Eek-a-Mouse is since 1979 the stage name for the Jamaican dancehall deejay … Read Full Bio ↴Eek-a-Mouse is since 1979 the stage name for the Jamaican dancehall deejay artist, songwriter and music producer Ripton Hylton (⋆ 19 Nov 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica). He is one of Jamaica's premier dancehall stars known for songs as Ganja Smuggling and The Freak and is also seen as a good reggae artist. He advanced the sub-genre singjaying, created by early toasters like Big Youth. Eek-A-Mouse had his most successful years 1979-1992. His debute studio album Bubble Up Yu Hip was released 1980 and his latest with new material Eekziled 2011. His carrier stopped 2008 when was arrested on charges of rape and narcotic possession, fled to USA and later to Paraguay. In July 2013 he was released after a plea agreement, having pleaded "no contest" to misdemeanor charges for assault on a female and attempted crime against nature, with his time already spent in prison covering his sentence. He now performs again.
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica as Ripton Hylton, Eek-a-Mouse began his foray into reggae music when he was in college, but did not begin to garner a substantial audience until 1979 with his hit "Once a Virgin". This same year, he changed his singing name to "Eek-a-Mouse", the name of the racehorse he always bet on. In 1981, he cheered up the Reggae Sunsplash Festival, which was still mourning over the death of reggae icon Bob Marley. After this, his fame continued increasing through the year 1982 until 1988, when he released "Eek-A-Nomics", his last full-length CD until 1996.

Eek-a-Mouse is a regular at the Jamaican music festival Reggae Sunsplash and often teams up with reggae duo Michigan and Smiley. He has also been featured on Christian rock group P.O.D.'s (Payable on Death) album Satellite, lending his vocals to the rock-reggae track "Ridiculous".

Modelling Queen
Eek-a-Mouse Lyrics

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Ooooh-woy-wa-weh
Ooooh-woy-wa-weh
Ooooh-wa-weh

Modellin' modellin' que-een
Modellin' modellin' que-een
Inna da mornin' she a gimme steam greens
Inna da mornin' she a gimme steam greens, eh

Modellin' modellin' que-een
Modellin' modellin' que-een
Inna da evening she a gimme ice cre-eam
Inna da evening she a gimme ice cre-eam, eh

Modellin' modellin' que-een
Modellin' modellin' que-een
Inna da night she make me watch TV-ee
It's a Technicolor TV-ee, eh

Toy-toy-nah-woy
Toy-toy-nah-woy
Toy-toy-nah-woy
Toy-toy-nah-woy

Modellin' modellin' que-een
Modellin' modellin' que-een
She bring my babe for me
She bring my baby for me-ee
Tell them 'bout fi mi modellin' que-en
Tell them 'bout fi mi modellin' que-en
Mi love fi mi modellin' que-en

Toy-toy-nah-woy
Toy-woy-nah-woy
Toy-woy-nah-woy
Woy-woy-wah-woy

Beng deng deng don deng bedda ma-oing
Beng deng deng don deng bedda ma-oing
Beng deng deng don deng bedda ma-oing
Beng deng deng don deng bedda ma-oing

Modellin' modellin' que-een
Modellin' modellin' que-een
Inna da morning she gimme steam greens
Inna da evening she gimme butterbe-ean
Inna da night she gimme ice cre-eam
Den me a read di magazi-ine
Den me turn on Technicolor TV-ee

Toy-toy-nah-woy
Toy-toy-nah-woy
Beng deng don deng bedda ma-oing
Beng deng don deng gedda ma-oing

Modellin' modellin' que-een
Fi mi modellin' she respect me-ee
Fi mi modellin' modellin' que-en
Fi mi modellin' modellin' que-en

Toy-toy-nah-woy
Toy-toy-nah-woy
Woy-toy-nah-woy
Toy-toy-nah-woy

Den dedda medda modda beddy beddy ya-oing
Steddy beddy beddy yoddy beddy beddy ma-oing

Oh modellin' modellin queen
Oh modellin' modellin queen

Overall Meaning

The song "Modelling Queen" by Eek-a-Mouse is a reggae track about a woman who is a model and treats her partner well. The song is a tribute to the woman, who the singer refers to as his "modelling queen." The chorus repeats the phrase "Modellin' modellin' que-een" four times, emphasizing her status and importance in his life. The lyrics reference the woman's daily routine, including how in the morning, she makes him steam greens and in the evening, she gives him ice cream. The line "Inna da night she make me watch TV-ee, it's a Technicolor TV-ee," suggests that she takes care of him even at night.

The song shows appreciation for the woman's efforts in taking care of her partner, and highlights the importance of respecting and cherishing one's partner. The lyrics also suggest that the woman does not just care for her partner, but also brings his baby to him. The phrase "Tell them 'bout fi mi modellin' que-en," can be interpreted as the singer wanting to boast about his "modelling queen" to others. The song embodies a laid-back, upbeat mood, with its catchy melody and repetitive chorus emphasizing the importance of the "modelling queen."

Line by Line Meaning

Ooooh-woy-wa-weh
Expressing excitement or admiration

Modellin' modellin' que-een
Referring to a woman who models and is admired for her beauty

Inna da mornin' she a gimme steam greens
In the morning, she prepares healthy food for me

Eh
Expressing agreement or confirmation

Inna da evening she a gimme ice cre-eam
In the evening, she indulges me with sweet treats

Inna da night she make me watch TV-ee
At night, she provides entertainment for me by watching TV together

It's a Technicolor TV-ee, eh
Emphasizing the quality of the TV

Toy-toy-nah-woy
Nonsensical words used for rhythm and rhyme

She bring my babe for me
She takes care of my child for me

Tell them 'bout fi mi modellin' que-en
Boasting about my beautiful and caring partner

Mi love fi mi modellin' que-en
Expressing love for my partner