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.
Let Him Go
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Gal if yuh fed up a yuh boyfriend, let him go
And yuh boyfriend a nanga nanga, let him go
'Cause every night him come in nighy nighy inna yuh ears
And yuh know seh a gaze him a gaze
Gal if yuh man nah do it right let him go
'Cause every night him a come in nighy nighy in a yuh ears
Stop and look pon di woman weh yuh got
Take out yuh woman de yuh damn idiot
Yuh soon si shi itch up inna di juvenile lap
And then yuh sid dung and a relax
Hear seh Miss. Rowe caah go nuh weh a stage show
Hear sey di man have har 'round a benbow
Scrape up har knee and scrape up har toe
Caah shi a ben down low
Gal if yuh fed up a yuh boyfriend, let him go
And yuh boyfriend a nanga nanga, let him go
'Cause every night him come in nighy nighy inna yuh ears
And yuh know seh a gaze him a gaze
Gal if yuh man nah do it right let him go
'Cause every night him a come in nighy nighy in a yuh ears
And yuh know seh gaze him a gaze
Well man a better if yuh cool and stop talk
It nuh right fi a wuk a woman and shi a laugh
Man yuh better straighten up yuh crank shaft
Gal haffi sweat and haffi cough 'cause
Woman want a man wid more sexual healing
Gal want a man wid more sexual feeling
Come on, come on mek yuh reach to the ceiling
So gal come fi di dealing
After she say that she needed some romance
More rocks, more tocks, more feeling close to me
A want to get close to she
So I give you more roses,
More romance a little candle light and little slow dance
And that night out with me maybe we can try again
Try and try and maybe we can try a bye bye
Gal if yuh fed up a yuh boyfriend, let him go
And yuh boyfriend a nanga nanga, let him go
'Cause every night him come in nighy nighy inna yuh ears
And yuh know seh a gaze him a gaze
Gal if yuh man nah do it right let him go
'Cause every night him a come in nighy nighy in a yuh ears
And yuh know seh gaze him a gaze
"Let Him Go" is a dancehall song by Beenie Man that was released in 1999. The song's lyrics encourage women to let go of unfaithful or unsatisfactory boyfriends and seek better partners. The opening lines, "Oh, na, na, scibbie dooba deng," are meant to evoke a playful, carefree mood and get listeners dancing from the start.
The song's first verse tells women who are fed up with their boyfriends to let them go, especially if they are only interested in sex and not giving their partners the attention they deserve. Beenie Man warns women not to be complacent and settle for less than they want: "Stop and look pon di woman weh yuh got / Take out yuh woman de yuh damn idiot." In the second verse, Beenie Man tells men to step up their game and be more attentive to their partners' needs, suggesting that "woman want a man wid more sexual healing / Gal want a man wid more sexual feeling."
Overall, "Let Him Go" encourages healthy relationships based on mutual respect and fulfilling each other's needs. The song's upbeat tempo, catchy chorus, and lively instrumentals make it a classic dancehall anthem that continues to be played in clubs and parties around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Gal if yuh fed up a yuh boyfriend, let him go
If you are no longer happy with your boyfriend, it's better to break up with him and move on.
And yuh boyfriend a nanga nanga, let him go
If your boyfriend is unfaithful or not treating you well, then it's best to end the relationship and move on.
'Cause every night him come in nighy nighy inna yuh ears
Your boyfriend keeps whispering sweet nothings in your ear, but you know he's lying and you should let him go.
And yuh know seh a gaze him a gaze
You are aware that he's cheating on you and looking at other women, so it's time to let him go.
Stop and look pon di woman weh yuh got
Take a good look at the woman you have and appreciate her instead of looking at other women.
Take out yuh woman de yuh damn idiot
Stop mistreating your woman and treating her like an idiot.
Hear seh Miss. Rowe caah go nuh weh a stage show
Miss Rowe can't go anywhere because her man is controlling her and not allowing her to go out.
Hear sey di man have har 'round a benbow
The man has Miss Rowe wrapped around his finger and is controlling her every move.
Scrape up har knee and scrape up har toe
Miss Rowe is hurt and damaged because the man is not treating her right.
Caah shi a ben down low
She's experiencing hardship because she's staying with a man who treats her poorly.
Well man a better if yuh cool and stop talk
It's best for men to calm down and stop boasting about their sexual experiences with women.
It nuh right fi a wuk a woman and shi a laugh
It's not fair to use and take advantage of women for your own pleasure, especially if she is not happy in the relationship.
Man yuh better straighten up yuh crank shaft
It's time for men to get their act together and treat women with respect and love.
Gal haffi sweat and haffi cough 'cause
Women have to work hard and put in effort to maintain a healthy, happy relationship.
Woman want a man wid more sexual healing
Women desire a man who can provide more emotional and physical satisfaction in the relationship.
Gal want a man wid more sexual feeling
Women want a partner who is passionate and connected with them emotionally and physically.
Come on, come on mek yuh reach to the ceiling
Let's elevate our love and connection to higher levels of passion and intimacy.
After she say that she needed some romance
After expressing the need for romance, it's time to show more love and affection to your partner.
More rocks, more tocks, more feeling close to me
More intimate moments with your partner can lead to a deeper emotional connection.
A want to get close to she
Desiring to become closer to your partner and deepen your emotional bond.
So I give you more roses,
Showing love and appreciation to your partner with romantic gestures like giving roses.
More romance a little candle light and little slow dance
Creating a romantic atmosphere with candles and a slow dance to enhance intimacy.
And that night out with me maybe we can try again
Taking your partner out for a night of romance and trying to rekindle your love and connection.
Try and try and maybe we can try a bye bye
If you both try to make the relationship work but it still doesn't, then it's time for a mutual breakup and moving on to new beginnings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RYAN TOBY, JOHN JACKSON, VIDAL DAVIS, ANDRE HARRIS, BOBBY WILSON
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Oh, na, na, scibbie dooba deng (sing in intro)
Gal if yuh fed up a yuh boyfriend, let him go
And yuh boyfriend a nanga nanga, let him go
'Cause every night him come in nighy nighy inna yuh ears
And yuh know seh a gaze him a gaze
Gal if yuh man nah do it right let him go
'Cause every night him a come in nighy nighy in a yuh ears
And yuh know seh gaze him a gaze
Stop and look pon di woman weh yuh got
Take out yuh woman de yuh damn idiot
Yuh soon si shi itch up inna di juvenile lap
And then yuh sid dung and a relax
Hear seh Miss. Rowe caah go nuh weh a stage show
Hear sey di man have har 'round a benbow
Scrape up har knee and scrape up har toe
Caah shi a ben down low
Gal if yuh fed up a yuh boyfriend, let him go
And yuh boyfriend a nanga nanga, let him go
'Cause every night him come in nighy nighy inna yuh ears
And yuh know seh a gaze him a gaze
Gal if yuh man nah do it right let him go
'Cause every night him a come in nighy nighy in a yuh ears
And yuh know seh gaze him a gaze
Well man a better if yuh cool and stop talk
It nuh right fi a wuk a woman and shi a laugh
Man yuh better straighten up yuh crank shaft
Gal haffi sweat and haffi cough 'cause
Woman want a man wid more sexual healing
Gal want a man wid more sexual feeling
Come on, come on mek yuh reach to the ceiling
So gal come fi di dealing
After she say that she needed some romance
More rocks, more tocks, more feeling close to me
A want to get close to she
So I give you more roses,
More romance a little candle light and little slow dance
And that night out with me maybe we can try again
Try and try and maybe we can try a bye bye
Gal if yuh fed up a yuh boyfriend, let him go
And yuh boyfriend a nanga nanga, let him go
'Cause every night him come in nighy nighy inna yuh ears
And yuh know seh a gaze him a gaze
Gal if yuh man nah do it right let him go
'Cause every night him a come in nighy nighy in a yuh ears
And yuh know seh gaze him a gaze
Cira Dallas
This song will never gets old🔥🔥🔥
Mr. C
2020 and still bring back some great memories
6ixx Zesser
Quarantine got us nostalgic
Ree Ree Tee Vee
YEP!!!!
promise💕💞
2023 still rocking👍💯🇯🇲🇱🇷
Makanga Mark
Real dancehall never dies 2023 still listening
Garfield Allen
This song never gets old!!!
Wanjiru Karago
Never ever
keshinee veerapen
Indeed
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I love Beenie man cause he got moves..dance very well..lyrics..got a sense of fashion and very original!!! . 💯🇨🇦❤