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.
Gal Turn Me On
Bounty Killer Lyrics
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Angel Doolas dem gal deh look so contagious
Weh yuh seh yuh ready fah di salsa?
Yo, we nuh pet nuh galsa, yo
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, and a gwaan so, galang so
Gal turn me on
This gal a wine like a invertebrae
Every time inna di real dutty wey
Seduce mi fren marry she bout thirty day
From di first a April till di first a May
She get nuff present gift basket bouquet
She mek man repent and go church go pray
A watch how so mi get trial nuh nurse nuh play
Because if yuh flop try go hide nuh stay
She seh yuh hype good pon di salsa
They know Rodney Price nah faulta
Stand firm like di rock of Gibralta
Doolas seh him nah pet nuh galsa
(Ooh)
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, and a gwaan so, galang so
Gal turn me on
This gal corel tink best inna di bed
She dance everyting dat's how fit she is
Somebody must fi plug har in like ivey fridge
She dance to di hook and di verse and di bridge
How a my livin waan know how she live
MTV waan go visit har crib
Full up har voicemail wid pure message
'Cause a this young girl waistline impressive, yuh dig
Girl wine, and turn me on
Girl turn me on, girl turn me on
Girl wine, wine, and turn me on
Girl turn me on, girl turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, and a gwaan so, galang so
Gal turn me on
Well, Gal a wine and go round like a whirlwind
Girls twirlin from here back to Berlin
We tek chi chi man fassyhole hurl 'em
A must fi girl dem have man curl 'em
When gal a rotate like mi car rinse
Bear as she there waan mi go get har tings
Tek har to all jiggy and lobsters and shrimps
Then di big rock tone start play wid G strings
And tell har, gal
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, and a gwaan so, galang so
Gal turn me on
This gal a wine like a invertebrae
Every time inna di real dutty wey
Seduce mi fren marry she bout thirty day
From di first a April till di first a May
She get nuff present gift basket bouquet
She mek man repent and go church go pray
A watch how so mi get trial nuh nurse nuh play
Because if yuh flop try go hide nuh stay
She seh yuh hype good pon di salsa
They know Rodney Price nah faulta
Stand firm like di rock of Gibralta
Doolas seh him nah pet nuh galsa
(Ooh)
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, and a gwaan so, galang so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, and a gwaan so, galang so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Gal turn me on
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Gal turn me on
Yuh tan so, and a gwaan so, galang so
Gal turn me on
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Bounty Killer's song "Gal Turn Me On" is a song about a woman who can move her body in a seductive and enticing way. The first verse talks about how contagious the women look and how the men are ready for the salsa dance. The chorus talks about how the women make him feel turned on by the way they rock, dip, wine, and dance.
The second verse talks about one woman in particular who can move like an invertebrate and seduced his friend into getting married within 30 days. She gets many presents and makes men repent and go to church to pray. The verse ends with a warning that if someone tries to hide and flop, they will not be able to avoid her.
Overall, the song praises the way women move their bodies and how they can turn him on.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, goodness gracious
Expressing surprise or excitement
Angel Doolas dem gal deh look so contagious
Referring to attractive women who have a captivating presence
Weh yuh seh yuh ready fah di salsa?
Asking if someone is prepared to dance the salsa
Yo, we nuh pet nuh galsa, yo
Stating that they don't mess around with inferior dancers
Yuh rock so, yuh dip so, yuh wine so
Describing the way a woman dances with skill and sensuality
Gal turn me on
Becoming attracted to and aroused by the woman's dancing
Yuh tan so, galang so, and a gwaan so
Impressed by the woman's attitude and confidence
This gal a wine like a invertebrae
Comparing the woman's dancing to the movement of an invertebrate
Every time inna di real dutty wey
Every time in the true gritty manner
Seduce mi fren marry she bout thirty day
Convincing his friend to marry her in just thirty days
From di first a April till di first a May
From the first of April until the first of May
She get nuff present gift basket bouquet
Receiving many gifts and tokens of affection
She mek man repent and go church go pray
Causing men to regret their actions and seek forgiveness
A watch how so mi get trial nuh nurse nuh play
Being observant as he handles relationships seriously, not playing games
Because if yuh flop try go hide nuh stay
Advice to avoid embarrassment by hiding if you fail
She seh yuh hype good pon di salsa
She says you dance well to salsa music
They know Rodney Price nah faulta
Acknowledging the talent and reputation of Bounty Killer
Stand firm like di rock of Gibraltar
Being strong and unyielding in convictions
Doolas seh him nah pet nuh galsa
Doolas affirms that he doesn't tolerate mediocre dancers
This gal corel tink best inna di bed
Referring to the woman's skills and abilities in bed
She dance everyting dat's how fit she is
She dances with so much energy that it reflects her fitness level
Somebody must fi plug har in like ivey fridge
Implying someone needs to satisfy her sexually
She dance to di hook and di verse and di bridge
She dances to all parts of the song, completing the entire performance
How a my livin waan know how she live
Curious about her lifestyle and wanting to know more about her
MTV waan go visit har crib
MTV wants to film at her house
Full up har voicemail wid pure message
Leaving numerous messages on her voicemail
'Cause a this young girl waistline impressive, yuh dig
Because of this girl's impressive waistline, do you understand?
Girl wine, and turn me on
The woman's dancing and presence excite and arouse him
Well, Gal a wine and go round like a whirlwind
Describing the woman's dynamic and energetic dancing
Girls twirlin from here back to Berlin
Women spinning and moving energetically from one place to another
We tek chi chi man fassyhole hurl 'em
They throw away men who act effeminate or are considered weak
A must fi girl dem have man curl 'em
It is a must for the girls to have men attracted to them
When gal a rotate like mi car rinse
When the woman rotates like the rinse cycle of a car wash
Bear as she there waan mi go get har tings
She wants him to go and retrieve her belongings
Tek har to all jiggy and lobsters and shrimps
Taking her to fancy restaurants, serving expensive dishes
Then di big rock tone start play wid G strings
The DJ starts playing a song with a strong beat and explicit lyrics
And tell har, gal
Telling the woman
Contributed by Max C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.