Bam Bam - Sister Nancy - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Bam Bam" by Sister Nancy is a seminal track in the reggae and dancehall genres, released in 1982 as part of her album One, Two. The song was written by Winston Riley and Ophlin Russell, with production helmed by Winston Riley. Notably, it incorporates the "Stalag 17" riddim, a popular instrumental in reggae music. "Bam Bam" draws inspiration from Toots and the Maytals' 1966 song of the same name. Sister Nancy's rendition became iconic, not just for its catchy hook but also for its assertive lyrics, which celebrate strength and resilience. Despite its massive influence and frequent sampling by artists across genres, it wasn't until 2014 that Sister Nancy secured rights and royalties for her work. "Bam Bam" has been widely sampled in various media, from Kanye West's "Famous" to Beyoncé's live performance of "Hold Up." Its importance was solidified by its ranking in Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and its Silver certification in the UK.