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)
Testin'
Flowdan Lyrics
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I'll know what I'm doing when I get there
Just make sure everyting's sounding proper
Monitors, the big box dem
Make sure there's a proper engineer as well
Yeah? I might need a little bit of reverb
Bit of delay but not too much
And then leave the rest to me bumbahole
Testing, testing back with a fresh ting
See a lot of things interesting
When a man chilling out zone
Every now and then, I go hyper
And tell a man stop chatting fuckery
He doesn't know a thing about rust in a used
You'll never see my girl in a snapback
My girl don't care about hashtags
She's only got love for the flow
Lady for the street but a freak when I'm home
I never get gassed on the timeline
See, a lot of them walking a fine line
Patience, ready for the right time
'Nuff of them ah get caught
Slipping on the roads
I love when I hear grime music
And when I spit bars with a passion
Strictly raw talent that I'm using
So I will never follow fashion
A likkle man said grime's dead
Yo, he never heard the war dubs
Grime will always be fresh
We just wanna hear it in more clubs
But nowadays, everyone's an artist
Everyone thinks that it's easy
They say they wanna stop selling drugs
Wanna shot singles and mix CDs
3000 views on the YouTube
Man must've thought he was gone
Still couldn't find one big tune
Nobody singing his song
A lot of them are buying up followers
Trust me, I done already preed
Mum's life, no likes not even one retweet
But if you wanna check my list
You'll see everything is authentic
Buff gyal get followed back
Breast and back off is always interesting
Gyal wanna beat cause they
Think that I'm famous
Run proper gyal like trainers
I never left evidence
Always kept the job stainless
Never let a side chick take pictures
And put them on Facebook or Insta
Link then slam dem the wickedest
And roll out cold like winter
Haha, yes man say dem stuff dere
Everyone knows what I mean, fam
And I'm not 'llowing it
No, don't give me the microphone, then
If you don't want me to say these things
So no one ask me nothing
From the rasclart microphone's working nicely
War ah get spicy
You never see me out for the banter
I don't roll out for the fun of it
There's always some don with a camera
Looking for a freestyle, fam
I ain't doing one
I show love when I see my supporters
I've got them in all four corners
But if you ever saw my passport
You would know that I cross borders
But I can't understand some ballers
Just wanna get up on the guest list
Say they ain't paying cuh
They know the performers
Wanna spend top dollar on a next drink
That's why my phone's on silent
Bun my weed and get hazy
Maintain a peaceful environment
Couple missed calls ain't ever gonna phase me
I'm the farrda but never been gassed up
From day one, I've been cool and calm
Every one of my stage shows gets smashed up
From day one, you should've known wah gwan
I've got time for a new wave don
But I don't rate every MC
Some of them won't be here for long
That makes them an any MC
But some weren't here long enough
I'm still saying RIP slinger, Depzman
Esco, NE
Then we got guys thinking they're rough
Just cause they've got Twitter beef
Dickhead, wasteman
Dem man are some fully grown chiefs
Then a bredda said he's holding green
When I got there, he's holding mersh jheeze
Dem man don't know about weed
Trust me, normal
Boom bormal, stick a lormal, fi formal
I'm the farrda but never been gassed up
From day one, I've been cool and calm
Wheel up that, star
The lyrics to Flowdan's song "Testin'" reflect his confidence and assertiveness as an artist. He expresses his knowledge and expertise in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of having the right equipment and production team to ensure a proper sound. Flowdan dismisses those who underestimate him or the genre of grime, asserting that grime will always remain fresh and influential. He criticizes the influx of aspiring artists who think it's easy to make it in the industry and dismisses their lack of authenticity and talent. Flowdan also discusses his interactions with women, highlighting his preference for genuine connections rather than superficial attention. He concludes by asserting his self-assuredness and dedication to his craft.
Line by Line Meaning
Haha, yeah just move out of the way, man
I am confident and skilled, so everyone better make way for me
I'll know what I'm doing when I get there
I am confident in my abilities and will figure things out as I go along
Just make sure everyting's sounding proper
Ensure that everything sounds good and is of high quality
Monitors, the big box dem
The artists and sound system should be of top-notch quality
Make sure there's a proper engineer as well
Ensure that there is a skilled person to handle the technical aspects
Yeah? I might need a little bit of reverb
Perhaps adding a slight echo effect would enhance the sound
Bit of delay but not too much
A slight delay effect would be good, but it should not be overwhelming
And then leave the rest to me bumbahole
After setting up the technical aspects, I will handle the rest with confidence
Testing, testing back with a fresh ting
Here I am, coming back with a new and exciting creation
See a lot of things interesting
There are many things that catch my attention
When a man chilling out zone
There are moments when I relax and zone out
Every now and then, I go hyper
Occasionally, I become energetic and enthusiastic
And tell a man stop chatting fuckery
I confront someone who speaks nonsense
He doesn't know a thing about rust in a used
He knows nothing about the struggles and challenges I face
You'll never see my girl in a snapback
My girl has her own style and doesn't conform to current trends
My girl don't care about hashtags
She is not interested in social media trends and gimmicks
She's only got love for the flow
She appreciates and supports my music
Lady for the street but a freak when I'm home
She presents herself differently in public but is bold and adventurous in private
I never get gassed on the timeline
I don't let social media hype affect me
See, a lot of them walking a fine line
Many people are pushing boundaries and taking risks
Patience, ready for the right time
I am patient and prepared for the perfect opportunity
'Nuff of them ah get caught
Many of them get caught up in unfavorable situations
Slipping on the roads
They make mistakes and face consequences
I love when I hear grime music
I feel a deep appreciation when I listen to grime music
And when I spit bars with a passion
I express my lyrics with intensity and dedication
Strictly raw talent that I'm using
I rely solely on my natural talent and skills
So I will never follow fashion
I will never conform to popular trends
A likkle man said grime's dead
An insignificant person claimed grime music is no longer relevant
Yo, he never heard the war dubs
He is ignorant of the strong competition in the grime scene
Grime will always be fresh
Grime music will always remain innovative and exciting
We just wanna hear it in more clubs
We want more venues to play grime music
But nowadays, everyone's an artist
Nowadays, everyone claims to be a talented artist
Everyone thinks that it's easy
They underestimate the hard work and dedication required
They say they wanna stop selling drugs
They claim they want to leave illegal activities behind
Wanna shot singles and mix CDs
They aim to release their own music and gain popularity
3000 views on the YouTube
They believe having 3000 views on YouTube makes them successful
Man must've thought he was gone
They wrongly believed they had achieved great success
Still couldn't find one big tune
They failed to create a standout hit song
Nobody singing his song
Nobody is showing support for their music
A lot of them are buying up followers
Many of them are purchasing fake social media followers
Trust me, I done already preed
Believe me, I have already noticed
Mum's life, no likes not even one retweet
I receive no social media engagement or support
But if you wanna check my list
If you want to examine my accomplishments
You'll see everything is authentic
You'll find that everything I have achieved is genuine
Buff gyal get followed back
Attractive girls receive a follow back from me
Breast and back off is always interesting
Physical attractiveness is always captivating
Gyal wanna beat cause they
Girls want to engage with me romantically because they
Think that I'm famous
They believe I have celebrity status
Run proper gyal like trainers
I attract and engage with respectable women
I never left evidence
I am careful and strategic, leaving no trace behind
Always kept the job stainless
I have always maintained a clean and untarnished reputation
Never let a side chick take pictures
I never allow a secondary partner to capture compromising images
And put them on Facebook or Insta
And share them on social media platforms
Link then slam dem the wickedest
I meet them briefly and impress them the most
And roll out cold like winter
Then I leave abruptly, as cold as the winter season
Haha, yes man say dem stuff dere
Indeed, that is what people say
Everyone knows what I mean, fam
Everyone understands my intentions and message
And I'm not 'llowing it
I refuse to tolerate or accept it
No, don't give me the microphone, then
If you don't want me to speak my mind, then don't hand me the microphone
If you don't want me to say these things
If you don't want me to express these thoughts
So no one ask me nothing
Then don't ask me any questions
From the rasclart microphone's working nicely
As long as the microphone is functioning well
War ah get spicy
The competition and confrontations become intense
You never see me out for the banter
I don't engage in meaningless conversations or joking around
I don't roll out for the fun of it
I don't go out just for the sake of it
There's always some don with a camera
There are always people trying to capture my every move
Looking for a freestyle, fam
Searching for an impromptu rap performance
I ain't doing one
I refuse to participate
I show love when I see my supporters
I express appreciation when I encounter my fans
I've got them in all four corners
I have supporters in every direction
But if you ever saw my passport
If you ever examined my passport
You would know that I cross borders
You would see that I have traveled extensively
But I can't understand some ballers
But I can't comprehend some individuals
Just wanna get up on the guest list
Who only want to be included on exclusive lists
Say they ain't paying cuh
Claiming they shouldn't have to pay because
They know the performers
They are familiar with the artists
Wanna spend top dollar on a next drink
They are willing to spend a significant amount on drinks
That's why my phone's on silent
This is why I keep my phone on silent
Bun my weed and get hazy
I enjoy smoking marijuana and relaxing
Maintain a peaceful environment
I prefer to keep a calm and tranquil atmosphere
Couple missed calls ain't ever gonna phase me
A few missed calls will never bother or affect me
I'm the farrda but never been gassed up
I am the leader, but I remain humble and level-headed
From day one, I've been cool and calm
Since the beginning, I have been composed and collected
Every one of my stage shows gets smashed up
All of my live performances are energetic and successful
From day one, you should've known wah gwan
From the beginning, you should have known what to expect
I've got time for a new wave don
I am open to embracing new and talented artists
But I don't rate every MC
However, I do not respect or admire every rapper
Some of them won't be here for long
Some of them will not have a lasting impact
That makes them an any MC
This makes them just average and unremarkable
But some weren't here long enough
But sadly, some talented artists passed away too soon
I'm still saying RIP slinger, Depzman
I still honor and remember Slinger and Depzman who have passed away
Esco, NE
And Esco, NE
Then we got guys thinking they're rough
Then there are individuals who believe they are tough
Just cause they've got Twitter beef
Only because they engage in online disputes on Twitter
Dickhead, wasteman
These individuals are fools and losers
Dem man are some fully grown chiefs
They act like important figures, but they are just immature
Then a bredda said he's holding green
Then someone claimed to possess a large amount of marijuana
When I got there, he's holding mersh jheeze
But when I arrived, he only had low-quality weed
Dem man don't know about weed
These individuals do not have proper knowledge about marijuana
Trust me, normal
Believe me, it's nothing special
Boom bormal, stick a lormal, fi formal
Explosive, informal, and casual
I'm the farrda but never been gassed up
I am the leader, but I remain humble and level-headed
From day one, I've been cool and calm
Since the beginning, I have been composed and collected
Wheel up that, star
Restart that part of the song, my friend
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