Heavy D was born Dwight Errington Myers on 24 May 1967 in Jamaica. His family moved to Mount Vernon, New York when he was a young child.
Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records; their debut, Living Large, was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The album was a commercial success, though Big Tyme (1989, 1989 in music) was a breakthrough that included four hits. Trouble T. Roy died at age 22 in a stage accident on 15 July 1990 (see 1990 in music), which led to a tribute on the follow-up platinum album, Peaceful Journey (1991, 1991 in music). Pete Rock & CL Smooth created a tribute to Trouble T. Roy called "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" which is regarded as a hip-hop classic.
Heavy D & the Boyz gained more fans by appearing in the theme song for the television program In Living Color and also MADtv ,and Heavy D performed the rap on Michael Jackson's hit single "Jam." However, the group's next album, Blue Funk, was a critical and commercial failure compared to their previous success. Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in the television shows Roc and Living Single before returning the music charts with Nuttin' But Love (1994, 1994 in music). After appearing in the off-Broadway play Riff Raff at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit Waterbed Hev. He then acted in the motion pictures Life and The Cider House Rules before joining the cast of the television show Boston Public. In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album Deuces Wild rapping in the song "Keep It Coming." A new Heavy D & the Boyz album is slated for 2007.
Heavy D died on November 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44. He collapsed outside of his Beverly Hills home.
Gyrlz They Love Me
Heavy D & The Boyz Lyrics
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[Heavy D.:]
Coolin in my crib and I'm cold, maxin
Call up a cutie, Iβ²m in the mood for relaxin
Get my phone book from, top o' the shelf
I'll dial 66 - hm, I better keep it to myself
Call up a cutie with a triple star next to it
Invite her over for a candlelight dinner
Believe me when I tell you that this girlie is a winner
Shortly after that, I hear the doorbell ring
Turn on the radio, Anita Baker starts to sing
Open up the door and I kiss her on the cheek
Sheβ²s so nice, polite, petite, so sweet
Sit her on the couch and uh, remove her coat
Squat next to her, *ahem* clear my throat
Whisper in her ear, told her what she wants to hear
Let her know that, "Have no fear - Heavy D.β²s here"
And...
[Chorus:]
Gyrlz they, gyrlz they love me
(Cause he's The Overweight Lover Heavy D!)
Gyrlz they, gyrlz they love me
(Cause heβ²s The Overweight Lover Heavy D!)
[Heavy D.:]
Take my hand, walk with me
I'm the imperial, Overweight Lover MC Heavy D.
Now that Iβ²ve introduced myself correctly
Do you have a moment to spend some time with me?
Would you like a drink, maybe a PiΓ±a, Colada
A strawberry Daiquiri, a wine from Havana
It really doesn't matter, the choice is yours
And when youβ²re through with your drink, we'll take a walk out-doors
Gazed at the stars, walked down the boardwalk
Sit by the beach and talk lover's talk
Make a quick call on my cellular phone
Some type of limousine to pick us up and take us home
Ahh! - an enjoyable night
The mood was smooth and everything was alright
It may be hard for you, but itβ²s easy for me
Cause girls, the girls, the girls, THEY LOVE ME!
[Chorus x2]
[DJ Eddie F. cuts and scratches:]
[James Brown:] "Funky! "
[Heavy D.:]
Me, Glenn, and Troy went to a disco (word)
Pete Rock and CL Smooth was on stage drinkin Cisco
Damien had his girl Michelle (of course!)
Craig Boogie had a girl that I never seen before
Eddie F. was home makin a beat [scratches]
Mick T. was at the crib on a hundred and twenty-two street (chillin)
Tootie had a cutie that was dope (Damn!)
Groovy Lou, Quan, and Little Dow was crackin jokes (YOU BIG!)
Grapp had the dancefloor packed (GO, GO, GO)
Joe Black was in the corner lookin meanie when he {? }
Tommy, George, Jeff and Butta was on the spot
Buyin champagne from the crew a hundred dollars a pop!
Me, I was casin the joint
Clockin all the people as they stared and point
It feels really good to be Heavy D.
Because the girls, the girls, they LOVE me!
[Chorus x2]
Gyrlz they, gyrlz they love me...
[DJ Eddie F. cuts and scratches again]
(Cause heβ²s The Overweight Lover Heavy D!)
The song Gyrlz They Love Me by Heavy D & The Boyz talks about the rapper βCoolin in my crib and I'm coldβ, and how he calls up a cutie when he feels like relaxing. He dials a number in his phonebook with three stars next to it and invites her over to share a candlelight dinner. Once the girl arrives, he takes her coat and whispers all the right things in her ear, letting her know that heβs the one she wants to be with. Heavy D, who introduces himself as the imperial Overweight Lover MC, takes her for a walk on the beach, gazing at stars and talking lover's talk. He brags about how girls love him and how it's easy for him to get the attention of anyone he wants.
The chorus repeats that the girls love him, and the song ends with a DJ cutting and scratching to further reinforce this message. The song can be interpreted as Heavy D's confidence in himself as a lover, while also showcasing the lifestyle of a successful rapper in the late 80s.
Line by Line Meaning
Coolin in my crib and I'm cold, maxin
I'm relaxing at home and feeling good
Call up a cutie, Iβ²m in the mood for relaxin
I want to hang out with a cute girl and relax
Get my phone book from, top o' the shelf
I'm getting my phone book from the highest shelf
I'll dial 66 - hm, I better keep it to myself
I'm calling someone whose number I want to keep private
Call up a cutie with a triple star next to it
I'm calling a girl who has three stars next to her name in my phone book
She says, 'Hello, ' we con-versate a bit
We talk for a bit and have a conversation
Invite her over for a candlelight dinner
I invite her to dinner by candlelight
Believe me when I tell you that this girlie is a winner
She's a really great girl
Shortly after that, I hear the doorbell ring
Someone is at my door
Turn on the radio, Anita Baker starts to sing
I turn on the radio and Anita Baker's song starts playing
Open up the door and I kiss her on the cheek
I greet her with a kiss on the cheek
Sit her on the couch and uh, remove her coat
I sit her down and help her take off her coat
Squat next to her, *ahem* clear my throat
I awkwardly clear my throat next to her
Whisper in her ear, told her what she wants to hear
I whisper sweet nothings in her ear
Let her know that, 'Have no fear - Heavy D.β²s here'
I let her know that she can feel safe and protected with me
Take my hand, walk with me
I offer her my hand and ask her to walk with me
I'm the imperial, Overweight Lover MC Heavy D.
I am Heavy D., the imperial and overweight lover MC
Would you like a drink, maybe a PiΓ±a, Colada
I ask her if she would like a drink, like a PiΓ±a Colada
A strawberry Daiquiri, a wine from Havana
I suggest other drink options, like a strawberry Daiquiri or wine from Havana
It really doesn't matter, the choice is yours
She can choose whatever drink she wants
And when youβ²re through with your drink, we'll take a walk out-doors
After she finishes her drink, we'll go for a walk outside
Gazed at the stars, walked down the boardwalk
We look at the stars and walk on the boardwalk
Sit by the beach and talk lover's talk
We sit by the beach and talk about love
Make a quick call on my cellular phone
I make a quick call on my cell phone
Some type of limousine to pick us up and take us home
I arrange for a limo to take us home
Me, Glenn, and Troy went to a disco (word)
Me, Glenn, and Troy go to a disco
Pete Rock and CL Smooth was on stage drinkin Cisco
Pete Rock and CL Smooth were drinking Cisco on stage
Damien had his girl Michelle (of course!)
Damien is with his girlfriend Michelle
Craig Boogie had a girl that I never seen before
Craig Boogie is with a girl I've never seen before
Eddie F. was home makin a beat [scratches]
Eddie F. is at home making a beat (scratching records)
Mick T. was at the crib on a hundred and twenty-two street (chillin)
Mick T. is at his place on 122nd St., chilling
Tootie had a cutie that was dope (Damn!)
Tootie is with a really cool girl
Groovy Lou, Quan, and Little Dow was crackin jokes (YOU BIG!)
Groovy Lou, Quan, and Little Dow are telling jokes (calling Heavy D βbigβ)
Grapp had the dancefloor packed (GO, GO, GO)
Grapp has the dancefloor packed and everyone is dancing
Joe Black was in the corner lookin meanie when he {? }
Joe Black is in the corner looking angry or annoyed
Tommy, George, Jeff and Butta was on the spot
Tommy, George, Jeff, and Butta are there too
Buyin champagne from the crew a hundred dollars a pop!
They are buying expensive champagne from the crew
Me, I was casin the joint
I'm looking around the place
Clockin all the people as they stared and point
I'm watching everyone as they stare and point at me
It feels really good to be Heavy D.
I feel great being Heavy D.
Because the girls, the girls, they LOVE me!
Girls love me!
Writer(s): Williams Marlon Lu'ree, Myers Dwight
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sandrasandymanning4354
When Anita Baker was pregnant with her second child, Heavy D brought her cheese cake...she thank him in one of her albums ...that's why the Anita Baker reference....
@defaultusername123
Anita and Heavy are gems. Always wondered what was up there
@oRuTRa45
Hev was one special cat.
@anyright8683
Never knew that. True love back thenββββ
@jamaldavis8606
that must of been a lot of cheesecake..poor ms.baker she probley couldnt finish it all...
@tiyh3
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@lloydprince4897
His lyrics were always smooth. Like telling a story. Never had to turn it down or watch out for cuss words. Respect.
@joeking2961
unlike todays garbage your absolutely correct :D
@timwright1967
Such a big part of my life's soundtrack. Hard to believe when I got the news that he passed. He may be gone, but his music lives on. He was such a positive influence. Rest In Paradise, Heavy D!
@mont5702
89-11 year old white kid just starting to fall in love with hip hop. Heavy D and the Boyz became one of my fav groups with Big Tyme. I even had a bootleg Heavy D t shirt from Cowtown, South Jersey. RIP Heav and Troy-thank you for your contribution to this world