With a slate of singles permeating radio and the Jamaican music charts including Giving It and Jamaican Girls, Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars alumni to score a hit single on any chart in Jamaica.
‘It has been a wonderful journey so far, filled with new and promising encounters. It is also challenging but I love what I am doing, so it makes that much easier’, Christopher remarked when asked about the journey from being an unknown to a popular personality.
Christopher’s growth as an artiste and an individual ever since he shot onto the scene in 2005 is quite evident. His vocal chops have improved drastically, he is now under the guidance of the Big Yard label which is one of the most prolific musical entities in Jamaica, and he has gained a lot of respect from his peers.
‘I’ve grown tremendously and I am more confident in my performance. My voice also seems more richer and I know exactly what it is I am capable of. I think I have gained the respect from others, due to the amount of work that I have been putting in’, said Martin.
Martin was born on Valentine’s Day in 1987 to parents Cleveland and Maxine Martin. He attended the Watermount All-Age School and later the St. Jago High School. It was during his high school years that his love for the dramatic arts and sports developed. He participated in various sporting activities including football and he even participated in the School’s Drama Festival where he was awarded the best actor award in 2003. That same year he was named Mr. St. Jago High and he also earned the sectional prize for Most Talented.
Additionally, Martin has won numerous awards for singing, throughout his high school years. In 2005, he was awarded the Gold Medal in the Jamaica National Skills competition in singing.
Christopher graduated from St. Jago High school in 2003. After winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition, Martin participated in Digicel’s Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single Love is all We Need formed part of the promotional campaign.
Martin’s subsequent releases included Conscience, Christmas in Jamdown featuring the Katalys Crew, My Love for You, Take My Wings, Tonight, Giving It, and Jamaican Girls. He has worked with a number of top producers in the reggae/dancehall arena including Robert Livingston (Big Yard), Arif Cooper, Shane Brown and Christopher Birch.
He has performed on a number of stage shows, events, functions and entertainment events across Jamaica and even overseas. One of his major accomplishments in 2006 was signing a contract with Blue Cross of Jamaica. He will make appearances on the behalf of the company until June 2006. Martin’s parents have been the source of his motivation to pursue his musical ambitions. ‘My parents and my peers at school really motivated me. They always said that I would be a star’, he said. He said his main objective is to bring the music and his interpretation of the music to farther heights. ‘I want every household across the world to know and love my music and where I come from’, Martin added.
Martin is presently studying Business Management and Accounting at the University of Technology (UTECH) in Jamaica. His lifelong goal is to become an entrepreneur.
Martin lists singing, reading, socializing and baking among his hobbies. His website which can be seen by logging on to www.chrismartin.com.jm is up and running. His fans can interact with him via that medium. Very soon, a fan club will be officially launched where fans can get closer to him.
I'm a Big Deal
Christopher Martin Lyrics
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Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Oh yea, am a big deal
Me and mi friend are some big deal
Very, very, very important, for real
This has nothing to do with money or fame, or vanity
This one is all about self worth
And don't matter bout nobody
No man nuh more than no man pon this earth
So rather yo walk or you a drive car
Better if yo white or black like tar
Nuh feel good in a yo self yaw star
Push up unuh hand and tell all the haters
I'm a big deal
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Is like you have the prime minister
And then you have we
That a the order in a fi wi country
Yes that a the status a the iraque
Ask anybody bout it
4.0 a the grade point average
And wi never cheat or copy fi get it
Yo know yo have yo dreams and nobody cyaa stop it
Just walk out buss a blank and say
I'm a big deal
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
This has nothing to do with money or fame, or vanity
This one is all about self worth
Suh big up yo chest and stand proud
And don't matter bout nobody
No man nuh more than no man pon this earth
So rather yo walk or you a drive car
Better if yo white or black like tar
Nuh feel good in a yo self yaw star
Push up unuh hand and tell all the haters
I'm a big deal
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Christopher Martin's song "I'm a Big Deal" is a song about self-worth and self-esteem. The song encourages people to value themselves, their qualities, and what they have achieved irrespective of what others think or say. Christopher Martin and his friends believe that they are 'big deals' and are very important. They value themselves for who they are, not for the money or fame they have. This value and self-worth is something that every individual should possess.
The lyrics also emphasize that every person is important in their own way, and at the end of the day, no man is more important than another. It's all about individual self-worth, and one does not need to compare themselves with others to determine their self-worth. Christopher Martin explains that they have a high standing in their country, and while the Prime Minister may be more powerful, they too are significant in their society. The song also speaks to academic and occupational achievement, highlighting that they scored 4.0 GPA in school without cheating or being dishonest.
Christopher Martin urges listeners to be confident in themselves, to stand tall, and be proud of who they are. He says that self-esteem should come from within you, not from external factors. It does not matter whether you walk, drive a car or the color of your skin; you are a big deal if you believe in yourself.
Overall, "I'm a Big Deal" encourages listeners to believe in themselves and not get bogged down by societal pressures, striving for a dispassionate perspective on what is important.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a big deal
I hold great importance and value.
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
My friends and I are also important and valuable individuals.
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Yes, we are indeed important and valuable individuals.
Oh yea, am a big deal
Yes, I am indeed an important and valuable individual.
Very, very, very important, for real
I hold a significant amount of importance and value.
This has nothing to do with money or fame, or vanity
My value and importance is not derived from wealth, celebrity status, or egotism.
This one is all about self worth
My value and importance comes from my own sense of self-worth.
Suh big up yo chest and stand proud
Stand tall and be proud of who you are.
And don't matter bout nobody
Don't worry about what others think or say about you.
No man nuh more than no man pon this earth
No one is superior to anyone else in this world.
So rather yo walk or you a drive car
It doesn't matter if you walk or drive a car.
Better if yo white or black like tar
It doesn't matter if you are white or black.
Nuh feel good in a yo self yaw star
Feel good about yourself, you are a star.
Push up unuh hand and tell all the haters
Raise your hand and show the haters that you are confident and proud of yourself.
Is like you have the prime minister
It's like comparing me and my friends to the prime minister.
And then you have we
We are important too, just like the prime minister.
That a the order in a fi wi country
That's the hierarchy in our country.
Yes that a the status a the iraque
That's our status and position in our community.
Ask anybody bout it
You can ask anyone about us and they will confirm our importance and value.
4.0 a the grade point average
We have an excellent grade point average.
And wi never cheat or copy fi get it
We achieved this grade point average without cheating or copying.
Yo know yo have yo dreams and nobody cyaa stop it
You have your own dreams and aspirations, and no one can hinder you from achieving them.
Just walk out buss a blank and say
Be confident and assertive.
Writer(s): Troy Hinds, Christopher Cleveland Martin, Sean Reid
Contributed by Austin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Am a big deal
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Oh yea, am a big deal
Me and mi friend are some big deal
Very, very, very important, for real
This has nothing to do with money or fame, or vanity
This one is all about self worth
Suh big up yo chest and stand proud
And don't matter bout nobody
No man nuh more than no man pon this earth
So rather yo walk or you a drive car
Better if yo white or black like tar
Nuh feel good in a yo self yaw star
Push up unuh hand and tell all the haters
Am a big deal
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Oh yea, am a big deal
Me and mi friend are some big deal
Very, very, very important, for real
Is like you have the prime minister
And then you have we
That a the order in a fi wi country
Yes that a the status a the iraque
Ask anybody bout it
4.0 a the grade point average
And wi never cheat or copy fi get it
Yo know yo have yo dreams and nobody cyaa stop it
Just walk out buss a blank and say
Am a big deal
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Oh yea, am a big deal
Me and mi friend are some big deal
Very, very, very important, for real
This has nothing to do with money or fame, or vanity
This one is all about self worth
Suh big up yo chest and stand proud
And don't matter bout nobody
No man nuh more than no man pon this earth
So rather yo walk or you a drive car
Better if yo white or black like tar
Nuh feel good in a yo self yaw star
Push up unuh hand and tell all the haters
Am a big deal
Me and mi friend dem a big deal
Yea wi kinda important, for real
Oh yea, am a big deal
Me and mi friend are some big deal
Very, very, very important, for real
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