I- Octane excelled in the sciences at school, but the pulsating and persistent call of music
Interrupted his planned journey into Architecture. Since his All-Age school days, he was
Known as a fiery deejay armed with spit-fire lyrics and cutting rhythms to fit any occasion
While being a regular feature of school concerts and barbecues at Knox, he was constantly bombarded by requests from friends to dive head-on into the music business.
Doing it strictly for fun back then, he did not consider it seriously until after one of his
Scorching performance when a producer approached him. The producer convinced him to use his raw natural ability and not wait any longer before getting into the business.
Listening to the producer, and thinking about the words of his friends, I-Octane began to give serious thought to getting deeper with music. He assessed his strengths, and summed up that he had above average talent. With that in mind, he made the decision.
He then chose a name that would represent the high energy and consistent work which he put into his music. He then modified the βHigh Octaneβ gasoline concept to become I-Octane.
Since than he stepped up his game to become more visible in the often turbulent and cut-throat road to dancehall stardom. He worked at more barbecues and small stage shows, and tried harder to get his voice on a record. As fate would have it, words spread in dancehall circles about his exceptional natural ability, and he was approached by the famed Donovan Germain to do work with Penthouse Records.
In 2000, he recorded βOh Jahβ, βStepp A Seedβ for Penthouse, plus βLove In The streetsβ with Beers Hammond, Buju Banton and Assassin. These artistes are in no uncertain terms the cream of Jamaica music, so Octane took their decision to record the track with him as solid treatment to his talent. Working with than turned out to be much more than a mere morale booster.
At Penthouse he developed stronger and better vocals, which led to his soaring confidence on the microphone and on the stage. He landed a slot on Beenie Man`s
Summer Sizzle stage show, and represented his craft well, creating an even bigger buzz
with the name. He has now been featured in newspaper articles from the two leading
publications.
He followed up with βsubstanceβ and βWhatβs Going Onβ for the Arrows Label, and βWar No Moreβ and βJeansβ for the H2O Label. He then did βNo Loveβ for the Purple Skunk Label for which a music video medley which features Stevie Face was shot recently. This music video has been a popular number upon local networks, giving I-Octane even more visibility.
I-Octane considers himself as an βacross the boardβ deejay. He can arm himself with any type of lyrics depending on the occasion, and he writes his own tunes as well. He describes himself as an βeasy goingβ person, who does not worry about things. He prides
himself in the ability to listen and observe carefully.
The Arrows Label, also Known for seamless productions and exceptional work, has placed I-Octane under their management wing. Since being there, he has developed even more vocally under their guidance.
He is now working to put together an album by year-end.
In his spare time, I-Octane prefers activities which make him grow in one way or another.
He mediates at times or listens to the reasoning of elders in the music. When not doing that, he makes sure he stays fresh with lyrics by reading motivational books.
Buss a Blank
I Octane Lyrics
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Yuh no tun like corn meal buss a blank
Yuh no live inna the stream buss a blank
But from a gyal tun up the scheme buss a blank
Yuh no beg bwoy things buss a blank
Yuh no like wa mi a sing supn wrong
Cause from a gyal every night go fi one
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Wi no wear bwoy clothe, so nothing paw mi body naw bun mi
No man no fi squeeze man face weh the bump deh
Yuh no si Kino try that an run weh
Wi no wear bwoy things, so nothing paw mi body naw bun mi
No man no fi squeeze man face weh the bump deh
Yuh no si Kino try that an run weh
(1)
Tell dem a so mi grow, a so mi grow
Spanish town no other way wi no know
Before mi switch mi prefer pose wid a gyal like domino
Frass naw kiss no gyal toe
Tell dem wa mi no have mi prefer do without
Some bwoy stoop just fi lui out
Anytime mi lax cane row no bwoy cyaa pull it out
A RR shrub him out
(Repeat)
(2)
Nuff a dem come out clean an swagging
Yuh no know wa kind a dinner dem having
But from mi a pickiny mi never follow fashing
So mi no join man to man inna mi cabin
So from wi seh arms house yow a real people thing
Watch yah nuff red eye an go pree people things
Watch yah dem sell out yow fi 3 vehicle rims
Fi bun dem out yow a real easy thing
(Repeat)
(Repeat)
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In the song "Buss a Blank" by I Octane, the lyrics encourage being true to oneself and not getting caught up in superficiality or dishonesty. The phrase "buss a blank" refers to staying true and not compromising one's values or integrity.
The first section of the lyrics emphasizes the importance of being genuine and not pretending to be something you're not. It urges listeners not to "tun like corn meal" or live a fake existence. However, when it comes to attracting women, the lyrics suggest that all bets are off, indicating that one may compromise their authenticity for romantic pursuits.
The following section continues this theme, condemning those who rely on others for material possessions or validation. It suggests that real success and contentment come from being self-sufficient and not depending on others for happiness. The lyrics mention the singer going "fi one" (going for one girl) every night, implying that pursuing genuine relationships is more important than seeking material gains.
The third section delves into the artist's upbringing and the values he was taught. He mentions growing up in Spanish Town and not conforming to societal expectations or trends. The lyrics also express a disdain for those who engage in misleading behaviors or compromise their values for personal gain. The artist emphasizes remaining true to oneself and not being influenced by what others may think or say.
The final section reiterates the importance of authenticity and disapproves of those who prioritize material possessions or betray others for personal gain. The lyrics mention people being envious or jealous ("red eye") and engaging in deceitful actions to acquire wealth or possessions. The artist dismisses the idea of selling out or compromising one's integrity, emphasizing that it is easy to recognize and distance oneself from those who do.
Overall, the lyrics encourage listeners to be true to themselves and not compromise their values for superficial gains. The song highlights the importance of authenticity, integrity, and genuine relationships, while criticizing those who prioritize materialism and deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
Every man wa straight an clean buss a blank
If a man is pure and honest, he will retaliate
Yuh no tun like corn meal buss a blank
Don't act innocent, fight back
Yuh no live inna the stream buss a blank
Don't be a follower, stand up for yourself
But from a gyal tun up the scheme buss a blank
But if a girl messes with your plans, take action
Yuh no beg bwoy things buss a blank
Don't rely on others for your needs
Yuh no like wa mi a sing supn wrong
You don't like it when I sing the truth
Cause from a gyal every night go fi one
Because you're always chasing after different girls
The whole globe done know a so wi stay
Everyone knows this is how we live
Wi no wear bwoy clothe, so nothing paw mi body naw bun mi
We don't wear borrowed clothes, no one can criticize us
No man no fi squeeze man face weh the bump deh
No one should provoke us or face the consequences
Yuh no si Kino try that an run weh
You saw what happened to Kino when he tried that
Tell dem a so mi grow, a so mi grow
This is how I was raised, this is who I am
Spanish town no other way wi no know
In Spanish Town, we know no other way
Before mi switch mi prefer pose wid a gyal like domino
Rather than switching, I would rather be seen with a girl like domino
Frass naw kiss no gyal toe
I won't bow down to any girl
Tell dem wa mi no have mi prefer do without
I'd rather go without something than ask for it
Some bwoy stoop just fi lui out
Some guys stoop just to impress others
Anytime mi lax cane row no bwoy cyaa pull it out
Whenever I let my guard down, no one can take advantage of me
A RR shrub him out
RR pushed him away
Nuff a dem come out clean an swagging
Many of them appear clean and stylish
Yuh no know wa kind a dinner dem having
You don't know what their true intentions are
But from mi a pickiny mi never follow fashing
But since I was young, I never followed fashion trends
So mi no join man to man inna mi cabin
I don't associate with men who have questionable intentions
So from wi seh arms house yow a real people thing
So when we say 'arms house', it means we're dealing with real people
Watch yah nuff red eye an go pree people things
Watch out for envious people who try to invade our territory
Watch yah dem sell out yow fi 3 vehicle rims
Watch out for those who betray us for material possessions
Fi bun dem out yow a real easy thing
To burn them out is a simple task
Writer(s): Omari Abiola Lawrence, Ashante Reid, Delroy Isaac Foster
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bashismail6016
Buss a blank! Big up yourself I-Octane. Big tune. Never get tired of hearing it
@user-xy8um2qb9o
This one slaps just right π€©π€©maaaaad tuneπ₯
@sarahsmyth8834
Who's still listening? π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
@danks3583
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@kevnyotu2118
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@sherwinbonnick
01-01-2022 still a banger π₯π₯π₯
@HELDONSELGOB
Nuh Squeeze Man Face When It Bumpy. Chune Deh Mad!!!!!
@RealestGuyInTheRoom-
Weh di bump deh
@bikasfamily818
Buss a blank ππ₯π₯π
@guerrasanchezcarlosalain8944
7 aΓ±os buscando esta canciΓ³n, hoy soy feliz. π₯Ί