Born in Manchester (Jamaica) on April 28, Degree often had to hide as a
… 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.

That Thing
General Degree Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'That Thing' by these artists:

Afrobeta Didn't notice you Standing there It took a long time, But yo…
Ama Shola Boy you got that thing Talking 'bout that thing I just can't…
Eldridge Roy It don't mean a thing If it ain't got that swing (doo…
Elsa Hewitt How do you think When you've got that thing around your…
Ergo Phizmiz and his Orchestra Since first you blew in like a boisterous breeze I often…
Hazel English I can't seem to ascertain How you make me feel this…
Jamesthemormon That thing, that thing, that thing, that thing That thing, t…
Kalina & Kiana When I'm with you I never know what to think When…
Kira Linn Where is that thing Oh such a thing There is no…

Lamb The thing that makes Us all but same And melts the coldest…
Nick Sentience & BK Guys, you know you better watch out Sometimes you gotta thin…
Roy Eldridge It don't mean a thing If it ain't got that swing (doo…
Roy Eldridge & His Orchestra It don't mean a thing If it ain't got that swing (doo…
Roy Eldridge and His Orchestra It don't mean a thing If it ain't got that swing (doo…
s-p-e-lls They just be heated cause I make it hot Hot, hot Screaming…
Shola Ama Boy you got that thing Talking 'bout that thing I just can't…
The Welcome Home Take a piece of advice from me don't fall in…
Will Bradley and His Orchestra It don't mean a thing If it ain't got that swing (doo…

We have lyrics for these tracks by General Degree:

Boom Boom Boom Boom Intro: Girls from all bout Yuh a boom Yuh Ha…
Cartoon Character All you silly man g'wan like dem run di place All…
Feeling Irie The music commanding Make everybody dancing Alright then Up …
Granny [Intro:] That bwoy left from outta da yard from morning and…
Limited Edition Well the ladies dem inna state of shock Cause they find…
Miss Gotti A di gal dem somen, yes a di gal dem…
MR DO IT NICE [Intro:] Di woman want a man inna her life So yuh know…
Mr. Do It Nice [Intro:] Di woman want a man inna her life So yuh know…
Sugar Plum Plum Jou Aruadubado aruadubado aruadubado Gyall al you so speak M…
Summer Reality could put you through a test sometimes, A trial very…
The Pianist Ok, specialist (Ladies) dem gal (Huh specialist, eh?) yeah, …
Traffic Blocking All a di gal dem who know seh dem classic Mek…
Traffic Blocking (remix) All a di gal dem who know seh dem classic Mek…

When I Hold You Tonight You sent greetings from Liverpool And I took the next train…

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