Real name: Roy Thompson
Birth date: January 30
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Real name: Roy Thompson
Birth date: January 30
His first influences were Papa San, then Bounty Killer, Elephant Man and Vybz Kartel.
"Hard work overcomes all difficulties. Put God first and jus' put out good music."
I got started in music at a tender age, it was from primary school but never took it serious until 2000 when I met Elephant man. I was introduced to him by a producer who was doing a production at the time and wanted me to write the song for him. After writing that song we become friends so I started going to the studio more often, I also did a song with him [Mentally ill] but I actually spent most of time writing for him.
I got my musical exposure touring with Ele; at first I start traveling to the caribbean because of course i didn't have a work permit, but that didn't take long for me to get so I travelled to the United States where I made an appearance on 106 and Park and also Bet Awards where I met a lot of intresting people like Janet Jackson, Pharell, Missy Elliot and the list goes on. I also went to Canada and Japan where I went on the Mtv awards. During this time I was also doing a few collaborations with Tornado, another local artist, songs included Soldering and Modella.
After five years I decided that I wanted to go on my own so I can actually persue my career. I stop travelling with Elephant man and decided to do my own thing. I started working on my own projects such as Meditation and Journeys.
At present I am working with Daseca, a production trio that is deeply interested in my music and started to produce a couple of exclusive tracks for me. I recently shot a video for my new single "What I'm gonna do" which was also directed by Julia Braham. Keep an eye out for Bugle.
Blessed love,
BUGLE
Hype & Boasty
Bugle Lyrics
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The whole a dem a badman supn dem a pree
All a dem bad man supn dem a pree
An none a dem no bad like we
The bwoy dem hype an boasty
The fuker dem doom
Send dem fi money dem come wid gun
But mi done wid the badness a money fi a run
Hype an boasty the whole a dem doom
Send dem fi money dem come wid gun
Siren have dem a run up an down
But mi done wid the badness a money fi a run
If yuh a think fi gi mi a knife fi go take a life
Mi no in it so think fi a minute
Worst yuh a pree fi gi mi a gun
Gi mi a riddim meck mi build it
No care who build it
That's why mi no waan take life mi rather meck one
No gi mi no negativity gi mi a woman
Every honey, every money, but don't move mi funny
Caw man a no barring like Norman
Hey denaro me waan rich till mi don't have no pours
Money me cyaa get enough gimmi more
Mi no waan si no more gun paw wi endz
Gi wi Bimma, Range, Audy an Benz
Time wi stop borrow now a time fi wi lend
Youth fi rich wi no want no broke pocket friend
Naw shoot to the star dem mi no waan si dem
Badness dem a pree a money mi a defend
(Repeat Verse 1)
(Repeat Verse 2)
The first verse of Bugle's song "Hype & Boasty" talks about how a lot of people pretend to be bad men and act like they are tough, but in reality, they are not as bad as Bugle and his crew. The following lyrics describe how some people are too focused on being hype and boasty, wanting to show off and acting like they are tough by carrying guns and running from the police. But Bugle is done with that kind of lifestyle, he would rather focus on making money and building a better life for himself and his people. He doesn't want to be involved in any kind of violence or negativity, he would rather have good vibes and positive things in his life.
The second verse of the song talks about how some people might try to give Bugle a knife or a gun and encourage him to take someone's life, but he is not interested in that. He would rather focus on his music and use his talent to create something positive, like a new riddim. Bugle also talks about how he wants to be rich and have a lot of money, but not by doing anything illegal or violent. He wants to own expensive cars like a Bimma, Range, Audy, and Benz, and not have to borrow from anyone anymore. Bugle believes that it's time for young people to start being more financially stable and to not rely on "broke pocket friends."
Line by Line Meaning
From wa day yah a bay badman supn dem a pree
Since lately, bad men have been considering something and discussing it.
The whole a dem a badman supn dem a pree
All of them are bad people and discussing something.
All a dem bad man supn dem a pree
Every one of them is a bad person and discussing something.
An none a dem no bad like we
But none of them are as bad as we are.
The bwoy dem hype an boasty
These guys are just full of themselves and trying to be impressive.
The fuker dem doom
Those fools are doomed to fail.
Send dem fi money dem come wid gun
If you pay them, they'll protect you with their guns.
Siren have dem a run up an down
Police sirens are making them run around in fear.
But mi done wid the badness a money fi a run
But I'm done with the violence, I'm focused on earning money.
If yuh a think fi gi mi a knife fi go take a life
If you are considering giving me a knife to take someone's life,
Mi no in it so think fi a minute
I'm not interested, so think again for a moment.
Worst yuh a pree fi gi mi a gun
It's worse if you're considering giving me a gun.
Gi mi a riddim meck mi build it
Give me a beat to create music to.
No care who build it
I don't care who created it.
That's why mi no waan take life mi rather meck one
That's why I don't want to take lives, I'd rather make music.
No gi mi no negativity gi mi a woman
Don't give me any negativity, just give me a good woman.
Every honey, every money, but don't move mi funny
Every girl and every cent, but don't mess with me.
Caw man a no barring like Norman
Because I'm not a joke like Norman.
Hey denaro me waan rich till mi don't have no pours
Hey, I want to be so rich that I never have to worry about money again.
Money me cyaa get enough gimmi more
I can never get enough money, give me more.
Mi no waan si no more gun paw wi endz
I don't want to see any more guns in our neighborhoods.
Gi wi Bimma, Range, Audy an Benz
Give us luxury cars like BMWs, Range Rovers, Audi's and Benzes.
Time wi stop borrow now a time fi wi lend
It's time we stop borrowing and start lending.
Youth fi rich wi no want no broke pocket friend
Young people should strive to be wealthy and not hang out with broke friends.
Naw shoot to the star dem mi no waan si dem
I won't shoot down those who are trying to reach for the stars.
Badness dem a pree a money mi a defend
They're focused on violence, while I'm focused on making money instead.
(Repeat Verse 1)
Repeat the first verse.
(Repeat Verse 2)
Repeat the second verse.
Writer(s): , ROY AUGUSTUS THOMPSON
Contributed by Connor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
babyface
on What We Gonna Do
this guy bugle is really full of wisdom..i love all his songs