In 2005 he released his third studio album, The Trinity, and collected another #1 hit, 'Temperature'. Sean Paul's 2002 sophomore album, Dutty Rock, is his most successful, with 4 top 20 hits, including the worldwide smash "Gimme The Light", "Get Busy", "Like Glue" & "I'm Still In Love With You" were also huge hits, keeping the Dutty Rock album a best seller throughout 2003. "Temperature," from his 2005 follow-up cd, The Trinity, was a Billboard #1 Hot 100 hit.
Sean Paul has Portuguese heritage from his paternal grandfather, Sephardic Jewish heritage from his paternal grandmother, African heritage from his maternal grandfather, and Chinese heritage from his maternal grandmother. Both his parents are Jamaican natives. His nicknames include Zion Lion and King of Israel. Because of his mixed heritage, some consider him a personification of the Jamaican Motto "Out of Many, One People". Sean Paul's voice and style of singing is often compared to Jamaican 1990s dancehall sensation Super Cat.
He played for the Jamaican national water polo team and alleges to be related to King Solomon through his father.
In 1996, Paul and Spanner Banner recorded the Jamaican chart-topper, "Ladies Man", through the singer's Sweet Angel Productions. The song resulted in his embarking on sessions with Jeremy Harding, a then little-known producer who burst on the scene with his production of Beenie Man's crossover hit "Who Am I". The producer released the dancehall favorite "Baby Girl." The following single, "Infiltrate", joined the singer's combination hit in the Jamaican top charts.
A new version of Paul's "Punkie" track from the Dutty Rock album featuring Tego Calderón appeared on a recent (February 2005) Promo Only album with automaten spiele. April 2005's Promo Only Caribbean Series album included a new song by Paul ("We Be Burnin'"). Recently, Paul also collaborated with Nina Sky for his song "Touch My Body". Sean Paul has just recently released his new album, The Trinity. Sean Paul was a feature artist on Beyonce's number one hit, "Baby Boy."
Esa Loca (Feat. Tony Touch and
Sean Paul Lyrics
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Yo you remember Tony from Capicu?
And Caribbean chicks be like papi chu
All you haters out there can't stop me dude
I got niggas out there dem shotta you
y'all not ready for are-are-O y'all not ready for Se-an-Paul
y'all not ready for Tony Toca
Ladies, esa loca
[Tony Touch (Sean Paul)]
Ay yo good lookin, from D.R. to Brooklyn
Puerto Rico to Montego do it for the people
Toca aka Mr. Suavito
Do what I do like I'm doin it for me though
Rep for my bredren that's without question
Pull out the weapon in case they start flexin
T. Touch he bust so stop guessin
I weed up now wheel it up in a session
Rudebwoy selecta yeah I'm a get'cha
I'm nice under pressure write a quick lecture
Sean Paul nothin but love soon as I met ya
So let's do this and show 'em who the rudest
You must be kiddin me, gettin rid of me
Guns'll blast like them boys in Tivoli
Or Rema and Jungle where all the killers be
Even in Italy they still consider me
One of the dopest that's cause I lasted
The rest is all hopeless nothin but asses
I'm so focused yet I'm so blasted
(Dutty Yeah!)
And I'm out son big up all the masses
[Sean Paul]
Tell dem all for races seh nuh guy caan try race case
Gwaan stop di progress and a gwaan embrace this
A old rust off magnum mi a got hitch upon mi waist
Tell mi if you nuh love how di teflon taste
Well I don't need a lawyer cause there won't be a case
Forget what you see now your life is get replaced
I'm di dappa Dutty dung inna di biz
I'm about to show you what respect really is
Punk yah nuh nuttin, yo I know you really think your clever
But you caan stop di style dem never
Real push button, start it if yuh ready fi whatever
Yo tell mi if you heard of mi never dem call mi
[Cho: Sean Paul]
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a born herbalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a internationalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
[R.O.B.B.]
Yo it's the Sosa of rap Dominicans stand up
Kingston Jamaica put your hands up
San Juan Puerto Rico I got my man Touch
My nigga Sean Paul big up big up
It's that are (Dot) O, be (Dot) be
In Jamaica we smoke kiki kiki
Ladies we got freaky freaky
I dropped out of school teach me teach me
You Touch my man Tony guns'll blow
And after the party the straight to the moe
My nigga Sean Paul still got the flow
You remember just gimme the light and pass the dro
[Sean Paul]
R.O.B.B. I got my see through straw may we blend up
Weh all who know see through dat a mi high grade friend up
Man a store quality we all a smoke to di end up
Wid mi pal upon mi pen up it a inspire mi head up
But some bwoy waan disturb man med up
Just through di money weh mi spend up dem high go get red up
When dem diss mi fi try get mi fed up
R.O.B.B. waan fi rise up di led up
Tony Toca waan fi get dem place bled up
Friends and family dem start get shred up
Just through dem nah hear di words weh mi said up
Better dem fed up or end up a dead weh dem call mi
[Cho: Sean Paul]
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a internationalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a born herbalist
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
[Outro: Sean Paul]
Yeah
Easy R.O.B.B. straight out of Jersey yuh dun know Tony Toca
A Dutty Yeah, Esa Loca
The lyrics of "Esa Loca" by Sean Paul featuring Tony Touch and R.O.B.B. is a mix of English, Spanish, and Jamaican patois. The song features verses from each artist, praising their abilities and skills. In the intro, R.O.B.B. reminisces about Tony Touch and Caribbean women calling men "papi chu." He also brags about having "shooters" who can take out anyone trying to stop him. The chorus, which is in Spanish, refers to a "loca" or a crazy woman. The verses from Tony Touch and Sean Paul talk about their experiences growing up in various Caribbean countries and their musical careers. Tony Touch, who is of Puerto Rican descent, raps about representing his "bredren" and defending himself when necessary. Sean Paul, a Jamaican artist, raps about being a "Dutty Loca" and showing others what respect truly means.
The song features a mix of genres, including reggaeton, hip hop, and dancehall. The lyrics feature a mixture of English, Spanish, and Jamaican patois, which adds to its multilingual appeal. The song also prominently features the sounds of a gun being cocked, which emphasizes the violent imagery in the lyrics. Lastly, the chorus features a sample from the song "Llorando Se Fue," which is a popular Bolivian folk tune that was later copyrighted as "Lambada" by French group Kaoma.
Overall, "Esa Loca" is a dynamic and multilingual song that showcases the talents of three different artists. With its mix of genres and cultures, it is a testament to the richness and diversity of Caribbean music.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo you remember Tony from Capicu?
Do you recall Tony from Capicu?
And Caribbean chicks be like papi chu
Caribbean women refer to men as 'papi chu'.
All you haters out there can't stop me dude
All the haters can't stop him.
I got niggas out there dem shotta you
He has people out there who will shoot for him.
y'all not ready for are-are-O y'all not ready for Se-an-Paul
They are not prepared for him or Sean Paul's arrival.
y'all not ready for Tony Toca
They are not ready for Tony Toca.
Ladies, esa loca
Ladies, she's crazy.
Ay yo good lookin, from D.R. to Brooklyn
Hello, good looking, from the Dominican Republic to Brooklyn.
Puerto Rico to Montego do it for the people
From Puerto Rico to Montego, they do it for the people.
Toca aka Mr. Suavito
Toca is also known as Mr. Suavito.
Do what I do like I'm doin it for me though
He does what he does for himself.
Rep for my bredren that's without question
He represents his friends without question.
Pull out the weapon in case they start flexin
He pulls out his weapon in case anyone tries to fight with him.
T. Touch he bust so stop guessin
T. Touch delivers so there is no need for guessing.
I weed up now wheel it up in a session
He smokes weed and restarts the song in a session.
Rudebwoy selecta yeah I'm a get'cha
He is a rudebwoy selecta who will catch you.
I'm nice under pressure write a quick lecture
He is good under pressure and can write a quick lecture.
Sean Paul nothin but love soon as I met ya
He has nothing but love for Sean Paul as soon as he met him.
So let's do this and show 'em who the rudest
They will show everyone who is the rudest.
You must be kiddin me, gettin rid of me
No way he is getting rid of him.
Guns'll blast like them boys in Tivoli
The guns will fire like the ones in Tivoli.
Or Rema and Jungle where all the killers be
The killers are found in Rema and Jungle.
Even in Italy they still consider me
They recognize him in Italy as well.
One of the dopest that's cause I lasted
He has lasted which means he is one of the best.
The rest is all hopeless nothin but asses
The rest of them are not good.
I'm so focused yet I'm so blasted
He is focused but also high.
(Dutty Yeah!)
Exclamation showing enthusiasm.
And I'm out son big up all the masses
He is out, big upping all the masses.
Tell dem all for races seh nuh guy caan try race case
Nobody can try a racial case.
Gwaan stop di progress and a gwaan embrace this
They should stop the progress and embrace it.
A old rust off magnum mi a got hitch upon mi waist
He carries an old, rusty magnum on his waist.
Tell mi if you nuh love how di teflon taste
Ask him if he does not like the taste of Teflon.
Well I don't need a lawyer cause there won't be a case
He does not need a lawyer because there won't be a case.
Forget what you see now your life is get replaced
Forget everything, now your life is being replaced.
I'm di dappa Dutty dung inna di biz
He is the great Dutty in the business.
I'm about to show you what respect really is
He will show what respect is.
Punk yah nuh nuttin, yo I know you really think your clever
He thinks he is smart but he is nothing.
But you caan stop di style dem never
One cannot stop their style.
Real push button, start it if yuh ready fi whatever
He pushes buttons and is ready for anything.
Yo tell mi if you heard of mi never dem call mi
Ask if you have never heard of him, they call him.
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a born herbalist
He is a ladies man, gangster and born herbalist.
Yo it's the Sosa of rap Dominicans stand up
He is the Sosa of rap, and Dominicans should stand up.
Kingston Jamaica put your hands up
Kingston, Jamaica should put their hands up.
San Juan Puerto Rico I got my man Touch
He has his man Touch in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
My nigga Sean Paul big up big up
Big up Sean Paul.
In Jamaica we smoke kiki kiki
They smoke kiki kiki in Jamaica.
Ladies we got freaky freaky
The ladies are freaky.
I dropped out of school teach me teach me
He dropped out of school, and wants to learn.
You Touch my man Tony guns'll blow
If one touches Tony, the guns will fire.
And after the party the straight to the moe
After the party, they are going straight to the moe.
My nigga Sean Paul still got the flow
Sean Paul still has the flow.
R.O.B.B. I got my see through straw may we blend up
He has his see-through straw and they will blend up.
Weh all who know see through dat a mi high grade friend up
Those who know see the see-through straw as his high grade friend.
Man a store quality we all a smoke to di end up
They smoke to the end of the store's quality.
Wid mi pal upon mi pen up it a inspire mi head up
With the pal on his pen, it inspires his head.
But some bwoy waan disturb man med up
Some guy wants to disturb him.
Just through di money weh mi spend up dem high go get red up
They become angry just because of the money he spends.
When dem diss mi fi try get mi fed up
They try to get him angry by disrespecting him.
R.O.B.B. waan fi rise up di led up
R.O.B.B. wants to lead.
Tony Toca waan fi get dem place bled up
Tony Toca wants to get his place bloody.
Friends and family dem start get shred up
Friends and family start getting hurt.
Just through dem nah hear di words weh mi said up
They do not listen to what he says.
Better dem fed up or end up a dead weh dem call mi
They should get fed up or they will end up dead, calling him.
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a internationalist
He is a ladies man, gangster and internationalist.
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
The Dutty Loca, Tony Toca.
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
Listen out, she's crazy.
The Dutty Loca, the Tony Toca
The Dutty Loca, Tony Toca.
Man a gallis, man a gangsta, man a born herbalist
He is a ladies man, gangster and born herbalist.
Oonu listen out, Esa Loca
Listen out, she's crazy.
Easy R.O.B.B. straight out of Jersey yuh dun know Tony Toca
Easy R.O.B.B. from Jersey, you know Tony Toca.
A Dutty Yeah, Esa Loca
It's a Dutty Yeah, she's crazy.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEREMY HARDING, SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES, J HERNANDEZ, R PEREZ
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