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 feat Ms Thing
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'
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
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 never 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 say 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
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 want to get wild but she never had a chance
When, she seh she neva had it so deep
So right now I'm di man she definitely want to keep
Har ex bwoyfriend use to come and drop asleep
That's why when mi pager start beep she say 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
You know I'm use to sippin' that Grey Goose
And pushin the grey coupe I'm fever like trey deuce
Huh, He want to see me in Prada
But I be stickin' to my wife beaters and pretty panties under my Dickies
Now! I need a dude with a wickedest legs
And a, we can do this and a, we can do that
Then grind your body down to the floor
When I, I make it hurt till he don't want me no more
OK, when ya want to ride with a runner call me
When ya want to slide in the hummer all day
I'll be in your life be your lover always
Tellin' you no lie we together you'll see
Murda, workin' that body body
Got to hurt a, jerkin that body body
Shawwna from D.T.P. on the remix
Wine to the beat can't stop I say Beenie what's up?
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
You heard what she preferred,
she waan a man weh mek she fly like a bird
She want a real man she don't want nuh nerd
She want yuh gi har it good mark mi word
I'm not a perv but me make she serve,
she want di rockula well until it curve
Her ex bwoyfriend ain't got di nerve
Have her a wait and she nah get served, so she seh
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
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 never 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 say
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 and Shawnna is a dancehall track that celebrates sexual liberation and female desire. The lyrics talk about women seeking men who are confident and unafraid to take charge in the bedroom. The chorus repeats the desire for a man with a "wickedest slam," someone who can fulfill a woman's physical needs and handle his business like a man. The women in the song are assertive and know what they want, and they call on Beenie Man to fulfill their desires.
The song also features some strong wordplay, as references to car models like "hummer" and "grey coupe" are tied in with sexual innuendos. The song speaks to the pressures and expectations placed on men to be sexually dominant, as well as the agency women have in demanding what they want from their partners.
Overall, “Dude” is a bold and unapologetic celebration of sexuality and female desire in a genre that often celebrates male braggadocio and sexual conquests.
Line by Line Meaning
You want a proper fix, call me,
If you need a real remedy to your problem, call me, I can fix it.
you want to get your kicks, call me
If you want to have a good time, call me, I can make it happen.
You want your G's fixed, call me,
If you want your money sorted out, call me, I can fix it.
mi have the remix, call me
I have the updated version of the song, call me if you want to hear it.
From di odda day
Recently, for a few days now.
It's like a play some bwoy a play
Some guys are just playing around, not taking anything seriously.
Mi hear di girls callin'
I can hear the girls trying to get my attention, they are calling out for me.
mi hear di girls bawlin'
I hear the girls crying out loud, they need my help with something.
mi hear di girls cryin' out
I hear the girls pleading and shouting out for something they want really badly.
She seh Beenie
She said my name, addressing me directly.
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I want to be with someone who has the best moves in bed.
I need a one, two, three holla man
I want a guy who is always available for me when I need him, who can call me 1, 2, 3 and he'll be there.
I want a dude who will tie me to the fan
I want someone who can tie me up and take control of me in a kinky way.
A thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a guy who is tough and can take care of business when needed, someone who can handle himself like a real man.
I want a dude who will do me in his van
I want a guy who is spontaneous and daring, who can do things with me in a van.
Gal, if yuh love holla at mi one time (Hey!)
Ladies, if you're interested, let me know by giving me a call once.
Holla at mi if yuh waan di wickedest wine
Call me if you want to have the most amazing time with me.
I know It's been awhile but baby never mind
I'm aware that it's been some time since we last talked or saw each other, but let's not worry about it.
Cause tonight tonight mi a gi yuh di whole nine (Hey!)
Because tonight I'm going to give you everything you want and more.
Yo! satisfaction a every girl dream
Every girl wants satisfaction in her life.
Mi love fi put it on when dem wiggle and scream (Hey!)
I love to please the ladies by giving them what they want and making them scream with ecstasy.
Well, mi get a call from sexy Maxine
I received a phone call from a woman named Maxine, who is very attractive and sexy.
She left a message pon mi answering machine she say Beenie
She left a message on my answering machine, saying my name to get my attention.
She waan a man fi put har inna trance
She wants a man who can mesmerize her and put her into a trance-like state.
A man who know fi tun har round and mek she belly dance
She wants a man who can turn her around and make her belly dance in a sensual way.
Rudebwoy lovin' wid a little romance
She wants a guy who is rough and tough but also romantic when needed.
She want to get wild but she never had a chance
She wants to be adventurous and wild, but has never had a chance to do so.
When, she seh she neva had it so deep
She says that she has never had it so good and deep before.
So right now I'm di man she definitely want to keep
She wants to keep me by her side as I am the man who can fulfil all her needs and desires.
Har ex bwoyfriend use to come and drop asleep
Her ex-boyfriend was boring and made her fall asleep.
That's why when mi pager start beep she say Beenie
That's why she calls me when she needs someone exciting and unforgettable.
You know I'm use to sippin' that Grey Goose
I'm used to drinking expensive, high-quality Grey Goose vodka.
And pushin the grey coupe I'm fever like trey deuce
I'm driving around my grey car, feeling excited and hot like a number 23 basketball player.
He want to see me in Prada
My man wants to see me wearing expensive designer clothes and accessories, such as Prada.
But I be stickin' to my wife beaters and pretty panties under my Dickies
But I prefer to wear simple tank tops and underwear that looks nice under my casual Dickies clothing.
Now! I need a dude with a wickedest legs
Now I need a guy who has the nicest, strongest legs.
And a, we can do this and a, we can do that
And someone who is willing to try out different things and experiences with me.
Then grind your body down to the floor
Grind our bodies together while dancing, until we reach the floor.
When I, I make it hurt till he don't want me no more
When we have sex, I want to make it hurt and feel so good that he won't be able to resist me anymore.
OK, when ya want to ride with a runner call me
When you want to have a good time with someone adventurous and exciting, call me.
When ya want to slide in the hummer all day
When you want to ride around in a hummer and have fun all day, call me.
I'll be in your life be your lover always
I'll be there for you, being your loving partner forever.
Tellin' you no lie we together you'll see
I promise you that I'm telling the truth, we'll be together and you'll see how great it can be.
Murda, workin' that body body
I'll make your body feel good and satisfying.
Got to hurt a, jerkin that body body
It may hurt a little, but it will feel so good once we start making love.
Shawwna from D.T.P. on the remix
Shawnna from the record label D.T.P. is featured on the remix version of this song.
Wine to the beat can't stop I say Beenie what's up?
I'll dance and move to the rhythm of the music, I can't stop because it feels so good. I'm asking Beenie what's going on with him.
You heard what she preferred,
You heard what she wants and prefers.
she waan a man weh mek she fly like a bird
She wants a guy who can make her feel like she's flying, someone who can bring her to new heights of pleasure.
She want a real man she don't want nuh nerd
She's looking for a genuine man, not a geek or someone who lacks confidence.
She want yuh gi har it good mark mi word
She wants you to give her a great time, believe me.
I'm not a perv but me make she serve
I'm not a pervert, but I can make her submit and serve me in bed.
she want di rockula well until it curve
She wants me to give it to her hard and deep, until she reaches the peak of pleasure.
Her ex bwoyfriend ain't got di nerve
Her ex-boyfriend wasn't man enough to handle her and please her in bed.
Have her a wait and she nah get served, so she seh
He left her waiting and didn't give her what she needed, so now she's saying.
if yuh love holla at mi one time (Hey!)
If you're interested and love her, give her a call once.
She left a message pon mi answering machine she say Beenie
She left me a message on my answering machine, saying my name to get my attention.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE WILLARD ANTHONY KELLY
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