They made a name for themselves in the 1990s churning out songs like "Sherrie Baby," "Bulls Eye," "Can You," "A Love That’s Real," "Compliments on Your Kiss" (an international hit which featured Red Dragon), and the cover of "Poison" which featured Dennis Brown.
The duo is featured on "2 Way," the first single from Rayvon’s new album. The single also features Shaggy and Rik Rok.
The first song they recorded together was "Ebony Eyes" on the Red Rock label, probably the first and only song released on that label.
The song opened a few bolted doors for them, as they caught the attention of producers such as King Jammys and Bobby Digital.
"Bulls Eye" was their first hit but the big break came in 1990 when they teamed with Dennis Brown on a remake of "Poison." Suddenly, the duo was on almost every gig being staged in Jamaica. Brown then invited them to perform with him at Inseparable at the National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica.
The song "Compliments on Your Kiss" could’ve been bigger than it actually was but the intervention of their record company, Pow Wow Records, derailed the song’s success. The duo recalled that the contract that they signed with the label didn’t benefit them. Pow Wow failed to promote the album for a couple of years, leaving the band trapped in contract with them. Frustrated, they decided to record for other producers.
They added "We did ‘Compliments’ with Red Dragon for Sly and Robbie. They released the song and Island Records decided to release it on their label. A video release popularized the song. As the track rose on the charts, Pow Wow found out about it, and wanted to sue Island Records. Island ceased promoting the track upon the legal threat, and so it fell off the charts after peaking at #2 for a couple weeks. Because of the contract violation, Pow Wow reaped all monies earned from the song. Island remained interested, but unable to do anything with the two.
The experience served as a learning experience for the duo, and they recommend that recording artists should go through contracts with a good lawyer.
The Big Yard link happened in the mid 1990s while at a performance at Japan Splash. The duo was approached by Robert Livingston, Shaggy’s manager, who asked them to sing harmonies on one of the deejay’s songs. That same year while Shaggy was going on a US tour, Livingston asked them to join as opening acts.
Christopher Birch, Sting, Mikey Fletcher and Shaggy are among those who contributed to their music. Dave Kelly has also produced a track.
Touring with the Big Yard crew over the past few years has constantly kept the duo out of Jamaica and away from their family and friends. "Over the years we have learned how to deal with it, and we keep in touch with our family and kids every day. When we are performing on television with Shaggy, we make all kinds of signals cause we know they are watching and they know that those signals are for them."
The duo recommends positive lyrics, a professional attitude, discipline, dedication and an understanding of the music business to upcoming artistes in the business.
Champion
Brian & Tony Gold Lyrics
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All these champagnes we sipping on
All these fly bitches we can't even fuck
Hmm i'm getting money we own shit
I remember when Reggie Rockstone said we couldn't make it
We out here here baby
It took me eleven years for the fame
An underground king and i'm here to stay
Rappers running for their lives
Looking for a place to pray
Thank god i'm the shit now
You can't wash me off hater i'm the shit now
I'm like the stain on your only white shirt
Hate me or love me nigga I'm getting paid checks
I go wild like an animal see the blood in my eyes like it's funeral
It feels good to be rich nigga
Ashes to ashes
Blowing out some kush nigga
I'm a ceo and i know you know it i don't see you foes
It's just me and my clique
We do what it takes
We living it big
We killing this shit
Hola Hola murthafuckaz
When we come around it's never so hard to see
Give up if you ain't with me
And we got everybody on the other side scared
When we hit like a boom let it burn
More money all day we making
Bankshield real deal we ain't faking
And anytime we step up in the hood
Them little niggas all fall out 'cause
Damn I'm a champion
Nobody better than we nobody
Damn I'm a champion
Can't take we down don't try it you gon' hurt your body
Damn I'm a champion
We riding we rolling we balling
Damn I'm a champion champion
Damn I'm a champion I'm a champion
We ain't got competition
I put on for my city, I'm a boss
Black nigga selling white charley you for trust
Bankshield general me ne don
All I know is cashing checks charley men pɛ rough
Huh money on my mind I'm a go-getter
You can see this from afar
I break storms and i make it happen
All my loyal fans asking when your album dropping
I do it for my niggaz
Me and my niggaz out here in vegas
We chilling we the real deal
Straight outter africa but we fucking kill
When we come around it's never so hard to see
Give up if you ain't with me
And we got everybody on the other side scared
When we hit like a boom let it burn
More money all day we making
Bankshield real deal we ain't faking
And anytime we step up in the hood
Them little niggas all fall out 'cause
Damn i'm a champion
Nobody better than we nobody
Damn i'm a champion
Can't take we down don't try it you gon' hurt your body
Damn i'm a champion
We riding we rolling we balling
Damn i'm a champion champion
Damn i'm a champion
Damn
I can't believe life is good right now
Big checks
Big deals
The lyrics of the song Champion by Brian & Tony Gold reflect on the artists' success and fame. They are reflecting on how far they have come from humble beginnings by earning money, drinking champagne, having beautiful women surrounding them. However, despite having everything they could have ever wished for, they remain grounded, remembering where they came from and staying true to themselves. They also address their haters, informing them that they can’t be washed off because they have worked hard to get to where they are and are here to stay. The lyrics convey a sense of triumph, with the artists unapologetically celebrating their success and sending a message to anyone who may have doubted them.
Line by Line Meaning
Look all these meat i got in front of me
I have a lot of wealth and material possessions.
All these champagnes we sipping on
We have plenty of money to spend on extravagances like expensive champagne.
All these fly bitches we can't even fuck
We are surrounded by attractive women, but we don't have actual connections with them.
Hmm i'm getting money we own shit
We are earning a lot of money and have ownership over our success.
I remember when Reggie Rockstone said we couldn't make it
We faced doubt from others early on in our careers.
We out here here baby
But we have proven them wrong and succeeded anyway.
It took me eleven years for the fame
It took a long time and a lot of hard work to achieve fame.
An underground king and i'm here to stay
Despite starting as a lesser-known artist, I have become successful and will continue to be so.
I came to destruct like hurricanes
I am here to make a big impact on the music industry.
Rappers running for their lives
Other rappers feel threatened by me and my success.
Looking for a place to pray
They are trying to find ways to cope with their newfound fear.
Thank god i'm the shit now
I am grateful for my success and recognition in the music industry.
You can't wash me off hater i'm the shit now
My success is undeniable and cannot be taken away by anyone who dislikes me.
I'm like the stain on your only white shirt
I am a permanent fixture and cannot be removed or forgotten.
Hate me or love me nigga I'm getting paid checks
Regardless of others' opinions, I am making a lot of money and profiting from my success.
I go wild like an animal see the blood in my eyes like it's funeral
I am fierce and unstoppable in my drive to succeed, even if it means sacrificing others.
It feels good to be rich nigga
Having a lot of money is satisfying and enjoyable for me.
Ashes to ashes
I've come a long way from humble beginnings.
Blowing out some kush nigga
I am indulging in marijuana to celebrate my success.
I'm a ceo and i know you know it i don't see you foes
I have a leadership role in my business and do not pay attention to those who try to bring me down.
It's just me and my clique
I have a tight-knit group of friends and associates who support me.
We do what it takes
We are determined to succeed and will do whatever it takes to make it happen.
We living it big
We are enjoying a lavish lifestyle thanks to our success.
We killing this shit
We are dominating the music industry and succeeding above all others.
Hola Hola murthafuckaz
We are making ourselves known and not afraid to make a statement with our music.
When we come around it's never so hard to see
We have a commanding presence and make sure everyone knows it.
Give up if you ain't with me
If you are not supporting us, you are not welcome to be a part of our success.
And we got everybody on the other side scared
Others feel threatened by us and our success.
When we hit like a boom let it burn
We make a big impact with our music and leave a lasting impression.
More money all day we making
We are continually profiting and expanding our wealth.
Bankshield real deal we ain't faking
We are the real deal and have not fabricated our success.
And anytime we step up in the hood
No matter where we go, we command attention and respect.
Them little niggas all fall out 'cause
People are intimidated by our success and presence.
Damn I'm a champion
I have succeeded and become the best.
Nobody better than we nobody
We have no competition and are the best in our field.
Can't take we down don't try it you gon' hurt your body
No one can bring us down or stop our success, and attempting to do so is futile.
We riding we rolling we balling
We are living a lavish and enjoyable lifestyle thanks to our wealth and success.
Damn I'm a champion champion
I have succeeded and will continue to do so, becoming a true champion.
I put on for my city, I'm a boss
I represent and celebrate my hometown and am a leader among my peers.
Black nigga selling white charley you for trust
I am a black man who has become successful in a predominantly white industry.
Bankshield general me ne don
I am a leader in my success and cannot be stopped.
All I know is cashing checks charley men pɛ rough
All I am concerned with is making money and improving my quality of life.
Huh money on my mind I'm a go-getter
I am determined to succeed and making money is a top priority for me.
You can see this from afar
My success is evident to anyone who observes me or my career.
I break storms and i make it happen
I am a force to be reckoned with and take on challenges with ease.
All my loyal fans asking when your album dropping
I have a dedicated fan base who eagerly anticipate my next release.
I do it for my niggaz
I succeed and make music for the benefit of my friends and associates.
Me and my niggaz out here in vegas
I am celebrating my success with my closest friends in a luxurious setting.
We chilling we the real deal
We are enjoying our success and know that we have truly made it in the industry.
Straight outter africa but we fucking kill
I come from humble beginnings in Africa, but have become incredibly successful in the music industry.
Damn i'm a champion
I have succeeded and become the best.
We ain't got competition
Our success is unparalleled and we have outshone all others in our field.
Damn i'm a champion champion
I have succeeded and will continue to do so, becoming a true champion.
I can't believe life is good right now
I am amazed and grateful for the level of success and wealth I have achieved.
Big checks
I am earning large sums of money thanks to my success.
Big deals
I am involved in lucrative business deals and experiencing great success.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brian Mill, Eugene Duodu
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