Blackstreet has also collaborated with Jay-Z on his single "The City is Mine". With the help of the Janet Jackson single "Girlfriend", Blackstreet finally had a top ten album with Finally. But personnel shifts wracked the group and contributed to the relative failure of Finally in 1999, and Blackstreet soon broke up. After rumors of legal action and a preemptive countersuit, the group reformed and released Level II in 2003.
No Diggity
Blackstreet Lyrics
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This is the remix remat
Brought you by Blackstreet
No diggity no doubt (one, one, one, two no diggity)
Play on, playa
She was a gold digger (no diggity, ayo, ayo, ayo, ayo)
Yo, Dre drop the verse (no, no, no)
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
Said 'I don't mind but what do you mean I am the one
Who will dance on the floor, in around?" (no, no, no diggity)
She said I am the one
Who will dance
On the floor in around (no, no, no diggity)
She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of bein' the one (no diggity)
Who will dance, on the floor, in around, babe (no, no, no diggity)
People always told me, "be careful what you do
Don't go around breakin young girls' hearts"
And mama always told me, "be careful who you love
Be careful what you do, because a lie become the truth, eh"
Billie Jean is not my lover, oh
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son (no diggity, no doubt about it)
She said I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
For forty days and for forty nights I was on the scene
But who could stand when she's in demand her schemes and blames
Gonna dance, on a floor, in around (no, no, no diggity)
So take my strong advice
Just remember to always think twice (no)
Don't think twice
She told my baby imagined free and she looked at me (ah, ha)
And showed a photo of a baby cry his eyes were like mine
So we danced, on a floor, in around, baby (no, no, no diggity, no diggity)
The bridge
People always told me, "be careful what you do
Don't go around brakin' young girls' hearts"
But she she came and stood right by me and I smelled her sweet perfume (hehehe)
It happened much too soon
She called me to the room, hey yeah (no, no, no)
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
The kid is not my son
She said I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
Billie Jean is not my lover (oh no)
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no diggity, no doubt about)
She said I am the one, said I'm the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
No Billie, Billie, Billie Jean
Billie Jean's not my lover
Billie Jean's not my lover (like take it to the bridge)
Billie Jean's not my lover
Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no
Billie Jean's not my lover (no diggity, no doubt about)
Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie Jean, not my lover)
Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no
Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie)
Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger)
Not my lover(I like the way you try to get slick)
Billie Jean's not my lover (yeah, ah, yeah ah, ha)
Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger)
Not my lover (I like the way you try to get slick)
Billie Jean's not my lover (no, no, no, no diggity)
The song "No Diggity" by Blackstreet is a remix filled with the recurring chorus "no diggity, no doubt." The verse begins with an incident involving the singer and his gold digger girlfriend. The verse alludes to the 1983 famous song by Michael Jackson, "Billie Jean," with the line, "She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene." However, unlike MJ's, in this song, the singer denies Paternity of his beloved Child. Later, the bridge, referencing a common piece of advice that people often receive, advises listeners to be cautious in their romantic relationships.
In the song, the singer is a charismatic lady-killer who talks about his relationship with his gold-digger girlfriend. Throughout the song, he relates his girlfriend's behavior to that of the character in "Billie Jean," but ultimately disowns the child she claims is his. The use of MJ's song is a clever metaphor connecting the singer’s tale of foolish women who've caused him nothing but trouble. The verses, plus the chorus "no diggity, no doubt," become a statement of acceptance and appreciation of this man's "all-star" social identity.
Line by Line Meaning
No, no, no diggity
Absolutely no doubt about it
This is the remix remat
This is a new version of the song
Brought you by Blackstreet
Presented by the musical group Blackstreet
No diggity no doubt (one, one, one, two no diggity)
There is no question about it
Play on, playa
Keep doing what you're doing, my friend
She was a gold digger (no diggity, ayo, ayo, ayo, ayo)
She was only interested in a man's wealth, money, or status
Yo, Dre drop the verse (no, no, no)
Dr. Dre, please perform a rap verse
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
She was incredibly beautiful and looked like a movie star
Said 'I don't mind but what do you mean I am the one
Who will dance on the floor, in around?' (no, no, no diggity)
She offered to dance with him but questioned if she was the right person for it
She said I am the one
Who will dance
On the floor in around (no, no, no diggity)
She reaffirmed that she was the one to dance with him
She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of bein' the one (no diggity)
She introduced herself as Billie Jean and immediately caught everyone's attention as they all wanted to be with her
People always told me, 'be careful what you do
Don't go around breakin young girls' hearts'
He was warned to treat women with respect and not break their hearts
And mama always told me, 'be careful who you love
Be careful what you do, because a lie become the truth, eh'
His mother advised him to choose his partners wisely and to be cautious with his actions as lies can become the truth
Billie Jean is not my lover, oh
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son (no diggity, no doubt about it)
He denies having a romantic relationship with Billie Jean and denies being the father of her child
She said I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
She claimed he was the father due to her interest in his wealth, but he denies being the father once again
For forty days and for forty nights I was on the scene
But who could stand when she's in demand her schemes and blames
Gonna dance, on a floor, in around (no, no, no diggity)
He was present for a long time but couldn't resist her charm and desire for him to dance with her
So take my strong advice
Just remember to always think twice (no)
Don't think twice
He advises others to think carefully before making important decisions
She told my baby imagined free and she looked at me (ah, ha)
And showed a photo of a baby cry his eyes were like mine
So we danced, on a floor, in around, baby (no, no, no diggity, no diggity)
She shows him a picture of a baby and claims it is his, causing them to dance together
The bridge
People always told me, 'be careful what you do
Don't go around brakin' young girls' hearts'
But she she came and stood right by me and I smelled her sweet perfume (hehehe)
It happened much too soon
She called me to the room, hey yeah (no, no, no)
Despite warnings to be careful, he fell for her as she stood beside him and they appeared to connect on a deeper level
Billie Jean's not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
He repeats that Billie Jean is not his lover and denies being the father of her child due to her interest in his wealth
No Billie, Billie, Billie Jean
There is no relationship between him and Billie Jean
Billie Jean's not my lover (like take it to the bridge)
Billie Jean's not my lover
Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no
Billie Jean's not my lover (no diggity, no doubt about)
Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie Jean, not my lover)
Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no
Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie)
Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger)
Not my lover(I like the way you try to get slick)
Billie Jean's not my lover (yeah, ah, yeah ah, ha)
Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger)
Not my lover (I like the way you try to get slick)
Billie Jean's not my lover (no, no, no, no diggity)
He reiterates multiple times that Billie Jean is not his lover and denies being the father of her child. He also comments on her interest in his wealth and how he likes the way she tries to manipulate him
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Teddy Riley, Composer Unknown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Julius Mendoza
Yeah
You know what
I like the players
No diggity, no doubt, yeah
Play on player, play on player
Yo Dre, drop the verse
It's going down, fade to Blackstreet
The homies got at me, collab' creations, bump like acne
No doubt, I put it down, never slouch
As long as my credit can vouch
A dog couldn't catch me ass out
Tell me who can stop when Dre makin' moves
Attracting honeys like a magnet
Giving 'em eargasms with my mellow accent
Still moving this flavor
With the homies Blackstreet and Teddy
The original rump shakers
Shorty get down, good Lord
Baby, got 'em open all over town
Strictly biz, she don't play around
Cover much grounds, got game by the pound
Getting paid is her forte
Each and every day, true player way
I can't get her out of my mind (Wow)
I think about the girl all the time (Wow wow)
East side to the west side
Pushin' phat rides, it's no surprise
She got tricks in the stash, stacking up the cash
Fast when it comes to the gas
By no means average
She's on when she's got to have it
Baby, you're a perfect ten, I wanna get in
Can I get down so I can win?
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up, girl
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, get up
She's got class and style
Street knowledge by the pound
Baby never act wild, very low key on the profile
Catchin' feelings is a no
Let me tell you how it goes
Herb's the word, spin's the verb
Lovers it curves so freak, what you heard?
Rollin' with the phatness
You don't even know what the half is
You gotta pay to play
Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
I like the way you work it
Trump tight all day, every day
You're blowing my mind, maybe in time
Baby, I can get you in my ride
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, oh yeah
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up, babe
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, get up
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (Hey yo, that girl looks good)
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (Play on, play on, player)
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (You're my kind of girl)
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (Hey yo)
'Cause that's my peeps, and we rolls deep
Flyin' first class from New York City to Blackstreet
What you know about me? Not a m-f- thing
Cartier wooden frames sported by my shorty
As for me, icy gleaming pinky diamond ring
We be's the baddest clique up on the scene
Ain't you getting bored with these fake ass broads?
I shows and proves, no doubt, how predictably so
Please excuse, if I come across rude, that's just me
And that's how the playette's got to be
Stay kickin' game with a capital G
Ask the peoples on my block, I'm as real as can be
Word is bond, faking moves never been my thing
So, Teddy, pass the word to your ni- Chauncy
I be sending the call, let's say around 3:30
Queen Pen and Blackstreet, it's no diggity
No diggity, no doubt baby
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up (Girl, you got it going on)
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up
(Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo) I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up
(Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo) I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up
Yeah, come on
Maggie in full effect
Lisa in full effect (Right)
Biggie in full effect (Uh huh)
Tamika in full effect (Yeah)
Blaze in full effect (Right)
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent (No doubt)
Yeah, play on, playette
(Play on, playette)
Play on (play on) play on (Play on)
'Cause I like it (Right)
No diggity, no doubt, yeah
(Blackstreet productions)
We out, we out (Right)
We out, we out
lanzo86
No autotune...
Great beat...
Great bars...
Great voice...
Great video...
This is music..
DevilD
This is so true
quby
# J_CORP yes
IEM_Arts
Actually these guys were responsible for bringing auto-tune back. It's in half of this album. You can clearly hear it in the chorus and when they say no diggity. The difference is they had actual singing ability and used it for flavor and not to hide the fact they cant sing or flow.
Daniel Toader
no autotune is wrong you dont know
IEM_Arts
Yes autotune is right I do know. It just wasn't called that then. It was an effect patch which copied the sound of an actual physical talk box used by Roger Troutman aka Roger and Zapp. Zapp being Roger's voice through the talk box. It still did the same thing. It took the incoming sound and allowed the user to change the key it is in.
Kip Norris
Every now and then there's a song that just smacks no matter how old it is, and this is definitely one of them.
Maria Claudia
kikikiik
Steven Campagna
Timeless....
Rizzo
American black music 🎶 🎵 🎵 🥁 the best!!