His stagename stemmed from his large ears, which led to the nickname Dumbo in his youth. "Ele" started out his musical career as a member of the Scare Dem Crew, later continuing as a solo artist. He was later characterized for several trademarks, such as his yellow-orange hair, his unique low-key voice, or his stage performance, which included excessive jumping and running, or even climbing on stage props and monitors. His acoustic trademark is marked by a light lisp.
The first international recognition came when Elephant Man and Puma settled a contract for using his single "All Out" for their Olympics commercial campaign in 2004.
Elephant Man has been widely criticised for his lyrics calling for violence against gay people. In 2003 British LBGT group OutRage! called for the arrest and prosecution of several dancehall stars including Elephant Man, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man for violation of hate crimes statutes [1]
Elephant Man also had a song called "Willie Bounce" that appeared on several Mixtapes in early 2006. It borrowed the first few bars from I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.
Recently, the Jamaican star has been signed to New York-based label Bad Boy Entertainment.
Replacement Killer
Elephant Man Lyrics
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My style Is hot, ha, ha
Badda dan the replacement killer
Who dat mi hear a live inna man shedda
Bounty Killer seh mi fi dun Bounty Killer
Tinga seh mi fi beat di stripe offa zebra
Tump dung da one deh bout him sound like shedda
Imitate di star when yu know sey yu a rabba
Jump mi fence an tief mi bank rabba
Badda dan di replacement killer
Lexus bus nuh badda sound like mi bredda
Hey yow, inna Kiprich style dem a walla
Vietnum mi live mi par wid Kirk dem an' Fatta
Badda dan di replacement Killer
Capleton Seh mi fi gwaan bun di fire
Claim seh dem bad but Elephant Man badda
Claim seh dem mad but Elephant Man madda, madda
Ha
Yuh knoe yuh doan waan star a beef wid me
Yuh know yuh doan wanna star a war wid we
And di ice dem pon mi hand a freeze up ol city
Check di temperature below zero degrees
Dem a carbon tief man like di bwoy Henry Morgan
Push up yuh chess mek mi juk yuh dung
Wen mi dun yuh yuh go lie dung inna ward one
Man a Elephant Man an' mi anno human
Mawga like Squidly big like Hulk Horgan
Dem ya style tump up yuh like George Foreman
Murda di bwoy dat a my slogan
In Elephant Man's song Replacement Killer, he assertively indicates that his style is hot and superior to that of other artists in the industry. The song portrays Elephant Man as a renowned dancehall artist who is envied by his fellow musicians. He refers to these envious musicians as replacement killers and accuses them of attempting to copy and replicate his unique style, which he identifies as authentic and unmatched.
Elephant Man further highlights the discrepancy in talent between him and the other artists by mentioning specific names such as Bounty Killer, who he claims he must destroy, and Capleton, who he advises to step back and not challenge his dominance in the music industry. In the song, Elephant Man establishes himself as a force to be reckoned with, challenging his competition to engage in a beef with him, which they will inevitably lose.
Overall, the song Replacement Killer is an anthem that promotes individuality and authenticity, which Elephant Man believes are necessary to succeed in the music industry. He encourages his listeners to embrace their uniqueness and not allow anyone to copy or replace their style, emphasizing that copying is an act of disrespect and suggests a lack of creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
My stile is hot
I am a great artist with a unique style that is loved by many
My style is hot, ha, ha
My talent is exceptional and I am confident in my abilities
Badda dan the replacement killer
I am better than anyone who tries to replace me or copy my style
Who dat mi hear a live inna man shedda
I have heard that someone is trying to live in my shadow or copy my success
Bounty Killer seh mi fi dun Bounty Killer
Even famous artists like Bounty Killer admit that I am a talented artist and cannot be replaced
Tinga seh mi fi beat di stripe offa zebra
My talent is so great that even other artists like Tinga are impressed and respect me
Tump dung da one deh bout him sound like shedda
I am better than someone who relies on copying my sound or imitating my style
Imitate di star when yu know sey yu a rabba
Copying the style of a successful artist will not make you successful, it only makes you a follower
Jump mi fence an tief mi bank rabba
If you steal from me, you will pay the price and suffer the consequences
Lexus bus nuh badda sound like mi bredda
Don't try to imitate me or sound like me because I am one of a kind
Hey yow, inna Kiprich style dem a walla
Other artists may try to copy my friend Kiprich's style, but he is unique and cannot be duplicated
Vietnum mi live mi par wid Kirk dem an' Fatta
I am successful and surrounded by a supportive community of friends, including Kirk and Fatta
Capleton Seh mi fi gwaan bun di fire
Even famous artists like Capleton acknowledge my talent and encourage me to keep pushing boundaries
Claim seh dem bad but Elephant Man badda
Other artists may claim to be great, but I am truly the best and most talented
Claim seh dem mad but Elephant Man madda, madda
Other artists may claim to be crazy, but I am truly the most wild and fearless
Yuh knoe yuh doan waan star a beef wid me
You should know better than to mess with me or challenge my success
Yuh know yuh doan wanna star a war wid we
You don't want to start a battle with me because you will not win
And di ice dem pon mi hand a freeze up ol city
I am rich and successful, with jewelry and wealth that makes everyone envious
Check di temperature below zero degrees
My success and talent cannot be denied, even in the coldest of environments
Dem a carbon tief man like di bwoy Henry Morgan
Other artists are like thieves stealing my ideas, like the famous pirate Henry Morgan
Push up yuh chess mek mi juk yuh dung
If you challenge me, I will not hesitate to put you in your place
Wen mi dun yuh yuh go lie dung inna ward one
If you mess with me, you will suffer the consequences and end up hurt or humiliated
Man a Elephant Man an' mi anno human
I am not just an ordinary human, I am a successful and talented artist like no other
Mawga like Squidly big like Hulk Horgan
I can be both thin and strong like Squidly, and also large and powerful like Hulk Horgan
Dem ya style tump up yuh like George Foreman
My unique style is so amazing that it will knock you down like a punch from George Foreman
Murda di bwoy dat a my slogan
I am so talented and successful that even killing the competition is part of my motto
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jadaaleeshamindexpert7365
I'll love this riddim forever!!!
@mullahgenius
I remember wen I was a boy listening to the elephant 23/12/23
@jothingvlog2216
2019 still here, I miss that era ✨
@andrewsouthward2461
2022
@davidshirley4696
This beat is sick
@carlosospino492
I'love the Dancehall 🇵🇦🇯🇲🇵🇦🇯🇲🇵🇦🔥🔥🔥
@emmalouize_99
2024 and had to visit again. The intro is elite of 90s dancehall
@TheMwenyeji
Been looking for this jam for a very long time,big up son.thanks alot
@ramsesbrizuela6333
2022 desde Costa Rica escuchando la vieja escuela🇨🇷🔥🔥🔥💯
@zairorodriguez1578
Lo mejor de lo mejor Old School 🇨🇷