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.
I Like
Mark Morrison Lyrics
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The way you do it girl
I like
The way you do it girl
I like
The way you pump
Baby work it for me
I know we can have some fun if we
Hook up in the afternoon
I'll take you anywhere you want cutie
Cash, gold, diamonds and pearls
Anything to make you mine
See I really can't seem
To get you off my mind baby
Oh my gosh!
I like
The way you do it girl
I like
The way you do it girl
I like
The way you pump
Baby work it for me
You're so incredible
Girl you do things to me
The way you walk
Sending chills up and down me
But all I know is I wanna get next to you
So you see the next time
I catch you making eyes at me
I guess I'll have to satisfy
My curiousity
And maybe I'll drop a line
Or maybe I'll just hit you
With a nursery crime
Work baby work
Till it hurts
Till it hurts baby
There's not gain without pain sugar
I ain't the type to settle
For no coulda woulda shoulda
I like
The way you do it girl
I like
The way you do it girl
I like
The way you pump
Baby work it for me
I like
The way you do it girl
I like
The way you do it girl
I like
The way you pump
Baby work it for me
Now honey I will chase you chase you
Till the cows come home
Coz this jones in my bones Says you got it going on
Now if I drop my number
Would you drop a line
You can meet round mine
10 o'clock will be fine
I got this feeling
You be feening
For the rhythm that I'm giving
And girl this feeling I'm getting hot
Here's how I'm living
Cash gold
Sushi everyday
Pink champagne
Baby come and make my day
We can parle parle
Girl if that's how you stay
Or keep it on down low
I'm easy that way
If you got time to spare
Then I've got all night
My incredible (and edible) baby
I like
The song "I Like" by Mark Morrison is a classic 90s R&B track that captures the excitement and enthusiasm of a man who has been captivated by a woman he desires. The song is about his intense attraction towards this woman, who he finds incredibly attractive in every way. From the way she pumps, walks, and does everything else, he can't help but like everything she does.
The lyrics suggest that he wants to spend time with her, have fun with her and do anything to make her his. He mentions wanting to take her out and buy her expensive things like cash, gold, diamonds, and pearls just to win her over. He is convinced that she is the one for him, and he cannot get her out of his mind no matter how much he tries. He urges her to work it until it hurts, letting her know that there's no gain without pain in life.
The chorus is the most catchy part of the song as it captures his ultimate desire: he likes the way she does everything she does, and he wants her to work it for him. To him, she is incredible, sending chills up and down his spine with just the way she walks by him. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get her next to him, even if it means dropping nursery rhymes.
Overall, "I Like" is an upbeat, catchy, and playful ode to the male-female relationship. It sings of the intense attraction and excitement that come with infatuation, as well as the desire to win someone's love through material possessions and charm.
Line by Line Meaning
I like
I am attracted to you and your actions
The way you do it girl
I am attracted to the way you behave and interact with me
The way you pump
I am attracted to the way you move your body, particularly in a sensual way
Baby work it for me
I am asking you to continue to perform in this manner, as it is pleasing to me
See the weekend's here
I am acknowledging the arrival of the weekend, and am aware that it is a time for fun and enjoyment
I know we can have some fun if we
I am confident that we can have a good time together
Hook up in the afternoon
I am proposing that we spend time together in a romantic or sexual manner during the daytime
I'll take you anywhere you want cutie
I am offering to take you to any location you desire, as a way to please you
Cash, gold, diamonds and pearls
I am willing to offer you financial or material items in exchange for your affection
Anything to make you mine
I am willing to go to great lengths to win your love and attention
See I really can't seem
I am admitting that I am unable to stop thinking about you
To get you off my mind baby
I can't stop obsessing over you
Oh my gosh!
I am expressing shock and amazement about how much I like you
You're so incredible
I find you to be a remarkable and attractive person
Girl you do things to me
I am impacted on a deep emotional and physical level by your actions
The way you walk
I find your gait to be particularly compelling
Sending chills up and down me
Your actions are having a powerful physical and emotional effect on me
But all I know is I wanna get next to you
I am expressing my desire to be in close proximity to you
So you see the next time
I am proposing that we spend additional time together
I catch you making eyes at me
I interpret your nonverbal behavior as indicating attraction to me
I guess I'll have to satisfy
I feel compelled to act on my feelings for you
My curiousity
I am interested in knowing more about you and your feelings for me
And maybe I'll drop a line
I am considering initiating communication with you
Or maybe I'll just hit you
I may take a more direct approach in expressing my feelings
With a nursery crime
I am suggesting that I may use flattery or humor to advance our relationship
Work baby work
I am encouraging you to continue your behavior, which is pleasing to me
Till it hurts
I want you to push yourself to the limit in pleasing me
Till it hurts baby
I want you to continue performing in a way that causes you physical discomfort, as it is pleasing to me
There's not gain without pain sugar
I believe that suffering is necessary in order to achieve success or pleasure
I ain't the type to settle
I am not content with mediocrity
For no coulda woulda shoulda
I am not satisfied with living in the realm of possibility or regret
Now honey I will chase you chase you
I will pursue you with determination and vigor
Till the cows come home
I will continue to pursue you for an extended period of time
Coz this jones in my bones
I am acknowledging my strong desire for you
Says you got it going on
I find you to be particularly attractive and desirable
Now if I drop my number
I am proposing that you initiate communication with me
Would you drop a line
I am asking if you would be willing to reach out to me directly
You can meet round mine
I am suggesting that we spend time together at my residence
10 o'clock will be fine
I am suggesting a specific time for our meeting
I got this feeling
I am experiencing strong emotions in regard to our relationship
You be feening
I believe that you share my feelings for you
For the rhythm that I'm giving
I am suggesting that my actions and behavior may have a strong physical and emotional impact on you
And girl this feeling I'm getting hot
I am expressing my own sexual arousal
Here's how I'm living
I am sharing information about my lifestyle and financial situation
Cash gold
I am stating my financial assets
Sushi everyday
I am suggesting that I live a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle
Pink champagne
I am suggesting that I indulge in decadent, expensive beverages
Baby come and make my day
I am inviting you to contribute to my level of happiness and enjoyment
We can parle parle
I am suggesting that we spend time together in conversation and social interaction
Girl if that's how you stay
I am accepting of your lifestyle and behavior
Or keep it on down low
I am open to keeping our relationship private or secret
I'm easy that way
I am flexible and accommodating in terms of the parameters of our relationship
If you got time to spare
I am checking to see if you have availability to spend further time with me
Then I've got all night
I am making myself available for a prolonged period of time
My incredible (and edible) baby
I find you to be irresistible and attractive
I like
I am expressing my strong attraction to you, both physically and emotionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: M. MORRISON
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