By 1988, however, Ini Kamoze had effectively disappeared from the music scene following lukewarm reactions to his intermittent releases.
In 1994, Kamoze burst back onto the scene with a harder sound and the song which would become his signature - "Here Comes The Hotstepper". Adopting his nickname from the song title, Kamoze would become known as the "Hotstepper", from the Patois for a man on the run from the law. The infectious song found its way onto several soundtracks, including the fashion-industry satire, "Prêt-à-Porter". The resulting video featured a much more solid Kamoze and the obligatory scantily-clad women for this genre of music. "Hotstepper" still remains one of dancehall's more well-known hits, with its call-and-response chorus of "Here come de hotstepper - MURDERER (often misheard as "Word it up") - I'm de lyrical gangsta - MURDERER" lighting up clubs worldwide. "Here Comes The Hotstepper" remains Kamoze's only US #1 hit (see Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1994).
World a Music
Ini Kamoze Lyrics
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Yes, sah
Yeah
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Keep me rocking wid mi daughter, eh-ah
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Never lef' ya, never, no sah, eh-ah
Now just be nice and hold your space
I won't entertain no more disgrace
Out in the street they call it murder
When rhythm spacing out your head
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Keep me rocking wid mi daughter, eh-ah
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Lord, I thirsty, gimme water, eh-ah
World
Keep me-
Hey, hey, hey
Yes
Man showing how man feeling
Man singing goodness gracious I
Ten thousand rhythms peeling
It makes the spider kiss the fly
World a reggae music on yah, eh- (yah)
When rhythm spacing out your head
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Keep me rocking wid mi daughter, eh-ah
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Never lef' ya, never, no sah, eh-ah
Hey, hey, hey
Yes, sah
Yeah
Now just be nice and hold your space
I won't entertain no more disgrace
Out in the street they call it murder
World a reggae music on yah, eh (eh)
It makes the spider-
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Keep me skanking wid mi daughter, eh-ah
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Lord, I thirsty, gimme water, eh-ah
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Keep me rocking wid mi daughter, eh-ah
Ini Kamoze's song "World A Music" celebrates and pays homage to the power of reggae music in Jamaica and around the world. The song opens with the repeated phrase "World a reggae music on yah," which serves as a celebration of the ubiquity of reggae music in Jamaican culture. The catchy melody and infectious rhythms of the song drive home the joy of dancing and rocking out to reggae music with family, friends, and loved ones. Ini Kamoze's lyrics express the sentiment that reggae music is a source of unity and positive energy that connects people from all walks of life.
The bridge of the song is a call to action for people to simply be nice and hold their space, refusing to entertain any more negative energy or disrespect. The lyric "out in the street they call it murder" is a nod to the violence that was prevalent in Jamaica during the 1980s when the song was released. The phrase refers to the sound system culture of Jamaica, where rival sound systems would compete with each other in battles that were sometimes violent.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey
Just a general exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm
Yes, sah
Confirmation of agreement or approval
Yeah
Another expression of enthusiasm or agreement
World a reggae music on yah, eh
Reggae music is everywhere and all around us, right here and now
Keep me rocking wid mi daughter, eh-ah
The music keeps me dancing with my daughter, creating a bond between us
Never lef' ya, never, no sah, eh-ah
Reggae music will always be with us, never leaving us behind
Now just be nice and hold your space
Please be respectful and give me some room
I won't entertain no more disgrace
I won't tolerate any further disrespect or dishonor
Out in the street they call it murder
Violence in the street is often referred to as murder
When rhythm spacing out your head
When the beat takes over your mind and body
Lord, I thirsty, gimme water, eh-ah
A reference to the physical and emotional thirst for life that is quenched by reggae music
Man showing how man feeling
Men expressing themselves through music that reflects their emotions
Man singing goodness gracious I
Men singing to express their gratitude and awe
Ten thousand rhythms peeling
Countless musical rhythms being played and enjoyed
It makes the spider kiss the fly
An expression of the transformative power of music
Keep me skanking wid mi daughter, eh-ah
Dancing joyfully with my daughter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ini Kamoze
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pinche Know-It-All
This is beautiful. The spirituality in reggae is unsurpassed.
dj scooby locco
essa musica deixa o ambiente com o clima suave ...
Lemon 2021
Ouvindo pra acalmar a ansiedade e a preocupação so boas vibrações 🙏♥️
fp cruz
Algum BRASILEIRO pra dizer que essa música é top d++++++++++++++++++++😯☠😯++++++++++++++
FLANDERZツ
Ah braba, chapado então
Cæsar, O Faraó
Brabissima
𝕶𝖐𝖝 𝕳𝖙𝖐
"Wiu - Ciumenta"
tem o sample desse som, escuta
Edeval Rodrigues
Eu Mano
Thợ _Săn-4Củ
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Sharon White
Soulful, real, no tricks to sound good. You can't fake real talent.