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.
Jamaica Way
Beenie Man Lyrics
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I have the doctorate for all things
It's just another one please
Mi nuh want nuh idle jubbie
Fi come hackle my body I say
The gal dem all a run mi dung
The gal dem all a hunt mi dung
Through dem wan s_ck out mi tongue
Dem say jump spread out, jump spread out
Gal jump spread out and wine
[Chorus]
A mi sey gal yuh a di wife
Man a treat yuh rite
Han up inna di air yuh naw mek no fight
Yuh a di wife, man a treat yuh rite
Hand up inna di air yuh naw mek no fight
But mi sey, gal from yuh wine Paul Man lone yuh bad,
Man dem out a road dem see yuh body all a mad
Gal yuh know yuh cute
Yes dat a di truth
Man dem out a road, dem waan fi pick yuh like fruit
Gal yuh body bright Dim all mi light
But mi naw go lef yuh 'cause yuh have di slam right
Wifey haffi vex 'cause mi gal a pest
As Mawga as mi be, a mi di gal dem a request
[Chorus]
Well excuse mi boy
After di gal dem mi cry
Wine Suzy Wine
Wey dem a call vulgarity a exercise
Wine Angie wiine A di Jamaican gal
Dem yuh waan criticize
Wine baby wine
The more remarks them pass
The more yuh bun them eyes
When yuh wine Patsy wine
A whey mi say
Face an the shape an di body whey yuh have
Bare as yuh dare X rated an mad
All a gal a push up, tell a gal sey she hot
Three is a crowd an yuh naw carry no bag
Wifey batter try get rid of the luggage
Matey out a road tek you husband fi carriage
She all a use allum fi try encourage
One night with him yuh wife inna worries
Wait
Mi nuh want nuh idle jubbie
Fi come hackle my body I saaay
The gal dem all a run mi dung
The gal dem all a hunt mi dung
The gal dem all a draw mi dung
Through dem waan s_ck out mi tongue
Dem say jump spred out, jump spread out
Gal jump spread out and wiiiiine
[Chorus: x5]
(Clap, clap,clap)
In Beenie Man's song "Jamaica Way," he establishes himself as the Maestro with a doctorate in all things. He then delves into discussing his female admirers and the attention he receives from them. He refuses to entertain any "idle jubbie" who might want to take advantage of him physically. The women "run [him] dung," meaning they chase after him, desire him, and even fight over him. When he tells them to "jump spread out and wine," he's instructing them to dance suggestively to the music.
In the chorus, he acknowledges that there's one woman in particular who is his main girl, and he treats her well. He asserts that she's the wife, and he's the man treating her right. He urges her to put her hands up and submit to him completely. He then segues back into discussing the other women who desire him and seek to be chosen by him. He describes how they flaunt their assets and compete with each other to win his affection.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2002 as part of the "Maestro" album, which features collaborations with other artists like Lady Saw and Sean Paul. Another fascinating aspect of the song is the use of Jamaican patois, which can be challenging for non-native speakers to understand. Additionally, Beenie Man is known for his controversial lyrics in some of his earlier songs, which have led to accusations of homophobia and misogyny.
Line by Line Meaning
Well this is the Maestro
Introduction to the song by the musician Beenie Man who is referred to as the 'Maestro'
I have the doctorate for all things
Beenie Man has extensive knowledge and experience in various areas, particularly in music
It's just another one please
'Jamaica Way' is one of many songs by Beenie Man, and he is asking his audience to enjoy this particular one
Mi nuh want nuh idle jubbie
Beenie Man wants to avoid people who just want to waste his time and energy
Fi come hackle my body I say
He does not want anyone to sexually harass him
The gal dem all a run mi dung
Women are attracted to Beenie Man and are chasing after him
The gal dem all a hunt mi dung
Women are eagerly pursuing him
The gal dem all a draw mi dung
Women are pulling him towards them
Through dem wan s_ck out mi tongue
Women are sexually attracted to him and want to engage in oral sex with him
Dem say jump spread out, jump spread out
People are encouraging women to jump and dance while spreading their legs apart
Gal jump spread out and wine
Women are dancing in a sexually suggestive manner
[Chorus] A mi sey gal yuh a di wife
Beenie Man is praising a woman, calling her the perfect wife
Man a treat yuh rite
She is in a happy and healthy relationship
Han up inna di air yuh naw mek no fight
She is not resisting the attention and love she is receiving from her partner
But mi sey, gal from yuh wine Paul Man lone yuh bad,
Beenie Man is warning women that if they engage in sexually suggestive dancing, they will attract unwanted attention from men like Paul Man
Man dem out a road dem see yuh body all a mad
Men on the street will see her provocative dancing and sexual appeal
Gal yuh know yuh cute
Beenie Man is complimenting her looks
Yes dat a di truth
He is emphasizing the sincerity of his compliment
Man dem out a road, dem waan fi pick yuh like fruit
Men on the street are sexually attracted to her and want to be with her
Gal yuh body bright Dim all mi light
Her body is attractive and captivating
But mi naw go lef yuh 'cause yuh have di slam right
Beenie Man will not leave her because she is good in bed
Wifey haffi vex 'cause mi gal a pest
Beenie Man's partner will be upset because other women are seeking his attention
As Mawga as mi be, a mi di gal dem a request
Despite his slim appearance, women are attracted to Beenie Man and are requesting his attention
[Chorus]
Refrain to the earlier chorus praising a good wife
Well excuse mi boy
Beenie Man is addressing his audience
After di gal dem mi cry
Beenie Man is affected by the attention he receives from women
Wine Suzy Wine
Encouraging women, especially Suzy, to dance in a sexually suggestive way
Wey dem a call vulgarity a exercise
Provocative dancing is considered vulgar by some, but Beenie Man views it as a form of exercise
Wine Angie wiine A di Jamaican gal
Encouraging women, especially Angie, to dance in a sexually suggestive way
Dem yuh waan criticize
Beenie Man wants people to stop criticizing women's behavior
Wine baby wine
Encouraging all women to dance in a sexually suggestive way
The more remarks them pass
The more people criticize them
The more yuh bun them eyes
The more women should ignore the criticism and focus on dancing
When yuh wine Patsy wine
Encouraging women, especially Patsy, to dance in a sexually suggestive way
A whey mi say
Beenie Man is having fun and enjoying himself
Face an the shape an di body whey yuh have
Beenie Man admires a woman's physical appearance
Bare as yuh dare X rated an mad
He is attracted to her because of her willingness to be sexually provocative
All a gal a push up, tell a gal sey she hot
Women are trying to make themselves more attractive and being told they are hot
Three is a crowd an yuh naw carry no bag
Beenie Man is not interested in having multiple partners at once, and he does not need any baggage
Wifey batter try get rid of the luggage
His partner should try to get rid of any extra baggage or drama between them
Matey out a road tek you husband fi carriage
Another woman is trying to take her husband
She all a use allum fi try encourage
The other woman is even using voodoo to try to win him over
One night with him yuh wife inna worries
If she lets her husband be with the other woman for one night, she will have to deal with the problems it causes
Wait
Take a moment to think before making any decisions or taking any action
Mi nuh want nuh idle jubbie
Repeating the earlier line to express his desire to avoid people who aren't productive or useful
Fi come hackle my body I saaay
He does not want to be harassed or sexually assaulted
The gal dem all a run mi dung
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize how women are chasing after him
The gal dem all a hunt mi dung
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize how women are pursuing him
The gal dem all a draw mi dung
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize how women are pulling him towards them
Through dem waan s_ck out mi tongue
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize how women are sexually attracted to him
Dem say jump spred out, jump spread out
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize how people are encouraging women to dance in a sexually suggestive way
Gal jump spread out and wiiiiine
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize how women are dancing in a sexually suggestive way
[Chorus: x5]
Repeating the chorus several times to end the song with the same message as before
(Clap, clap,clap)
The sound of clapping hands
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MOSES DAVIS, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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