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.
Holiday Feat. Chevaughn Clayton
Ding Dong Lyrics
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(Ding Dong)
The summer is back, back (we burning hot)
The summer is hot.
(Chevaughn)
It′s a holidaaay,
Sunny day, yea yea
Holiday yea yea yea
One: (Ding Dong)
It's a nice sunny evening
A cool afternoon.
Nobody has to work,
No nobody goes to school.
Siddown pon the corner
Joke around and act a fool.
Di elders playing dominoes,
Strength is playing pool.
I love college but I′m going to di beach.
Money in ma pocket so I know I have to reach
Call a couple girls,
Tell dem link up wid ma peeps,
Tell dem roll inna dem topless jeep.
(Chevaughn)
Two: (Ding Dong)
Every girl is getting slim,
Married to di gym
Yuh haffi have di summa body
Fi do modelling.
Mi waan go hold a line up
Di barber dem a trim.
We clean and out
Cause yuh know a my ting.
But likkle more inna di club
We and di woman dem a roll.
Di DJ inna di booth playing
Gallis pon dub.
You go for di ladies,
Henny fi di thugs.
Di ladies dem a scream sey,
A Ding Dong we love.
(Chevaughn)
Three: (Ding Dong and Chevaughn)
A summa swing,
A summa swing,
A summa swing,
Is just a dancing ting.
A summa swing,
A summa swing
Mi sey a summa swing,
Is just a modelling ting. We paranoid but we got no fear (can't sit around,
Cause we got no chair.
Haters all around but we just don't care.
We party all night till morning′s here.
We in the club so fresh so clean
Notice a gallis, me and my team.
Girls lose their voice cause dem can′t stop screaming.
Ding Dong, Ravers
Rept.
The lyrics of Ding Dong and Chevaughn Clayton's song "Holiday" is all about celebrating the sunny days and the joy that comes with summertime. Ding Dong shares about how he enjoys hanging out with friends and family on the corner, joking around and acting a fool, while the elders play domino and the youths go to the beach. He talks about how much he loves college, but it cannot compete with the pleasures of having fun in the sun. While Chevaughn shares about how girls are getting slimmer, thanks to their dedication to the gym and how they all come together to enjoy the summertime festivities.
The song’s message is all about having fun, letting go of stress and just enjoying life. The lyrics show how the artists are unbothered by haters, and they do not care about anything but having a good time, partying all night, and enjoying every moment of it. The use of Jamaican Patois and the catchy melody makes it incredibly difficult not to dance along while enjoying the mood of the song.
Overall, "Holiday" is the perfect summer jam for letting your hair down and having a great time with friends and loved ones. The song captures the merriment and of life’s simple pleasures, which is what makes it so infectious and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
The summer is back, back (we burning hot)
It's hot and sunny outside, perfect for enjoying the summer weather.
It's a holidaaay, Sunny day, yea yea
Today is a holiday and the weather is fabulous.
Holiday yea yea yea Sunny day yea yea yea
We're celebrating a holiday and it's a beautiful sunny day.
It's a nice sunny evening A cool afternoon. Nobody has to work, No nobody goes to school. Siddown pon the corner Joke around and act a fool. Di elders playing dominoes, Strength is playing pool. I love college but I'm going to di beach. Money in ma pocket so I know I have to reach Call a couple girls, Tell dem link up wid ma peeps, Tell dem roll inna dem topless jeep.
It's a lovely evening and a cool day. Nobody has to work or go to school, so we can hang out and enjoy ourselves. The older people are playing board games while the younger ones go to the beach or hang out on the street. We have some money to spend and are going to invite some girls to join us and ride in our car with the top off.
Every girl is getting slim, Married to di gym Yuh haffi have di summa body Fi do modelling. Mi waan go hold a line up Di barber dem a trim. We clean and out Cause yuh know a my ting. But likkle more inna di club We and di woman dem a roll. Di DJ inna di booth playing Gallis pon dub. You go for di ladies, Henny fi di thugs. Di ladies dem a scream sey, A Ding Dong we love.
All the girls are getting fit and working out a lot, so they can look good and become models. I'm going to get my hair done, so I'll look sharp for the club later. We're going to have a good time at the club, dancing to the DJ's music and flirting with the ladies. We're drinking Hennessy and the women scream in excitement when I come around; they love me.
A summa swing, A summa swing, A summa swing, Is just a dancing ting. A summa swing, A summa swing Mi sey a summa swing, Is just a modelling ting. We paranoid but we got no fear (can't sit around, Cause we got no chair. Haters all around but we just don't care. We party all night till morning's here. We in the club so fresh so clean Notice a gallis, me and my team. Girls lose their voice cause dem can't stop screaming. Ding Dong, Ravers
Swinging and dancing are just a fun part of summer, and some people even model during this time. We're worried sometimes, but we don't let our fears stop us from having fun. There are always people who don't like us, but we don't pay attention to them. We stay up late, partying all night until the morning. We go to the club, looking great and attracting attention from the women. We're having so much fun that the women lose their voices and scream for us.
Writer(s): Kemar Ottey, Llamar Louis Rashaud Brown, Clayton Chevugn, Wayne Val Thompson
Contributed by London V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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