MASICKA the 19year old DJ/ Singer/ Songwriter who has been dubbed "The Future" by his reggae peers has recently penned and/or performed songs that have created a significantly growing buzz amongst reggae/dancehall fans. He is also steadily acquiring new fans from across genres due to the hip-hop influenced sound of his latest songs and the increased exposure that he is receiving via the internet ...in addition to radio play on some of Jamaica's most popular stations, like Irie f.m.. Masicka has become known for a "sick" flow that is lyrically amazing to his fans as he effortlessly shares his colorful experiences with the listener in a way that is easily understood, felt and enjoyed internationally.
After listening to MASICKA's songs you can see why he is being dubbed "The Future". His songs are a true fusion of both the current reggae/dancehall vibe and the global hip-hop/pop movement. While much of his style is due to his early exposure to various musical genres while growing up on the island, much is also due to the shared vision of he and his partners in the music business, One Motion Music label co-founders, Addis Pablo and Leon Brown. Masicka has partnered with Leon and Addis to lead the quickly growing music label towards becoming, not only a major label within Jamaica's reggae and dancehall music industry, but an internationally succesful music label able to mix genres and collaborate with other artists around the world. With One Motion Music, Masicka has been able to best develop his unique reggae/hip-hop style, working with One Motion's camp of youthful creativie producers, musicians and artists. They are adept at mixing genres in a manner that produces sound that delightfully combines the best elements of the world's music in order to broaden the appeal to a diverse global audience. The One Motion fever is still spreading, especially on the island, as the One Motion Music label's roster continues to grow. New recording artists and producers have been attracted by their global reggae/hip-hop sound and are now coming into the fold. With all the attention surrounding One Motion and its young team of founders, the future definitely seems bright.
Still, for One Motion Music founder/producer/artist, Addis Pablo, the mission is more of a family tradition. Addis is the son of the internationally acclaimed reggae pioneer and musical legend, Augustus Pablo. He is considered by many to be a musical genius and is often credited by reggae historians to be one of the "Creators of Dub". Augustus Pablo was a master instrumentalist who made a lasting contribution to Jamaican music both through his own work and through the development of younger artists signed to his Rockers International label. Continuing in his father's footsteps, Addis hopes One Motion Music will provide a creative home for various artists like Masicka to record with other hot artists and make hits that are popular in Jamaica and internationally. And don't forget about One Motion Music co-founder Leon Brown. Leon simply has a special talent and passion for making good music. That is how he got his start in the business. Now, he has already written/produced for established reggae/dancehall artists like Bounty Killa, Turbulence, Roundhead and I-Octane among others. Leon has experience beyond his years and in addition to his musical talents, he serves as One Motions de facto team captain. He is currently finishing his degree at the University of the West Indies, while producing music. At One Motion, Leon is known as a visionary and someone who knows the game. Together, Masicka and his "sick" crew at One Motion Music are forging their own new path into this global era of music
Greatness
Masicka Lyrics
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Greatness inna me vein yuh know mhhm
Watch ya
Cause if yuh cut me now and think me
Strength done
Man woulda bleed momentum
Bun dung the board house and kick the fence dung Yea
Father God me might nuh be your best son
But the best come from the worst me neva yet run
Them affi carry me inna the hearse before me step down
If you neva born wid it run go get sum
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Is a eagle a fly a nuh Pigeon yuh see
We born wid a bloodclaat vision yuh see
Me lace up me boot fi the mission yuh see
If yuh cut me right now a ambition yuh see
The Bimma drive out a nuh nissan yuh see
Man a king suh me name affi live on yuh see
Go get eh fi me dawgs an me family
Badmind seh them a carry corn fi me
Them try fi kill me thing me gain more fans
If yuh cut me now me bleed endurance
Do me owna thing me don me wear me own pants
Genahsyde the thing a fire we nuh kno blanks
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Deh yah wid the same team but me wage nuh the same
Make hay while the sun shine and slave inna the rain
Bredda man did tell yuh them a go pay fi we pain
A nuh blood alone greatness deh straight inna me vein
Me see Some a them a crash yuh should a stay inna yuh lane
This a me bread this a me food we nuh play a nuh game
Crocs govern the grung although me stay pon the plane
Man militant never lose me way inna the fame
And if me ketch me enemies a stray them get the flame (Pow)
My mother can′t seh the G mek she shame
Man build fi this inna the street weh me train
Stacking up the bread and gyal a eat weh the cane
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Cause if yuh cut me now and think me strength done
Man woulda bleed momentum
Bun dung the board house and kick the fence dung Yea
Whole team out me nuh bench none
Father God me might nuh be your best son
But the best come from the worst me neva yet run
Them affi carry me inna the hearse before me step down
If you neva born wid it run go get sum
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
In Masicka’s “Greatness” track, he confidently declares his inherent greatness that has been running in his blood since he was a little boy. The song starts with a spoken word by Genahsyde, an entertainment company, to which Masicka belongs, introducing the song’s theme. Masicka, born in Portmore, Jamaica, explains that if anyone cuts him now, it will not affect his strength because he has an unstoppable momentum that will keep him going. He devalues naysayers and haters who want to see him fail, saying they will not bring him down. He also highlights his ambition, saying “if you cut me right now, it’s ambition you see.” In the chorus, Masicka repeats his declaration that greatness runs through his blood, and no one will bring him down.
Masicka also talks about his team’s loyalty, stressing that his team has never benched him, making it clear that he has a strong support system. He goes ahead to say that he may not be God’s favourite son, but the best comes from the worst, and despite everything, he has not run away from his challenges. The artiste points out the importance of identifying one's own greatness and never giving up until that greatness becomes a reality. Masicka proclaims his greatness in a Jamaican patois that he skillfully uses to communicate his affirmations.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause if yuh cut me now and think me
If you were to cut me now and thought it would weaken me
Strength done
My strength is finished
Man woulda bleed momentum
I would still have momentum, even if I were bleeding
Bun dung the board house and kick the fence dung Yea
I will destroy the shack and kick down the fence
Whole team out me nuh bench none
My whole team is with me, none are sitting on the bench
Father God me might nuh be your best son
I may not be God's favorite son
But the best come from the worst me neva yet run
The best come from difficult situations and I have yet to run away
Them affi carry me inna the hearse before me step down
They would have to carry me in a hearse before I give up
If you neva born wid it run go get sum
If you weren't born with it, go and get some
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Since I was young, greatness has been running in my blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Those who want to see me fail and end up in the mud
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Blessings are raining down on me like a flood
Is a eagle a fly a nuh Pigeon yuh see
I am like an eagle, not a pigeon that flies
We born wid a bloodclaat vision yuh see
We are born with a clear vision
Me lace up me boot fi the mission yuh see
I'm getting ready for the mission
If yuh cut me right now a ambition yuh see
If you cut me right now, you will see my ambition
The Bimma drive out a nuh nissan yuh see
I drive a Bimma, not a Nissan
Man a king suh me name affi live on yuh see
I am a king, so my name must live on
Go get eh fi me dawgs an me family
I will get it for my dogs and my family
Badmind seh them a carry corn fi me
My enemies want to harm me
Them try fi kill me thing me gain more fans
They tried to kill me but it only made me gain more fans
If yuh cut me now me bleed endurance
Even if you cut me now, I will bleed endurance
Do me owna thing me don me wear me own pants
I do my own thing, I wear my own pants
Genahsyde the thing a fire we nuh kno blanks
Genahsyde is on fire, we don't make mistakes
Deh yah wid the same team but me wage nuh the same
I'm with the same team, but my wage is not the same
Make hay while the sun shine and slave inna the rain
I work hard when the opportunity arises and even when it's hard
Bredda man did tell yuh them a go pay fi we pain
I told you that they will pay for the pain they caused us
A nuh blood alone greatness deh straight inna me vein
Greatness is in my blood
Me see Some a them a crash yuh should a stay inna yuh lane
I see some people failing because they didn't stay in their lane
This a me bread this a me food we nuh play a nuh game
This is my craft, it's how I make a living, I'm not playing games
Crocs govern the grung although me stay pon the plane
I may be on a plane but I still have power over the streets
Man militant never lose me way inna the fame
Although I'm famous, I haven't forgotten where I come from
And if me ketch me enemies a stray them get the flame (Pow)
And if I catch my enemies, they will get burnt
My mother can't seh the G mek she shame
My mother is proud of me
Man build fi this inna the street weh me train
I built this in the streets where I was raised
Stacking up the bread and gyal a eat weh the cane
I'm earning money and girls are eating sugar cane
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness runs in my blood
Writer(s): Okino Thomas, Javaun Fearon
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cescojamdirealest
'Deh yah with the same team, but me days no the same
Mek hay while the sun shine and stay up inna the rain
Bredda man did tell you dem a go pay fi we pain
A no blood alone, greatness deh straight inna me vein
Me see some dem a crash, you should a stay inna your lane
This a me bread, this a me food, we no play, a no game
Crocs deh 'pon the ground, although me stay inna the plane
Man militant, never lose me way inna the fame
And if me catch me enemey a stray, dem get the flame
My mother cyaan say the dream mek she shame
Man build fi this inna the street weh me train
Stocking up the bread and gyal a eat weh the cane'
DA SONG YA PURE GREATNESS!!!
GENAHSYDE FULL OF GREATNESS FROM EVA SINCE
@princjams7223
Lyrics!!
[Intro]
Genahsyde enuh
Greatness inna me vein yuh know mhhm
Watch ya
[Bridge]
Cause if yuh cut me now and think me strength done
Man woulda bleed momentum
Bun dung the board house and kick the fence dung Yea
Whole team out me nuh bench none
Father God me might nuh be your best son
But the best come from the worst me neva yet run
Them affi carry me inna the hearse before me step down
If you neva born wid it run go get sum
[Chorus]
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
[Verse 1]
Is a eagle a fly a nuh Pigeon yuh see
We born wid a bloodclaat vision yuh see
Me lace up me boot fi the mission yuh see
If yuh cut me right now a ambition yuh see
The Bimma drive out a nuh nissan yuh see
Man a king suh me name affi live on yuh see
Go get eh fi me dawgs an me family
Badmind seh them a carry corn fi me
Them try fi kill me thing me gain more fans
If yuh cut me now me bleed endurance
Do me owna thing me don me wear me own pants
Genahsyde the thing a fire we nuh kno blanks
[Chorus]
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
[Verse 2]
Deh yah wid the same team but me wage nuh the same
Make hay while the sun shine and slave inna the rain
Bredda man did tell yuh them a go pay fi we pain
A nuh blood alone greatness deh straight inna me vein
Me see Some a them a crash yuh should a stay inna yuh lane
This a me bread this a me food we nuh play a nuh game
Crocs govern the grung although me stay pon the plane
Man militant never lose me way inna the fame
And if me ketch me enemies a stray them get the flame (Pow)
My mother can't seh the G mek she shame
Man build fi this inna the street weh me train
Stacking up the bread and gyal a eat weh the cane
[Chorus]
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
[Bridge]
Cause if yuh cut me now and think me strength done
Man woulda bleed momentum
Bun dung the board house and kick the fence dung Yea
Whole team out me nuh bench none
Father God me might nuh be your best son
But the best come from the worst me neva yet run
Them affi carry me inna the hearse before me step down
If you neva born wid it run go get sum
[Chorus]
From me a likkle bwoy greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
Pussy them wa see me dung inna the Mu-u-ud
Greatness a run inna me blood hey
Blessings a shower like a flo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blood
[Outro]
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
Greatness a run inna me blo-o-od
@muchichinjk
I’m a Nigerian but when it comes to masicka songs I don’t joke with it. I understand everything he sing. Yes greatness run in my blood.
@dummymandj4606
Greatness runs in my blood #Ashanti Man GH
@AngelGabriel-yh5pk
Oboy you sure
@djgiggz2688
Greatness
@kunashekadiki5195
Yeah man
@krown1167
Actually black runs in your blood
@JackoFootballTV
They use to refer to you as 'Iron Balloon' - But eventually you didn't give up and now you are showing them the greatness that has always been there. Time is the master - big up Masicka you deserve it #greatness
@BuzzoOlive
Football Union .... Real talk.
@elnoreprince6480
Football Union you make me want to cry 😭 I remember those days all kalado a call him iron balloon and other artist but he surpass a lot of them big up you self foot ball union and big up masicka
@brigadierejerry
Mi can safely seh him surpass all ah who call him iron balloon. Talent always shine through no matter how dem fight it.....genahsyde ting loud like a bimmer horn.