JME has released 4 mixtapes, entitled Boy Better Know, subtitled (Edition 1) - Shh Hut Yuh Muh, (Edition 2) - Poomplex, (Edition 3) - Derkhead and (Edition 4) - Tropical (Instrumental). He has also released various tracks and EPs on vinyl, such as "Serious" and "Wasteman EP". JME's debut studio album "Famous?" was released on 14th July 2008, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with artists such as Wiley, Skepta, and Tempa T. His second studio album "Blam!" was released on 4th October 2010, from which three singles have already been released; "Over Me", "Sidetracked" featuring Wiley, and "CD Is Dead" featuring Tempa T. JME maintains a personal Twitter account at http://twitter.com/jmebbk.
"JME is the best grime MC in the UK"
Famalam
JME Lyrics
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I don't smoke herbs, outside parked up next to the curb
I got a matte black suped-up turbs
Full time, private plane, race and win
Walls and rims, I used to cotch it in Tatums and Pimms
Now I jam in a recliner ting, yeah
Bad-boy whip, soon I'm gonna have a bad-boy yard
What, say somethin', say somethin', I big up my chest
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Deep bass, bad-boy bars, lights and mics, crowds and hype
Skep's on the left, Frisco on the right, trust me you don't wanna fight
Full squad, big man ting, champs and glass, triple A pass, let one stager mash up the dance
One hand in the air like you're in class, yeah, Boy Better Know, soon I'm gonna have a whole net ting
Business man with a bad-boy flow, and I get all my P from Grime, cha-ching
Safe, speak up, speak up, I big up my chest, I say I'm the best
'Cause mans been doing this ting from I used to play Street Fighter 2 on the SNES
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole part when I land
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's...
Okay, you wanna look in my boat, fine, you're through reason I wrote this rhyme
Yo man a baders, man a badman, man I ain't seen a 5 pound note in time
Yo, you can't diss a friend of mine, trust me, you don't wanna cross this line
Don't think you can stand in the background of the video ad-libbing next mans rhyme
Slap, do you think I'm dumb, tried to boy me, nah that can't run, yo you're lucky
The old JME, bun at you just like Jamaican rum, 'cause you got your name in your Nike Air Dunks
'Cause you got your name on your Air Force ones, you can have your name on your Reebok Pumps
Don't think you can ever diss man once, Serious
The song "Famalam" by JME is a boastful track that showcases the artist’s success and influence in the music industry. Throughout the song, JME highlights his lavish lifestyle, including owning a private plane, driving a matte black “suped-up” car, and jamming in a recliner instead of “cotching it” in more modest settings. He confidently claims to be the best at what he does and taunts his detractors to try and test him, promising to “mash up the whole party” when he lands.
In the chorus, JME urges his audience to trust him and warns any potential challengers not to come his way unless they want to face the consequences. The song is peppered with Grime-specific references, such as mentions of fellow artists (Skep and Frisco) and references to Street Fighter 2 on the SNES. JME’s lyrics are delivered with a deep bass and aggressive tone that emphasizes his confidence and swagger.
Overall, “Famalam” is a bravado-packed track that celebrates JME’s success while warning his detractors not to mess with him. The song offers a glimpse into the Grime scene’s culture and the attitudes that drive its artists to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad-boy tunes, sick lyrics, words and chords
I produce great music with exceptional lyrics, and perfect instrumentation
I don't smoke herbs, outside parked up next to the curb
I don't smoke weed, but I'm chilling in my car parked by the roadside
I got a matte black suped-up turbs
I own a modified turbocharged car with a matte black finish
Full time, private plane, race and win
I am a full-time artist who travels on my private jet, winning every competition
Walls and rims, I used to cotch it in Tatums and Pimms
I used to hang out with friends in Tatums and Pimms, and we talked about our fancy cars and rims
Now I jam in a recliner ting, yeah
I relax in my comfortable recliner chair these days
Bad-boy whip, soon I'm gonna have a bad-boy yard
I own an epic car, and soon I will have a fantastic mansion to match that level of greatness
What, say somethin', say somethin', I big up my chest
If you have anything to say, come on and say it to me, I have the confidence to face you
I say I'm the best, 'cause mans been doing this ting from way back when I used to wear two-string vest
I believe that I am the best at what I do because I have been grinding for a long time since back when I wore two-string vests
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Believe in me, my arrival will make the party go wild and free-spirited
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Don't dare challenge me, you're likely to be defeated. You might have messed up because you don't have your act together
Deep bass, bad-boy bars, lights and mics, crowds and hype
I always engage my audience with my music played with deep bass and exceptional vocals in front of a lively crowd
Skep's on the left, Frisco on the right, trust me you don't wanna fight
I'm flanked by Skepta on the left and Frisco on the right, so you better not even think of crossing me
Full squad, big man ting, champs and glass, triple A pass, let one stager mash up the dance
I have a team of talented people; we are the champions, and we have VIP passes to the event. We let one person lead the show, and the whole audience dances along
One hand in the air like you're in class, yeah, Boy Better Know, soon I'm gonna have a whole net ting
Put one hand up in the air, feeling like you're in school, and Boy Better Know crew. I intend on having a vast and successful music empire
Business man with a bad-boy flow, and I get all my P from Grime, cha-ching
I have a bad-boy demeanor when it comes to music and also a businessman's mindset. I make all my money from Grime music
Safe, speak up, speak up, I big up my chest, I say I'm the best
I am confident in my abilities, so speak up if you want to test me. I acknowledge that I am the best at what I do
'Cause mans been doing this ting from I used to play Street Fighter 2 on the SNES
I have been doing this for an extended period, from playing video games like Street Fighter 2 on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Okay, you wanna look in my boat, fine, you're through reason I wrote this rhyme
If you are curious about my business, that's fine, that's why I wrote this lyric to explain myself
Yo man a baders, man a badman, man I ain't seen a 5 pound note in time
I am a tough guy, a badman, and I haven't laid eyes on 5 pounds for a long time
Yo, you can't diss a friend of mine, trust me, you don't wanna cross this line
Never talk ill about my friends; you don't want to face my wrath
Don't think you can stand in the background of the video ad-libbing next mans rhyme
You can't stand in the background of a video and add your commentary without permission, especially when I'm in charge
Slap, do you think I'm dumb, tried to boy me, nah that can't run, yo you're lucky
Don't think of taking me for a fool by trying to boss me around; that won't work, and you might be lucky to get away
The old JME, bun at you just like Jamaican rum, 'cause you got your name in your Nike Air Dunks
The old JME would insult you hard, much like Jamaican rum, because you put your name on your Nike Air Dunks
'Cause you got your name on your Air Force ones, you can have your name on your Reebok Pumps
Just because you put your name on your Air Force Ones doesn't mean you can put your name on your Reebok Pumps too
Don't think you can ever diss man once, Serious
Don't ever think about speaking ill of me even once; it's a serious warning
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Believe me, my presence will bring an exciting vibe to the whole party
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Don't dare try to challenge me; you might be mistaken for someone who can't spell correctly
Trust me Famalam, mash up the whole party when I land
Believe me, when I come to the party, it's going to be a blast
Don't try come clash me badaman, you must'a had Jack Dee's anagram
Don't think of confronting me; you might be mistaken for someone who can't spell their own name
Contributed by Eli H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.