In 1997, their album Think Like a Girl entered Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart at No.1. They also reached's Hot 100's top 40 with their cover version of the song "I Say a Little Prayer", which was featured in the soundtrack to the film My Best Friend's Wedding. They were also featured on the 1997 soundtrack to the documentary When We Were Kings, where they performed a duet of the same title with Brian McKnight. In 1998 they joined Celine Dion and Brownstone on stage to perform their hit "Treat Her Like A Lady" at the Essence Awards, in which they received a standing ovation. That year they also appeared on Soul Train, The RuPaul Show, and VIBE to promote Think Like a Girl.
By the new millennium, King was in negotiations with Madonna's Maverick label. In 2002 King released their third album Respect, it became a hit overseas, but was never released in the US, despite its first single "Summer Breezin'" receiving BET and VH1 video and radio airplay.
In 2007, they co-wrote and recorded the song "The Light Within" with the German reggae artist Gentleman, for his album Another Intensity. They also had the girl duo Brick & Lace join them on one of their concerts as backup singers. Later that year, they formed their own record label, ThinkLikeAgirl. They also tour Asia annually.
In 2010, King's record label ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc. went through a licensing deal with Warner Music Japan with the release of their fourth album, Warrior Gurl. This was released in Japan on 22 September 2010. An upgraded version was released digitally in the United States on iTunes and all major online music stores (under the title Agirlnameking) on their birthday, November 8, 2012.
On June 28, 2012, Diana King declared "Yes I am a Lesbian" to their fans from their official Facebook page.
They were honored for their bravery on 16 December 2012 and were presented with the prestigious "Vanguard Award" at the Out Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV. King is the first Jamaican artist to ever publicly come out. Jamaica is at the top of the list of the countries who are extremely violent and intolerant toward the LGBT community. Their recent material can be heard on their official website http://www.dianakingdom.com.
Suga Suga
Diana King Lyrics
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Rolls around like she got the flow
But everybody in the hood they know
Her money didn't buy those clothes
Sugar daddy with a pocket full of green
Picks her up in a back limousine
If he treat her like a beauty queen
She'll let him in-between
[Chorus]
She wants the suga, suga
To give her everything that she dream of
Want a suga, suga
She want the ice and cash and the beamer
She don't wanna work, she jus' put on a short skirt
Lip gloss and a cutoff T-Shirt
Suga, suga, she want the money, money, suga money
Everyday she wake up in the afternoon
Turn on the TV and watch cartoons
Another hour getting pretty in the bathroom
She won't be looking for work anytime soon
No you may hate her, but that don't faze her
Who are you to criticize her behavior
She don't wanna be all up in love
She don't want no broke ass man
She gonna get it all while she's young
You gotta understand
[Chorus]
She got the Stoly and the Roly and the furs
And if she want it then it's gonna be hers
She's a playa and she knows how to play
While we fools be working all day
She says, "I don't wanna be all up in love
I don't want no broke ass man
I gotta get it all while I can
That's just the way I am"
[Chorus]
The song "Suga Suga" by Diana King tells the story of a woman who wants wealth and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it. The song begins by introducing us to a girl who is flaunting her lifestyle, but everyone in the area knows that her money did not buy her things. She has a sugar daddy who picks her up in a limousine and treats her like a queen. In exchange, she lets him have her whenever he wants. The chorus reveals her true desire, which is to have everything she dreams of, including ice, cash, and a Beamer. She does not want to work but would instead wear a short skirt, lip gloss, and a cutoff T-shirt to get what she wants.
The second verse clarifies that the girl does not care about the judgment she receives from others. She spends her days sleeping in, watching cartoons, and getting ready. She does not plan on seeking employment anytime soon. The girl does not want love but would instead take advantage of her youth and get all she can. The third verse reveals her key to success: she has acquired a Stolichnaya vodka, Rolex watches, and fur coats. She is a player and knows how to play the game and get what she wants. The song then ends with the chorus reiteration.
Line by Line Meaning
Here a story 'bout a girl I know
I am going to tell you a story about a girl I know
Rolls around like she got the flow
She acts like she's got everything under control
But everybody in the hood they know
But everyone in this neighborhood knows the truth
Her money didn't buy those clothes
She didn't buy those clothes with her own money
Sugar daddy with a pocket full of green
She has a sugar daddy who has a lot of money
Picks her up in a back limousine
He picks her up in a fancy limousine
If he treat her like a beauty queen
If he treats her like a queen
She'll let him in-between
She'll let him have what he wants
She wants the suga, suga
She wants money and luxury
To give her everything that she dream of
She wants to have everything she has ever dreamt of
Want a suga, suga
She wants money and luxury
She want the ice and cash and the beamer
She wants diamonds, cash, and a luxurious car
She don't wanna work, she jus' put on a short skirt
She doesn't want to work, she just wants to dress up and look good
Lip gloss and a cutoff T-Shirt
She wears lip gloss and a cut-off t-shirt
She wants the money, money, suga money
She wants money, money, and more money
Everyday she wake up in the afternoon
She wakes up in the afternoon every day
Turn on the TV and watch cartoons
She watches cartoons on TV
Another hour getting pretty in the bathroom
She spends another hour getting ready in the bathroom
She won't be looking for work anytime soon
She doesn't plan to look for work anytime soon
No you may hate her, but that don't faze her
You may hate her, but it doesn't affect her
Who are you to criticize her behavior
She doesn't care about your criticism
She don't wanna be all up in love
She doesn't want to be in love
She don't want no broke ass man
She doesn't want a poor man
She gonna get it all while she's young
She wants to have everything while she's still young
You gotta understand
You need to understand her perspective
She got the Stoly and the Roly and the furs
She has expensive liquor, watches, and furs
And if she want it then it's gonna be hers
If she wants something, she will get it
She's a playa and she knows how to play
She is experienced in getting what she wants
While we fools be working all day
While we work hard all day
She says, "I don't wanna be all up in love
She says she doesn't want to be in love
I gotta get it all while I can
She wants to have everything she can
That's just the way I am"
That's just who she is
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW MICHAEL SAIDENBERG, DIANA KING, ARNOLD MICHAEL ROMAN
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