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.
Oyster & Conch
Beenie Man Lyrics
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[Chorus]
Send di modelers dem come
Send di champion dem come
Mek dem know seh til mornin'
Di Doctor nah go done
Who can't stand it better run
Bun is flood when yuh buk
Dis loaded magnum
Well di gal dem a rush mi
Cause dem love how mi stay
Tek up residence pon fi dem highway
In mi mansion dem whan come play
But a one ting mi haffa say
Mi nuh punk, woman
Tink mi mash up and swear seh mi drunk
Mi under mi crackers, oysters an mi conch, gal
Put mi to di test and swear
Mi ago flunk a catch mi whan fi catcher
Her in mi bunk
Mek she whine, baby, whine same time mi a pump
No worry, gal. mi ago help yuh over the hump
The ole sugar cane, gal, weh sweeter dan di bump
A 500 watt mi a chump
[Chorus]
A gal see mi simple and tink seh mi soft
Through mi nah brag but wah mi have an show off
Gal a spread rumour a talk 'bout dwarf
But ask her wah mek she cough when she bawl
Please, gal a bawl time out
Di sittin' wah breeze fire deh deh a burn up di rice an peas
Mi microwave melt out di whole a her cheese
But all in a mind dis ya gal yah a test
But mi nah ease up till di chest start wheeze
Circle her area jus like bees
Nuh call out di Lord name
But yuh can say gees til yuh get weak in a yuh knees
[Chorus]
Gal, yuh better fret
Yuh know wah yuh start an yuh nuh get nuttin' yet
A wah fly in a yuh head mek yuh go place dis ya bet dis a must
Water bed fi da bed yah so wet
No worry yuself, darlin'
Yuh a still my pet
The nicest fish weh mi catch in a mi net
A pure bashment woman a instant death
If more gal deh deh well a dem mi haffi get an dis no disrespect
In Beenie Man's song "Oysters & Conch", he sings about his sexual prowess and the attention he receives from women because of it. The opening lines "Yes hi ya fat brown slim long and mawga, anything will do" suggest that he is not picky when it comes to choosing sexual partners. The chorus of the song calls for the "modelers" and "champions" to come to him and stay until morning because he won't be finished with them before then. He warns those who can't handle it to leave.
Beenie Man boasts about his sexual abilities and the pleasure he can give to women. He claims that women rush to him because they love the way he stays, and that they want to come to his mansion and play. The lines "Mi under mi crackers, oysters an mi conch, gal/Put mi to di test and swear/Mi ago flunk a catch mi whan fi catcher" suggest that he is confident in his abilities and can satisfy any woman. He promises to help women over any hump and compares his sexual prowess to a 500-watt lightbulb.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes hi ya fat brown slim long and mawga, anything will do
Greetings, I welcome all body types as I am accepting of everyone.
Send di modelers dem come
Invite the attractive models to come.
Send di champion dem come
Invite the successful and victorious people to come.
Mek dem know seh til mornin'
Make sure they understand that I will not stop until morning.
Di Doctor nah go done
I, as the Doctor, will not finish until the job is done.
Who can't stand it better run
Those who cannot handle it should leave before they are overwhelmed.
Nuh have nuh time fi gi mi
I do not have time for those who do not meet my expectations.
Bun is flood when yuh buk
There will be consequences if you cross me.
Dis loaded magnum
My powerful weapon will be used if necessary.
Well di gal dem a rush mi
Many women are attracted to me.
Cause dem love how mi stay
They love my lifestyle.
Tek up residence pon fi dem highway
I am well-known and established in their world.
In mi mansion dem whan come play
Women want to come to my luxurious home and spend time with me.
But a one ting mi haffa say
However, there is one thing I must emphasize.
Mi nuh punk, woman
I am not weak, woman.
Tink mi mash up and swear seh mi drunk
Do not underestimate my abilities and assume that I am drunk.
Mi under mi crackers, oysters an mi conch, gal
I am operating at peak performance, ready for anything.
Put mi to di test and swear
Test me and see for yourself.
Mi ago flunk a catch mi whan fi catcher
I will not fail, catch me if you can.
Her in mi bunk
Come into my bed.
Mek she whine, baby, whine same time mi a pump
Let her dance while we make love.
No worry, gal. mi ago help yuh over the hump
Do not worry, I will help you reach the finish line.
The ole sugar cane, gal, weh sweeter dan di bump
The act of sex is sweeter than the end result.
A 500 watt mi a chump
I am a true professional at this.
A gal see mi simple and tink seh mi soft
Some women misjudge me and think I am weak.
Through mi nah brag but wah mi have an show off
I am not boasting, but I can show off what I have.
Gal a spread rumour a talk 'bout dwarf
Women are spreading rumors about me being small in various ways.
But ask her wah mek she cough when she bawl
Ask them why they cough when they cry because of me.
Please, gal a bawl time out
Stop crying, please.
Di sittin' wah breeze fire deh deh a burn up di rice an peas
The fan's breeze is causing the fire to burn the food, indicating the energy between the two lovers.
Mi microwave melt out di whole a her cheese
My microwave, which represents my affection, melts her entirely.
But all in a mind dis ya gal yah a test
This woman is testing me mentally.
But mi nah ease up till di chest start wheeze
I will not relax until she is physically tired.
Circle her area jus like bees
I will be all over her like bees in a hive.
Nuh call out di Lord name
Do not invoke the name of the Lord.
But yuh can say gees til yuh get weak in a yuh knees
Instead, say 'gees' until you are weak in the knees.
Gal, yuh better fret
You should be worried.
Yuh know wah yuh start an yuh nuh get nuttin' yet
You should be aware that you are playing with fire and have not received anything in return yet.
A wah fly in a yuh head mek yuh go place dis ya bet dis a must
Something must have gotten into your head for you to take this bet.
Water bed fi da bed yah so wet
Her waterbed is so wet, indicating sexual activity.
No worry yuself, darlin'
Do not worry, my love.
Yuh a still my pet
You are still under my control.
The nicest fish weh mi catch in a mi net
You are the best thing I have caught in my trap.
A pure bashment woman a instant death
A woman who parties hard is what I am all about.
If more gal deh deh well a dem mi haffi get an dis no disrespect
I am not showing disrespect, but if there are more women around, I will have to give them my attention as well.
[Chorus]
Repeat the chorus.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVEN MICHAEL MARSDEN, ANTHONY KELLY, MOSES DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@poppaexo
This time is why Bernie ah di best dancehall artist of all time
@deebrown5744
Beenie man is the king of dancehall...fact yuh frig
@shenyaet2556
I grew up listening to this ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
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@kaysanmcrank8446
These were the days of dancehall
@shauntreceduncan
Bennie killed this riddim
@celloyellow1138
Shauntrece Duncan yeah you should hear beenie version
@andrewmandengu9463
This riddim belongs to beenie
@westkingston3135
Lady saw