Heavy D was born Dwight Errington Myers on 24 May 1967 in Jamaica. His family moved to Mount Vernon, New York when he was a young child.
Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records; their debut, Living Large, was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The album was a commercial success, though Big Tyme (1989, 1989 in music) was a breakthrough that included four hits. Trouble T. Roy died at age 22 in a stage accident on 15 July 1990 (see 1990 in music), which led to a tribute on the follow-up platinum album, Peaceful Journey (1991, 1991 in music). Pete Rock & CL Smooth created a tribute to Trouble T. Roy called "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" which is regarded as a hip-hop classic.
Heavy D & the Boyz gained more fans by appearing in the theme song for the television program In Living Color and also MADtv ,and Heavy D performed the rap on Michael Jackson's hit single "Jam." However, the group's next album, Blue Funk, was a critical and commercial failure compared to their previous success. Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in the television shows Roc and Living Single before returning the music charts with Nuttin' But Love (1994, 1994 in music). After appearing in the off-Broadway play Riff Raff at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit Waterbed Hev. He then acted in the motion pictures Life and The Cider House Rules before joining the cast of the television show Boston Public. In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album Deuces Wild rapping in the song "Keep It Coming." A new Heavy D & the Boyz album is slated for 2007.
Heavy D died on November 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44. He collapsed outside of his Beverly Hills home.
Big Tyme
Heavy D & The Boyz Lyrics
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Flowin like water you oughta, get your tape recorder
So you can sorta sporta, the new order
from the Overweight Lord of, Lovers
Brothers get respect because I give respect to brothers
and others on the agenda, try to remember
I can rock a party from September to September
Meaning all year round, I can throw down
Now~! I'ma take charge, still "Living Large"
I'm not soft, soft as the moth, soft is DeBarge
I'm a giant, a major, apply it to the industry
They are the Boyz, and I emcee Heavy D
Now I'ma flip, cause the flip is a trip
Later on I'ma rip, cause the rip is legit
Now I'ma go up, show up, blow up, and make you hold up a sign
sayin Heavy D is +Big Tyme+
[Heavy D]
We capped the rap a handclap or tap
The original boss, "Big Stuff" is back
And for those of you, who are not quite sure
plus the Boyz is three, plus me makes the four
plus lyrical... imperial
No need to discuss an A+ for my material
I'm the over-dominant, over-prominent
Over-delightful, Overweight Lover emcee
The capital H-E-A-V-Y dash D
The original that's why there's no apostrophe S
Cause I have been blessed, to impress
And may I suggest that you invest
your body and time to mind digest
You prefer me because I'm more than less
And I've been blessed, like a bag of buddha sess
You know what comes next - I'm +Big Tyme+
Strictly +Big Tyme+
I'm +Big Tyme+
Strictly +Big Tyme+
{*Eddie F scratching interlude*}
[Heavy D]
Hurry hurry step right up, take a listen
I'm in position, cause Heav is on a mission
I'ma do up, so bring your crew up, so I can show up
the section, I'ma start flexin, listen to direction
Time to wax you, who's next in order?
Flowin like water, smooth like butter
Design of a brother like the Overweight Lover
From A to Z, there's only one Heav' D
Nobody but me in my category
I'm six foot two, a half an inch from three
And all the young ladies just adore me
Cause I am Heavy D, D and I'm +Big Tyme+
The lyrics to Heavy D & The Boyz's song Big Tyme exude confidence and bravado, as the rapper Heavy D proclaims his dominance as an emcee. He boasts about his ability to rock parties all year round, and his lyrical prowess, which he asserts deserves an A+. Heavy D also emphasizes his physical stature, standing at six foot two and a half inches, which attracts the admiration of young ladies. The lyrics are peppered with wordplay and clever rhymes, such as "soft as DeBarge" and "over-dominant, over-prominent."
The song also references the Boyz, the group of backing vocalists and dancers who were an integral part of Heavy D & The Boyz's music. Heavy D notes that there are three Boyz, and he makes four with his role as the emcee. This demonstrates the importance of teamwork in the group's success. Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that Heavy D's music is a new order, implying it is fresh and innovative.
Overall, the lyrics to Big Tyme are a declaration of Heavy D's skills as an emcee and his status as a larger-than-life figure in the world of hip hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Flowin like water you oughta, get your tape recorder
My rhymes flow effortlessly, so you should record them.
So you can sorta sporta, the new order
You can enjoy and show off my new music.
from the Overweight Lord of, Lovers
I'm Heavy D, the rapper known for his loving lyrics.
Brothers get respect because I give respect to brothers
I respect others, and in turn, receive respect from them.
and others on the agenda, try to remember
Remember to keep others in mind.
I can rock a party from September to September
I can keep the party going all year round.
Meaning all year round, I can throw down
Again, I can keep the party going all year round with my rhymes.
Sound for sound, round for round, pound for pound
My rhymes are top-notch and can compete with any other rapper.
Now~! I'ma take charge, still "Living Large"
I'm still in control and living an extravagant lifestyle.
I'm not soft, soft as the moth, soft is DeBarge
I'm not a weak rapper like some others, such as DeBarge.
I'm a giant, a major, apply it to the industry
I'm a big deal in the rap industry.
They are the Boyz, and I emcee Heavy D
I'm Heavy D, the lead rapper of the group Heavy D & The Boyz.
Now I'ma flip, cause the flip is a trip
I'm going to change things up because it's exciting.
Later on I'ma rip, cause the rip is legit
I'm going to impress with my rhyming skills.
Now I'ma go up, show up, blow up, and make you hold up a sign
I'm going to make waves and be noticed by everyone.
sayin Heavy D is +Big Tyme+
Everyone will know that I'm in charge and living extravagantly.
We capped the rap a handclap or tap
We're ending the rap with a clap or tap.
The original boss, "Big Stuff" is back
I'm the original and I'm back as a boss.
And for those of you, who are not quite sure
For those of you who are uncertain.
plus the Boyz is three, plus me makes the four
The group Heavy D & The Boyz has three members and I make the total four.
plus lyrical... imperial
My lyrics are powerful and commanding.
No need to discuss an A+ for my material
My material is top-notch and doesn't need to be debated.
I'm the over-dominant, over-prominent
I'm the most dominant and prominent rapper in the game.
Over-delightful, Overweight Lover emcee
I'm an enjoyable, overweight rapper who sings about love.
The capital H-E-A-V-Y dash D
My name is spelled with a capital 'H-E-A-V-Y' and a dash 'D'.
The original that's why there's no apostrophe S
I'm the original Heavy D, so there's no need for an apostrophe S.
Cause I have been blessed, to impress
I've been given talent and it's impressive.
And may I suggest that you invest
I suggest that you listen to my music.
your body and time to mind digest
You should fully immerse yourself in my music.
You prefer me because I'm more than less
You like me because I'm more than just an average rapper.
And I've been blessed, like a bag of buddha sess
I'm talented like a bag of high-quality marijuana.
You know what comes next - I'm +Big Tyme+
Everyone knows that I'm in charge and living an extravagant lifestyle.
Hurry hurry step right up, take a listen
Listen closely, don't miss out.
I'm in position, cause Heav is on a mission
I'm in a good spot in my career and I'm on a mission to be successful.
I'ma do up, so bring your crew up, so I can show up
I'm going to showcase my skills, so bring your friends to watch.
the section, I'ma start flexin, listen to direction
I'm going to start performing and you should pay attention to what I'm doing.
Time to wax you, who's next in order?
I'm going to beat you in a rap battle, who's the next competitor?
Flowin like water, smooth like butter
My rhymes are effortless and seamless.
Design of a brother like the Overweight Lover
I'm a talented rapper who sings about love and is also overweight.
From A to Z, there's only one Heav' D
I'm the only Heavy D in the world from A to Z.
Nobody but me in my category
I'm in my own category as a rapper.
I'm six foot two, a half an inch from three
I'm six feet, two and a half inches tall, almost three feet.
And all the young ladies just adore me
The younger generation of women love me.
Cause I am Heavy D, D and I'm +Big Tyme+
I'm Heavy D and I'm living an extravagant lifestyle, everyone knows it.
Contributed by Avery V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.