Ian Campbell, who often goes by the alias Ice MC, was born in England but h… Read Full Bio ↴Ian Campbell, who often goes by the alias Ice MC, was born in England but his parents are from Jamaica. He got his nickname Ice when he was in high school. He was interested in clubs and breakdancing when he met Roberto Zanetti in Italy. They got together and made a single called Easy. The genre that Campbell is most popular in is reggae. The single was very successful all over Europe, but it was not considered to be Eurodance. Later in the early nineties, Roberto Zanetti met Alexia who became the future vocalist of their Eurodance hits. His album Ice' N' Green released in 1994 was extremely successful and the two most successful songs were Think About the Way and It's a Rainy Day featuring Alexia. Other successful songs from the same album include Take Away the Colour, Russian Roulette, Dark Night Rider, and Run Fa Cover.

Although the main genre for these songs is Eurodance, it does have a considerable amount of Italian influence. This is especially prevalent in Dark Night Rider and It's a Rainy Day. But Think about the Way and It's a Rainy Day were so successful that many Eurodance fans still listen to them. In 1994, due to some legal issues, Ice MC separated from Roberto Zanetti and Alexia. In 1996, Ice MC struck back with a new album called The Dredatour. The hit song of the album was the pure Eurodance song Give me the Light, but the album itself wasn't particularly successful. After this, many thought that Campbell had caused irreparable damage to his career.

At the end of 2002 he decided to return to Italy and to contact Robyx (Roberto Zanetti) again. Together, they decided to realize a new project. Ice and Robyx started by writing some new material and, at the beginning of 2004, they withdrew into the studio to record a new album.

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Ice MC Lyrics

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Seh me love seh me love seh me love Afrika
Adda man adda man ashed blood and fire
Me ago show you weh mi a deal with the mike in my hand
Yafi stop all the violence and the badaration
In South Afrika all you hear a pam pam
Dem a teef all de goal and dem a look for diman
And the roots of the life that you must understand
Anna deso me come from misa champion mi seh

Afrikan Afrikan Afrikan
Everybody use the name fi have some carn in dem hand
Me no deal with that cause misa righteous man
And me se that a so'um weh the people must understand
Seh the land is so green jah man so green is the land
Me no check fi weh dem show you on the televsion

And me seh ba ba ba bam pa pa pam pam
Bo se we afi stop all the starvation

Overall Meaning

The opening of the song "Seh me love seh me love seh me love Afrika" is an indication of love and passion for Africa. The next line, "Adda man adda man ashed blood and fire" appears to be referencing the struggles that people in African countries face due to violence and conflict. The next lines, "Me ago show you weh mi a deal with the mike in my hand, Yafi stop all the violence and the badaration," suggest that Ice MC wants to show people how he deals with his problems through his music and lyrics, and he wants to use that power to stop violence and troubles faced by people.

The subsequent lines "In South Afrika, all you hear a pam pam" reference the gunfire and violence in South Africa. Ice MC also mentions that people are stealing and cheating to achieve their goals, and that one must understand the roots of life to stop doing wrong. Ice MC then emphasizes his African identity by mentioning "Anna deso me come from misa champion mi seh," which means he is a champion of Africa. He further enunciates with "Afrikan Afrikan Afrikan" and says that everyone uses the word Africa, but his righteousness and passion would separate him from the rest.

Overall, the song seems to be calling for an end to violence in Africa and emphasizes the importance of understanding the roots of life, while also promoting African identity and righteousness.

Line by Line Meaning

Seh me love seh me love seh me love Afrika
I am saying that I love Africa, and I want to express that love.

Adda man adda man ashed blood and fire
There are many people here in Africa who have suffered and shed blood and tears to fight for their rights and freedom.

Me ago show you weh mi a deal with the mike in my hand
I am going to show you what I can do with this microphone that I am holding, and how I can use it to spread my message of peace and love.

Yafi stop all the violence and the badaration
It is important that we stop all the violence and arguments, and instead work together to create a peaceful and harmonious society.

In South Afrika all you hear a pam pam
In South Africa, there are many violent incidents that occur, with the sound of gunshots and explosions being heard all too often.

Dem a teef all de goal and dem a look for diman
There are some people who are stealing the resources of the land, and seeking to exploit others to get ahead.

And the roots of the life that you must understand
It is important to understand the deeper roots of life and culture in Africa, and to appreciate the richness and diversity of this continent.

Anna deso me come from misa champion mi seh
I come from a place of strength and resilience, and I am a champion of my people and my culture.

Afrikan Afrikan Afrikan
Africa is a beautiful and powerful continent, and its people are full of creativity and potential.

Everybody use the name fi have some carn in dem hand
Some people are using the name of Africa to promote their own interests and gain power, rather than truly wanting to help the people of this continent.

Me no deal with that cause misa righteous man
I cannot support those who are only using Africa for their own benefit, because I am a righteous person who believes in doing what is right and just.

And me se that a so'um weh the people must understand
It is important for everyone to understand the true meaning of Africa, and to see through those who are only seeking to exploit it.

Seh the land is so green jah man so green is the land
The land of Africa is beautiful and lush, with its greenery and natural resources being a source of great abundance.

Me no check fi weh dem show you on the televsion
I don't pay attention to what they show on television, because I know that it often doesn't reflect the reality of what is happening here in Africa.

And me seh ba ba ba bam pa pa pam pam
I am using my lyrics and rhythm to create a positive and upbeat message, and to spread my message of love and unity in a creative way.

Bo se we afi stop all the starvation
We must work together to address the issue of hunger and starvation here in Africa, and to ensure that everyone has access to the basic necessities of life.

Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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