His was never a story of numerous talents shows and performing in school plays, but by the time he was in his mid teens he had already attracted a management outfit, and released a single Falling’. During his teens Donae’o (which means ‘Gift from God’) would release and re-release a few singles, most notably Falling and Bounce under various management outfits. Both singles made an impact on the underground, with Bounce winning an award for Best Live P.A at the People’ Choice Awards in 2003. All of this set the foundations for Donae’o’s future success. ‘Both of these songs kick-started my career,’ says the now 25-year-old. In his late teens and early 20’s he released a few more underground singles, but was mainly out of the spotlight as he focused on working on a plan to orchestrate the next stage of his career.
The plan? To take control of his career himself, minus any management. He had penned a tune called Devil In A Blue Dress, and this was the one he felt could really turn things around, and he was right.
“I started promoted Devil In A Blue Dress last year November and I released it on a white label this February,’ he recalls, adding: ‘Doing things myself worked better for me in the sense that I was able to choose what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it. Sometimes going with your gut instinct, rather than over-discussing things with a bunch of different people, can work a lot better for you, that’s the freedom I like.’
From that moment on he would personally promote the single to anyone and everyone, from fellow artists, radio djs, club djs and pirates, collecting email addresses and contact details and delivering music and information. It was about three months before things really started to take off. By February 2008 the single was in record shops and by March it was the hottest tune on the streets. Donae’o found himself in hot demand performing live P.As across the country and in Aiya Napa as well as a coveted spot at 2008’s Glastonbury festival.
Despite enjoying the advantages of pushing his career by himself, the talented singer is smart enough to acknowledge the benefits of having a strong team on board, as long as it is the right team. Step forward bourgeoning profile and brand building company ‘My-ish inc’, who have more than added to the project, tailoring it to ensure maximum success from the underground to mainstream.
When asked to describe what he brings to the table as an artist, Donae’o says: ‘I bring the energy, and that’s what’s make me appealing. It also means that whatever kind of music a person is into they are usually moved by my songs. I have seen it with my own eyes. I don’t say that to be big-headed, I say that so appreciative that I have been blessed with this gift.’
Donae’o is currently working on his debut album, which is set to be released next year. For the moment he is happy doing funky house saying: ‘I’ve been singing and MCing from time, but I don’t think I found myself musically until house was introduced to me.’ However his diverse talent and skills means he is not one to be limited, so expect the unexpected from the singer, and also expect whatever he comes with to blow you away.
Chalice
Donae'o Lyrics
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Mans are smoking out of me in the morning
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Bangers in the building and they banging
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
A boujee brudda with my pants low
I might take your girl so let ya gyal know
Rudeboy with the stuff that's why me stand so
Kill her with the what, that's why she's stand so
Certain gyal dem not ready for the what?
Certain gyal dem not ready for the angle
She make me rise through the ashes like a Phoenix
When we dance real close, hope she feel it
Show me love is the longest with the feeling
Mi neva wanna show my girl my weakness
I can see her watching, man a pree it
Vibes are wavy, make her seasick
Bangers on bangers, bangers on bangers
Bangers on bangers, bangers on bangers
Galley and we ain't carrying hangers
Man are just hanging in a cabana
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Bangers in the building and they banging
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Bangers in the building and they banging
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
It's time to get a flat ass fatter too
Wake up every afternoon with a attitude
Look, I can change your addy and your status too
I don't want the bitch if everybody had her too
Woah woah, damn you cold babe
Got a grown man thinking 'bout the old days
Remy by the whole case, no chase
Up for days baby, I can't feel my whole face
XO multiply, we don't divide
Growing jet, getting high on my own supply
You don't want smoke with the team
Blow chemo, emphysema in the Beem
I told her just breathe
Got a hundred bands sitting on my left sleeve
Big talk don't impress me
'Cause they just fans like Di Nero
Wesley
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Bangers in the building and they banging
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Bangers in the building and they banging
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
Mi casa su casa how me go so
Mi casa su casa how me go so
So when we in me casa galley, we can fuck her
So when we in me casa galley, we can fuck her
I don't mean to be rude, I mean to be silly
That's why when I'm walking around this room I swing my
I wanna see you smile, I wanna want you giddy
I want you to be the happiest when you with me
Show me love is the longest with the feeling
Mi neva wanna show my girl my weakness
I can see her watching, man a pree it
Vibes are wavy, make her seasick
Bangers on bangers, bangers on bangers
Bangers on bangers, bangers on bangers
Galley and we ain't carrying hangers
Man are just hanging in a cabana
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Bangers in the building and they banging
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
Bangers in the building and they banging
Calm down bruh don't panic
Hey hey hey, he he he
The song 'Chalice' by Donae'o featuring Belly depicts the feelings associated with smoking weed, having a chalice, living a lavish lifestyle, and being in love with someone. In the first verse, the artist talks about how he is smoking weed out of a chalice in the morning, emphasizing the importance of smoking in his life. The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song, highlighting the role of bangers (songs) in the artist's life and maintaining a chill mindset while smoking. Donae'o also sings about how he is a boujee (bourgeois) brudda with his pants low, implying he is someone who enjoys luxury and style.
In the second verse, Belly talks about his lifestyle and how he wants to increase it, smoking weed and getting high on his own supply. Belly emphasizes the notion of not wanting a girl that everyone else has been with, and that getting high is more important than impressing others. The bridge repeats the theme of love and unity between two people, and the chorus is repeated twice more, emphasizing the importance of bangers and keeping a calm head while smoking.
Overall, the song is about being carefree and enjoying life, whether through smoking weed or enjoying the company of a loved one. It advocates not caring about impressing others and enjoying what makes oneself happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Mans are smoking out of me in the morning, morning
People are smoking weed out of my chalice early in the morning.
Smoking on the weed I got a chalice
I am smoking weed from my chalice.
Bangers in the building and they banging
There are great songs being played and people are enjoying them.
Calm down bruh don't panic
Relax, don't get worried or anxious.
Hey hey hey, he he he
An exclamation of excitement or enjoyment.
A boujee brudda with my pants low
I am a stylish man who wears low pants.
I might take your girl so let ya gyal know
I could woo your girlfriend, so give her a warning.
Rudeboy with the stuff that's why me stand so
I am confident because of my skills and expertise in various areas.
Kill her with the what, that's why she's stand so
I am so good at satisfying her that she stands with pleasure.
Certain gyal dem not ready for the what?
Some girls cannot handle what I have to offer.
Certain gyal dem not ready for the angle
Some girls cannot handle my techniques or approach.
She make me rise through the ashes like a Phoenix
She brings me back to life and inspires me, like the mythical Phoenix bird.
When we dance real close, hope she feel it
I feel a strong connection with her when we dance closely, I hope she does too.
Show me love is the longest with the feeling
Real love is the strongest and most long-lasting when it is based on feelings and emotions.
Mi neva wanna show my girl my weakness
I never want to demonstrate my weaknesses to my partner.
I can see her watching, man a pree it
I can see her observing me, I am aware of it.
Vibes are wavy, make her seasick
The atmosphere is lively and intense, it may overwhelm her.
Bangers on bangers, bangers on bangers
Great songs keep coming one after another.
Galley and we ain't carrying hangers
We have a lot of girls with us, but we do not need any clothes hangers.
Man are just hanging in a cabana
We are just relaxing and hanging out in a cabana.
It's time to get a flat ass fatter too
It is time to enhance my butt with exercises or injections to make it bigger.
Wake up every afternoon with a attitude
I wake up in the afternoon with a specific mindset or attitude towards life.
Look, I can change your addy and your status too
I am powerful and influential, and I can improve your life and social status.
I don't want the bitch if everybody had her too
I would not want a woman if she has been with many other men already.
XO multiply, we don't divide
The XO crew multiplies and expands, rather than breaking apart.
Growing jet, getting high on my own supply
I am rising to success and achieving greater things, enjoying my own products or results.
You don't want smoke with the team
You do not want to get into trouble with our group or mess with us.
Blow chemo, emphysema in the Beem
We smoke strong weed, which can cause breathing problems in the car.
I told her just breathe
I advised her to relax and breathe properly.
Got a hundred bands sitting on my left sleeve
I have lots of money at my disposal.
Big talk don't impress me
I am not easily impressed by empty words or boasting.
'Cause they just fans like Di Nero, Wesley
They are just followers or admirers, like fans of actors Robert Di Nero and Wesley Snipes.
Mi casa su casa how me go so
My house is your house, how did that happen?
So when we in me casa galley, we can fuck her
If we are in my house, we can have sex with girls there.
I don't mean to be rude, I mean to be silly
I am not trying to offend anyone, just trying to have fun and joke around.
That's why when I'm walking around this room I swing my
That is why I swing my arms or move around freely as I walk.
I wanna see you smile, I wanna want you giddy
I want to make you happy and elated, to see you smile and feel good.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Richard Wiles, Ahmad Balshe, Ian Michael Greenidge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maradonamanc8793
Donae’o deserves recognition... is mad how he never gets awards 🤮
@chilled_scegg5698
i know...and to think this only has 46k views ! crazy
@pkarverful
It's Crazy!! Doneo should have bare awards noone doing what he does but him is biiiig still.. 💯
@djemmanuelsims3776
I've bin saying that since 2005
He's a don👏🏾
@stennislowery9056
Yes. Tell him to keep studying! Go in peace!
@BillyGOAT83
Adam Banks he has such a unique sound, true pioneer
@darthmarticusLFC
That goofy laugh is so catchy
@brogamers3603
Best bit
@91Laurens
heeh heeh - heh-he-he-he-he
@WoundedViking
August 2023. This is amazing. How did this not blow up like crazy?