Starting out on the King Jammys Superpower sound system in Jamaica, Shabba quickly emerged on the Jamaican and international stages in the late 1980's with a number of fellow artists. These include the British vocalist Maxi Priest; reggae singers Cocoa Tea, Crystal, and Mykal Rose and R&B singer Johnny Gill; in addition to working with luminaries Chuck Berry and American rappers KRS-One and Chubb Rock. His biggest hit non-Jamaican hit was "Mr. Loverman", although in Jamaica and for many reggae lovers, this was not his best work. Other, more appreciated tracks by reggae enthusiasts, include "Respect", "Pirates Anthem", "Trailor Load A Girls", "Wicked in Bed", "Caan Dun", and "Ting A Ling".
He won back-to-back Grammy awards in the Reggae category in 1991 & 1992, the first dancehall deejay to do so. He also
His later reputation was badly damaged by his explicitly homophobic views and lyrics. This was evidenced by a particularly notorious incident on the Channel 4 programme 'The Word' where he appeared to advocate the crucifixion of homosexuals and was condemned for his comments by presenter Mark Lamarr.
Following this episode, and subsequent negative media coverage, his career never fully recovered. He was eventually dropped by his American record label, Epic Records, in 1996. Anti-homosexuality is a common viewpoint in the reggae-dancehall community in Jamaica; Shabba Ranks is not the only artist to have referred to such matters in song. Later reggae artists that have come under criticism for their homophobic views include Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, and Sizzla.
Wicked In Bed is featured on the Reggae radio station K-JAH Radio West in popular videogame Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, released in October 2004.
Wicked In Bed
Shabba Ranks Lyrics
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Bed wuk, world a girl a cry mon
Bed wuk, world a girl a cry mon
Bed wuk, step up, and don’t play
Girls have mercy
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Bad, mad, and a wicked inna
All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Inna fi mi bed mi don’t waan Alfred
Don’t waan Tony, mi don’t waan Ted
Mi nah promote maama man, all maama man fi dead
Bam bam, lick a shot inna a maama man head
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Inna fi mi bed it is fat and negro
Wid tall hair and sexy leg
Go tell di world I am di girls tegerec
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Wicked, bad, and mad inna bed
When mi lay dung, inna mi bed
Come draw mi sheet from mi toe to mi head and
Pop from di right and from di left mi have Megan
Give dem di lovin and dem nuh start beggin'
Inna di mornin dem look like mash head
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Inna fi mi bed mi don’t waan Alfred
Don’t waan Tony, mi don’t waan Ted
Mi nah promote maama man, all maama man fi dead
Bam bam, lick a shot inna a maama man head
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna
All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna
All a di girls go tell di world dat Shabba wicked in bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
Tell Pamela fi come drop inna mi bed
Tell Ann Marie fi go dung mi dyvan bed
Mi stop drop until she drop pon har head
Don’t waan Tony, mi don’t waan Ted
Mi nah promote maama man, all maama man fi dead
Bam bam, lick a shot inna a maama man head
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
Wicked, bad and mad inna bed
The song "Wicked In Bed" by Shabba Ranks is an ode to his prowess in the bedroom. The chorus repeats the phrase "Bed wuk, world a girl a cry mon" which can be interpreted as a boastful claim of his sexual abilities. Throughout the song, Shabba Ranks boasts about his skills and preferences in the bedroom while also taking a jab at men who prefer to sleep with other men. The lyrics are explicit and unapologetic, and they celebrate the sort of sexual confidence that some people find appealing.
The song refers to Shabba Ranks as being "bad, mad and wicked inna bed" and repeats this claim frequently. He also states that in his bed he doesn't want "Alfred, Tony, or Ted" which suggest that he is specific about who he sleeps with. Furthermore, Shabba Ranks also raps about giving "dem di lovin and dem nuh start beggin'" which suggests that he is generous in his sexual encounters, implying that his partners leave satisfied.
In conclusion, "Wicked In Bed" is a sexually explicit song where Shabba Ranks boasts about his sexual prowess and preferences. The lyrics are unapologetic and celebrate his sexual confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Bed wuk, world a girl a cry mon
I'm so good in bed that women all over the world are crying with pleasure
Bed wuk, step up, and don’t play
I am a great lover and I want my partner to give their all too
Girls have mercy
Women should prepare themselves mentally and physically before entering my bed
I am bad, mad and wicked inna bed
I'm extremely skilled and passionate in lovemaking
All a di girls go tell di world dat I am wicked in bed
Women can't help but brag to others about how good I am in bed
Inna fi mi bed mi don’t waan Alfred
I only want women, not men, in my bed
Don’t waan Tony, mi don’t waan Ted
I don't want any specific person, just any willing woman
Mi nah promote maama man, all maama man fi dead
I don't associate with gay men or support their lifestyle
Bam bam, lick a shot inna a maama man head
I am violently opposed to homosexuality
Inna fi mi bed it is fat and negro
I'm willing to sleep with women of any body type or race
Wid tall hair and sexy leg
I'm attracted to women with specific physical features
All a di girls go tell di world dat Shabba wicked in bed
Women should spread the word about my incredible lovemaking skills
When mi lay dung, inna mi bed
When I'm lying down in bed
Come draw mi sheet from mi toe to mi head and
Women can't resist touching me all over
Pop from di right and from di left mi have Megan
I'm skilled at satisfying women from any position
Give dem di lovin and dem nuh start beggin'
Women are completely satisfied with my lovemaking skills and don't have to beg for more
Inna di mornin dem look like mash head
Women are exhausted and disheveled after spending the night with me
Tell Pamela fi come drop inna mi bed
I'm always looking for new partners to satisfy in my bed
Tell Ann Marie fi go dung mi dyvan bed
I'm willing to have sex on any surface, not just the bed
Mi stop drop until she drop pon har head
I won't stop until my partner reaches orgasm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: REXTON GORDON, WYCLIFFE JOHNSON, CLEVELAND BROWNE
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@brisleygarrett8559
I cannot get enough of that bass line
@FreePalestineJahRastafari
Yeh but I think my neighbours did
@j-theorythequantummechanic6025
Damn I miss the 90's..
@chanelprincess6061
Me too! I think those were the best years of my life!!
@aironox3376
@Asias Sales ikr
@freedomquick7700
Me 2
@brentjames2576
Real people era 90s
@Riddimsofcreation
lot of heat came out in the 90's
@uknownidentity
Even playing this one in GTA San Andreas feels Awesome, Old Reggae 4evaaa!!
@markkennedyasamoah1588
90s was bad and very wicked tunes. Growing up in the 90s, the was never a dull moments *💥💥💥