Super Cat (born William Maragh in Kingston, Jamaica, 1966) is one of the or… Read Full Bio ↴Super Cat (born William Maragh in Kingston, Jamaica, 1966) is one of the originators of the late 80's and early 90's dancehall movement. A reggae musician who came to prominence in the late 1980s and even more so in the early 1990s, Super Cat is of Jamaican and Indian descent. His nickname, the "Wild Apache" was given to him by his mentor Early B.
His first single as was entitled 'Mr. Walker' and was a hit in Jamaica. His song 'Boops' came soon after with the release of his debut album ' Si Boops Dey' and was a massive hit that spawned hundreds of responses and cemented him a place in reggae history. He put his name in the history books and knotched a place in US music scene with the album Don Dada. The album featured heavyweights in the Hip Hop arena such as Heavy D and Notorious B.I.G. Songs like Don Dada, Dolly My Baby and Ghetto Red Hot are considered classics. Controversy has always surrounded his career. For example with the death of the popular reggae artist Nitty Gritty, killed in a murky incident in New York City, where Super Cat was accused but denied any involvement. He also had an infamous shooting incident in a Sting stage show performance with then rival Ninjaman.
Super Cat had a number of hit singles in the early 1990s, including "Don Dada" and "Ghetto Red Hot," "Dem No Worry Me" with Heavy D and "Alright" with Kris Kross. These hits made him The Source magazine dancehall artist of the year in 1993. He was also an early collaborator with The Notorious B.I.G., featuring the then unknown artist (along with Mary J. Blige and Puff Daddy) on the B-side remix of "Dolly My Baby" in 1993. The title song, 'Don Dada' was a reply to many jabs made by Ninjaman.
Super Cat was featured on the number one hit "Fly", a 1997 single by Sugar Ray from their platinum album. He collaborated with India Arie on her hit song "Video" in 2001 and with Jadakiss and the Neptunes on "The Don Of Dons" in 2003. Following the death of his long time road manager Fred 'The Thunder' Donner in 2004, Super Cat released a multi-cd tribute album entitled "Reggaematic Diamond All-Stars" that featured contributions from Yami Bolo, Michael Prophet, Linval Thompson, Nadine Sutherland and Sizzla among others.
His first single as was entitled 'Mr. Walker' and was a hit in Jamaica. His song 'Boops' came soon after with the release of his debut album ' Si Boops Dey' and was a massive hit that spawned hundreds of responses and cemented him a place in reggae history. He put his name in the history books and knotched a place in US music scene with the album Don Dada. The album featured heavyweights in the Hip Hop arena such as Heavy D and Notorious B.I.G. Songs like Don Dada, Dolly My Baby and Ghetto Red Hot are considered classics. Controversy has always surrounded his career. For example with the death of the popular reggae artist Nitty Gritty, killed in a murky incident in New York City, where Super Cat was accused but denied any involvement. He also had an infamous shooting incident in a Sting stage show performance with then rival Ninjaman.
Super Cat had a number of hit singles in the early 1990s, including "Don Dada" and "Ghetto Red Hot," "Dem No Worry Me" with Heavy D and "Alright" with Kris Kross. These hits made him The Source magazine dancehall artist of the year in 1993. He was also an early collaborator with The Notorious B.I.G., featuring the then unknown artist (along with Mary J. Blige and Puff Daddy) on the B-side remix of "Dolly My Baby" in 1993. The title song, 'Don Dada' was a reply to many jabs made by Ninjaman.
Super Cat was featured on the number one hit "Fly", a 1997 single by Sugar Ray from their platinum album. He collaborated with India Arie on her hit song "Video" in 2001 and with Jadakiss and the Neptunes on "The Don Of Dons" in 2003. Following the death of his long time road manager Fred 'The Thunder' Donner in 2004, Super Cat released a multi-cd tribute album entitled "Reggaematic Diamond All-Stars" that featured contributions from Yami Bolo, Michael Prophet, Linval Thompson, Nadine Sutherland and Sizzla among others.
Boops
Super Cat Lyrics
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Sly & Robbie Fire Fire Fire Fire The latest controversial in the Caribbe…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Super Cat:
Big And Ready All massive hold tight sekkle yuhself man like Heavy D…
Coke Don Now here come a disc i play by the King For…
Come Down Now warning, warning, warning Got to clear di track cah di…
Dem No Worry We Now hear dis ah! A big belly gorgon talking Heavy D, no…
Dolly My Baby Now this song be a special request to all the…
Dolly My Baby (feat. Trevor Sparks) DOLLY MY BABY - Super Cat Trevor Sparks (W Maragh /…
Don Of The Dons Well hear Dis! Original Dan die hearted dog heart Haffi put …
Every Nigger Is A Star Jah Rastafari Well me look an' me tell dem seh rude…
Fight Fi Power Oh me, oh me, oh my What good does it a…
Forgive Me Jah Jah! Plead my cause, oh Lord, with them that strive with…
Ghetto Red Stewart Rod Every Beat Of My Heart Red Hot In Black I met…
Girlstown GirlsTown! And girls man all around Whether Julie Brown or S…
History Wadada Dang, wadada Da Dang, BIM! Wadada Dang, wadada Da Dan…
Jamaica Jamaica Now special request to all tourist Whether you live inna Can…
My Girl Josaphine Hello Josephine. How do you do? Do you remember me…
Nuff Man A Dead I'm not sure anymore Who is knocking at my door, door Now…
Oh It's You Man say pitch and it's bottom line Man say nickel a…
Ready Back Now I and I seh love and I-Nity in I…
Scalp Dem Well hear wicked man say them riding west Tell them that…
Settlement Well Jah said, "Blessed is the poor in spirit For there…
The Don of Dons Well hear Dis! Original Dan die hearted dog heart Haffi put …
Them No Care Now hear dis ah! A big belly gorgon talking Heavy D,…
Too Greedy Well Daniel saw the stone roll down in a Babylon I…
Trash & Ready Play a ting called "Trash and Ready" Written by Mr cat…
Vineyard Party Now show yuh face Mr cat cah dem Cyaan stop yu…
Warning Now I and I say eye for an eye and…
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@JC-ug7qs
I remember my cousin picked me up in his car after landing in Montego Bay and the first thing I heard on the car radio was the DJ saying "and now the number 1 song in Jamaica, Boops by Super Cat. Great memories
@trevorgolding9200
Yes, I grew up in Kingston. This song was #1 in Jamaica for weeks! In ‘86, I think.
@b7k1l8yn
A Teenager growing up in Brooklyn when this came out! Big Tune🔥🙏🏿
@islandsurveyor
2023 and the Cat still sound fresh. Maximum respect to the Wild Apache
@Wangeye01
😆.. the very first Super Cat song I ever heard .. so I am walking past this chap a Kalasinga with a red turban in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 blasting this song in his car. Nosy me .. is like who is that .. he is like Wild Apache .. found out later he was also known as Super Cat.
@higherregion
big tune in guyana growing up..all dem coolie indian boys were playing it ..lol
@ladychocolateice
Boops, Winsome- Halfpint, Strange-Papa San & Saddest Day Of My Life-Wayne Wonder❤❤❤
@kerwynsmart4462
This music is golden for a lifetime,I grew up listening to this,this young generation dont know shit about this but the bullshit now ah days music,dancehall music gone to the dogs we need d old school artiste like super cat to teach these younger ones what dancehall really is about
@jonathanstone3470
Aiways yub NYC family dey, Five boro love
@nv4gnyc
You kids don't nothing about that!!!