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.
Ride
Bounty Killer Lyrics
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So mi no fraid a no gyal pon the side
Mi know how fi flip it and mi know how fi glide
When it, when it
Cause mi is a gyal weh can handle the ride
So mi no fraid a no gyal pon the side
Mi know how fi flip it and mi know how fi glide
When it hurt some gyal run go hide
And how yo fuk me
A only one thing shi want from shi buck me
Shi come a pull the flippy supn and a thruck me
Mi kinda suspect but yesterday it struck me
Seet deh Pamella cyaa manage caw mi tall
And when mi stand up inna seggle gyal a bwal
Gi mi the gyal dem weh no love man weh small
The gyal weh bad pon dem face book wall seh
Cause mi is a gyal weh can handle the ride
So mi no fraid a no gyal pon the side
Mi know how fi flip it and mi know how fi glide
When it, when it
Cause mi is a gyal weh can handle the ride
So mi no fraid a no gyal pon the side
Mi know how fi flip it and mi know how fi glide
When it, when it
Woman mi love when yo sit down and a turn it
And it a burn and yo seh gwaan meck it burn it
Hot now yo meck the supn grab a weh yo learn it
Some gyal a give dem self praise but you earn it
But mi no like when shi tell mi fi come deh
And likkle pressure start reach and gyal a run weh
Mi want the loving from Sunday to Sunday
That′s why mi love mi sketel cause a dem seh
In Bounty Killer's song Ride, the artist emphasizes his sexual prowess and his ability to handle any woman in the bedroom. He is confident that he is the best, and he is not afraid of any woman who might try to challenge him. He boasts about his skills, stating that he knows how to please women, and that he is always able to satisfy them. He indicates that he is not intimidated by other women who may try to get close to him during his encounters. His confidence is evident in the song and is backed up by his experience and reputation as one of the best lovers around.
Throughout the song, Bounty Killer implies that he is not merely focused on his own pleasure but that he longs for a woman who can keep up with him. He wants a partner who is not afraid to take the ride with him and who can match his sexual enthusiasm. He describes the ideal partner as being confident, fearless, and skilled, able to flip and glide without hesitation. He does not want a partner who is easily intimidated or overwhelmed by his skill and prowess in the bedroom. Bounty Killer's song is a celebration of sexuality and sexual freedom, and it is sure to get people moving on the dancefloor.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause mi is a gyal weh can handle the ride
I am a woman who is capable of handling any kind of sexual activity.
So mi no fraid a no gyal pon the side
I am not afraid of any woman who tries to compete with me sexually.
Mi know how fi flip it and mi know how fi glide
I am skilled in various sexual maneuvers.
When it, when it
When it comes to sex, I know how to handle myself.
Love how yo fuk me
I enjoy the sexual experience with my partner.
And how yo fuk me
I appreciate the way my partner engages in sexual activity with me.
A only one thing shi want from shi buck me
There is only one thing my partner can expect from me in bed - a satisfying sexual experience.
Shi come a pull the flippy supn and a thruck me
Sometimes my partner tries new things in bed and it surprises me, but I am always up for the challenge.
Mi kinda suspect but yesterday it struck me
I was initially unsure about trying something new in bed, but now I am open to it.
Seet deh Pamella cyaa manage caw mi tall
Other women cannot handle me because I am too good at sex.
And when mi stand up inna seggle gyal a bwal
When I am confident in my sexual abilities, other women are intimidated and jealous.
Gi mi the gyal dem weh no love man weh small
I prefer women who are confident in themselves and do not settle for less.
The gyal weh bad pon dem face book wall seh
I am interested in women who showcase their confidence and attractive qualities online.
Woman mi love when yo sit down and a turn it
I love when a woman takes control and shows off her sexual skills.
And it a burn and yo seh gwaan meck it burn it
I enjoy when a woman turns up the heat during sex.
Hot now yo meck the supn grab a weh yo learn it
When a woman is confident and comfortable during sex, it shows and makes the experience better.
Some gyal a give dem self praise but you earn it
Some women boast about their sexual abilities, but I am impressed by those who truly earn that confidence.
But mi no like when shi tell mi fi come deh
I do not enjoy when a woman tries to control me or rush the sexual experience.
And likkle pressure start reach and gyal a run weh
If a woman puts too much pressure on me or becomes demanding during sex, I may lose interest.
Mi want the loving from Sunday to Sunday
I want an ongoing, satisfying sexual relationship.
That′s why mi love mi sketel cause a dem seh
That is why I love women who are confident and skilled in the art of sex.
Writer(s): 0, Rodney Price, Cecile Charlton
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ShadeQueen420
Killer riddim perfectly timed repetition and pauses. The definition of hard core dancehall.
Indira Barbosa
perfect song.!
Kris M.
un son de malade wouw lol
rb
great
Da Royal General
rodney to rass yah now!! just imagine if mr. price start get back "hungry" fi de music thing again? tune yah solid!!
rgw1380rw
What riddim is this🤔?
therimkus Experience
Back way riddim