In early 2003, Ding Dong created the dance group Ravers Clavers with a group of friends. Members have come and gone along the way, but the number remains about 12-13 members. The crew, all inhabitants of the Nannyville community are all talented in their own and have been instrumental in create popular dances known today, including 'Sivva', 'Shampoo', 'Lebeh Lebeh', 'Lowe Mi', ‘Fling’ and ‘Flairy’. He released his first single "Bad Man Forward Bad Man Pull Up" which was a chart topper in late year of 2005 and early 2006
Having dabbled in music as a recording artiste over the years; he was instrumental in the concept behind the single "Wakky Dip", an ode to the late Gerald “Bogle” Levy performed by Dancehall group Voicemail. Ding also made music with the late Danny Champagne and Elephant Man as well as winning several dancing titles.
2009 saw the release of “Holiday” a collaboration with Jamaican singer Chevaughn. Since its release, Ding Dong has continued recording. 'Hustler', 'Shampoo', 'Wul Up', 'Syvah', Produced by Ricky Blaze, 'Gas', 'Lowe Mi', 'Fling', 'Rock The Floor' alongside labelmate Dancehall Princess Shenseea, 'Flairy', 'Lebeh Lebeh', are a few of his hits. He has performed in the US, Europe and the Caribbean, and appeared in Rebel Salute 2018, the first Dancer turned Dancehall artiste ever billed for the show in its 24-year history. He recorded with Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor and Emudio labels. He currently calls Romeich Entertainment home and says 2018 and beyond will be even more historic
Grace Foods' brand campaign Flava with a Beat gave Ding Dong a major role as the voice behind the campaign jingle, and his latest dance move, flairy, became the official dance for the campaign. Other brands he has advertised include; Magnum Tonic Wine, Grace Kennedy and Western Sports. "It is a blessing, especially for me representing the dancehall community and as a male from the garrison," Ding Dong said."It shows that it is not where you are from, but how you carry yourself," Ding Dong said.
Badman Forward Badman Pull Up
Ding Dong Lyrics
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Yeah ah ding dong always seh everything a work and nutten nuh pluc out
An wi seh dancers
All out, ravas clavas, everting ah work nuttin nuh plug out
Johny brav, ova war yah hear me, king man everting alright,
Yeo flava flav, chicken and beer everting alright hear dis,
Sadik g-unit, we say a bad mon time fi dance
Ah bod mon foward bad mon pull up, who nuh like it, dont pull up so we sing seh
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Watch ding dong ah do di, badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Ramp and pop off wit di badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
All duf from nanniville ah do di badman pull up
All duf from nanniville ah do di badman pull up
You ting it scratch, no it nuh scratch up
Badman foward badman pull up
Pressi and di click ah do di badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Watch jungle and di crew ah do di badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman badman (pull up)
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Di whole ah brooklyn ah do di badman pull up
New york crew ah do di badman pull up
New Jersey di crew ah do di badman pull up
Bdman pull up badman pull up
Canadian crew ah do di badman pull up
Toronto crew ah do di badman pull up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman pull up, badman pull up
Ravas clavas ah do di badman pull up
Johna bravo ah do di badman pull up
Chicken and beer wit di badman pull up
Oova mars crank how di badman pull up
Yummy bread dough wit di badman pull up
Badman forward badman pull up
Watch dj wipe and a badman pull up
Bod mon foward badman pull up
Actress ah dance wit di badman pull up
Badman forward badman pull up
Ravas clavas ah do di badman pull up
Badman forward badman pull up
Mon infront of mon we call dat one stand up
Badman forward badman pull up
A woman wit belly wah we call dat, full up
Badman foward badman pull up
Badman pull up, badman pull up
Bod mon pull up, bod mon pull up
The song "Badman Forward Badman Pull Up" by Ding Dong is an upbeat dancehall track with a catchy chorus that celebrates the unique dance moves of badmen or gangsters in Jamaica. The opening lines of the song express how the real badman wants to dance but cannot, and instead, they prefer to do the "badman pull up" dance move. This might be interpreted as a metaphor, where these gangsters cannot indulge in lighter and harmless activities, such as dancing, due to their reputation and lifestyle.
The song also features the names of various dance groups and individuals, such as the Ravas Clavas crew, Johnny Bravo, King Man, Yeo Flava Flav, and Sadik G-unit. Ding Dong acknowledges that everything is working fine and nothing is blocking their way. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the dance move's significance and popularity.
The second verse mentions different places, such as Brooklyn, Toronto, New Jersey, and Canada, where the "badman pull up" dance move is popularly performed. Ding Dong, along with various groups and individuals, are shown doing the dance move and enjoying themselves. Interestingly, the lyrics mention a female participant in one of the verses, breaking the perception that this dance move is exclusively male-oriented.
Overall, the song's lyrics celebrate the uniqueness, swag, and fun-loving side of the Jamaican badman or gangster's culture.
Line by Line Meaning
You know how long di real badman wahn dance and cyan dance - how come?
Do you know how long a true gangster wants to dance but can't? Why is that?
Yeah ah ding dong always seh everything a work and nutten nuh pluc out
Ding Dong says that everything is going well and there are no issues.
An wi seh dancers
And we say dancers.
All out, ravas clavas, everting ah work nuttin nuh plug out
Everyone, including the Ravas Clavas, is performing well and there are no problems.
Johny brav, ova war yah hear me, king man everting alright,
Johnny Brave is over in war, but he is doing well and everything is alright.
Yeo flava flav, chicken and beer everting alright hear dis,
Yeo Flava Flav is having chicken and beer, but everything is still alright.
Sadik g-unit, we say a bad mon time fi dance
Sadik from G-Unit says that it's time for gangsters to dance.
Ah bod mon foward bad mon pull up, who nuh like it, dont pull up so we sing seh
Gangsters move forward and then pull up, and if you don't like it, then don't participate. That's what we're singing.
Watch ding dong ah do di, badman pull up
Watch Ding Dong perform the gangster move called the Badman Pull Up.
Ramp and pop off wit di badman pull up
Ramp up the energy and pop off while performing the Badman Pull Up.
All duf from nanniville ah do di badman pull up
Everyone from Nanniville is doing the Badman Pull Up.
You ting it scratch, no it nuh scratch up
You may think it's wrong or itchy, but it's not.
Pressi and di click ah do di badman pull up
Pressi and the click are doing the Badman Pull Up.
Watch jungle and di crew ah do di badman pull up
Watch Jungle and the crew perform the Badman Pull Up.
Di whole ah brooklyn ah do di badman pull up
Everyone in Brooklyn is doing the Badman Pull Up.
New york crew ah do di badman pull up
The New York crew is doing the Badman Pull Up.
New Jersey di crew ah do di badman pull up
The New Jersey crew is doing the Badman Pull Up.
Canadian crew ah do di badman pull up
The Canadian crew is doing the Badman Pull Up.
Toronto crew ah do di badman pull up
The Toronto crew is doing the Badman Pull Up.
Ravas clavas ah do di badman pull up
The Ravas Clavas are doing the Badman Pull Up.
Johna bravo ah do di badman pull up
Johna Bravo is doing the Badman Pull Up.
Chicken and beer wit di badman pull up
Having chicken and beer while doing the Badman Pull Up.
Oova mars crank how di badman pull up
Oova Mars is performing the Badman Pull Up using a particular technique.
Yummy bread dough wit di badman pull up
Yummy bread dough is being enjoyed while performing the Badman Pull Up.
Watch dj wipe and a badman pull up
Watch DJ Wipe and a gangster perform the Badman Pull Up.
Bod mon foward badman pull up
Gangsters move forward and then pull up.
Actress ah dance wit di badman pull up
An actress is dancing with gangsters while doing the Badman Pull Up.
Mon infront of mon we call dat one stand up
Men stand up in front of each other, which is called standing up.
A woman wit belly wah we call dat, full up
When a pregnant woman is dancing, it's called being full up.
Badman foward badman pull up
Gangsters move forward and then pull up.
Badman pull up, badman pull up
Gangsters perform the Badman Pull Up.
Bod mon pull up, bod mon pull up
Gangsters pull up while dancing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GRAY, OTTEY, PAIRT
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