Sister Nancy Talks About Her Classic Single, "Bam Bam" | VIBE

[@DavidRichardson95]

40 years later the record can _still_ get a crowd moving all over the world.

[@paulettemorgan9959]

Oh yes !

[@tagrwood8486]

From the first note!

[@gratefulila9980]

Stalag 17.......

[@cypto_niti2897]

From the first line drop

[@rapchattv6962]

Facts

[@Junjo11]

Nancy is correct. Bam Bam was popular outside Jamaica. One of the best classic. Nancy had one of the best dancehall voice.

[@annmariebusu9924]

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.

[@Junjo11]

@@annmariebusu9924 nice. We all loved it

[@londonjeremiah8434]

instablaster...

[@j.c7719]

One of the greatest songs ever made

[@theodorep9569]

White boy from Toronto been bumping this for years

[@toni7808]

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.

[@misterlexx2721]

Winston Riley died a number of years now.

[@normanmccallum610]

But didn't the original "bam bam" line derive from Toot and the Maytal's festival song Bam Bam ?

[@djbis]

@@normanmccallum610 I had this same point to make. Almost 20 years earlier the original was performed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ymnZiKndFnr7c

[@Jorge209_]

Her singing that in the beginning gave me the chills ❤

[@dennisalvarado5134]

fucking amen

[@consciousgoddess_]

me too

[@indigo9244]

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 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾

[@doomsdaytuther5095]

Her singing always makes me feel so good and chilled.

[@duetoloss]

So much talent from a tiny island!! Spiritual healing tribal beats of the soul...stand up and take a bow jamacia 🙏🏻 big respect

[@faitha.b5310]

Powerful that's what I'm saying 🇯🇲

[@heavyqueen9524]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@michaellawrence3345]

Nuf respect 🇯🇲

[@Sunshine134chick]

Love ❤️ my country Jamaica 🇯🇲 I’m so blessed to have come from there

[@faarisdg8]

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

[@JustinStoutArt]

She only wanted what was owed to her. Humble!

[@Dammy1998]

amani iwe nawe kaka

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Ain’t nobody waiting on a pretend award in a place that doesn’t exist

[@djbis]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ymnZiKndFnr7c

[@vilee1877]

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.❤

[@joseywales802]

You really didn't know????👀

[@joseywales802]

Ohhh I now see why sorry I asked

[@honeyplug]

Its a good thing she said her name in the song

[@shakeeranoel4320]

Same 🇹🇹

[@biancachi6435]

I'm from Chicago and always knew....hmmm

[@dremunoz2600]

Back in '82 I don't think she realized just how groundbreaking that track would become.

[@diggzdoesgames]

Shameful she wasnt properly compensated all those years for how big Bam Bam was =/

[@johnr2630]

It’s a shady fuckin business. Lot of reggae artists got screwed over

[@sarahcline8488]

She didnt make a lot from bam bam? Damn mens world BS

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

Dummy, it wasn't even originally hers, how do you think Toots Hibbert felt

[@diggzdoesgames]

@@Iknowyoumadnow 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.

[@ladycapricornia]

Exactly just shady people

[@Blackjesus3]

She should be so rich from bam bam

[@trishjames2730]

Godfather Creed she's well off...plus she was an accountant for 15 years..

[@jerry76411]

for real rich rich rich

[@evesgirls4897]

Trish James Of course Jamaicans wear many hats got 3 jobs man!

[@acomputersolutionssecurity2217]

I wonder why she could not get any royalty from belly?

[@truelove3167]

NO..NANCY CAN'T BE RICH FROM BAM BAM..THAT IS NOT HER ORIGINAL LYRICS...LOOK IT UP..TOOTS & THE MATYALS ORIGINATE THIS SONG!

[@AthenaGM]

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💃🇵🇷.

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Sister Nancy deserves to be recognized. Long overdue. Salute 👑

[@leroytaylor2981]

I heard this song alot I never knew it was from back in 1982.

[@LanLawd]

Check Out the Reggae Remix Of Bam Bam .... Wicked Wicked Wicked kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52Tm5p3h9uDi7M

[@elconejito99]

Ansel Collins - Stalag 11

[@BitsOfThisLife]

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.

[@luisv5347]

I’m still playing Sister Nancy today! She’s a G.

[@steelersluv]

That song still moves me today. Glad to see she’s still alive.

[@lannieplannie]

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.

[@debbiemarquis3231]

Man...my father brought this album..I was 9 now i'm 44...and bam bam was the song we scratched out first!

[@tiaa4209]

Debbie Marquis its been 35 years!!!!

[@WowDaniX]

She’s is one of the GOAT! So under rated. Love her music.

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

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 🔈 🔊 🗣💪🏽👏🏽🥰

[@LipstickNWhiskey]

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. ❤️

[@arielthegreat4045]

This is by far one of the best reggae songs ever!!!! And still very popular to this day!!!!!

[@shammccullough5835]

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

[@swaggerjones81]

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

[@sandileluthuli6455]

this woman gives me chills a legend

[@sarahcline8488]

She is still beautiful and she STILL has it!

[@adg_87]

Right??!!

[@alwayswinning9910]

What a women this lady can’t knock her energy from 🇯🇲 to 🇬🇧 love ❤️

[@gazoakleychef]

Living legend

[@dopenough2smoke]

Just saw her in Oakland. Best show I've ever seen in my life. So much love for this woman

[@krazytrinisteve]

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.

[@lacashalee]

I hope she wins her lawsuit!!

[@Auntkekebaby]

One of my favorite songs of all time. LOVE!! CLASSIC! Jamaica, Queens bumped this HARD!!

[@mygirl1247]

As a child i loved the dirt she walked on, big up yourself Sister Nancy 💞❤️💕 love from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@manuelbalderas2681]

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!

[@TobyW360]

I teard up when she sang at first thanks sister nancy much love

[@biggwillbeats4384]

Intro Sister Nancy gave me chills. Timeless 🎼 music 🎼

[@qwesence1]

WOW! That's such a great song, she didn't know her record was a huge success.. She needs her royalties!

[@JustAThought155]

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!

[@henrywest77]

i love her she trully a pioneer of this wonderful 👏 ❤ music....old school O.G MAMA

[@Dillmatic97]

Black people got skills man lol putting down classics with no pen or paper 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jamelledwards116]

Wow...1982? That's the year I was born. This song been powerful for a long time!

[@ItsMeJayCeeGee]

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.

[@mr.tbacon1296]

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.

[@donniezawadski2047]

The Reggae queen deserve more respect for all the work and guidance they give us.

[@megleland6320]

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.

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

1990s decade was an era of communion in the music industry.

[@Lucasnatal10]

Sister Nancy ❤legend

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

This song is a part of my life's soundtrack. I Didn't know what she looked like for 30 years, thank God for KZbin.

[@only1azure]

This song is in my playlist! We know you, Sister Nancy 🥰🥰 much love and respect ✊🏾

[@redredemption9349]

Ty sister Nacy beautiful freestyle

[@Terrilynn26]

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 🎶

[@ShanaWise5314]

I had the grace to meet this amazing Queen once,... Bless up to the Queen , Sista Nancy ❤️😎💚

[@michaellawson6222]

she need to be compensated for her work

[@thewordsmith5440]

michael lawson Amara La Negra remade it.

[@agomodern]

What work? She had no idea what she was even going to sing when she went into the studio to record it at 20 years old.

[@mathismathis2351]

GIVE THIS LADY HER MONEY PLEASE ‼️

[@infg0753]

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...

[@LanLawd]

Check Out the Reggae Remix Of Bam Bam .... Wicked Wicked Wicked kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52Tm5p3h9uDi7M

[@Temptease]

Wowww sticky mikes is a blast from the past!

[@44trawn]

BIGGG up SISTER NANCY🙌Jah BLESS🙏 🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳

[@hondacivic.japanese8265]

Sister, Nancy❤ 40 years later your song is still a classic sample from the movie belly rest in peace, DMX 🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏾

[@chrisn5527]

I remember buying this in 82, still have it on wax!

[@traceycamille]

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!! 👑💗

[@GratitudeGriot]

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

[@mikahist4155]

Bam bam just hits you everytime you hear it..like a true hit really can!!!!! 🕊🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🕊

[@rukus9585]

It's disgusting she was withheld any funds and recognition from her track on just Belly alone. That was iconic.

[@dennisalvarado5134]

Hearing her sing it herself is amazing.

[@kathyb9264]

I will always love sister nancy.

[@leon3ev]

Bam Bam was played in Ozark season 4. It surprised me when the cartel boss’s nephew was playing it

[@itsspecialwkay5239]

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 💛

[@springof-wf8vy]

Sister Nancy is the QUEEN. Enough said

[@shakalalakoo]

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!!

[@Mattia_22]

Incredible track, I hope Sister will get all the royaltes she deserves

[@ayet.l.leeyouniverson3539]

The Most BEAUTIFUL SONG IN THE WORLD!! Blessings🙏

[@mauriceb.7391]

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..😊😊😊😍

[@ymall72]

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.

[@coloneldjahngostomper]

i love u! Sista Nancy!

[@Villano271]

Big up yuh self mumma Nancy! Bam Bam 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@joaomariolira]

Such a cool lady, great stories!

[@mcleo9935]

she ain't old she in her late fifty's she still travel and do shiws.she maybe tired.am relating to someone's comment that Nancy look old.if am not mistaken I think she is a chartered accountant.she migrated here in the United states in the 90's and went back to school.she also has a degree.well educated ppl.yes she should be compensated for 'BamBam'.

[@lottsalovin4481]

Dat person who made that old comment is Nancy bredda wife who a stalk har out! Nancy is well educated yes and deserve to be compensated for what was taken from har.

[@docnu5757]

This song is a SHOCKWAVE 🥰🎶🇯🇲❤

[@iriereggaevibes1553]

CONEY ISLAND PARK USED TO RUN DAT SONG ALL DAY IN 1988..NYC....WATABAMBAM..🎼🎼🎤🎤🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶👑🔥🔥🔱🔱

[@radonspace2098]

She was in the spirit.

[@agomodern]

What does that mean?

[@kofoblue3172]

Yes Mama! You've still got it. You sound great!

[@crystalyana9533]

Love her!!

[@TinSandwichUK]

The original Bam Bam was written by Byron Lee and recorded by The Maytals in 1966 for a music festival.

[@tahmaskenchers1782]

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.

[@MikeY-nh2we]

Damn I love this song I found it by total accident years ago and I still rock that shit

[@chrivison]

There wouldn’t be a Nicki Minaj without Sister Nancy

[@ladynafi]

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 👍🏾

[@LanLawd]

Check Out the Reggae Remix Of Bam Bam .... Wicked Wicked Wicked kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52Tm5p3h9uDi7M

[@christopherkucia1071]

As a fellow Capricorn musician, I understand her energy and process

[@kashadtoney1300]

Happy belated Birthday fellow Cappie

[@ramzboi07]

We be so cool about shit

[@kashadtoney1300]

@@ramzboi07 365 days a year

[@seesee5363]

@@ramzboi07 stop it

[@levitezoe1804]

I finally get to see you I was wondering how did you look I love that song

[@AllThingsFitnessandLifestyle]

Loved Bam Bam when I was a kid the soul in it screams revolution

[@dimplessamuels960]

The original Bam Bam was sung by the Maytals for 1966 festival song

[@RicketyRocket]

That song is a straight banger! 🔥

[@horacehall6013]

I grew up listening to this song.

[@dptyt7409]

1982 this song came out 1986 my moms pushed me out 1994 i heard this song on radio (living in my native country Surinam 🇸🇷) Sinds then till this day i listen to it (also blood sisters - ring my bell)

[@jakekellenvercauteren8732]

Sister Nancy she a one inna three million !

[@newvibes3033]

God Bless You Mama we love you.

[@jennifergraham9679]

plenty respect to this lady, talk about one of the originals, she is it.

[@shereengillings8499]

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 👍

[@jizzlewop552]

I listen to Bam Bam every time I flame up. No song sounds/feels more perfect to me for the occasion