De Red Boyz have also produced Biggie Irieβs βNah Goinβ Homeβ, which won the Groovy Soca Monarch in Trinidad 2007, and Peter Ramβs popular βWoman By My Sideβ.
Nappy arrived in Barbados on May 18, 2007 with lyrics in hand and a studio date and time set. Thus, Chippinβ (With Me Own Woman) was born. After being conceived in Trinidad and delivered in Barbados, Chippinβ is currently one of the most popular songs on De Red Boyz βSoca Bonfireβ Album. Crop Over 2007 was the launching pad for Farmer Nappy as a solo artiste, and it proved to be a successful endeavor. Farmer Nappyβs warm personality off-stage and entertaining performances on-stage won the hearts of many Bajans. Nappy feels an automatic connection to Barbados and refers to βthe gem of the Caribbean seaβ as his second home. Look out for the Chippinβ Music Video coming soon. The video was filmed and produced by Andrew Hulsmeier of Video & Photo Images and Directed by Suzie Cheeseman.
In the past, Farmer Nappy has proven to be an artiste worthy of national recognition as an instrumentalist and songwriter with the band Xtatik. His brotherly bond with lead singer Machel Montano goes way back to the inception of Pranasonic Express. At the age of seven, Nappy embarked on his musical journey by playing percussion in the young band that later came to be known as the big band Xtatik. As the band evolved, Nappy emerged as an award winning, multi-talented song writer. He wrote and co-wrote some of the biggest hits in Xtatikβs repertoire. Nappy continues to extend absolute adoration and admiration to the Montano Family for their love and support.
On the 1997 Xtatic album Big Truck, he wrote and co-wrote recognizable hits βBig Truckβ, βMusic Farmβ, βTayee Ayeeβ, βCrowdedβ, and βNo Carnivalβ. Nappy won the award for βBest Song Writer" in 1998 for "Footsteps", which was "Road March of the Year", on the album "Toro Toro". The song was also awarded βBest Song of the Yearβ. He co-wrote βVendorsβ, βPump the Ironβ, and βWorking Dogβ all on the same album. In 1999, Nappy co-wrote βUFOβ with Machel, Beenie Man and Darryl Eugene. He co-wrote βBig Phat Fishβ and co-produced βLow Ridersβ.
In 2000, Nappy co-produced and co-wrote the tremendously popular βWater Flowingβ.βLast Singerβ produced by Sir Oungku of Red Hot Flames took Nappy all the way to the finals of the 2001 Soca Monarch. In 2002, Nappy featured in his first music video βJunkyardβ. In 2003, he wrote βDancingβ, produced by his Xtatik room-mate Dwain βDwaingerousβ Antrobus. That same year, he co-wroteβGrannyβ.
In 2005, Farmer Nappy released his first solo Album βPure Nicenessβ. Containing twelve tracks, the album is an acknowledgment of unforgettable hits created at the peak of Xtatikβs career. He remains extremely gracious to the producers and those who contributed to the album. βPure Nicenessβ, was produced at Ed Gordonβs Studio with Xtatik Ltd. as the Executive Producers. The βPure Nicenessβ music video is still enjoying rotation on Tempo.
In 2006, Nappy wrote βJump of de Yearβ, produced by Neil Bernard, as well as βOld People Wordsβ, produced by Kerwyn Du Bois.
In late 2006, Farmer Nappy skipped across to Antigua to work with one of his mentors Sir Oungku of Red Hot Flames. Oungku produced βCapsizeβ for Carnival 2007.
After Carnival 2007, Nappy co-wrote βChippinβ with Margaret βGingerβ Alexis and brought it to Barbados to be produced by De Red Boyz.
My House
Farmer Nappy Lyrics
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Is de riddim, de riddim, de riddimmm!
I bring music to make you dance, yes
Don't refuse it, it's like walkin footsteps
It's naturall yeah, like ah baby
Cryin for the first timee, like Anya
With her first design,
Bess ah did bring some bricks and ah load
And build up my house on this land.
This fete is my home, dis fete is my home
My bills it done paid, inspector leave
Me aloneee!
This fete is my home, this fete is my home
My mortgage done pay, so come and jump
Inside my house if yuh want
Get on bad in here if yuh want
You could cock up yuh foot on couch if yuh want
Cause mi casa is mi casa, come leh we
Jam to Soca, yea, yeah.
Doh come here and mash up my house no,
Jam to de riddim, de riddim, de riddimmm!
This is not ah place tuh stress you out no,
I will entertain you, there is no curfew up
In here,
Fetein and Soca is like my lifeline
Cah do without it do day, no time
Bess ah did bring some bricks and ah load
Ah sand...!
And build up my house on this land
Cause inside is fete!
This fete is my home, this fete is my home
My bills it done paid, inspector leave
Me aloneee!
This fete is my home, this fete is my home
My mortgage done pay, so come and jump
Inside my house if yuh want
Get on bad in here if yuh want
You could cock up yuh foot on couch if yuh want
Cause mi casa is mi casa, come leh we
Jam to Soca, yea, yeah.
You not movin yuh waist by chance? No
Is de riddim, de riddim, de riddimmm!
I bring music to make you dance, yes
Don't refuse it, its like walking footsteps
It's naturall yeah, like ah baby
Cryin for the first time, like Anya
With her first design,
Bess ah did bring some bricks and ah load
Ah sand...!
And build up my house on this land
Cause inside is fete!
This fete is my home, dis fete is my home
My bills it done paid, inspector leave
Me aloneee!
This fete is my home, dis fete is my home
My mortgage done pay, so come and jump
Inside my house if yuh want
Get on bad in here if yuh want
You could cock up yuh foot on couch if yuh want
Cause mi cas is mi casa, come leh we
Jam to Soca, yea, yeah.
The song βMy Houseβ by Farmer Nappy is an upbeat and infectious soca song that celebrates the joy of the fete (party). The song is essentially an invitation to come and join the party at the singerβs house, where the music never stops and everyone is welcome. The lyrics convey a strong sense of community and togetherness, as well as a deep appreciation for the power of music to bring people together.
The opening lines of the song set the tone by asking the listener if they are feeling the rhythm (βYou not movin yuh waist by chance?β) and instantly establishing the central importance of music to the lyrics. This is further developed as the singer talks about the natural and irresistible quality of music (βDon't refuse it, it's like walkin footsteps/It's naturall yeahβ¦β). The song also includes references to family and home, as the singer talks about building his βhouseβ (presumably a metaphor for his life and community) and paying his bills and mortgage so that he can share the joys of soca with others.
Overall, βMy Houseβ is an exuberant celebration of the power of soca music to bring people together and create a sense of belonging and community. The song encourages listeners to let go of their cares and join in the fun of the fete, with its infectious rhythms and irresistible energy.
Β· βMy Houseβ was released in 2019 and quickly became one of the most popular soca songs of the year, winning the Groovy Soca of the Year award at the 2020 International Soca Awards.
Β· The song was produced by AdvoKit Productions and written by Darryl Henry and Lashley Winter.
Β· The single has amassed over 6 million views on YouTube and continues to be a popular party anthem.
Β· Farmer Nappy, whose real name is Darryl Henry, is a Trinidadian soca artist who has been performing since the early 2000s. He is known for his high-energy stage performances and infectious music.
Β· The music video for βMy Houseβ was filmed in Trinidad and features colorful scenes of carnival and partying, with Farmer Nappy leading the way.
Β· Farmer Nappy has released several other popular soca songs over the years, including βHookin Mehβ and βBig People Party.β
Β· The song has been remixed and covered by several other artists, including Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan.
Β· The melody of the chorus is based on a traditional Trinidadian folk song called βSly Mongoose.β
Β· The songβs lyrics are mainly in Trinidadian dialect, which adds to its authenticity and appeal among Caribbean audiences.
Β· The chord progression for βMy Houseβ is relatively simple and consists primarily of the chords E, A, and B for the verses and the chords E, A, B, and C#m for the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
You not movin yuh waist by chance? No
Are you intentionally not dancing? No, it's just the irresistible beat
Is de riddim, de riddim, de riddimmm!
It's all about the rhythm and groove of the music!
I bring music to make you dance, yes
My music will make you move your body without hesitation
Don't refuse it, it's like walkin footsteps
The music is a natural force, like walking, and it should be embraced
It's naturall yeah, like ah baby
The music is a natural part of life, like a baby crying for the first time
Cryin for the first timee, like Anya
Similar to how Anya might have cried during her first design
With her first design,
Referring to the fashion designer Anya Ayoung-Chee's debut
Bess ah did bring some bricks and ah load
I brought materials needed to construct my musical kingdom
Ah sand...!
Including sand for the foundation of my sound
And build up my house on this land.
I built my musical empire on this land and now I welcome everyone into my domain
This fete is my home, dis fete is my home
This party is my home, a place where I feel most comfortable
My bills it done paid, inspector leave Me aloneee!
All my bills have been paid, so leave me alone inspector!
My mortgage done pay, so come and jump Inside my house if yuh want
I've paid off my mortgage, so come dance in my home if you want to
Get on bad in here if yuh want
Feel free to have a great time here
You could cock up yuh foot on couch if yuh want
You're allowed to put your feet up on the couch if you want to!
Cause mi casa is mi casa, come leh we Jam to Soca, yea, yeah.
Because this is my house, let's all jam to Soca!
Doh come here and mash up my house no,
Don't come here and ruin my party
Jam to de riddim, de riddim, de riddimmm!
Just enjoy and appreciate the rhythm of the music!
This is not ah place tuh stress you out no,
This is not a place to stress out, just relax and let go
I will entertain you, there is no curfew up In here,
I will keep you entertained and there are no restrictions on the party in this house
Fetein and Soca is like my lifeline
My life revolves around feteing and Soca music
Cah do without it do day, no time
I can't go a day without it, it's an essential part of my life
This fete is my home, dis fete is my home
This party is my home away from home
My mortgage done pay, so come and jump Inside my house if yuh want
I've paid off my mortgage, so come dance in my home if you want to
Get on bad in here if yuh want
Feel free to have a great time here
You could cock up yuh foot on couch if yuh want
You're allowed to put your feet up on the couch if you want to!
Cause mi cas is mi casa, come leh we Jam to Soca, yea, yeah.
Because this is my house, let's all jam to Soca!
Contributed by Grayson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chavismill6513
One of the greatest soca songs ever written
@jahelton246
FACTS π―
@trinidadandtobago7098
ππΏ that's right
@allistermelville1465
And I remember exactly where I was when I heard it the first time. It lives forever in my memory.
@neetabiroo5663
This song is a MASTERPIECE i cant stop listening to this song the music,beat,settings everything on point this is my fav nappy song all his songs best but this one is jus pure magic this man is so talented β€β€β€
@augustinemsesay5003
O yes!!
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@alexandermccarthys7028
You dam rigth my brothaaa it is a Good one π