Mark Morrison's first official recording was the 1993 vinyl release, Where Is Our Love, pressed on his own private Joe'Mel label.
Main career
In mid-1995, Morrison released his debut single, Crazy, which became a Top 20 hit in the UK. The follow-up single, Let's Get Down, also entered the Top 40. They were followed in the spring of 1996 by Return of the Mack which became a smash international hit spending two weeks at #1 on the UK charts. Morrison became the first black UK male solo artist to reach #1 in the 1990s.
His debut album, also titled Return of the Mack, followed and became a multi-platinum success. It reached number four in the UK chart, and sold 3 million albums worldwide. It spun off several more hit singles over the next year. Crazy (Remix), Trippin', Horny, and Moan & Groan would all reach the UK Top 10 making him the first artist in British pop history to have five Top 10 hits from a debut album.
Although his career was going well, Morrison was constantly in trouble with the law. In 1997, he was imprisoned the same year he received four Brit Awards nominations, Mercury Prize nomination, an MTV Europe Music Awards nomination, and five Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBO) nominations as the single Return of the Mack began to climb its way to #2 on the American Billboard charts receiving platinum status en-route. It stayed on the Billboard charts for an incredible 25 weeks.
He also performed at the 1997 Brit Awards. The performance at the Brit's influenced WEA and Morrison to release Only God Can Judge Me, a 9-track EP which contained live performances, interviews, prayers, and three full-length songs including Who's The Mack! which reached #13 in the UK.
Legal issues
Morrison has faced various criminal charges during his career including a 1997 conviction for attempting to bring a firearm aboard an airliner for which he served three months just as his hit song, Return of the Mack, began rising up the US Billboard charts.[1][2] In 1998, he failed to appear in court on charges of possessing an offensive weapon, choosing to instead fly to the West Indies island of Barbados. He was arrested and remanded into custody upon his return to the United Kingdom.[3][4] He was later cleared of the offensive weapon charge.[5]
He was convicted of affray for his part in a brawl resulting in one fatality and sentenced to community service.[2] Morrison later was incarcerated in Wormwood Scrubs for a year for paying a lookalike to perform his court-appointed community service in his stead, while Morrison himself went on tour.[2][6] While in prison, Morrison reportedly converted to Islam and attempted to change his name to Abdul Rahman.[7] Also in 1998, Morrison was banned from driving for six months and fined £1,380 after twice being caught driving without a licence.[8]
In 2002, Morrison was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and car theft.[9] He was released on bail but a policemen was later arrested on suspicion of taking a bribe from Morrison in return for his release.[9] Morrison failed to appear in court to face the charges and a warrant was issued for his arrest.[9]
In 2004, he was arrested and spent a night in custody after a fracas started when his medallion went missing.[10]
In 2009, Morrison was arrested for an assault in London.[11]
Return to music
Morrison appeared on the 1999 Brit Awards where he presented an award, introduced Whitney Houston and announced his return to music. In September 1999, a single titled Best Friend featuring Connor Reeves & Gabrielle became Morrison's ninth Top 40 hit single, reaching #23 on the UK Singles Chart.[12] The following year, it was announced by Billboard that Morrison had signed a five-year worldwide deal with Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight, making him the first, and only British artist to be signed with Death Row Records.[13]
He later signed to soccer player Kevin Campbell's 2 Wikid label in 2003. His only release for the label, a single entitled Just a Man/Backstabbers, was a minor UK hit, reaching #48 in the UK Singles Chart in August 2004.[14]
In May 2006, Morrison released the limited edition CD/DVD album entitled Innocent Man in the United Kingdom on his private label, Mack Life Records/Mona Records. The title track, Innocent Man, featuring DMX was released in March 2006. It was well received and reached #46 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2007, he was featured on hip-hop artist Cassidy's single titled Innocent (Misunderstood) from the B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story album. The track sampled Morison's vocals from the song, Innocent Man, and charted on Billboard's Bubbling Under Singles chart.
In 2008, Morrison announced the release of a 'best of' compilation, King of British R&B: The Best Of.. Mark Morrison, although it remains unreleased.[15]
In 2010, he announced the planned release of a new album entitled I Am What I Am which has a tentative release date of 2012. Plans for a world-wide tour to accompany the new release was also announced.
In 2012, Mark Morrison appeared as a guest feature on the Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth's "I'm On 2.0" which features notable rappers Big Krit, Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.O.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda and Bun B.
Candy
Mark Morrison Lyrics
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Take this shit out...
Candy... So fine...
Yeah... babe...
It's my favorite kind
Would you let me take a bite
I can taste it now
Don't be stingy girl
I will share my peice with you
Now take off the wrapper
Let me get a lick or two
As sweet as chocolate
Or juicy ligo
If I can't get a bite
I lick will be fine
I've had a taste it
It was good as can be
That's why I want another taste
Of your sweet sweet sweet...
(Chorus)
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
So fine
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
Blow mah mind
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
Devine
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
Candy! It's sweeter than Randy girl
I love my candy! It's sweeter than Randy
Everybody says not to eat too many sweets
But I got a taste for itty bitty treats
Girl you got the flavor and I gotta get me some
Mm! Mm! Mm!
Just like a fruity plum
As sweet as chocolate
Or juicy ligo
If I can't get a bite
I lick will be fine
I've had a taste it
It was good as can be
That's why I want another taste
Of your sweet sweet sweet...
(Chorus)
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
So fine
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
On mah mind
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
Devine
Candy!
(Candy)
Candy!
(Chorus until end)
In Mark Morrison's song "Candy," he's talking about his love for his favorite sweet, which in this case is being referred to as Candy. The lyrics highlight the sweet, delectable taste that he wants to experience once again by finishing off the Candy. He asks the girl to unwrap it so he can taste it and enjoy its flavor. Mark says that Candy is sweeter than Randy and that he loves it even though everyone says that eating too many sweets can be harmful to one's health. Nonetheless, he can't help himself but crave it.
As we listen to this song, we can see that it's not solely about Candy, but like many other songs, it could be a metaphor for something else. In this case, the Candy could represent a woman or something that Mark desires strongly. The lyrics suggest that he wants to taste it again and just having a lick will also do. Moreover, he wants to share it with the girl as well.
In conclusion, "Candy" by Mark Morrison is an upbeat, catchy song with fun lyrics, and it can be interpreted in many ways. It could be about his love for Candy, the woman he desires or even something else. But overall, it's a song that is suitable for getting listeners to tap their feet and groove along.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me check this out...
I'm about to start something and just making sure everything is cool.
Take this shit out...
Get rid of whatever is not supposed to be here.
Candy... So fine...
Referring to someone's attractiveness and calling her 'candy'.
Yeah... babe...
An expression of excitement and adoration for the person being referred to as 'candy'.
It's my favorite kind
Expressing preference for the person referred to as 'candy'.
Would you let me take a bite
Asking for permission to initiate intimacy with the person referred to as 'candy'.
I can taste it now
Already having an idea of how good the experience with the person referred to as 'candy' will be.
Let me fill my appetite
Wanting to satisfy physical desire for the person referred to as 'candy'.
Don't be stingy girl
Asking the person referred to as 'candy' not to withhold any pleasure.
I will share my peice with you
Promising satisfaction to the person referred to as 'candy'.
Now take off the wrapper
Requesting that the person referred to as 'candy' undress.
Let me get a lick or two
Requesting an opportunity to pleasure the person referred to as 'candy'.
As sweet as chocolate
Comparing the desirability of the person referred to as 'candy' to something sweet and delicious.
Or juicy ligo
Making another comparison to emphasize the desirability of the person referred to as 'candy'.
If I can't get a bite
Expressing the desire to have a sexual encounter with the person referred to as 'candy'.
I lick will be fine
If full intimacy cannot be achieved, getting close will suffice.
I've had a taste it
The person has already had an enjoyable intimate encounter with the person referred to as 'candy'.
It was good as can be
The previous intimate encounter with the person referred to as 'candy' was extremely satisfying.
That's why I want another taste
Having enjoyed the previous experience so much, the person wants to repeat it.
Candy!
Referring to the person being addressed as 'candy' once again.
So fine
Emphasizing the attractiveness of the person being referred to multiple times.
Blow mah mind
Referring to the satisfaction and pleasure that the person being addressed as 'candy' would provide.
Devine
Emphasizing the desirable and almost otherworldly nature of the person being addressed as 'candy'.
Everybody says not to eat too many sweets
Referring to societal norms or advice regarding indulging in such desires.
But I got a taste for itty bitty treats
Acknowledging the social norm, but still reaffirming the desire for intimate encounters with the person being addressed as 'candy'.
Girl you got the flavor and I gotta get me some
Referring to the person being addressed as 'candy' and the irresistible attraction they provide.
Chorus
Repeating the previous lines to emphasize the attraction and desire for intimate encounters with the person being addressed as 'candy'.
Contributed by Logan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.