OLDIES SUNDAY: Gully Bop – My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me (2014)

For today’s Oldies Sunday, we dedicate it to the late Dancehall Artist Gully Bop. Gully Bop rose to fame in the early 1990s under the name “Country Man“, but unfortunate circumstances got him out of the spotlight for a number of years. Thanks to a viral video in the early 2010s, he made a comeback as “Gully Bop“, and things started to look up better than ever for him. Today, we highlight one of his first hits, “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me“.

Produced by Claims Records/Gutty Bling and released in 2014, Gully Bop’s “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me” found the Deejay in the best light. While the track was aimed at fellow Dancehall Artist Alkaline, it was Bop’s moment to show the world that his talent as an Artist was not a joke. With boasts about being lyrically superior to his peers and having the most charisma, Gully Bop made a lot of claims throughout, and had no problem backing up. “Dem Nuh Bad Like Me” quickly gained popularity, and earned its place as one of Bop’s first hits, and a memorable one to date. Bop’s popularity took him to the Sting stage, Reggae Sumfest, England, Canada, the US, and his name brought up in other parts of the world.

Since the release of “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me”, Gully Bop went on to gain more popularity. He got caught up in a few controversial situations which included relationships, and was the topic of many feuds and rumours. He managed to keep his name floating for a while, but his days as an Artist were slowly coming to a halt. His health started to decline, and he sought the assistance of a few for some time. Sadly on October 31, it was reported that Gully Bop passed away at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). Gully Bop was one of the few Artists who got the break twice, but wasn’t fortunate to make his comeback end on a successful note. Despite all the gossip, rumors, and drama, many still remember and play his song, including “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me”.