A Legendary Endorsement: Sister Nancy Lauds Jay-Z for Respecting & Sampling 'Bam Bam'
Sister Nancy on Jay-Z's 'Bam' Sample: Why 'Everybody Else Was Cheap' | Reggae Royalties & Dancehall History Sister Nancy, the trailblazing Jamaican artist widely recognized as the first female dancehall MC, recently delivered a massive endorsement for hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, praising his handling of the sample of her iconic 1982 track, "Bam Bam." Her comments highlight a long-standing issue in the music industry—the fair compensation and recognition of pioneering artists, especially those whose work becomes a cornerstone of other genres. In an interview, Sister Nancy pointedly stated that Jay-Z "did the right thing," asserting that "Everybody else was cheap; they didn't even think about me." This article dives deep into the significance of this statement, the legacy of "Bam Bam," and the fight for artists' rights. The Timeless Power of 'Bam Bam': The Most Sampled Reggae Song Sister Nancy's ...