He was booed off stage at a show celebrating the visit of Nelson Mandela. In 1993 at the very popular show Sting he accused fellow deejay Bounty Killer that the elder artist had stolen his catchphrase, "people dead". This triggered a lyrical battle which continued on the air with each artist counteracting the other's songs. Finally, in 1995, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer settled their differences on the air by actually signing a peace treaty and the two recorded an album together, Guns Out. This was followed by a single, "No Mama No Cry", a rehash of the Bob Marley classic "No Woman No Cry", speaking out against violence and inspired by the murder of Pan Head, another popular Deejay.
Partially as a result of prodding from his producers, Sly and Robbie, Beenie Man soon converted to the Rastafari movement.
In 1994, he was signed by Island Records and released the critically acclaimed album Blessed.
In 1995, Beenie Man released a remix of Barrington Levy's "Under Mi Sensi" in the United Kingdom, and collaborated with Dennis Brown and Triston Palma to release Three Against War and Lt. Stitchie on Mad Cobra Meets Lt. Stitchie & Beenie Man. He took another step up the ladder in 1996, releasing the seminal Maestro, produced by Patrick Roberts and shot him to UK fame. During the period from the mid to late '90s, Beenie Man dominated the Jamaican charts to the extent that he perhaps had a good claim to the crown of "Dancehall King", a title only bestowed previously on Yellowman in the early 1980s.
In 1998, Beenie Man signed to Virgin Records to release albums in the United States. His first American offering was The Doctor (1998). In 2000, Beenie Man teamed up with Arturo Sandoval and Wyclef Jean (The Fugees) to release The Art & Life. During the late 1990s, Beenie Man began his conquest of America with the hits, "Romie", "Who Am I" and "Girls Dem Sugar", which featured American R&B singer, Mya.
In 2002, he had a sizeable hit with a duet with Janet Jackson called "Feel It Boy", but his biggest break in America came in early 2004 with the release of a remix of "Dude", featuring guest vocals by fellow Jamaican Ms. Thing, as well as rhymes by Shawnna.
Dude Instrumental
Beenie Man Lyrics
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You want to get your kicks, call me
You want your G's fixed, call me,
Mi have the remix, call me
From di odda day it's like a play some bwoy a play
Mi hear di girls callin' mi
Hear di girls bawlin' mi hear di girls cryin' out
She seh Beenie
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will do me in his van,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
Gal, if yuh love holla at mi one time (Hey!)
Holla at mi if yuh waan di wickedest wine
I know It's been awhile but baby neva mind
Cause tonight tonight mi a gi yuh di whole nine (Hey!)
Yo! satisfaction a every girl dream
Mi love fi put it on when dem wiggle and scream (Hey!)
Well, mi get a call from sexy Maxine
She left a message pon mi answering machine she seh Beenie
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will do me in his van,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
She waan a man fi put har inna trance
A man who know fi tun har round and mek she belly dance
Rudebwoy lovin' wid a little romance
She waan to get wild but she neva had a chance
When, she seh she neva had it so deep
So right now I'm di man she definitely wanna keep
Har ex bwoyfriend use to come and drop asleep
Dat's why when mi pager start beep she seh Beenie
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will do me in his van,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
You heard what she preferred,
She waan a man weh mek she fly like a bird
She waan a real man she don't waan nuh nerd
She waan yuh gi har it good mark mi word
I'm not a perv but mi mek she serv,
She waan di rockula well until it curve
Har ex bwoyfriend ain't got di nerve
Have har a wait and she nah get served,
So she seh Beenie
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will do me in his van,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
Gal, if yuh love holla at mi one time (Hey!)
Holla at mi if yuh waan di wickedest wine
I know It's been awhile but baby neva mind
Cause tonight tonight mi a gi yuh di whole nine (Hey!)
Yo! satisfaction a every girl dream
Mi love fi put it on when dem wiggle and scream (Hey!)
Well, mi get a call from sexy Maxine
She left a message pon mi answering machine she seh Beenie
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a dude who will do me in his van,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
She waan a man fi put har inna trance
A man who know fi tun har round and mek she belly dance
Rudebwoy lovin wid a little romance
She waan to get wild but she neva had a chance
When, she seh she neva had it so deep
So right now I'm di man she definetly wanna keep
Har ex bwoyfriend use to come and drop asleep
Dat's why when mi pager start beep she seh Beenie
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three holla man
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three holla man
I want a dude who will do me in his van,
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
The song "Dude" by Beenie Man featuring Ms. Thing is a dancehall track that is all about what the ladies want in a man. From the very beginning of the song, Beenie Man invites the ladies to call him if they want a "proper fix," to "get their kicks," or have their "G's fixed." He even has the remix, so he's ready to give them whatever they need. Ms. Thing then takes over and outlines exactly what she wants in a man, including the "wickedest slam" and a man who can "handle his biz like a man." She even wants a thug who can tie her to the fan.
The song is essentially about the sexual desires of women and the things they want in a man who can satisfy them. Beenie Man and Ms. Thing use explicit lyrics to describe what they want and make no apologies for it. Throughout the song, they communicate their sexual prowess and their ability to please a woman. This track is a party anthem that is all about having a good time and enjoying what life has to offer, without any shame or judgment.
* "Dude" was released in 2004 and quickly became a hit in Jamaica and across the Caribbean.
* The song was written by Beenie Man and produced by Dave Kelly.
* The song samples the instrumental from the 1998 song "Masterpiece" by Jamaican artist General Degree.
* The music video for "Dude" features Beenie Man and Ms. Thing partying in a club and dancing with each other.
* The song was included on Beenie Man's album "Back to Basics," which was released in 2004.
* "Dude" reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart.
* The song was also featured in the 2005 film "Madea's Family Reunion."
* "Dude" was nominated for the Best Dance Recording category at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
* The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Lily Allen, who included a version on her 2006 mixtape "My First Mixtape."
* "Dude" has been regarded as one of the most popular and successful dancehall tracks of all time.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "Dude" are not readily available.
Line by Line Meaning
You want a proper fix, call me,
If you need something done right, call me, I'm the one who can make it happen
You want to get your kicks, call me
If you want to have some fun, call me, I'm the one who can make it happen
You want your G's fixed, call me,
If you want your problems solved, call me, I'm the one who can make it happen
Mi have the remix, call me
If you want something new and improved, call me, I'm the one who can make it happen
From di odda day it's like a play some bwoy a play
Lately, it feels like some guys are just pretending to be something they're not
Mi hear di girls callin' mi
I hear the girls calling out to me because they know I can give them what they want
Hear di girls bawlin' mi hear di girls cryin' out
I can hear the girls screaming and crying out for me because they want me so badly
She seh Beenie
She said my name, I know she wants me
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I want a guy with the best moves in the bedroom
I need a one, two, three hour man
I want a guy who can last for hours in bed
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan,
I want a guy who will take control in the bedroom and show me something new and exciting
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a guy who is tough and knows how to handle himself like a real man
I want a dude who will do me in his van,
I want a guy who is adventurous and willing to try new things, even if it's in the back of his van
Gal, if yuh love holla at mi one time (Hey!)
If you're interested, let me know and we'll make it happen
Holla at mi if yuh waan di wickedest wine
Let me know if you want the best experience possible
I know It's been awhile but baby neva mind
I know it's been a while since we've seen each other, but don't worry, we'll pick up right where we left off
Cause tonight tonight mi a gi yuh di whole nine (Hey!)
Because tonight, I'm going to give you everything you've been dreaming of
Yo! satisfaction a every girl dream
Satisfaction is every girl's dream
Mi love fi put it on when dem wiggle and scream (Hey!)
I love to give my partners what they need and make them scream with pleasure
Well, mi get a call from sexy Maxine
I got a call from sexy Maxine
She left a message pon mi answering machine she seh Beenie
She left me a message on my answering machine and said my name
She waan a man fi put har inna trance
She wants a man who can make her lose control and go into a trance-like state
A man who know fi tun har round and mek she belly dance
A man who can move her body in ways she's never experienced before
Rudebwoy lovin' wid a little romance
I'm rough and tough but still know how to show a woman some love and affection
She waan to get wild but she neva had a chance
She wants to let loose and have some fun, but hasn't found the right guy to do it with
When, she seh she neva had it so deep
She's never felt this much pleasure before
So right now I'm di man she definitely wanna keep
I'm the guy she wants to be with long-term
Har ex bwoyfriend use to come and drop asleep
Her ex-boyfriend couldn't satisfy her and would fall asleep before she was done
Dat's why when mi pager start beep she seh Beenie
That's why when she hears from me, she knows she's going to get what she needs
You heard what she preferred,
You heard what she wants
She waan a man weh mek she fly like a bird
She wants a man who can make her feel free and alive
She waan a real man she don't waan nuh nerd
She wants a man who is strong and confident, not a weakling or a wimp
She waan yuh gi har it good mark mi word
She wants you to give her the best experience possible, believe me
I'm not a perv but mi mek she serv,
I'm not a pervert, but I know how to satisfy her
She waan di rockula well until it curve
She wants the experience to be so good that it makes her body tremble and shake
Har ex bwoyfriend ain't got di nerve
Her ex-boyfriend couldn't handle her, he didn't have what it takes
Have har a wait and she nah get served,
He left her waiting and couldn't give her what she needed
So she seh Beenie
That's why she wants me, she knows I can give her what she really wants
Rudebwoy lovin wid a little romance
I may be rough around the edges, but I know how to treat a lady
So right now I'm di man she definetly wanna keep
I'm the guy she wants to be with long-term
I need a one, two, three holla man
I need a guy who can give me everything I want and need in the bedroom
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEBASTIAN IMBIEROWICZ, DAVE KELLY
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