… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Manchester (Jamaica) on April 28, Degree often had to hide as a
child from his strict christian parents in order to get a taste of
what was happening on the airwaves. It was only a few years
later in his early 20's, that Degree was hitting those same
airwaves with his brilliant imitation of a grandmother in his
first number one hit 'Granny'- his first recording for Main
Street producer Danny Browne. 'Granny' reigned in the
dances and charts for one year straight, and that humorous
vine has thrived throughout Degree's career and is a
component he naturally possesses.
Degree's impressive parade of number one hits continued
both at home and abroad, and lends great credence to the
fact that he certainly does know what he's talking about.
Tunes such as 'Granny, Brinks, Mr Dweet Nice, Bodyguard,
Papa Lover, Hold Yuh Tonight, Spark plug and countless
others have had fans skanking .
General Degree is also renowned for his provocative lyrics
that always leave just enough up to the imagination. The
little they do leave, is also plenty for them not to be certified
XXX-rated. Girls crying for his 'Pianist' is the perfect example
of a Degree double-entendre, that gets his earthy message
across whilst leaving the censors with nothing to do. The
reason why Degree's suggestiveness works so well is because
of the pure invention in his work. It's a trademark that
ensures no two Degree tunes sound similar, even if the
subject matter might be. Always vocally ambidextrous on a
rhythm, his spoken voice lingers at double bass. Reflecting
this, the 1998 smash "Bag a Tings" has become the blueprint
for an almost monotone flow that has been utilized by many
deejays since.
'Cartoon Character', 'Traffic Blocking', 'Boom Boom' among
others, kept the artiste on the charts and satisfied his fans
appetite for more of the 'Bush Baby'- which happened to
be the title track of the album for which he copped a Reggae Soca Award for
best
dancehall album.
Being often described as a "consistent" DJ, Degree has entered the 21st
century with new ideas and a slew of new hits. Tracks like 'My Girls'
'Inna', 'Man Shortage', 'Bounce Somebody' and most recently 'The Specialist'
have proven
his consistency, and are doing well both locally and on the international
market.
A new album is in the works for the entertainer in 2003. So once again the
wheels are turning for yet another lyrically creative production from Degree
and will be an addition to his growing catalogue.
Not to be outdone by the young bloods in the business, Degree has and will
continue to rank among the best, and has pledged to maintain and continue
contributing to the development and success of dancehall music.
Miss Gotti
General Degree Lyrics
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di gal dem so
A di gal dem somen,
a di gal dem so
A di gal dem somen, yes a
di gal dem so
A di gal dem somen,
a di gal dem so
All a di gal dem wha know
sey dem gotti deh
show mi a signal from yuh
a whappy deh
Suit weh yuh inna see di
shoes wha fi matchit deh
gwan yah gal
Gal yuh nuh frighten when
time yuh see money
When yuh see pretty car
yuh nuh get bummy
Nobody caan mix yuh wid
nutten funny
Yuh coulda neva do dat
afta yuh a nuh dummy
Yuh have to much pride fi a
bwoy come dunny
No yuh coulda neva mek
dem drain out yuh honey
If a sweetness nuh ask a
who runny
so or so any which part yuh
tonny
Chorus
Si da chick deh, she look
good in her feather dem
Feather blue, feather pink
wha feather red again
Man wake a tink bout yuh
gone back a bed again
Dream as dem want yuh
nuh sorry fi di begga dem
Pretty miss pretty who she
deh way ahead a dem
Trash out bash and di
whole a dem dead again
Fi how she look mi haffi say
it to mi bredda dem
Wha cause dat if a no hot a
cold weather den
Chorus
Gal yuh exclusive an nuff
more fi back up
First place, second place,
third place yuh whappy up
Every man wha fi open
door but yuh locky up
Try fi shut in dem foot yuh
woulda choppy up
How mi fi see some a dem a
live is a drama
Dem a run dung everthing
in a pyjama
An' a sample di whole
bunch a banana
But yuh naw falla none
a dem yah
Launa
The song "Miss Gotti" by General Degree is an upbeat dancehall track that celebrates the confidence and independence of a woman named Miss Gotti. In the first verse, the lyrics describe how all the women in the area recognize Miss Gotti's style and charisma ("All a di gal dem wha know sey dem gotti deh, show mi a signal from yuh a whappy deh"). The chorus then repeats the phrase "a di gal dem somen, a di gal dem so" several times to emphasize that Miss Gotti's qualities are shared by many women who are proud of their individuality.
The second verse goes on to describe how Miss Gotti is not afraid of money or expensive cars ("Gal yuh nuh frighten when time yuh see money, when yuh see pretty car yuh nuh get bummy"). She also has too much pride to be "dunny," or fooled by men who are not genuine ("Yuh have to much pride fi a bwoy come dunny, No yuh coulda neva mek dem drain out yuh honey"). The lyrics celebrate her intelligence and self-respect, positioning her as a role model for other women.
Overall, the song "Miss Gotti" celebrates the confidence and style of a specific woman, but also acknowledges that there are many other women with similar qualities. It promotes a message of female empowerment and encourages women to take pride in who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
A di gal dem somen, yes a
di gal dem so
It's all about the women, yes it's about the women
A di gal dem somen,
a di gal dem so
It's all about the women, it's about the women
All a di gal dem wha know
sey dem gotti deh
All of the women who know claim to be Miss Gotti
show mi a signal from yuh
a whappy deh
Show me a sign that you're Miss Gotti
Suit weh yuh inna see di
shoes wha fi matchit deh
gwan yah gal
I see that you're wearing a matching suit and shoes, go ahead girl
Gal yuh nuh frighten when
time yuh see money
You're not afraid when you see money
When yuh see pretty car
yuh nuh get bummy
When you see a nice car, you don't feel inferior
Nobody caan mix yuh wid
nutten funny
No one can deceive you
Yuh coulda neva do dat
afta yuh a nuh dummy
You would never do that because you're not foolish
Yuh have to much pride fi a
bwoy come dunny
You have too much confidence to allow a man to trick you
No yuh coulda neva mek
dem drain out yuh honey
They could never take advantage of you
If a sweetness nuh ask a
who runny
If anyone asks who's in control, the answer is obvious
so or so any which part yuh
tonny
No matter what happens, you're always on top
Si da chick deh, she look
good in her feather dem
Look at that woman, she looks good in her feathers
Feather blue, feather pink
wha feather red again
Whether it's blue feathers or pink feathers, it doesn't matter
Man wake a tink bout yuh
gone back a bed again
Men think about you and then they dream some more
Dream as dem want yuh
nuh sorry fi di begga dem
Let them dream about you, don't feel sorry for the people who beg
Pretty miss pretty who she
deh way ahead a dem
Miss Pretty is ahead of all of them
Trash out bash and di
whole a dem dead again
She's so much better than the rest that they're all looking like trash
Fi how she look mi haffi say
it to mi bredda dem
I have to tell my brothers how good she looks
Wha cause dat if a no hot a
cold weather den
What could explain how good she looks, if it's not just the hot weather?
Gal yuh exclusive an nuff
more fi back up
You're exclusive and you have a lot of back up
First place, second place,
third place yuh whappy up
You're in first, second, and third place
Every man wha fi open
door but yuh locky up
Every man wants to open the door for you, but you've locked it
Try fi shut in dem foot yuh
woulda choppy up
If someone tries to shut your foot in the door, they'll get hurt
How mi fi see some a dem a
live is a drama
I can hardly believe that some of those people are still alive, it's like a soap opera
Dem a run dung everthing
in a pyjama
They run around doing everything in their pajamas
An' a sample di whole
bunch a banana
And they're trying to sample all the bananas
But yuh naw falla none
a dem yah
But you won't follow any of them
Chorus
Repeated chorus
Contributed by Chase I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tendaijemwa5919
The General, we respect you!!
@kev_hala9913
wickeeeed tune 🔥🔥👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 #Degree#RESPECT
@EmpressSTXVI
All a di gal dem wha know...Sey dem gotti deh
Show mi a signal from yuh...A whappy deh
Suit weh yuh inna see di....Shoes wha fi matchit deh...Gwan yah gal 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@simawettasumner4164
Inna vibe♥
@jonathansamirduranhenrriqu4918
I congratulate you, you have good general taste
@StunnersSquadEnt
💥🔥💣
@clairejohnson1220
Degree is a bad man from time🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@PAULAOMEGA
☄️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏽👊🏽
@reggaedirect9542
Bigup! 2021💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jabulanimushowe60
madd tune