurcielago5000 NEVERRRRRR! LOL!
@brianhayes2043
Shit make that 2019 lol
@ReggaeMami
Almost 2022 and I still caaaan't get enough of this songggg π₯π₯π₯ππ₯°π₯°π₯°who's with me π
@out_lawt.v.8421
U bet π―π²π£
@ReggaeMami
@@out_lawt.v.8421 π―π₯π