Flow Dan started as a jungle MC in the late nineties before starting Roll Deep with Wiley. While at Roll Deep he has featured on all the main singles and featured on all three major CD releases: Rules & Regulations, In At The Deep End which has sold 85,000 copies to date and Return of The Big Money Sound. His first chart success came from the appearance on the UK Top 20 smash FWD Riddim.
Flow Dan is probably best known for his collaboration with The Bug on the albums London Zoo (2008) and Angels & Devils (2014) and various singles. In particular the track "Skeng" has become somewhat of an anthem in the Dubstep scene.
In 2009 he released the album Original Dan.
Flowdan tours regularly around the globe in countries such as Canada, Sweden, Belgium, France and Japan. Flow Dan also has consistently featured on mixtapes from other Grime artists including Wiley, Frisco, Killa P, Slew Dem, D Power & J2K. In recent times Flow Dan has formed his own collective Cemetery Warriors with Riko, Gods Gift, & Killa P which represents the four showcasing their skills in a Caribbean dialect.
EPs:
Big Mic Man (2002)
Sky Diver (2003)
Serious Business (2014)
No Gyal Tune
Flowdan Lyrics
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Everybody dead by two
Dubplate buss up inna soundboy head
Yeah, and we no play no gyal tune
Riddim get fling like frisbee
From anybody diss me
You know war we don't lose
We roll up ready with a truck load of tunes
I'm in a killing mood
Every selecta life done
Heartbeat done, everyting done
Soundclash done, argument done
My team turn up, everyting get bun
Yo, from anyone of them ah confront me
War ah get ugly
Fling them inna burial ground
Them man have gotta find some big tune
Before they clash champion sound
We no play no gyal tune
We no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune, we no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune when man ah murder a sound
We no play no gyal tune
We no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune, we no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune when man ah murder a sound
Dead, dead when man ah murder a sound
Dead, dead
Yo, cool and calm, never take time off
Bun weed and bun a boy skin
Dubplate ready fi kill them right off
I'm in a full suit of war
They can't tuck it in so promoter
Bring me the money and the trophy
Quick ting, cause when I kill soundboy slowly
Dead that, leave another headback holey
So when I make duppy in the clash I make sure
Every selecta life done
Heartbeat done, everyting done
Soundclash done, argument done
My team turn up, every soundboy run
Yo, from any one of them a chat fuckrie
Rise up the pumpy, run them right out of town
And we no play no gyal tune
When man ah murder a sound
Dead, dead when man ah murder a sound
Dead, dead
We no play no gyal tune
We no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune, we no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune when man ah murder a sound
We no play no gyal tune
We no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune, we no play no gyal tune
No gyal tune when man ah murder a sound
In Flowdan's song "No Gyal Tune," the lyrics explore the world of sound clashes and the competitive nature of the dancehall scene. The opening lines set the tone, describing a warzone where everyone is dead by two o'clock. This imagery of violence and destruction is metaphorical, representing the intense battle and rivalry between sound systems. The line "Dubplate buss up inna soundboy head" refers to the practice of playing exclusive dubplates (customized recordings) to outdo opponents. Flowdan emphasizes that they don't play any songs catered to women during these clashes, as it is all about asserting dominance and proving their worth as the champion sound system. The lyrics convey a sense of readiness and confidence, indicating that they come prepared with a truckload of tunes. Flowdan suggests that their opponents are not ready, as they possess a killing mood and are determined to emerge victorious. The line "Them man have gotta find some big tune before they clash champion sound" implies that their rivals need to come up with impressive tracks to even stand a chance against them.
Overall, "No Gyal Tune" portrays a ruthless and competitive atmosphere in the sound clash culture, where victory is determined by asserting dominance and proving one's skills through music. The lyrics reflect the intense nature of these clashes and the mindset of Flowdan and his crew as they prepare to face their opponents.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up inna warzone at one
I am ready and prepared in a dangerous situation from the very beginning
Everybody dead by two
I eliminate all of my opponents swiftly and efficiently
Dubplate buss up inna soundboy head
My powerful and unique music disrupts and dominates the minds of other DJs
Yeah, and we no play no gyal tune
I refuse to play any songs that cater to females, focusing instead on strong, aggressive tracks
Riddim get fling like frisbee
The rhythm and beat of my music are thrown forcefully like a discus
From anybody diss me
If anyone dares to disrespect me
You know war we don't lose
I am always victorious in battles
We roll up ready with a truck load of tunes
I arrive prepared with a large arsenal of powerful songs
Them don there nuh ready cuh
My competitors are not prepared or skilled enough to face me
I'm in a killing mood
I am in a mindset to aggressively and ruthlessly defeat my opponents
Every selecta life done
I end the careers and ambitions of other DJs
Heartbeat done, everyting done
Once I'm done, there is no sign of life or activity left
Soundclash done, argument done
Sound clashes and disagreements are quickly resolved and put to rest
My team turn up, everyting get bun
When my team arrives, everything gets set on fire (metaphorically)
Yo, from anyone of them ah confront me
If anyone dares to challenge or confront me
War ah get ugly
The conflict and competition intensifies and becomes fierce
Fling them inna burial ground
I defeat and bury them, ending their relevance in the music scene
Them man have gotta find some big tune
My opponents must find a powerful song to compete with me
Before they clash champion sound
But even with a strong song, they cannot defeat the reigning champion
We no play no gyal tune
I refuse to play any songs that cater to females
No gyal tune when man ah murder a sound
When I am fiercely defeating my opponents, there is no room for songs that appeal to women
Dead, dead when man ah murder a sound
My opponents are completely destroyed when I defeat them
Yo, cool and calm, never take time off
I remain calm and composed, never taking breaks or resting
Bun weed and bun a boy skin
I disrespect and harm my rivals with both drugs and physical violence
Dubplate ready fi kill them right off
I have prepared powerful music specifically designed to destroy them immediately
I'm in a full suit of war
I am fully geared up and prepared for battle
They can't tuck it in so promoter
My opponents cannot hide or conceal their fear from the event organizer
Bring me the money and the trophy
I demand the prize money and recognition for my victorious performance
Quick ting, cause when I kill soundboy slowly
I swiftly eliminate my opponents, not allowing them any chance to recover
Dead that, leave another headback holey
I finish them off completely, leaving their heads full of gaping holes
So when I make duppy in the clash I make sure
When I dominate and conquer in a clash, I ensure
Every selecta life done
I end the careers and ambitions of other DJs
Heartbeat done, everyting done
Once I'm done, there is no sign of life or activity left
Soundclash done, argument done
Sound clashes and disagreements are quickly resolved and put to rest
My team turn up, every soundboy run
When my team arrives, all other DJs flee in fear
Yo, from any one of them a chat fuckrie
If any of them start talking nonsense or disrespecting
Rise up the pumpy, run them right out of town
I raise my shotgun and chase them away, making them flee the city
And we no play no gyal tune
I refuse to play any songs that cater to females
No gyal tune when man ah murder a sound
When I am fiercely defeating my opponents, there is no room for songs that appeal to women
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