Tony Rebel's career began in the 1980's, and was often seen performing with Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotion sound system. Rebel is responsible for introducing a young Garnett Silk (then known as Bimbo or Little Bimbo) to the sound. The two were closely linked until Silk's untimely death in 1994.
Tony Rebel's career was at its peak in the early 1990's, with such hit records as "Fresh Vegetable", "Sweet Jamaica" and the duet with Garnett Silk "Christian Soldiers". He remained prominent in the late 90's with the smash hit "If Jah" on the La La Bella riddim.
Tony Rebel still performs occasionally, but has focused most of his energy into the career of protege Queen Ifrica and his immensely popular, annual reggae festival in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica entitled Rebel Salute.
fresh dj
Tony Rebel Lyrics
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Long time me give unu warning
Seems like unu still not listening
Original guerilla Tony Rebel always a tell them say
Chorus:
A fresh D.J. is coming and heading for a number one
But down in a the music man it red
An man it dread man it red
But down in a the music how it red how it red how it red
But down in a the music man it dread man it red man it red
But down in a the music how it dread
How it dread how it dread
Come now, people it's obvious
That Tony Rebel him is talented
I'm going to tell you how it was initiated
Dung inna di ghetto that was where I man originated
To be a good entertainer that was what I always wanted
So I want to reach the top and so I decided
To be more efficient and be more dedicated
I went amongst nuff entertainer and was disrespected
'Cause I didn't wear fancy chain and look sophisticated
De way dem a deal wid me
Them wanted me to get enervated
Till de most high God him come, I man was uplifted
Him say, hey Tony Rebel can't you see that you are gifted
So some a them a hypocrite
And nuff a dem they are confounded
But you got to live together with them
You cannot be separated
Inna de music business I am loved Jah know I am hated
Fling a whole heap of style and I man is appreciated
Chorus
Vibes is a thing you know it just can't be injected
Got to be with you from the moment that you was created
That's why towards drugs whole heap of entertainer
They're addicted
Cannot perform very well unless they're well intoxicated
Now they fling a whole heap a style
And it cannot be comprehended
Fling a whole heap of style and it kind of complicated
That's why inna de music business
Many people are not interested
It is obvious that this music it was invaded
We got to come again now and have it diverted
'Cause that is the only way we know that we can be elevated
Give the people them a surprise
And what they did not expected
Now to do all this you know that time has got to be invested
That is the only way we know we can be elevated
These are some speech that is highly selected
Chorus
The lyrics of Tony Rebel's song Fresh D.J. shed light on the artist's journey to becoming a successful entertainer in the music industry. The song starts off by highlighting how Tony Rebel had previously given a warning to his listeners, but they still didn't listen. Despite that, he mentions that a fresh and new DJ is coming and heading for the number one spot. The lyrics of the chorus then repeat themselves a few times, stating that this fresh DJ is out to be a champion, but in music, things are complicated.
Tony Rebel goes on to describe his own experiences as an entertainer. He talks about how he originated in the ghetto and wanted to be a good entertainer from the start. However, he was disrespected by many other entertainers who wanted him to look more sophisticated and wear fancy chains. Despite these hurdles, Tony Rebel was uplifted by God and told that he was gifted. He mentions how hypocritical and complicated the music industry can be, as he is both loved and hated by many. However, he still flings a whole heap of style and is appreciated by many.
Overall, the lyrics of Fresh D.J. serve as a reflective and inspiring piece for aspiring artists. The song encourages them to stay dedicated and focused on their craft, no matter what obstacles come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time me give unu warning
Tony Rebel has been warning for a long time, but it seems like nobody is listening.
Seems like unu still not listening
Despite the continuous warning, no one seems to be paying attention.
Original guerilla Tony Rebel always a tell them say
Tony Rebel is known for being a bold and original artist who speaks his mind.
A fresh D.J. is coming and heading for a number one
A new and talented DJ is emerging and destined for the top spot in the industry.
A fresh D.J. is coming and out to be a champion
The new DJ is determined to succeed and become a champion in the music industry.
But down in a the music man it red
The music scene is a cut-throat and challenging industry.
An man it dread man it red
It can be a scary and stressful situation for some artists.
But down in a the music how it red how it red how it red
The stresses of the music industry can be overwhelming and daunting.
Come now, people it's obvious
It is clear to see and understand.
That Tony Rebel him is talented
Tony Rebel is a gifted and skilled artist.
I'm going to tell you how it was initiated
Tony Rebel is going to explain how he pursued his dream of becoming an entertainer.
Dung inna di ghetto that was where I man originated
Tony Rebel grew up in the ghetto and that's where his journey into the music industry began.
To be a good entertainer that was what I always wanted
Tony Rebel always knew that he wanted to be a good and successful entertainer.
So I want to reach the top and so I decided
Tony Rebel made a decision to work hard and climb to the top of the music industry.
To be more efficient and be more dedicated
He had to work harder and stay dedicated to improve and succeed.
I went amongst nuff entertainer and was disrespected
Tony Rebel faced disrespect and mistreatment from fellow entertainers when he started out.
'Cause I didn't wear fancy chain and look sophisticated
He didn't have flashy jewelry or a sophisticated appearance like others artists.
De way dem a deal wid me
The way they treated him.
Them wanted me to get enervated
They wanted him to get discouraged and give up.
Till de most high God him come, I man was uplifted
Tony Rebel credits his faith in God for lifting him up from the mistreatment and disrespect he faced.
Him say, hey Tony Rebel can't you see that you are gifted
Tony Rebel believes that God recognized his talent and encouraged him to keep going.
So some a them a hypocrite
Some of the people in the music industry are hypocrites.
And nuff a dem they are confounded
Many are confused and disorganized.
But you got to live together with them
Tony Rebel reminds us that we have to coexist with those in the industry.
You cannot be separated
We cannot segregate ourselves from others in the industry.
Inna de music business I am loved Jah know I am hated
Tony Rebel is aware that he has both fans and haters in the music industry.
Fling a whole heap of style and I man is appreciated
Tony Rebel's unique style and talent is appreciated by many.
Vibes is a thing you know it just can't be injected
Talent and creativity can't be artificially created or replicated.
Got to be with you from the moment that you was created
Talent and creativity are inherent in a person from birth.
That's why towards drugs whole heap of entertainer
Many artists turn to drugs to enhance their creativity and talents because they believe it's necessary.
They're addicted
It becomes a dependency and can be detrimental to their health and careers.
Cannot perform very well unless they're well intoxicated
Some artists can't perform well without being intoxicated.
Now they fling a whole heap a style
Artists try to create a lot of unique styles and sounds.
And it cannot be comprehended
But some styles can't be understood or appreciated by everyone.
Fling a whole heap of style and it kind of complicated
Some artists are overcomplicating their music by trying too hard to create unique and complex styles.
That's why inna de music business
This is why in the music industry.
Many people are not interested
Some listeners aren't interested in or can't appreciate certain styles of music.
It is obvious that this music it was invaded
The music industry has been influenced and taken over by certain styles and trends.
We got to come again now and have it diverted
We need to change and shift the direction of the industry.
'Cause that is the only way we know that we can be elevated
By making changes and improving the industry, we can elevate it and make it better for everyone involved.
Give the people them a surprise
Surprise the listeners with new and unique styles of music.
And what they did not expected
Give them something unexpected and different from the norm.
Now to do all this you know that time has got to be invested
Creating new and unique music styles takes time and dedication.
These are some speech that is highly selected
These are carefully selected words and messages that Tony Rebel wants to convey in this song.
Lyrics Β© Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PATRICK BARRETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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one of the hugest tunes ever
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