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.
Wicked Slam
Beenie Man Lyrics
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A menance to di society
Big enough fi all di ghetto lady (All gals!)
Rock out and gwaan crazy (Big tip!)
Sing along (Sung)
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Again)
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Boy!)
Man if yuh never get yuh
Pedal an wheel
An if yuh nevah have
Yuh bananna peel
Man if yuh have fi know how
Good lovin feel
Yuh affi find a girl whey live a Maxfield
Man if yuh love your girlfriend
To yuh heart
But yuh not get di slam
Whey yuh want
Only bad things can gwaan
If yuh hide
Cuz you got Junglis girl pon de side (Cuz!)
A ghetto girl love up
Di wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Again)
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Caw)
Me not gon wife up
No girl if she bow
Gal inna bed an
She nuh know what to do
But me not gon
Wrinkle and screw
Because me dun have
Me gal a Seaview
Me not gon run to get
No uptown girl
True, she brown and
She pretty like pearl
True, me know
A mamma man round de world
You could-a find out
Your girl-a name Earl
Man if yuh have a ghetto girl
A look fi proud
Although she might-a look
Kinda loud
But when it come down to
Who run di road
A ghetto girl dem a
Movin the crowd (so)
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Again)
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Man!)
If yuh never get a
Pedal an wheel
An if yuh nevah have
Yuh bananna peel
Man if yuh have fi know
Good lovin feel
Yuh affi get a girl whey live a Maxfield
Man if yuh love your girlfriend
To your heart
But yuh not get di slam
Where yuh want
Only bad things can gwaan
If yuh hide
Cuz you got Junglis girl pon de side (So!)
A ghetto girl dem have
Di wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl
The song Wicked Slam by Beenie Man is a tribute to the women in the ghetto who are fearless, confident, and loving. The lyrics are a celebration of the essence of a woman who knows how to love her man and give him the attention he deserves. The song encourages men to look for the wickedest slam, meaning the best and most intense lovemaking experience, which can only be given by a real ghetto girl. The song talks about the importance of finding a woman who knows how to show her love and passion in bed.
The song goes on to talk about the danger of seeking love and intimacy outside of the relationship. The lyrics emphasize that only bad things can happen if a man hides a jungle girl on the side. This is a warning to men not to be unfaithful as it can lead to dangerous consequences. The song also highlights that women in the ghetto are more passionate and loving than their uptown counterparts, making them the best partners and lovers.
In summary, Wicked Slam is an ode to the women of the ghetto and their powerful lovemaking abilities. It is a reminder of the importance of finding a partner who is passionate and loving and giving them the attention they deserve while avoiding the dangers of infidelity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well this is like
A menance to di society
Big enough fi all di ghetto lady (All gals!)
Rock out and gwaan crazy (Big tip!)
Sing along (Sung)
This song is a big deal and meant for all the ladies in the ghetto to get crazy and dance along.
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Di kinda girl wheyknow fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Again)
I want the girl with the best sexual skills who knows how to love her man, and if you want to be the best, you must get it from a real ghetto girl.
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Boy!)
I want a girl who is an expert in the bed, a girl who loves her man, and if you want to be the best, you must get it from a real ghetto girl.
Man if yuh never get yuh
Pedal an wheel
An if yuh nevah have
Yuh bananna peel
Man if yuh have fi know how
Good lovin feel
Yuh affi find a girl whey live a Maxfield
If you have never experienced true love before, you need to find a girl who lives in Maxfield so that she can teach you how it feels.
Man if yuh love your girlfriend
To yuh heart
But yuh not get di slam
Whey yuh want
Only bad things can gwaan
If yuh hide
Cuz you got Junglis girl pon de side (Cuz!)
If you love your girlfriend but can't satisfy her in bed, bad things will happen, and you might end up cheating on her with a girl from Junglis.
A ghetto girl love up
Di wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Again)
A girl from the ghetto is passionate and knows how to love her man, and if you want to be the best, you must get it from a real ghetto girl.
Gimmie the girl dem wit
The wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl (Caw)
I want a girl with exceptional sexual skills who loves her man, and if you want to be the best, you must get it from a real ghetto girl.
Me not gon wife up
No girl if she bow
Gal inna bed an
She nuh know what to do
But me not gon
Wrinkle and screw
Because me dun have
Me gal a Seaview
I will not marry a girl who is not good in bed, and doesn't know what to do. I will not have to cheat on my girlfriend because she is good enough for me.
Me not gon run to get
No uptown girl
True, she brown and
She pretty like pearl
True, me know
A mamma man round de world
You could-a find out
Your girl-a name Earl
I will not run after an uptown girl even though she is pretty. I know there are men around the world who are Mama's boys, and you can find out that your girlfriend's name is Earl.
Man if yuh have a ghetto girl
A look fi proud
Although she might-a look
Kinda loud
But when it come down to
Who run di road
A ghetto girl dem a
Movin the crowd (so)
If you have a ghetto girl, you should be proud because even though she may look loud, she knows how to love her man, and she is the one who is moving the crowd.
If yuh never get a
Pedal an wheel
An if yuh nevah have
Yuh bananna peel
Man if yuh have fi know
Good lovin feel
Yuh affi get a girl whey live a Maxfield
If you have never experienced true love before, you need to find a girl who lives in Maxfield so that she can teach you how it feels.
Man if yuh love your girlfriend
To your heart
But yuh not get di slam
Where yuh want
Only bad things can gwaan
If yuh hide
Cuz you got Junglis girl pon de side (So!)
If you love your girlfriend but can't satisfy her in bed, bad things will happen, and you might end up cheating on her with a girl from Junglis.
A ghetto girl dem have
Di wickedest slam
Di kinda girl whey know fi
Love up she man
Man if yuh have fi get di medal
Yuh have fi get a slam
From a real ghetto girl
Ghetto girls have the best sexual skills and know how to love their man, and if you want to be the best, you must get it from a real ghetto girl.
Writer(s): Moses Davis Copyright: Shocking Vibes Music Ltd.
Contributed by Tyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Freespirit_survivor
It’s 2023 🎉and I’m still LOVING Beenie man ❤
@moonybay38
Classic Dancehall man.. caa go out ah style🔥🇯🇲♥️
@kaheelbarzey9949
For life 💯✌
@kenstonfacey
Me
@christinagray1441
Me a play it now
@owendylawes9147
Me too
@shygirlbreakingout09
2020 listeners? Back at it in 2021!!! 2022😂 see y’all 2023 god willing! Be safe out there.
STILL A HIT IN 2023, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2023 listeners? 2024, thank god for life
@ayishasmith417
Yep me deh yah
@QuquBud
Me too, December 2020...🔥🔥🔥
@MultiKeith23
2021 ehhhh