Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant in Kingston, Jamaica on May 30, 1969), is … Read Full Bio ↴Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant in Kingston, Jamaica on May 30, 1969), is one of Jamaica's most famous Deejays. He began his career around 1991. Once known to his friends as Spaghetti (tall and slim) but later shortened to Spragga. The Benz in his name comes from the sound system for which he used to work for, L.a. Benz, and it is through this that he found his way into the music business at a Dubplate recording session with Buju Banton. The famed elder DJ was slated to do 4 tracks for L.a. Benz but only voiced two and suggested that Spragga do the other two. Since he was new to recording, he free-styled a couple of lines of what would then become Love Mi Gun, a popular tune.

He was the boyfriend of female rapper Foxy Brown.

Spragga played the character of Wayne in the movie 'Shottas', which was directed by Cess Silvera, and co-starred Ky-Mani Marley and Louie Rankin.

If Yuh Ready
Spragga Benz Lyrics

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Well if you're ready to party put up ya hand, ha
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, come again
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, yuh
If you're ready

A Yo!
Well, Spragga Benz so eloquent and mi dehya and a rock pon the mic control
And all a di girl dem jump and a wine and a mek dem body roll

Dem mek it roll and wiggle and wine and dem a move dem middle in time
And you dun know what inna mi mind to attack them bright and brave and bold

It's general UHH it's general and spragga and this one is classical
To the max never minimal take it to level UHH essential
When my lyrics credential so style so essential pure like mineral
We step on the pedal and trample on the level and bless up that temple

Ah di best vibration weh yu coulda find and the frequency so high
When yu talk bout high we a talk bout grades a di best that money can buy From August start to the end of July we a reach at the party ride or fly
Could be in Brunei or in New York or Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Come outside and we mash the place and people wanna dance
Some of them drink them Guinness and some of them have big spliff a pass
General Levy, Spragga Benz representing in the place, a classical collaboration on the Drums and the Bass!

Well if you're ready to party put up ya hand, ha
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, come again
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, yuh
If you're ready
Well if you're ready to party put up ya hand, ha
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, come again
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, yuh
If you're ready

UHH general, UHH general UHH general UHH Levy
UHH spragga, UHH spragga UH UH benz in the party
UHH UHH in the UHH UHH party UHH UHH and a UHH UHH stylee UHH UHH never UHH UHH tried UHH UHH by UHH UHH anybody

Well, I man inna the party a hold a vibe with the hot girl dem yeah
And I man inna the party a hold a vibe with mi badman frens
Man a drink champagne and a burn high grades and have foreign money a spend
Go den mi selector mi say lift it up again
Boom

Me na marshal me nah corporal me na partial me a general,
Indelible and unstoppable incredible loved by many, many gyal,
Let me take you to de pinnacle my lyrics and syllable style original
When me give it to the people dem a tell me say me regal and my style so mystical

If you're ready to party put up ya hand, ha
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, come again
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, yuh
If you're ready to party put up ya hand

Tell me if you're ready
Yah! Blazin'! Big bad General Levy alongside Spragga Benz, representing uptown and ghetto friends
What we tell dem again
Blazin'

Well if you're ready to party put up ya hand, ha
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, come again
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, yuh
If you're ready
Well if you're ready to party put up ya hand, ha
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, come again
If you're ready to party put up ya hand, yuh
If you're ready

UHH general, UHH general UHH general UHH Levy Levy
UHH spragga, UHH spragga UH UH benz in a de
UHH UHH in the UHH UHH party UHH UHH and a UHH UHH stylee UHH UHH never UHH UHH tried UHH UHH by UHH UHH anybody (Hype & Fever)

Come now come now come come come now
If you're ready if you're ready If you're ready
Wicked Wicked
Come now come now come come come now
If you're ready if you're ready If you're ready
Wicked Wicked

Tell me if you're ready to have some fun, are you really, really ready to have some fun

Well I lovin' and we're loving and we're lovin' all de dancehall. Lovin' and we loving and we lovin' all de dancehall

Big up all the ravers dem worldwide
Ya dun know all da ravers dem
U.K. to Jamaica to America to Asia to Africa, Europe
We original party raver
So I wanna see all the instagrammers report to the dance floor immediately
Spragga Benz in the building alongside General Levy

What we tell dem again, who Jah Jah bless no man can curse
And we can't come last if we come first.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spragga Benz's song "If Yuh Thief" are about partying, having fun and enjoying life. The singer encourages people to put their hands up if they are ready to party and dance to the general, UHH and spragga's classical, essential style. The lyrics are full of Jamaican creole and slang, as well as references to weed, Guinness and champagne, all of which contribute to the celebration atmosphere. The song is a collaboration between Spragga Benz and General Levy, and together they represent uptown and ghetto friends.

The lyrics use repetition, shouting and call-to-response to create a catchy and high-energy vibe. They encourage listeners to join in the party and "mash the place" with their dancing. The lyrics also convey a sense of pride and confidence, as the singer declares himself a general who is loved by many girls, and whose style is original and mystical.

Overall, the lyrics of "If Yuh Thief" are meant to be fun and entertaining, while also showcasing the charisma, talent and unique style of the two artists.

Line by Line Meaning

Well if you're ready to party put up ya hand, ha
Asking people to show if they're ready to party

If you're ready to party put up ya hand, come again
Repeating the request for people to show if they're ready to party

If you're ready to party put up ya hand, yuh
Continuing to ask for people to show if they're ready to party

If you're ready
Asking yet again if people are ready to party

A Yo!
Introducing the start of the song

Well, Spragga Benz so eloquent and mi dehya and a rock pon the mic control
Praising himself as a skilled MC in control of the microphone

And all a di girl dem jump and a wine and a mek dem body roll
Describing the effect of his music on female dancers, making their bodies move

Dem mek it roll and wiggle and wine and dem a move dem middle in time
Further describing the specific movements of the female dancers in time with the music

And you dun know what inna mi mind to attack them bright and brave and bold
Implying that he has a plan (or ideas) to further engage with the female dancers in an energetic and exciting way

It's general UHH it's general and spragga and this one is classical
Referring to himself as a general and stating that the song is a classic

To the max never minimal take it to level UHH essential
Stating that the song is taken to the maximum level and is essential

When my lyrics credential so style so essential pure like mineral
Expressing the quality of his verse, calling it pure and essential like a mineral

We step on the pedal and trample on the level and bless up that temple
Referring to the energy and intensity of the music, which is like stepping on a pedal and causing a commotion that blesses the temple (referring to the party itself)

Ah di best vibration weh yu coulda find and the frequency so high
Describing the positive and high-frequency vibes of the music

When yu talk bout high we a talk bout grades a di best that money can buy
Playing on the double meaning of 'high', referring to the quality of the music and marijuana (grades of weed that can be bought)

From August start to the end of July we a reach at the party ride or fly
Stating his commitment to partying all-year-round, regardless of location

Could be in Brunei or in New York or Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Naming various locations they might party in

Come outside and we mash the place and people wanna dance
Encouraging people to come outside and enjoy the music that makes them dance

Some of them drink them Guinness and some of them have big spliff a pass
Describing the party attendees, some of whom drink Guinness and others smoke large spliffs

General Levy, Spragga Benz representing in the place, a classical collaboration on the Drums and the Bass!
Acknowledging the featured artist Levy and describing their collaboration that is classical and focused on Drums and Bass

Come now come now come come come now
Encouraging people to come and join in the party

Wicked Wicked
Showing appreciation for the great party atmosphere

Tell me if you're ready to have some fun, are you really, really ready to have some fun
Asking if people are truly ready to have a good time

Well I lovin' and we're loving and we're lovin' all de dancehall. Lovin' and we loving and we lovin' all de dancehall
Stating how much they love the dancehall, celebrating it in the lyrics

Big up all the ravers dem worldwide
Showing appreciation for party-goers around the world

Ya dun know all da ravers dem
Acknowledging that everyone knows the party scene and its participants

Spragga Benz in the building alongside General Levy
Identifying the presence of both artists at the party

What we tell dem again, who Jah Jah bless no man can curse
Recalling that blessings cannot be negated by anyone

And we can't come last if we come first.
Asserting that they will not be last in the party scene if they come first

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Paul Levy, Paul Fowler, Carlton Grant

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