No song was hotter in the summer of 2000 than Thong Song, Sisqo’s ode to ladies who loved to flaunt their ample backsides in skimpy underwear. Zekedon was a regular at clubs back then and remembers the song’s buzz when it hit the turntables. Recently, he and longtime collaborator Joe Taxi decided to rework Thong Song, dancehall style. The result is Bumpa Truck.
\The single was released in April. It has a similarity in feel and delivery to Thong which is what Zekedon planned. “It’s a song that’s almost 21 that I resurrected. A lotta youth dancing right now probably wouldn’t remember it, or wouldn’t even know the Thong Song,” said the diminutive artist. Shortly after its release, Bumpa Truck caught the attention of rapper Busta Rhymes who gave it his approval via social media. That is proof enough for Zekedon that his song is destined for big things. “It’s a reminder track, that was his era. It connected to his ears faster than other people. He opened it (song’s video) and showed love so I salute the legend Busta Rhymes, the king, the legend,” said Zekedon.
Born Ezekiel Edwards in Brooklyn, New York to Jamaican parents, he has lived for over 20 years in South Florida. One of his biggest influences is his aunt, singer/songwriter and musician Annette Brissett. Another musical inspiration is Mr. Vegas with whom Zekedon toured as a DJ/selector for eight years.
Since he began recording just over 10 years ago, some of his songs have made their mark on dancehall/reggae radio; they include A1 Class, Likkle Weh Yu Gi and Get To The Money (with Chi Ching Ching). Bumpa Truck, with its more cosmopolitan flavor, may be Zekedon’s best chance to date for a bonafide hit. “Just the language of the track, it’s so universal everyone can understand it. I really feel it can get in the pop charts,” he said.
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