Mark has produced over 100 remixes for artists including Bob Marley, Jay-Z and Dinah Washington as well as the Six Feet Under theme song. Under Rae & Christian, he released two albums including Northern Sulphuric Soul which ranked on the Top 50 British Dance Albums of All Time.
For his latest poject, YESKING, Mark partnered up with Rhys Adams. Although conceived in Jamaica, Yesking remains true to their UK influences. The album features guest vocalists including Ayak (2004’s Prince’s Trust Urban Music Awards winner), Dawn Penn (‘No, No, No’), Veba, Tor, Mystro, Kenny Knots, Sweetie Irie, Baby Chann (Suncycle), Prezident Brown (Hi Power Soundsystem) and Pete Simpson. Fusing elements of hip hop, dancehall, reggae and ska with live instrumentation and crunchy hip hop/R&B beats, the CD offers up the goods for everyone from young hip hop fans right through to old school reggae lovers.
As a solo artist, Mark has released two albums, RAE ROAD (2002) and INTO THE DEPTHS (2004) and is currently working on his third.
Hot Like We
Mark Rae Lyrics
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Bad gal, uh oh, yo, tell dem
Reel up cau we have di gum fi kiki
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot
Dem nuh hot like we when we inna we divan
Cause gal like we always ready fi di man
So from di sitten good and ready fi di action
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
Inna mi bedroom mi quick like a Spartan
From whip to di chain, handcuff fi mi hand
So from yuh know yuh have di grip and yuh full of attraction
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
A gal nuh look nuh man well mi nuh cater fi dat
Aint nuh competition cause mi good inna di sack
Mi know fi use mi tongue and mi nuh fraid a backshot
And mi know fi rotate it when deh put mi pon top
Mi nah lie mi freaky so use di hot what
Seh yuh wuk pon di bed wey we wuk yuh relax
Dem deh kind a ride a gi yuh muscle contract
So nuh man could a neva seh Cecile you a Suck!
Dem nuh hot like we when we inna we divan
Cause gal like we always ready fi di man
So from di sitten good and ready fi di action
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
Inna mi bedroom mi quick like a Spartan
From whip to di chain, handcuff fi mi hand
So from yuh know yuh have di grip and yuh full of attraction
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot
Dem nuh fuck like we, like we
Dem nuh fuck like we, like we
Dem nuh fuck like we, like we
Dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck
Straight up a so da young gal alone tek him
More mi bawl now but we tense so and tek him
Man a gear up dont dem waan fi accept it
But mi use weh mi got and weh mi got a God mek it
Tell di man dem wid di money seh run come invest it
This yah start nah sing so Benz and Corvette it
Nuh matta weh yuh deh from yuh waan it jet set it
When mi touch dung said di chauffeur come fetch it
Dem nuh hot like we when we inna we divan
Cause gal like we always ready fi di man
So from di sitten good and ready fi di action
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
Inna mi bedroom mi quick like a Spartan
From whip to di chain, handcuff fi mi hand
So from yuh know yuh have di grip and yuh full of attraction
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
Dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot
Dem nuh fuck like we, like we
Dem nuh fuck like we, like we
Dem nuh fuck like we, like we
Dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck
A gal nuh look nuh man well mi nuh cater fi dat
Aint nuh competition cause mi good inna di sack
Mi know fi use mi tongue and mi nuh fraid a backshot
And mi know fi rotate it when deh put mi pon top
Mi nah lie mi freaky so use di hot what
Seh yuh wuk pon di bed wey we wuk yuh relax
Dem deh kind a ride a gi yuh muscle contract
So nuh man could a neva seh Cecile you a Suck!
Dem nuh hot like we when we inna we divan
Cause gal like we always ready fi di man
So from di sitten good and ready fi di action
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
Inna mi bedroom mi quick like a Spartan
From whip to di chain, handcuff fi mi hand
So from yuh know yuh have di grip and yuh full of attraction
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
The lyrics to Mark Rae's "Hot Like We" featuring Cecile are centered on female sexual empowerment. Cecile proudly declares that no one is as "hot" or sexually satisfying as her and her group of women. She boasts about her abilities and techniques in the bedroom, asserting that she knows how to please her partner in every way possible. She implies that her group of women are always ready for action, bouncing up at any opportunity to get intimate with their partners.
Cecile also touches on the idea that women don't necessarily need men to feel complete sexually; instead, women can be self-sufficient and experience pleasure all on their own. The lyrics highlight how women can take control of their own sexual experiences and not rely on others to fulfill their needs.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hot Like We" can be seen as somewhat controversial but are still empowering to women who want to take control of their own sexual experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Cecile on Red Alert
This song is about Cecile being red alert, a term meaning that she’s fully prepared and alert for anything.
Bad gal, uh oh, yo, tell dem
This line is telling the listener to tell others about the song and how good it is.
Reel up cau we have di gum fi kiki
This line says to play the song again because they have the energy to dance.
Dem nuh hot like we, like we
This line is saying that they are better than others and that others can’t match them.
Dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot, dem nuh hot
This line repeats the previous line, making it clear that they are on top.
Dem nuh hot like we when we inna we divan
This line is saying that they are better than others when they are in their zone (divan).
Cause gal like we always ready fi di man
This line highlights the fact that women like them are always ready for their partners.
So from di sitten good and ready fi di action, Say Yaaayyyohhh!
This line says that they are always good and ready for action and invites the listener to join in (Yaaayyyohhh!).
Inna mi bedroom mi quick like a Spartan
This line means that when they are in their bedroom, they are quick and efficient like a Spartan warrior.
From whip to di chain, handcuff fi mi hand
This line is talking about BDSM and how they enjoy being tied up and chained in bed.
So from yuh know yuh have di grip and yuh full of attraction, Say Yaaayyyohhh!
This line is saying that if their partner knows how to grip and is attractive, they will be good in bed and invites the listener to join in (Yaaayyyohhh!).
A gal nuh look nuh man well mi nuh cater fi dat
This line means that Cecile doesn’t care about pleasing men and only does what she wants in bed.
Aint nuh competition cause mi good inna di sack
This line is saying that no one can compete with Cecile because she’s excellent in bed.
Mi know fi use mi tongue and mi nuh fraid a backshot
This line means that Cecile knows how to use her tongue in bed and isn’t afraid of being on the receiving end of rough sex.
And mi know fi rotate it when deh put mi pon top
This line is talking about different sex positions and how Cecile knows how to rotate her body when she’s on top of her partner.
Mi nah lie mi freaky so use di hot what
This line means that Cecile is kinky and enjoys using hot objects in bed.
Seh yuh wuk pon di bed wey we wuk yuh relax
This line is telling their partner to follow their lead in bed and relax.
Dem deh kind a ride a gi yuh muscle contract
This line is talking about how their style of sex can make your muscles contract and tense up.
So nuh man could a neva seh Cecile you a Suck!
This line is saying that no one can ever say that Cecile is bad in bed.
Dem nuh fuck like we, like we
This line is saying that they are better than others when it comes to sex.
Dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck, dem nuh fuck
This line repeats the previous line, making it clear that they are on top when it comes to sex.
Straight up a so da young gal alone tek him
This line is talking about how only they can satisfy their partner in bed.
More mi bawl now but we tense so and tek him
This line means that while they might cry during sex, they are still in control.
Man a gear up dont dem waan fi accept it
This line implies that men are intimidated by their sexual prowess and don’t want to admit it.
But mi use weh mi got and weh mi got a God mek it
This line says that they use what they have and were made that way by God.
Tell di man dem wid di money seh run come invest it
This line is saying that anyone with money should come invest in them because they are the best in bed.
This yah start nah sing so Benz and Corvette it
This line means that they are just getting started and will soon be driving a Benz or Corvette from all the money they’ll make from their sexual endeavors.
Nuh matta weh yuh deh from yuh waan it jet set it
This line is saying that no matter where their partner is from, they can still have jet set sex with them.
When mi touch dung said di chauffeur come fetch it
This line means that they are so good in bed that their partner will need a chauffeur to come pick them up after sex.
Say Yaaayyyohhh!
This line is an invitation to celebrate their sexual prowess and join in (Yaaayyyohhh!).
Inna mi bedroom mi quick like a Spartan
This line is a repeat of an earlier line and means that when they are in their bedroom, they are quick and efficient like a Spartan warrior.
From whip to di chain, handcuff fi mi hand
This line is a repeat of an earlier BDSM reference and means that they enjoy being tied up and chained in bed.
So from yuh know yuh have di grip and yuh full of attraction, Say Yaaayyyohhh!
This line is a repeat of an earlier invitation to celebrate their sexual prowess and join in (Yaaayyyohhh!).
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CECILE CHARLTON, ALEX GREGGS, BRADLEY DAYMOND, DENNIS SHAW, CORDEL BURRELL
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