The popular phrase “bam bam” was introduced into the music scene first in 1966 by a reggae band called Toots and the Maytals. Sister Nancy's Bam Bam is no exception to this musical dialogue. These artists are called by one song or its artist to respond with their own versions and all are consequently brought together in an antiphonetic musical dialogue. The Jamaican sampling culture has provided an inclusive space in which artists are able to repurpose one sound over and over again to share a cultural identity and indulge in a sort of “Call and Response” practice rooted in African oral traditions. In 2015, the song topped the iTunes Reggae Chart. At the end of the settlement she was unable to receive compensation for all 32 years of unpaid royalties, however, she did receive compensation for the last 10 years and then obtained 50% of the rights to her song “Bam Bam”. For 32 years, Sister Nancy did not receive any royalties for her song. In 2014, Sister Nancy's daughter pointed out that the song was playing on the TV in a Reebok commercial and thus she finally decided seek legal advice and guidance on properly obtaining rights to her own music. If they had contacted me and I would do it for them live then I would have a favorite.' and nobody try to contact me to do it in person. The reason why I say that is they know how to contact me. They sample it so much times but none of them is my favorite.

In 2016, Billboard called the song 'a strong contender for the title of most sampled reggae song of all time.' When asked her opinion of the many songs that have used her voice over the years, she responded: 'I don’t know if I hear all of them.

The song has been labeled as a 'well-known reggae anthem' by BBC and a 'classic' by The Observer. The song's instrumental samples the 1974 song 'Stalag 17', by Ansell Collins, a well known riddim, alternatively known as a backing track used repeatedly. The song's chorus was inspired by the 1966 song of the same name, by The Maytals and Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. ' Bam Bam' is a song by Jamaican dancehall recording artist Sister Nancy.

Overtime riddim version