He performs in Yoruba, English and Pidgin English and has performed his songs as a guest at various JJC & 419 Squad shows including WOMAD River mead. The Oliver Twist Songfacts reports that D'banjo is a superstar in his home continent, winning many music awards including Best African Act at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at both the 2008 and 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards and Best International Act; Africa at the 2011 BET Awards. In June 2011, D'banj signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music.
His first album titled NO LONG THING which was produced by Don Jazzy includes hits like: TONGOLO, MOBO LOWO WON, ALL THE WAY, SOCOR & AIRBORNE, an infectious Afrobeat tune with a juju edge.
D’Banj was born as Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo in the Northern city of Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria to an artillery officer and a church dignitary who hailed from Shagamu in Ogun State. “D’Banj” is a combination of his first name Dapo and his surname Oyebanjo. Due to his father’s job, D’Banj moved several times within Nigeria as well as abroad to India. He was sent to the Nigerian Military School at 11 and was expected to enter the military like his father, but at 14 D’Banj was introduced to the harmonica by his late brother who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17.
His brother’s harmonica was one of his possessions recovered after the incidence and D’BANJ started to cherish it. His incredible harmonica skills are self taught; he says, “I play the harmonica like it was built for me”.
He has recorded songs with established artistes like Ruggedman, SID, JJC & 419 Squad among others. He has also performed along side many international artiste in Nigeria like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Ja Rule, Bennie Manand
D’Banj grew up listening to Fela’s music, “his mentor” and he has performed at Femi Kuti’s new AFRIKAN SHRINE in Lagos as well as the Shrine Synchro System’s regular London Night at Cargo. He also performed at the Black President Concert in memory of Fela’s art and legacy at the Barbican in London.
Avoiding becoming an imitator of his hero, D’Banj brings Afrobeat to into the 21st century.
His songs are based on true incidents in his life, documenting the struggles of a young African trying to achieve his dreams (in his case a successful artist/musician).
D’Banj's “All The Way” is about the struggles he has faced with his parents over his chosen career.
EL CHAPO
D'Banj Lyrics
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Gucci
Nigeria
It's Wizop
It's Guwop
Picture me flossy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Won ni mo boss
Just because they cannot touch me
Won ni mo boss Whaa
You better picture your boss
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Patron patron patron
Ain't nothing that can happen
Cause every hood that I go
I'm rolling with my El Chapo
I'm living Lavida Loca
Where I'm living omo mo wa loke
Tebarimi ema ni mo lore
You can say me I'm riding on grace
I don't wanna say I do
But you all know than I do I do
007 I do I do
Even you know that I do
Ah uhh uhh uhh I am the king
Uhh uhh uhh enemy you want my throne
You must be buzzing
Came back with a knockout MK Mortal Kombat
And if you tryna stop me give you tight G drop kick like Liu Kang
Picture me flossy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Picture me flossy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Won ni mo boss
Just because they cannot touch me
Won ni mo boss whaa
You better picture your boss
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Patron patron patron
Ain't nothing that can happen
Cause every hood that I go
I'm rolling with my El Chapo
It's Gucci Mane
My pot and pan help me make myself the money
I'm selling coke mehn it's in a hot demand
When I pull up man I want five hundred grand
You think I'm playing till my goon cut off your hand
Me and D'banj man we just came from Japan
I got a plane yeah to move a million grounds
I think am Chapo how I'm selling all these xans
It's like a dessert cause I got a key us in
I feel like Nick Cannon marching with the bands
Swear to Bolton cause the Canon is in my pants
Diamonds on my neck and wrist they like to dance
I feel like Pablo when I get the kilograms
Picture me flossy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Picture me flossy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Won ni mo boss
Just because they cannot touch me
Won ni mo boss whaa
You better picture your boss
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Patron patron patron
Ain't nothing that can happen
Cause every hood that I go
I'm rolling with my El Chapo
You already know am Don Corleone yeah
Step in the room and they on the run
Steph Curry with the shots
KD with the block
You'll get yourself shot
If I ever see you at the block
They hating on me cause they know am flossy
Hating on me am icy and I am frosty
Gbogbo omo to fimi shako loun wami now wami now
Now she con dey say nobody be like Wande Coal
Shey kosi kilode shogbeni wa talo ran e wa
Kilo kilode de a 100 thousand in a day
Ahh stay away from the war zone
Ahh you don't wanna be in the war zone
Am only talking about the Dollar sign
Getting the coco from Medellin
We moving the koko is kilos
Shipping to tito and the northern side
Picture me flossy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Picture me flossy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
Won ni mo boss
Just because they cannot touch me
Won ni mo boss whaa
You better picture your boss
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Feeling like El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Patron patron patron
Ain't nothing that can happen
Cause every hood that I go
I'm rolling with my El Chapo
The song EL CHAPO by D'Banj featuring Gucci Mane is a fusion of Nigerian and American Hip-hop music. The opening lyrics, "Picture me flossy, big fish rolling, I'm frosty," suggests opulence and wealth, and it sets the tone for the rest of the song. The chorus emphasizes the idea of being untouchable, with the line "won ni mo boss, just because they cannot touch me," meaning that the artists are in a position of power and control. They liken themselves to El Chapo, one of the most notorious Mexican cartel leaders who was known for his power and influence.
D'Banj's verse continues with him saying that he is living a life of luxury and grace, with a sense of divinity, saying "holy grail in your chapel." The song features Patron, a popular tequila brand, with a reference to it in the chorus, "Patron patron patron." The artists reassure themselves that there is nothing that can happen to them as they move around every hood with their "El Chapo."
Gucci Mane's verse emphasizes his drug-dealing lifestyle, saying he sells a hot demand of coke and carries around a gun for protection. He compares himself to Pablo Escobar, who was also known as one of the biggest cocaine dealers in history. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song to drive home the message of their power and untouchability. Overall, the song EL CHAPO is a celebration of wealth, power, and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture me flossy
Imagine me looking flashy
Big fish rolling I'm frosty
I'm a big shot and I'm looking cool
Won ni mo boss
They call me boss
Just because they cannot touch me
People can't touch me or my success
You better picture your boss
Imagine your own boss
Feeling like El Chapo
Feeling powerful and invincible like the infamous drug lord El Chapo
Holy grail in your chapel
Something of utmost importance to you
Patron patron patron
Drinking Patron
Ain't nothing that can happen
Nothing can stop me
Cause every hood that I go
Every place I visit
I'm rolling with my El Chapo
I'm always with my powerful team
I'm living Lavida Loca
I'm living a crazy and luxurious life
Where I'm living omo mo wa loke
Where I'm living, everything is going my way
Tebarimi ema ni mo lore
God's grace is helping me
You can say me I'm riding on grace
My success is a result of God's grace
007 I do I do
I'm like James Bond
Even you know that I do
I'm sure you know it too
Ah uhh uhh uhh I am the king
I am the boss
Enemy you want my throne
You want to take my place at the top
You must be buzzing
You must be crazy
Came back with a knockout MK Mortal Kombat
I'm back and ready to defeat my enemies
And if you tryna stop me give you tight G drop kick like Liu Kang
If you try to stop me, I'll fight back
My pot and pan help me make myself the money
My drug business is lucrative
I'm selling coke mehn it's in a hot demand
I'm selling cocaine and it's in high demand
When I pull up man I want five hundred grand
I want $500,000 when I arrive
Me and D'banj man we just came from Japan
D'banj and I recently came from Japan
I got a plane yeah to move a million grounds
I have a plane to transport a million dollars
I feel like Nick Cannon marching with the bands
I feel like I'm the center of attention
Swear to Bolton cause the Canon is in my pants
I swear on my life because I have a gun
Diamonds on my neck and wrist they like to dance
My jewelry is beautiful and eye-catching
I feel like Pablo when I get the kilograms
I feel like I'm like Pablo Escobar when I get the drugs
You'll get yourself shot
You'll get shot
If I ever see you at the block
If I see you on the corner
Hating on me
Being jealous of me
Gbogbo omo to fimi shako loun wami now wami now
Everyone who ignored me before now wants to be my friend
Now she con dey say nobody be like Wande Coal
Now she's saying no one is like Wande Coal
Shey kosi kilode shogbeni wa talo ran e wa
What's the cause of your anger and who sent you?
Kilo kilode de a 100 thousand in a day
What's the problem? I make a hundred thousand every day
Ahh stay away from the war zone
Stay away from the dangerous area
Ahh you don't wanna be in the war zone
You don't want to be involved
Am only talking about the Dollar sign
I'm only focused on making money
Getting the coco from Medellin
Getting cocaine from Medellin
We moving the koko is kilos
We're moving a lot of cocaine
Shipping to tito and the northern side
Sending drugs to Tito and the northern side
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shondrae Crawford, Sonny Moore, Jayceon Terrell Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
thilak
D BANj -never ever give up........
Still a singer , some people is out their to listen ......make more songs
ojo Oluwatoba joel
Confirm Gbedu