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.
Dolly My Baby
Super Cat Lyrics
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Ex-amount, good-lookin, and girlie da fluffy
Everywhere she go Im-a drive girl to my topy
Lord have mercy, dem a watch it
Follow mi now
Oh, yeah, yeah
Groove me, give me your love
Share mi Dolly, share mi Dolly, oh, baby
Phillip, mi Dolly, share mi Dolly, oh, baby
I said she love and she love mi so madly
And Jah Jah know, said she drivin mi crazy
Especially when shes bad, Phillip unwraps her journey
And when shes bad, Robert and den a Patrick
The girl a tell mi she want the milk and dat she honey
She love like all dey fish dem love a swim in da sea
She love mi like her pocket pon da club some money
Come and take it from da Cat, take money girls dem Dolly
And everywhere mi go theyre yellin, "Get it, honey"
And I tell, mi said dem wanted mi milk and not damn honey
Come follow mi now
You better groove, give me your love
Groove me, give me your love all night long
You better groove me, groove me, groove me, groove me
Groove me, groove me, groove me, groove me
Whoa...oh...whoa...whoa...whoa...whoa...whoa...
Your love, your love, your love has got a hold on me
I said dis girl she kill me with charms
When Im alone, I wanna have her on mi arm
I tellin her, ...No... ???from those a misses jet back till dawn???
The lovin and da kissin and dem tender words of gwarn
And I know what dat she gonna miss her ???female??? on mi arm
Dis a Mr. Cat a from I dont stay still dawn
Im tellin her, ...No...
Dis a Dolly, dis a Dolly, my baby
Come follow mi
Dolly, dis a Dolly, my baby
You sho nuff leave mi and you leave mi so lonely
And den you leave mi and youre my one and a only
Groove me, groove me, groove me (Yeah, yeah)
(Whoa...whoa...whoa...whoa...whoa...whoa...whoa
Groove me, groove me, groove me (whoa...whoa...whoa...)
Come-come-come-come-come
Come mi Dolly, dis a Dolly, my baby
I said she love mi and she love mi so badly
And den you love mi and you love mi so sadly
And den you leave mi, you leave mi so lonely
Im Mr. Cat, am I youre one and your only
And if you leave mi I know I would die lonely
And if you leave mi I know Imma die slowly
And if you leave mi Ill go and Imma die so surely
Cause baby girl, I know I love you and I love you badly
I said I love you like all dey fish dat does swim a inna sea
But I love you like a da pocket does a it love money
And mi love you like ol milk come as it were honey
And I love you like ol parent love it a baby
And I love you like a poor man dem love a jewelry
Come take it from the Cat, take my da wild Patrick
And anywhere mi go they will feel-feel irie
Anyway, know Dolly, share mi Dolly, my baby
Not tellin her, Dolly, share mi Dolly, my baby
(Your love, your love, your love has got a hold on me)
And I said let love, oh, people, let love stay
No matter what you do a we no matter what you say
(Your love, your love, your love has got a hold on me)
But I love your body nice and natty love you natty day
But I love you on a Monday mi say on a Tuesday
But I love you on a Wednesday mi say on a Thursday
And if you leave or go I will die on a Friday
Come follow mi
The song "Dolly My Baby" by Super Cat is a Jamaican reggae/dancehall song that was released by Columbia Records in 1993. The song is a special request to all the girls that look sexy and good-looking. The lyrics begin with the artist asking the girls to follow him as he drives them to his topy. The song's lyrics have an underlying sexual meaning that portrays the artist's desire for the girl he loves. The chorus encourages the girl to give him love all night long.
The song talks about the artist's love for his girlfriend, whom he affectionately calls Dolly. He mentions how much he loves her and how she drives him crazy. The lyrics explain that Dolly gets special treatment from Phillips when she's bad, and he receives some favors in return. The artist also mentions that everywhere he goes, he receives attention from women, but he only wants Dolly. The lyrics express his feelings of loneliness whenever Dolly is not around. He promises to love her every day, and if she ever leaves him, he would die nattily.
The song has a simple melody, and the instrumental backing consists primarily of a bassline, drums, and piano chords. The vocal delivery by Super Cat is fast-paced and has a distinct Jamaican dialect. The song was a massive success in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, leading the artist to build a strong fanbase. It remains one of Super Cat's most significant hits and one of the most popular dancehall songs of the early 1990s.
Line by Line Meaning
Now this song be a special request to all the girls that will look sexy
This song is specifically dedicated to all the sexy and attractive girls out there
Ex-amount, good-lookin, and girlie da fluffy
Girls who have a curvaceous and attractive body, appearance, and personality are being referred to here
Everywhere she go Im-a drive girl to my topy
I will take every opportunity to show off and impress these girls when they're around me
Lord have mercy, dem a watch it
These girls are so attractive that people can't help but admire them wherever they go
Groove me, give me your love
I want to dance to your love and feel the rhythm of your affection
Share mi Dolly, share mi Dolly, oh, baby
Share your love and affections with me, my dear
I said she love and she love mi so madly
This girl loves me with great passion and intensity
And Jah Jah know, said she drivin mi crazy
This girl is so captivating that even the divine powers acknowledge that she's driving me crazy
Come and take it from da Cat, take money girls dem Dolly
I am offering my love and affection to you, and along with it, my wealth and prosperity
And everywhere mi go theyre yellin, "Get it, honey"
People around me urge me to go after this girl and be with her
Your love, your love, your love has got a hold on me
I am completely captivated by your love and emotions
I said dis girl she kill me with charms
This girl has unique and irresistible charms that are so attractive that they make me feel like I'm dying
The lovin and da kissin and dem tender words of gwarn
The tender moments that we spend together, the love and kisses we share, and our candid conversations are so special and memorable
Im tellin her, ...No... ???from those a misses jet back till dawn???
I am telling her that I won't let her go and would love to be with her every moment of the day
Dis a Dolly, dis a Dolly, my baby
You are my Dolly, my darling, and I am completely in love with you
And if you leave mi I know I would die lonely
I can't even imagine living without you, and the mere thought of losing you makes me afraid of living in loneliness forever
Come follow mi
Come follow me, and we'll face everything together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM MARAGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnwilliams8654
Biggie absolutely murdered that track!
@stevenramirezmistersmokes6379
THE OG NOTORIOUS B.I.G.#1 (RIP)
@blove88
Diddy's verse on here always makes me laugh when I hear it. Shout out to Mary J on the background vocals.
@atreyuscurse80
Same. It's laughable how fake he is.
@noshortselectric5208
@@atreyuscurse80biggest cheesedick in the game
@roshelltannen9698
@atreyuscurse80 Puff is the realest. Put some respeck on his name.
@blove88
@@roshelltannen9698 ....no.
@roshelltannen9698
@blove88 ...yes. Puff put this whole song together. You don't have to like him, but his work is undeniable.
@lifeismusikmusikislife4684
Almost 30 years later, track still hittin!! 2022.
@imo-myjewell-4078
Yasssss