Collie Buddz (born Colin Patrick Harper, August 21, 1984) is a reggae artis… Read Full Bio ↴Collie Buddz (born Colin Patrick Harper, August 21, 1984) is a reggae artist best known for his single "Come Around".[1] Although born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was raised in Bermuda. He studied audio engineering at Full Sail University in Orlando, FL.[2] He performed on Shaggy's 2007 album Intoxication on the track "Mad Mad World". In 2008, he performed the song "SOS" on WWE The Music, Vol. 8 as the entrance theme for wrestler Kofi Kingston. He also appeared in a 2009 remix of Kid Cudi's single "Day 'n' Nite". His name is based on slang for cannabis, and he has been photographed[3] flaunting a device commonly used for its consumption.[4] He launched his own record label 'Harper Digital.' Buddz has built an extensive touring machine, selling out venues across the US and worldwide. He is currently on tour in Amphitheaters with Rebelution, Matisyahu and Zion I on the Good Vibes tour. Buddz' festival appearances include Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Summer Jam, Reggae on the Rocks, California Roots Festival, UCLA JazzReggae, Seattle City Arts festival, and the Marley Family's 9 Mile Music Festival, among others.

Collie Buddz employs a style that is strongly rooted in 1990's era conscious and dancehall style reggae, using beats and vocal techniques reminiscent of the iconic stars of that day - including Sizzla, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. The singer has attributed the defining influences on his music to lyrical clashes (such as those between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer) and dubplates, particularly those of Kilimanjaro, that were core to the sound clash culture of the 90's.

Buddz is an avid fan of Buju Banton and cites that artist's "Mr. Mention" has one of his favorite albums.

Nice up Yourself
Collie Buddz Lyrics

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Yeah

(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a vibe
Sweet reggae music vibe
Got me feeling so nice yeah

(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a vibe
Sweet reggae music right
Got me feeling so nice

(Oh Yeah)

I'm telling you the truth
There's nothing like a sweet reggae version

(Fi Take Weh)

All of your problem
Make you feel nice
That I'm Certain

(In Every Way)

Everyone have them own trouble
Them own struggle deh a inna life

(Every Day)

So oh what a joy
Fi see everyone
Just hold a vibes

(Oh Yeah)

The gyal dem a wine and a bubble
And a dance in a motion

(Oh Yeah)

Look how the crew dem a
Rock to the beat
And a sway like the ocean

(Every Way)

Vibe deh gone clear
Smoke a fill the air
Love the smell of spice

(Every Day)

So oh what a joy
Fi see everyone
Just hold a vibes

And come nice up yourself
Come along
Life sweet you haffi live it up

I know you'll do well
Gotta stay strong
No watch nothing and just come

Nice up yourself
Come along
Every day is a struggle but

You know it won't be long

We no want no gunshot
Bounce to the one drop
Make we party non stop
Whole night til a morning

Selecta play the big track
Mess cause everything lock
Every gyal a rock and come on in

Cause when time fi party
We know how fi starty
Sweet reggae music a sparking
Light it up, Vibe it up, Light it up
Sweet vibes til a morning

And come nice up yourself
Come along
Life sweet you haffi live it up

I know you'll do well
Gotta stay strong
No watch nothing and just come

Nice up yourself
Come along
Every day is a struggle but

You know it won't be long

(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a vibe
Sweet reggae music vibe
Got me feeling so nice yeah

(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a
(Oh) Oh what a vibe
Sweet reggae music right
Got me feeling so nice

(Oh Yeah)

I'm telling you the truth
There's nothing like a sweet reggae version

(Fi Take Weh)

All of your problem
Make you feel nice
That I'm Certain

(In Every Way)

Everyone have them own trouble
Them own struggle deh a inna life

(Every Day)

So oh what a joy
Fi see everyone
Just hold a vibes

(Oh Yeah)

The gyal dem a wine and a bubble
And a dance in a motion

(Oh Yeah)

Look how the crew dem a
Rock to the beat
And a sway like the ocean

(Every Way)

Vibe deh gone clear
Smoke a fill the air
Love the smell of spice

(Every Day)

So oh what a joy
Fi see everyone
Just hold a vibes

And come nice up yourself
Come along
Life sweet you haffi live it up

I know you'll do well
Gotta stay strong
No watch nothing and just come

Nice up yourself
Come along
Every day is a struggle but

You know it won't be long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Collie Buddz's "Nice up Yourself" focus on the joyous feeling that comes from dancing and partying to reggae music, regardless of the problems and struggles that people face in their daily lives. The song starts with a description of the thrilling vibes brought by sweet reggae music that make the singer feel nice. He expresses the view that everyone has problems and struggles to deal with but those problems can be forgotten if one just holds the vibe and enjoys the reggae music.

The song urges people to come out and enjoy themselves, to nice up themselves, and not let life's struggles get in the way of living. The chorus of the song repeats the line "nice up yourself," encouraging listeners to forget their worries and join in the celebration. The song also includes a section about the power of reggae music to bring people together, regardless of their differences and problems, to dance, vibe, and enjoy.

Overall, "Nice up Yourself" is a song about the transformative power of reggae music and its ability to bring joy and a sense of togetherness despite life's struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

(Oh) Oh what a (Oh) Oh what a (Oh) Oh what a vibe Sweet reggae music vibe Got me feeling so nice yeah
The sweet reggae music vibe is truly delightful and makes me feel very nice.

(Oh) Oh what a (Oh) Oh what a (Oh) Oh what a vibe Sweet reggae music right Got me feeling so nice
The sweet reggae music playing right now is amazing and making me feel so nice.

I'm telling you the truth There's nothing like a sweet reggae version
I am telling you the truth, there is nothing like a sweet reggae version.

All of your problem Make you feel nice That I'm Certain
I am certain that all of your problems will make you feel nice.

Everyone have them own trouble Them own struggle deh a inna life
Every person has their own troubles and struggles in life.

So oh what a joy Fi see everyone Just hold a vibes
It brings me great joy to see everyone holding a vibe.

The gyal dem a wine and a bubble And a dance in a motion
The girls are dancing and moving sensually.

Look how the crew dem a Rock to the beat And a sway like the ocean
The crew is rocking to the beat and swaying like the ocean.

Vibe deh gone clear Smoke a fill the air Love the smell of spice
The vibe is amazing, smoke fills the air, and I love the smell of spice.

And come nice up yourself Come along Life sweet you haffi live it up
Come and uplift yourself, enjoy life to the fullest.

I know you'll do well Gotta stay strong No watch nothing and just come
I know you will succeed, stay strong and don't worry about anything, just come and enjoy.

Every day is a struggle but You know it won't be long
Every day may be hard, but you know it won't last forever.

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