Sister Nancy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sister Nancy
Occupation	Deejay
Date Of Birth	Jan 2, 1962(1962-01-02)
Age	62
Birthplace	Kingston
Country	Jamaica
Horoscope	Capricorn

Sister Nancy Biography

Sister Nancy is one of the most popular and richest Deejay who was born on January 2, 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica. Sister Nancy Sister Nancy, also known as Muma Nancy, real name Ophlin Russell (born on the 2nd of January, 1962) is a Jamaican dancehall DJ and singer. She is regarded by everyone around the world for being the pioneering female DJ in dancehall she was referred to as an “dominating female voice for over two decades” in the dancehall circuit.

Then, in 1996 she moved in 1996 to New Jersey. Interview with The Jamaica Observer in 2002, Russell said that although she worked in the banking industry she said that “music is [her] first love” and added that she still sings “every now and then”. She said that her departure from the world of recording resulted from her desire to “give other female artists a chance” although she stated that she was “as ready as the first day [she] came into the business”. The Observer cited Russell a role model for a subsequent generation of female performers which included Lady Saw, Sister Carol, Macka Diamond, Lady G, Shelly Thunder, Carla Marshall, Lorna G Lady English as well as Lady P.

In 2007, Russell released the second of her two albums, Sister Nancy Meets Fireproof, produced by djMush1, formerly of the Slackers (NYC Ska) on Special Potato Records. The album was distributed by Jammyland Records in New York, NY. The album features four original compositions, as well as four instrumental versions of the aforementioned songs.

In 2011, Sister Nancy did an interview where she stated that it’s harder now for women to make it in the field of music. When asked why, she said it’s because “Maybe because there weren’t so many female artists out and men respected the women.” This seems to agree with Cooper that dancehall music liberated women from “repressive respectability and conservative gender ideologies.” Rastawomen singers are free to act and say as they please on stage.

Sister Nancy’s iconic “Bam Bam” has been recorded and sampled more than 80 times since its first release in 1982. This includes:

Sister Nancy Net Worth

Sister Nancy is one of the richest Deejay from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sister Nancy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When it was first released, “Bam Bam” never was a huge hit in Jamaica however it has become an integral part of other music genres ever since. While the song was initially recorded in the year 1966 in 1966 by Toots and the Maytals, it’s the Sister Nancy version that is frequently heard in different genres. From 1991 on, the Main Source “Bam Bam” has been sampled in 73 tracks including Kanye West’s hit 2016 track “Famous”. Nancy’s version features Ansel Collin’s famous 1977 track “Stalag 17”, a famous riddim that is also being referred to as an instrumental backing track that has been used frequently.

In Kingston, Jamaica, Russell was one of fifteen siblings. Her older sister, Robert who is more well-known as Brigadier Jerry and, by her teens she was performing in her Twelve Tribes of Israel soundsystem Jahlovemuzik sound system she was a part of, and was a part-time employee for three years on the Stereophonic Sound System with General Echo. Sister Nancy was born into a strict family in Kingston. It was expected of her to carry out the traditional roles like being an elder in the community and to advocate for values that were socially conservative, such as being a member of the family as well as staying drug-free and be a good mother. At first she was a rebel against her values and accompanied the example of her older brother, Brigadier Jerry in DJing. She was repeatedly discouraged from DJing and urged to explore Christian musical pursuits by her father. When she was a teen and began to dance, she discovered Dancehall. The only female who would be there to dance. The traditional family values didn’t appeal to her and she walked away from her home for months at a. Nancy was a follower of the DJ Junior Chalice around Jamaica and in St. Thomas was given the chance to become a DJ. She was quoted in an interview to say, ” Me never nervous ever again after that. It was the age of 15. At the age of 16, I would say, “Alright, I go to step up my game.”. In the year 1980 the producer Winston Riley was the first to invite her to the studio and resulted in her debut single “Papa Dean” for his Techniques label. Russell-Myers later performed on the stage at Reggae Sunsplash, making her the first female DJ to perform at the event as well as only the second female Jamaican DJ to perform worldwide. Her success continued through singles like “One Two”, “Money Can’t Buy Me Love”, “Transport Connection” and “Bam Bam”. The album she released her debut album, One Two was released in 1982. She continued to collaborate alongside music producer Henry “Junjo” Lawes, making “A No Any Man Can Test Sister Nancy”, “Bang Belly”, and an album together with Yellowman, “Jah Mek Us Fe A Purpose”. She continued to perform live, occasionally as a guest on Jahlove Music with her brother. The sound system was a global tour and featured sister Nancy as well as Brigadier Jerry making their first UK appearances on Brixton Town Hall in 1982. Brixton Town Hall in London in 1982.

Sister Nancy collaborated with Thievery Corporation on the song “Originality” for the 2006 compilation album Versions. She also collaborated with DJ /rupture and Kid 606 on the “Little More Oil” single in

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sister Nancy Dating?

According to our records, Sister Nancy is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Sister Nancy’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sister Ranked on the list of most popular Deejay. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Sister Nancy celebrates birthday on January 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Sister Nancy

1. Sister Nancy is a Jamaican reggae singer.
2. She was born on January 2, 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica.
3. Her real name is Ophlin Russell-Myers.
4. She is known as the “Queen of Dancehall”.
5. Her hit song “Bam Bam” was released in 1982.
6. “Bam Bam” has been sampled by numerous artists worldwide.
7. Sister Nancy’s music addresses social and political issues.
8. She has collaborated with other notable musicians such as Yellowman and Tenor Saw.
9. In 2017, she received the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government.
10. Sister Nancy continues to perform and record music today, inspiring new generations of fans.

Where is Sister Nancy now?

In 2016 Sister Nancy retired from being a bank accountant in New Jersey so she could pursue music and performing. She recently played at Rebel Salute 2017 in Jamaica in January as well as played at Brooklyn Bowl in New York on 25 May 2017.

Who originally sang Bam Bam?

Sister Nancy , born Ophlin Russell, is widely acknowledged as being the first female dancehall MC, and “Bam Bam” cemented her as a major influence in both reggae and dancehall. While the song is largely attributed to the latter genre, Sister Nancy herself associates more with the former.

Who owns Sister Nancy Bam Bam?

“Bam Bam”
Single by Sister Nancy
Label| Techniques Records
Songwriter(s)| Winston Riley Ophlin Russell
Producer(s)| Winston Riley

Who sampled Sister Nancy?

Kanye West feat. Rihanna and Swizz Beatz’s ‘Famous’ sample of Sister Nancy’s ‘Bam Bam’ | WhoSampled.

How old is Maxi Priest?

60 years (June 10, 1961)