Roaring Lion - Papa Chunks

Roaring Lion - Papa Chunks

[@noelsturrup3817]

Interestingly enough I discovered this song in 1993 at Tower Records in Nashville TN while in university craving anything Caribbean. What a treat! Turned this tune up in the dormitory and the girls dem turn up - every race and creed. Great music is infectious.

[@iayyam]

Wow! Thats fantastic. You must visit TNT fot carnival one year.

[@theolamarshall-bernard]

Wow! I could imagine!

[@reniecesolomon4072]

❤

[@riyadhrafique8377]

Raphael Cairi Llama De Leon (Roaring Lion) 1908-1999. He once said in an interview "From fear that I might be styled a thief, I use Raphael DeLeon". When he met his father, he was told Cairi was another name for Trinidad, and that Llama was a sort of deer or goat. Roaring Lion goes back to the era of the 1930s'-40s' with artists like Atilla The Hun- Raymond Quevedo (1892-1962), Lord Beginner- Egbert Moore (1904-1980), Lord Executor (1880-1952)- who wrote the earliest calypsoes, Lord Invader- Rupert Grant (1914-1961) of "Rum & Coca Cola" fame made more popular by the Andrew Sisters during the Calypso craze in America during the 1940s'-50s'. If I remember correctly Lion wrote some material (a book or books) just like Chalkdust (Dr. Hollis Liverpool) on the subject of Calypso. He was the Calypsonian who had an audience with Pope John Paul II in 1985- the album is out there & it is considered a souvenir. One of my favorites of his would be his re-working of "Netty Netty" w/ David Rudder from 1993- "Netty Netty, gimme the ting that you got in your belly. If you cant stand the digging, gimme back me shilling". This was about sex during the 30s'. Lion's family spread all over the globe- from Trinidad to London, UK. If I am not mistaken Alfonso Ribeiro is his grandson!! Lion hats off to you sir!! May you rest in peace & may the Almighty have mercy on your soul.

[@harolddottin10]

Alphonse Ribeiro's Grand father is Lord Hummingbird and not Roaring Lion. When I was about 12 years old I always would see Roaring walking up the street in Mt Lambert with his German wife and about four children. They would always look at me and I always looked at them as we crossed paths. My father told me who he was, he always wore a fedora and jacket.

[@daizeedee1202]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@SuperSnk1]

Just imagine a calypso that is over 50years old is still a very big hit. That's the power of the Roaring Lion, A Master of the Art. Just Incredible.

[@DeTriniJam]

Facts still licking this tune from a yute to now in 2023

[@kevinterrell7362]

Wow this brings back memories of a year I went home in 1995 This was my mom favorite song. She use to call my nephew her papa chuks.when my nephew hear this song.he say that's me and granny song.lol. my nephew died of a Hart a tack when he was 9 years old Sheldon sylvester. Rip. My mom died of a Hart a tack also Rip mom I love you.

[@lizzies9307]

My cousin played this for me when I was really young, and I still come back to it ❤

[@irene-monique89]

I’m sooo glad that MY King put me on to this song. This WILL forever be a song I associate with a good memory and play on a regular basis. 🤗👍🏽💯

[@gilesjulien5493]

Now this is good local music,gone but not forgotten

[@rosasookai1152]

2022!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Who is with me ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kidjustice7945]

Ran through my mind today. What a tune !!!

[@laxxin3815]

who listening in 2017 comment best local music ever and will never forget

[@fletchermusician3365]

1 of my Fav Calypsonians Jah Bless 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@donaldduck4206]

2024 an beyond classics dont die only get better with time 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡💥💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maximillianrexcarpediem1469]

Now I'll be singing, "They call me Papa chunks" all day.

[@datraass]

Sweet CLASSIC & TIMELESS!!! BRAP!

[@ladyd55101]

One of the great Classics. I'll give you nine butterflies.

[@apachec5589]

Jan 2024. Still fire 🔥

[@MrWutchuneed]

Rip , your music will live on bro ! Bless !!!

[@Selenataylor48]

My mom love this Tune. And my nephew love it also. When my nephew hear this song.He will say this me and Granny song. I am just think of Them. Rip mom and Rip to your papa chunks you use to call your Grandson. Two Angels gone but not forgotten.

[@iayyam]

This was my welcome back home song as it was my first time going back home having been away for sixteen years. It was my first time going back for my beloved carnival . Great memories!!! Boss chune!! Kaiso! Kaiso!

[@MichelleParejo]

iayyam p

[@keonphillip7214]

2020 we still listening ❤👑🤴💯

[@ebunny5]

2021 🔥🔥🔥💪💪

[@riyadhrafique8377]

@@ebunny5 2022 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@durellteesdale7297]

This is maybe the most impactful groovy soca records ever .

[@bjornjoseph]

this is an all time classic tune

[@786abcfull]

The original calypso.

[@cool4rocknroll]

D' tune 'Papa Chunks' by Roaring Lion feat. Nigel 'Sweet Pea' Lewis rapping at the beginning of the introduction! Dis tune bring back memories for me from 1995! Dis is a re-recorded version of Lion's 1940's hit 'Papa Chunks' with a touch of Dancehall, Dub, Ragga, Ringbang, and Soca!

[@BridgetteLWard]

Still listening in 2019 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@masterjedikeith4952]

Still listening in 2020👍👍😀

[@glynemartin]

2021 anyone??...

[@BridgetteLWard]

I'm still listening! 🎶 🎶 🎶 ❤

[@RR42636]

Been trying to find this song for about 2 and a half years...much appreciated Klean

[@topcho1ce]

THIS IS MY GREAT GRAND MOTHER XE HUSBAND TRINIDAD STAND UP!!!

[@donfari5967]

Thursday December 28 th 2017 and still listening .........Love it !!!

[@iayyam]

I used to call my son that when he was a lil one year old... Papa Chunks!!!!

[@natty.roots.423]

Yes Papa Chunks🎉🎉🎉🎉 BiG Up yuh NICE CLEAN SELF🎉🎉🎉

[@daniandouglas130]

2018 listening still!

[@johnhinds1343]

2023 and beyond the legend

[@roslynevelyn6616]

"Dey Rub Me wid a Sweet Lil Powder Puff" I'm Mama Chunks!😂😁😂🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@nicolellewellyn4632]

Wooohhhaaa dey call meh pappa chunks

[@Br99klynINg24_8]

My grandpa used to call me Lil papa chunks ahhh man memories

[@jeliceparris4857]

My husband asked me why I call our son chunkolunks so here we are in 2021

[@pepperplum2166]

Years later...still a big chune bwoy!

[@AndersonMil7]

Since I was ah lickle chyle dis duption have me till now. Blessup to we people

[@valazsafo]

this is ah awesome soca song...i love it fuh so...

[@masterjedikeith4952]

2019 anyone 👍👍😀

[@deemari577]

The grandfather of Alfonso Ribero ( Carlton) of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

[@maxuniverse3226]

lord hummingbird was carlton's grandfather

[@iayyam]

Dee Mari nope... His grandfather is the mighty Hummingbird

[@rogerwilliams2042]

incorrect sir

[@josweetlove1537]

@@rogerwilliams2042 Alfonso Ribero's maternal grandfather was The Roaring Lion. His paternal grandfather was Lord Hummingbird.

[@josweetlove1537]

@@iayyam his paternal grandfather was The Roaring Lion.

[@WM52Ol]

one of my all-time favorites

[@Triniinbim]

Thanks for posting this!

[@redheart30]

2020. Still listening

[@bjornjoseph]

yea ty for posting this... this is some good sh*t

[@KARATE_277]

This is my great grandfather. De Leon is my family

[@SunnieDae1]

Love this man!! original rapper!

[@psychowithasmile]

Woooi dey call me PAPA CHUNKS!!! lol

[@kennylewis9924]

WICKED WICKED TUNE LOVE IT BAD

[@ahsan_ccu]

Still slappin in 2020!

[@DeTriniKowKilla7]

ROCKIN BACK TO THE 80S

[@zaydengill4823]

I love this song is used too sing this song for my big son now I am singing it for his son ❤❤😆they both were big babies

[@ri7382]

yk how long I didnt listen to this KZbin reading my mind 😂

[@leobaptiste521]

Still a big tune in 2019 . Trinbago at it's best.

[@nikkilarose8042]

Calypso is timeless.

[@joshuadindial9540]

2016 and still a big tune

[@tyww6382]

in 2017 yo still lit

[@trinidadandtobago7098]

💯🇹🇹🔥🔥🇹🇹🇹🇹 bring back memories of my youth days

[@GhostTownMafia1]

need 2 bring back this riddim big tune

[@debbiebutcher15]

On my play list 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@rickymaharaj9466]

Timeless masterpiece of music

[@charlesgideon]

Sweet calypso.

[@DiosanXaquerry]

A master of satorial excellence......

[@user-go8vs9mw6j]

Legendary 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mellie277]

Sweet tooooo bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jack-zi5ij]

Wonder if he knew this song would still be playing in 2023❤

[@k3rrry806]

still listening this in 2015

[@iayyam]

2016 too

[@k3rrry806]

+iayyam big tune lol

[@triniislandstud2571]

2018 woiiiiii papa chunks is the original gyalis

[@joanlogan3042]

Yes

[@vincentbabb7332]

Heard this in a maxi and liked it instantly 😁😁

[@sharran2043]

Don’t kill me because i got the luck the looks😄❤

[@JanefrFinch]

woiiiiiiioioo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@daleparson8930]

😅the best part is the the powder puff

[@nellie9088]

Still sounding sweeet Ayeeee *slow chip* 🇹🇹❤️

[@DrLivet]

bIG! bIG! tune!

[@Jride999]

chune for all time, classic ole time chuneeeeee.they don't make these anymore.

[@nataliamoore6226]

listening to it in 2018

[@6ugust925]

2023 Roaring Lion 🦁 🎉

[@smalls5607]

IS this Trinidad Music?

[@katrinajade8850]

SmallsVEVO i think so smalls

[@irene-monique89]

Yes

[@errolmichaelphillips7763]

Yes sir! The Roaring Lion sang this calypso during the 1930's. This is a recent (1992) recording.

[@iayyam]

Yes indeed...old time Trini music

[@theolamarshall-bernard]

Most definitely!

[@cocoyeabroom2505]

2019 listening still!

[@Woke365]

I am the Pa Pa Chanks man.

[@anikadaniel6874]

this is my uncle 😂😂

[@travisrajnath7711]

Chuuuuneee🙌🔥

[@user-go8vs9mw6j]

Superb 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@tiffanytelesford3635]

head this today and finally found it

[@johnhinds1343]

2020 still going rip the lion

[@trevonism]

2021 and this Tune HOTTTTT🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@theolamarshall-bernard]

2019!

[@rask4738]

2020 we still here 🔥🔥💯

[@larrybirdstrashtalk8272]

My Uber driver was listening to some raunchy tunes and sent me here after some bajan work #daplumber

[@thelibran11]

listening in Aug., 2017/great!great!

[@robertironside6252]

Real Nice

[@missd8760]

yesss 🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥

[@bjornjoseph]

me too!!!!! i just looked up brother mavin jahaji bhai too!!

[@datraass]

CHUNE!!!

[@6ugust925]

2018 Roaring Lion . 🙏💃

[@iayyam]

2019 and going strong!!

[@buttercupjag]

dis is song jed! d lyrics an music...bass line sweet! oh gad oy! lol

[@susanjennifer161]

My sister played this and my son aged8 came home singing it.I had to go to the school to let them know I did not introduce him to this song.😂😂😂😂

[@simranseemangal4178]

Yo big tune 2020 dj thing anyway