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.
Modelling
Beenie Man Lyrics
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Once more ha
Beenie man knocking at yuh front
Door lawd a mercy God knows
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Weh mek befor 51 storm
Girl child
Some woman dem worse a dan rascal
True dem go hear bout di brand new symbol
Woman a plat dem hair inna separate section
Baby doll dress an Snoop Doggy Dog sneakers
Now old woman wan fi look like young gal
Know dis woman an dem call her Miss Pam
Have dis bugga crep from 19 now long
Dis old dress shi wear go Bob Marley burial
Just di adda day mi spot her inna session
Gary haffi ask if shi nuh feel old fashion
Big old woman coulda get any young man
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Weh mek befor 51 storm keep calm
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Weh mek befor 51 storm
Gal to have a mate yuh know dat a nutten
Worse ting to find yuh mate older dan yuh
Mate old an crusty an mate fava buttu
Matey all a get chatten like a shi a patto
Suh it go miss chatta chatta from dun a mocha
Mouth sey yuh a hoot yuh nuh haffi know a who
Sey so 16 man yuh poison ova deh su
But yuh cawn come back tomorrow
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Weh mek befor 51 storm keep calm
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Weh mek befor 51 storm
Well my eyes are deceiving me
When I look down inna di crystal ball an I see
To come to dance hall some tek
Plastic surgery, woman all a
Bust down dem best drapery
Just fi mek a short mini just look like di dolly
Woman black an ugly a bleech out dem body
Man mi haffi ask if dem a girl a gone crazy
Just fi come a dance dance come jump up
Fi Beenie, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz an di
Youth name Bounty,
Well watch dem a wine dem body
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Weh mek befor 51 storm keep calm
Modelling a gwan dawn
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
Weh mek befor 51 storm
In Beenie Man's song "Modelling," he speaks about the societal pressures and trends that influence women's fashion choices. The song opens with a call for women to let loose and enjoy themselves. He then moves on to critique the practice of "modelling" or dressing up and showcasing oneself in public spaces. The lyrics suggest that some women may not have enough clothing to wear, leading them to dig through a barrel for options. Additionally, the song speaks to the idea that some women may be pressured into emulating new trends, dressing similarly to younger women or undergoing plastic surgery to achieve a certain look.
The song also touches on the topic of ageism and sexism, with Beenie Man noting that some men prefer younger women and that older women may be shamed for their choices. He mentions the practice of bleaching and the obsession with having a specific body type. Throughout the song, Beenie Man encourages women to do what they feel is best for themselves and to not be influenced by societal pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Well girl child its time to get wild
It's time for the girls to start having some fun and get wild.
Modelling a gwan dawn
Modelling is happening in the morning.
Mate nuh gat nutten fi put on dawn
Some girls don't have anything to wear.
Dig a barrell fi her school uniform
They have to search for school uniforms in barrels.
Weh mek befor 51 storm keep calm
There was a storm in 1951, but they need to stay calm.
Some woman dem worse a dan rascal
Some women are worse than rascals.
True dem go hear bout di brand new symbol
They follow new fashion symbols.
Woman a plat dem hair inna separate section
Women plat their hair in separate sections.
Baby doll dress an Snoop Doggy Dog sneakers
They wear baby doll dresses and Snoop Doggy Dog sneakers.
Now old woman wan fi look like young gal
Old women want to look like young girls.
Know dis woman an dem call her Miss Pam
They know a woman called Miss Pam.
Have dis bugga crep from 19 now long
She has this bug-creep from 19 for a long time.
Dis old dress shi wear go Bob Marley burial
She wore that old dress at Bob Marley's burial.
Just di adda day mi spot her inna session
He saw her in a session just the other day.
Gary haffi ask if shi nuh feel old fashion
Gary had to ask if she didn't feel old-fashioned.
Big old woman coulda get any young man
Old women can get any young man they want.
Gal to have a mate yuh know dat a nutten
Having a partner is nothing special.
Worse ting to find yuh mate older dan yuh
It's worse to have a partner older than you.
Mate old an crusty an mate fava buttu
An older partner is crusty and looks like a buttock.
Matey all a get chatten like a shi a patto
The mistress is getting talked about like she's a dog.
Suh it go miss chatta chatta from dun a mocha
That's just how it is, people talk from Dun a Mocha.
Mouth sey yuh a hoot yuh nuh haffi know a who
People say you're attractive, you don't have to know who said it.
Sey so 16 man yuh poison ova deh su
Say that 16 men are interested in you.
But yuh cawn come back tomorrow
But you can come back tomorrow.
Well my eyes are deceiving me
The singer's eyes are playing tricks on him.
When I look down inna di crystal ball an I see
When the singer looks into his crystal ball, he sees.
To come to dance hall some tek
Some people resort to plastic surgery to go to the dance hall.
Plastic surgery, woman all a
Women are getting plastic surgery.
Bust down dem best drapery
Some women are busting out of expensive fabric.
Just fi mek a short mini just look like di dolly
They care only to look like dolls.
Woman black an ugly a bleech out dem body
Some black women are bleaching their skin.
Man mi haffi ask if dem a girl a gone crazy
The artist can't tell if some men have gone crazy and turned into girls.
Just fi come a dance dance come jump up
They are showing up to the dancehall to dance and jump around.
Fi Beenie, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz an di
They are there to see Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz, and the youth Bounty.
Youth name Bounty,
They also want to see Bounty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE FLUXY, LEROY MAFIA HEYWOOD, MOSES ANTHONY DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SrChalice
The glory days of Dancehall Beenie, Bounty, Terror Fabulous, Jigsy King, Buju, Tiger & so many more from one tiny island. Unbelievable!!!
@jonathanjohnson5216
Memories and lyrics and dance🕺💡🤦♂️
@jonathanjohnson5216
Buju/ Jigsy king
@tiaraannblades5153
Beenie Man King of Dance Hall 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇧🇿🇧🇿🇧🇿😍😍
@beenietruth8650
FACTS 💯!
@hilly3238
I swear Beenie was the man.. He dominated the 90s..Him naah fi put out a next track as long as he lives #Legendary
@dervinwright8993
Facts
@natashagolding5487
The 90s was the best years of my life......
@igieallenedomwonyi5256
HE is a true veteran let no man curse who Jah has bless...galong Beenie..
@augustleobaby6561
Love Beenie man no matter what.