Sister Nancy Talks About Her Classic Single, "Bam Bam" | VIBE
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Sister Nancy discusses "Bam Bam" For Its 35th Anniversary
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40 years later the record can _still_ get a crowd moving all over the world.
Oh yes !
From the first note!
Stalag 17.......
From the first line drop
Facts
Nancy is correct. Bam Bam was popular outside Jamaica. One of the best classic. Nancy had one of the best dancehall voice.
Tasia M I grew up on this. I am born in 77 and I live in between 2 bars so I always hear it. I love the beat.
@@annmariebusu9924 nice. We all loved it
instablaster...
One of the greatest songs ever made
White boy from Toronto been bumping this for years
I’m glad she’s taking their asses to court. She is PHENOMENAL. I’m glad I grew up knowing her name, and listening to her fabulous voice. I love you Sista Nancy, I pray you get your coins, you are a revolutionary QUEEN.
Winston Riley died a number of years now.
But didn't the original "bam bam" line derive from Toot and the Maytal's festival song Bam Bam ?
@@normanmccallum610 I had this same point to make. Almost 20 years earlier the original was performed:
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Her singing always makes me feel so good and chilled.
Back in '82 I don't think she realized just how groundbreaking that track would become.
Her singing that in the beginning gave me the chills ❤
fucking amen
me too
This culture is so deep... the vibe she emits... man it's deep.... we know you own bam bam... money isn't everything... we all love you sista Nancy... jah will reward you... all the way from east Africa Tanzania
She only wanted what was owed to her. Humble!
amani iwe nawe kaka
Ain’t nobody waiting on a pretend award in a place that doesn’t exist
She owns (her rendition) of Bam Bam, but I noticed she didn't mention about the ORIGINAL, performed about 20 years earlier by Toot and the Maytals. I was hoping to hear her talk about it on this video...
I wonder what her recollection of that is, and how it may have inspired her interpretation of the song. Modern music usually goes much deeper in history than we are aware of, and it's important for artists to give credit where credit is due.
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So much talent from a tiny island!! Spiritual healing tribal beats of the soul...stand up and take a bow jamacia 🙏🏻 big respect
Powerful that's what I'm saying 🇯🇲
💯💯💯💯💯💯
Nuf respect 🇯🇲
Love ❤️ my country Jamaica 🇯🇲 I’m so blessed to have come from there
Sister Nancy deserves to be recognized. Long overdue. Salute 👑
I heard this song alot I never knew it was from back in 1982.
Check Out the Reggae Remix Of Bam Bam .... Wicked Wicked Wicked
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Ansel Collins - Stalag 11
I'm from Trinidad and not once have I ever heard a radio D.J mention her name after playing her hit song, "bam bam" for over three decades! Many people don't know her by name but they surely know her song. I always loved listening to her song since childhood.❤
You really didn't know????👀
Ohhh I now see why sorry I asked
Its a good thing she said her name in the song
Same 🇹🇹
I'm from Chicago and always knew....hmmm
My mom used to play Sister Nancy (amongst other artist) at our humble house in Puerto Rico when it came out (early 80's) and till today is one of my favorite songs, and my mom and I dance it when it comes out💃🇵🇷.
Black women keep getting taken advantage of in this world and I’m sick of it 😕 but this woman will go down in history you besta believe 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾
I’m still playing Sister Nancy today! She’s a G.
That song still moves me today. Glad to see she’s still alive.
Man...my father brought this album..I was 9 now i'm 44...and bam bam was the song we scratched out first!
Debbie Marquis its been 35 years!!!!
Living legend
She’s is one of the GOAT! So under rated. Love her music.
She is still beautiful and she STILL has it!
Right??!!
I remember the first time i heard Bam Bam. It was 1990, i was living in NYC and i was 9. I was on Pitkins Ave in Brooklyn
I'm a latecomer to Sister Nancy and I am in love, I feel this vibe so much! She is indeed a queen! Thanks to Ozarks for playing Bam Bam in Season 4, Episode 1.
this woman gives me chills a legend
This is by far one of the best reggae songs ever!!!! And still very popular to this day!!!!!
I just caught my 3 year old jammin to this song, 1st time hearing it and the music just hit his soul. This is a historical piece.
Not me just putting a face to this song on 2/15/2022 at 11:49 p.m. 🤨 I first heard this song on the movie Belly. Then heard it again on the Netflix series “Maid” on Season 1 episode 3. My daughter’s watching it now but I’ve already seen it. So when I heard it playing I was like let me put this on my playlist before I forget again. Never knew which artist sang this. 🤦🏽♀️ my bass is going to be like BAM BAM 💥 tomorrow blasting this 🔈 🔊 🗣💪🏽👏🏽🥰
Bam Bam is very POPULAR outside the Yard! I not only have this song in my playlist, my 9 year old has loved this song since she was 2. ❤️
Just saw her in Oakland. Best show I've ever seen in my life. So much love for this woman
I was popular in Trinidad in the late 1980 from my recollection…. Maybe it was around before but it was poping. Now I live in the US and paying it so much over the years my kid is humming and sing to it… still amazing vocal and beats…..magic of real music is being accepted generationally.
This song is played heavily still to this day at parties , movies hell even Instagram models that can’t even “whine”. It made all my friends want to go to Jamaica with our last dime.
I never knew who sung this song . She’s a legend in my opinion. She earns everything. I hope she wins lawsuit
Really bummed she didn’t receive her royalties and recognition from her music at the time.
Yes! Take their ass to court girl!
We still bumping
we still jammin to you!
Intro Sister Nancy gave me chills.
Timeless 🎼 music 🎼
What a women this lady can’t knock her energy from 🇯🇲 to 🇬🇧 love ❤️
As a child i loved the dirt she walked on, big up yourself Sister Nancy 💞❤️💕 love from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
i love her she trully a pioneer of this wonderful 👏 ❤ music....old school O.G MAMA
One of my favorite songs of all time. LOVE!! CLASSIC! Jamaica, Queens bumped this HARD!!
Shameful she wasnt properly compensated all those years for how big Bam Bam was =/
It’s a shady fuckin business. Lot of reggae artists got screwed over
She didnt make a lot from bam bam? Damn mens world BS
Dummy, it wasn't even originally hers, how do you think Toots Hibbert felt
@@Igotyoutriggered first of all nobody is dumb around here but you with this unecessarily rude comment. Now, imagine how much more Toots would have made as well if she got paid too? Now go be rude elsewhere.
Exactly just shady people
Ty sister Nacy beautiful freestyle
I teard up when she sang at first thanks sister nancy much love
She should be so rich from bam bam
Godfather Creed she's well off...plus she was an accountant for 15 years..
for real rich rich rich
Trish James Of course Jamaicans wear many hats got 3 jobs man!
I wonder why she could not get any royalty from belly?
NO..NANCY CAN'T BE RICH FROM BAM BAM..THAT IS NOT HER ORIGINAL LYRICS...LOOK IT UP..TOOTS & THE MATYALS ORIGINATE THIS SONG!
Got introduced to this album in Toronto, high school 1992. This was the stand out track off a mega record. Been playing it ever since. Nancy is an icon! Love from Canada.
BIGGG up SISTER NANCY🙌Jah BLESS🙏 🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳
Omg, 2022, playing on Xfinity Music Choice.
I'm shaking my hips.
Bam Bam...
Had my beautiful baby girl the year song came out 1982 🎶
Hearing her sing it herself is amazing.
I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH BY SISTER NANCY IT HAS BEEN MY RINGTONE FOR THE LAST 10. YEARS WAY BEFORE ANYBODY EVEN CAUGHT WIND OF IT I HAD THIS ON MY RINGTONE FOR OVER 10. YEARS NOW NOW I HEAR EVERYBODY PLAYING AND MAKING REMIX OF IT BUT I AM THE ORIGINAL DUNDADA BAM BAM. PERIOD.
OH!!! The sister herself is as real as real can be AND she’s sporting her BLING!!! Keep on sampling it to honor Her Majesty!
Sister, Nancy❤ 40 years later your song is still a classic sample from the movie belly rest in peace, DMX 🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏾
Wow...1982? That's the year I was born. This song been powerful for a long time!
The Reggae queen deserve more respect for all the work and guidance they give us.
WOW! That's such a great song, she didn't know her record was a huge success.. She needs her royalties!
wow i didt realize Bam Bam is just as old as I am. Song still 🔥 Grateful yall captured Sister Nancy's side and hopefully she got her coins
This song is in my playlist! We know you, Sister Nancy 🥰🥰 much love and respect ✊🏾
The Most BEAUTIFUL SONG IN THE WORLD!! Blessings🙏
I had the grace to meet this amazing Queen once,... Bless up to the Queen , Sista Nancy ❤️😎💚
Sister Nancy ❤legend
Bam bam just hits you everytime you hear it..like a true hit really can!!!!! 🕊🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🕊
1990s decade was an era of communion in the music industry.
This song is a part of my life's soundtrack. I Didn't know what she looked like for 30 years, thank God for UA-cam.
Belly definitely amplified her song but any dancehall lovers been heard and loved that song! Can’t even believe they never played it in Jamaica. That’s unbelievable! Glad she’s getting her just do!! 👑💗
As an African I enjoy reggae beat when its live or playing loud at a joyful event. That rythm is magical and you can tell the true nature or character of the artist singing or leading the band. Thanks a lot to Jamaica for the great Dance Hall saga!!
I will always love sister nancy.
I hope she wins her lawsuit!!
I remember buying this in 82, still have it on wax!
Such a cool lady, great stories!
The original Bam Bam was written by Byron Lee and recorded by The Maytals in 1966 for a music festival.
Bam Bam was played in Ozark season 4. It surprised me when the cartel boss’s nephew was playing it
I knew the song but I didn't know her, or her name. There's a viral video going around now and I had to check her out. I love reggae music. I'm happy she's finally getting some recognition for her talents 💛
GIVE THIS LADY HER MONEY PLEASE ‼️
My introduction was from the sample Main Source did "Just Hangin Out" 1991 the album "Breaking Atoms"...😁 ..still one of my all time favorite hip hop joints..😊😊😊😍
i love u! Sista Nancy!
Respectfully i dunno which parties she was going to in Jamaica but it was one of the biggest songs in Jamaica. My uncle ran a sound system in the 80s and 90s and it was played multiple times at most parties.
I had no idea this was from 82. It literally blew up in '92 (forget Belly) on the dancehall scene. If you went to Sticky Mike's you'd understand...
Check Out the Reggae Remix Of Bam Bam .... Wicked Wicked Wicked
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Wowww sticky mikes is a blast from the past!
This is me and my 4yr old lil girl favorite song. She be like dad ply bam bam. And she knows some of the lyrics. It’s crazy how legendary this song is.
Sister Nancy is the QUEEN. Enough said
Incredible track, I hope Sister will get all the royaltes she deserves
This song is a SHOCKWAVE
🥰🎶🇯🇲❤
Love her!!
God Bless You Mama we love you.
Big up yuh self mumma Nancy! Bam Bam 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Damn I love this song I found it by total accident years ago and I still rock that shit
I'm Very Glad that the new music label that buy the rights of your songs was a lil Fear with you and thanks to that you stop working and NOW YOU DEDICATING YOURSELF ON WHAT YOU LOVE MUSIC... RESPECT AND BLESSINGS MUMMA NANCY 👍🏾
Check Out the Reggae Remix Of Bam Bam .... Wicked Wicked Wicked
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Yes Mama! You've still got it. You sound great!
She was in the spirit.
What does that mean?
I finally get to see you I was wondering how did you look I love that song
It's disgusting she was withheld any funds and recognition from her track on just Belly alone. That was iconic.
That song is a straight banger! 🔥
Loved Bam Bam when I was a kid the soul in it screams revolution
This song is my heart!
nov 17 , 2017. raglan new zealand. Never been so excited about an upcoming gig!
Queen of Dancehall very cool.
I grew up listening to this song.
Perfect morning song
As a fellow Capricorn musician, I understand her energy and process
Happy belated Birthday fellow Cappie
We be so cool about shit
@@ramzboi07 365 days a year
@@ramzboi07 stop it
1982 and she didn’t fully get compensated until Reebok came out with the commercial in 2014!! 16 years after Belly. Enjoy your money Sister Nancy. The music (entertainment) industry can be so unscrupulous. This has happened to too many.
Bam Bam my favorite favorite song
This song has been everywhere lately . In the last three days . It’s popping everywhere for me .
Greetings.
Wow, Sister Nancy was well before my time but her hit What A Bam Bam is timeless. When I heard Bam Bam on an Airbnb ad recently I got so excited - Big congrats!!!
And wouldn't you agree that most of the new so called Reggae that is being released today is just noise/garbage......truth be told, it's not Reggae! They think they can use social media to fool the people but we know quality and authentic Reggae when we hear it. The current set of Jamaican Reggae/dancehall musicians need to eat humble pie or patty and invest time into mastering their musical craft then the rewards will follow. Substance over hype always. Respect and congrats to Sister Nancy 👍
I listen to Bam Bam every time I flame up. No song sounds/feels more perfect to me for the occasion
Always loved that song 🎶 ❤️
I love you sister!!
The original Bam Bam was sung by the Maytals for 1966 festival song