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.
Party Hard
Beenie Man Lyrics
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And all shottas from yard
Real ballas party hard, zagga zagga zow na na na na
Here comes the musical Youth like Beenie Man longside JÂ
Sing for the girls dem night or day
Moving out the girls dem way
Zagga zagga zen na na
We na playÂ
Drop top Z3, twenty-inch chrome
Shorty rolled up on me chatting on her cell phone
Cartier bracelet with ass for days
Looking all pretty in her Fendi shadesÂ
I holla how you doing and she say what's up
Then she went on to tell me that she love my truck
I got my lady at home but what the fuck
Here you go, take my number and hit me upÂ
Girl, I don't mean to be pushy but what is your name
Can I have your number, can I see you againÂ
If you don't mind me asking, what you doing tonight
Can you link me at the club, aight!
Keep it tight causeÂ
We party hard and we ball (we ball)
We hit them up and they fall (they fall)
I love the shorties who be all thong up
She wan me hit it up against the wallÂ
(Holla at me dog!)
We party hard and we ball (we ball)
We hit them up and they fall (they fall)
I love the shorties who be all thong up
She wan me hit it up against the wall
(Holla at me dog!)
Well into a musical thing call that's how we roll
Some boy wan roll deep and sell dem soul
This is Beenie Man must sell platinum no gold
This is how we rollÂ
First class cribs
First class ridesÂ
Big ass honey sitting by my sideÂ
First class honeys want to roll with meÂ
Cause Jamaican thugs roll VIPÂ
Candlelight scented bubbles in her tub
Nothing but coke bottles poppin' in the clubÂ
Five-star restaurant, table for two
You get nothing but the best when you roll with my crewÂ
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We can party all night, we got chips to burn
Tracey and her friends will be taking turnsÂ
Slammin and fun that's how we live everyday
That's the way we players playÂ
Zagga zagga zayÂ
We party hard and we ball (we ball)
We hit them up and they fall (they fall)
I love the shorties who be all thong up
She wan me hit it up against the wallÂ
(Holla at me dogs!)
We party hard and we ball (we ball)
We hit them up and they fall (they fall)
I love the shorties who be all thong up
She wan me hit it up against the wall
(Holla at me dogs!)
This a one hear name
One mil, two mil, three mil, four
Did my last tour and make three mil more
Beenie Man shopping in designer stores
House on the hill with cherrywood floors
One girl, two girl, three girl, four
Three more exes stalking my door
Honeys be acting real insecure
I'm well loved among the ladies on tourÂ
We party hard and we ball (we ball)
We hit them up and they fall (they fall)
I love the shorties who be all thong up
She wan me hit it up against the wallÂ
(Holla at me dogs!)
(Holla at me dogs!)
The lyrics to Beenie Man's song "Party Hard" are all about the good life and partying. The song starts off by giving a shout-out to all the rude boys and shottas around the world. The chorus emphasizes the idea of partying hard and playing even harder. The first verse mentions a woman approaching the singer while he is in his Z3 convertible, and the lyrics describe her appearance and interest in the singer. The second verse talks about life in the fast lane, with a focus on enjoying every aspect of it, from dining in five-star restaurants to relaxing in candlelit bathtubs.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are filled with braggadocio that celebrates the singer's lavish lifestyle. He talks about being rich and successful, with a house on the hill and designer clothes. He also highlights his popularity with women, and describes having multiple women interested in him.
Overall, the song is all about living life to the fullest, and not being afraid to flaunt one's success and wealth. The lyrics embody the idea of partying hard and celebrating life, regardless of what anyone else may think.
Line by Line Meaning
Livelicate to all di rude boy dem from across di world
Greetings to all the tough guys from all around the world.
And all shottas from yard
And all the gun-toting criminals from Jamaica.
Real ballas party hard, zagga zagga zow na na na na
True gangsters party hard, having a good time.
Here comes the musical Youth like Beenie Man longside J
Here comes Beenie Man, a musical artist along with J.
Sing for the girls dem night or day
Singing for the ladies, no matter the time of day or night.
Moving out the girls dem way
Making way for the ladies to come and enjoy themselves.
Zagga zagga zen na na
Enjoying the music and the vibe.
We na play
We are serious about enjoying ourselves.
Drop top Z3, twenty-inch chrome
A convertible BMW Z3 with large chrome wheels.
Shorty rolled up on me chatting on her cell phone
A beautiful lady approached me while talking on her phone.
Cartier bracelet with ass for days
She's wearing a pricey Cartier bracelet and has an impressive backside.
Looking all pretty in her Fendi shades
She looks beautiful wearing Fendi sunglasses.
I holla how you doing and she say what's up
I greeted her, and she asked me how I am.
Then she went on to tell me that she love my truck
She complimented my car and told me that she loves it.
I got my lady at home but what the fuck
I have a girlfriend, but I am still going to give her my number.
Here you go, take my number and hit me up
I gave her my number and told her to contact me.
Girl, I don't mean to be pushy but what is your name
I asked her name respectfully, not trying to pressure her.
Can I have your number, can I see you again
I asked her for her number and permission to see her again.
If you don't mind me asking, what you doing tonight
If it's not too forward, can you tell me what you are doing tonight?
Can you link me at the club, aight!
Can we meet up at the club?
Keep it tight cause
Be careful and keep it discreet.
We party hard and we ball (we ball)
We party hard and spend a lot of money.
We hit them up and they fall (they fall)
We pursue women aggressively, and they can't resist us.
I love the shorties who be all thong up
I am attracted to women who wear revealing thongs.
She wan me hit it up against the wall
She wants me to have sex with her against a wall.
(Holla at me dog!)
Come talk to me, man!
Well into a musical thing call that's how we roll
We are deeply engrossed in the musical world, and that is our lifestyle.
Some boy wan roll deep and sell dem soul
Some people would do anything to fit in and become popular.
This is Beenie Man must sell platinum no gold
Beenie man is a successful artist who sells platinum records, not gold ones.
First class cribs
We live in luxurious houses.
First class rides
We travel in high-end vehicles.
Big ass honey sitting by my side
A beautiful woman sitting next to me.
First class honeys want to roll with me
Beautiful ladies want to spend time with me.
Cause Jamaican thugs roll VIP
Because Jamaican gangsters are treated like VIPs.
Candlelight scented bubbles in her tub
Relaxing and enjoying a bath with scented bubbles.
Nothing but coke bottles poppin' in the club
Bottles of premium champagne are being opened in the club.
Five-star restaurant, table for two
We dine at the best restaurants, and we always have a reservation.
You get nothing but the best when you roll with my crew
You can expect nothing but the best when you're with us.
We can party all night, we got chips to burn
We can party all night because we have a lot of money.
Tracey and her friends will be taking turns
Tracey and her friends will be taking turns having sex with me.
Slammin and fun that's how we live everyday
We have a fun and exciting time every day.
That's the way we players play
That's how we live our lives as players.
This a one hear name
This is my name that everyone knows.
One mil, two mil, three mil, four
I have millions of dollars.
Did my last tour and make three mil more
From my last tour, I made three million dollars more.
Beenie Man shopping in designer stores
Beenie Man shops at high-end designer stores.
House on the hill with cherrywood floors
I live in a luxurious mansion on a hill with cherrywood floors.
One girl, two girl, three girl, four
I have had many girlfriends.
Three more exes stalking my door
I have three exes who are still trying to get back with me.
Honeys be acting real insecure
Women often act insecure around me.
I'm well loved among the ladies on tour
I am popular with the ladies while touring.
(Holla at me dogs!)
Come talk to me, guys!
(Holla at me dogs!)
Come talk to me, guys!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JATHNIEL RANDALL, STEPHEN DAVIS, IAN ALVAREZ
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