Finally, Zukie's mother wisely decided it was time for the youth to permanently leave the Kingston streets behind, and in 1973 packed him off to relatives in England. Lee, too, wanted him out of trouble, but preferred to have him put in the studio. Not content to see the teen's talent wasted, the producer pulled some strings, and the day after arriving in London Zukie was onstage, opening for U-Roy. His one-song toast so impressed producer and Ethnic Records' label head Larry Lawrence that Zukie was immediately swept into the studio to record his debut single, "Jump & Twist."
Returning to Kingston at the end of the year, the young DJ now began recording singles for a host of producers, most notably 1975's "Natty Dread on the Mountain Top," a fearsome version of "Jah Vengeance" for producer Yabby You. Zukie also entered the studio with Bunny Lee and recorded a clutch of songs, including the seminal "Natty Dread Don't Cry." Although the DJ refused to sign an exclusive deal with Lee, the producer happily sent him on his way with a batch of backing tracks to work with. Producers JoJo Hookim and Ossie Hibbert added more to the pile, and it was from all these donated tapes that Zukie built his debut album, MPLA. Defiantly independent, the DJ recorded and financed the recording of the record himself, and set up his own label, Stars. But lack of money forced Zukie to put the album on ice and initially release some of the tracks as singles. It was at this point that he began producing other artists, initially working with the likes of Errol Dunkley and former Itals vocalist Ronnie Davis.
Zukie headed back to London in mid-1975 in search of a distribution deal for Stars. There he discovered that a recording session he'd done during his previous stay, with producer Clem Bushay, had since been released as the Man a Warrior album, and was selling like hotcakes through the Klik label. Immediately inking a licensing deal with Klik, Zukie's profile soared even higher upon the release of a single off MPLA. The full album followed, and Zukie now found himself with the best-selling reggae record in the U.K. that Christmas. Soon after, the DJ signed a deal with Virgin Records. A visiting Patti Smith was equally impressed, and when the DJ joined her on-stage during the group's London show in October 1976, the pairing brought the house down. It's no surprise then that Zukie agreed to open for the band's next tour. Smith was so taken by the young DJ that she also released Man a Warrior on her own Mer label.
Zukie now moved into a period of astonishing productivity, releasing the Man From Bosrah, Earth Running, Escape From Hell, In Dub, Peace in the Ghetto, and Black Man albums between 1977 and 1979. Although his profile was initially higher in Britain than Jamaica, that changed in 1977 after Zukie scored with two massive hit singles, "Oh Lord" and "She Wants a Phensic."
As the new decade dawned, Zukie was an international presence to be reckoned with, jet-setting between London and Kingston, gigging constantly, recording, and producing. He sat behind the controls for acclaimed work by Horace Andy, mixed the highly lauded Green Valley for Militant Barry, and released his own Raggy Joey Boy and People Are You Ready? albums. Between 1983 and 1986, Zukie concentrated on production work, recording with just about every artist worth his salt on the island -- the Mighty Diamonds, Max Romeo, Ken Boothe, Sugar Minott, and U-Roy are just a few amongst this vast legion. An equally sympathetic producer of both toasters and vocalists, Zukie found himself highly sought after by veteran artists as well as upcoming young stars to-be.
But even at the height of superstardom, Zukie's self-deprecation remained legendary, as the title of his series of toasting compilations proved. Jokingly titled Old Time DJ Come Back, the albums featured a host of toasters old and new, and the series remains a seminal collection of the genre. It wasn't until 1986 that Zukie released a new album of his own material, Ragamuffin, and another decade passed before its follow-up Deep Roots appeared. However, he did continue recording, with his music gracing the B-sides of singles he'd produced for other artists. And production is where Zukie has kept his name afire, as he's continued to work with the island's greatest names, releasing the subsequent singles through his own Tappa label. Sly Dunbar, JC Lodge, Beres Hammond, and Simpleton are just a few of the multitudes who have been on the other side of his recording deck in more recent years.
Dangerous Woman
Tapper Zukie Lyrics
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Made my decision to test my limits
Cause it's my business, God as my witness
Start what I finished
Don't need no hold up
Taking control of this kind of moment
I'm locked and loaded
Completely focused, my mind is open
"All that you got, skin to skin, oh my God
All that you got, skin to skin, oh my God
Don't ya stop, boy
Somethin' 'bout you makes me feel like a dangerous woman
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you
Makes me wanna do things that I shouldn't
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout
Nothing to prove and I'm bulletproof and
Know what I'm doing
The way we're movin' like introducing
Us to a new thing
I wanna savor, save it for later
The taste of flavor, cause I'm a taker
Cause I'm a giver, it's only nature
I live for danger
All that you got, skin to skin, oh my God
Don't ya stop, boy
Somethin' 'bout you makes me feel like a dangerous woman
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you
Makes me wanna do things that I shouldn't
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you
All girls wanna be like that
Bad girls underneath, like that
You know how I'm feeling inside
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout
All girls wanna be like that
Bad girls underneath, like that
You know how I'm feeling inside
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout
Somethin' 'bout you makes me feel like a dangerous woman
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you
Makes me wanna do things that I shouldn't
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you
All girls wanna be like that
Bad girls underneath like that
You know how I'm feeling inside
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout
All girls wanna be like that
Bad girls underneath like that
You know how I'm feeling inside
Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
(Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you)
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
(Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you)
The lyrics to "Dangerous Woman" by Tapper Zukie are about a woman who is confident in herself and her sexuality. She does not need anyone's permission to test her limits and take control of her life. The first verse demonstrates the woman's independence as she declares that she does not need anyone to hold her back. She is in charge of her own destiny and is determined to see everything through to the end.
The chorus of the song expresses the connection the woman feels with her partner. The skin-to-skin contact makes her feel like a dangerous woman, prompting her to do things she might not normally do. The second verse continues the theme of independence, with the woman acknowledging that she has nothing to prove and is "bulletproof." She is confident in her abilities and knows what she wants.
Overall, the song is about empowering women to be confident in their own skin and make their own decisions. It encourages them to embrace their sexuality and take control of their lives, without fear of judgment or societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't need permission
I don't require anyone's approval to live my life on my own terms
Made my decision to test my limits
I've decided to push myself to see how far I can go and what I'm capable of
Cause it's my business, God as my witness
My life is my own and I answer only to myself and God
Start what I finished
I won't stop until I've accomplished my goals
Don't need no hold up
Nothing is going to get in the way of my progress
Taking control of this kind of moment
I am seizing the opportunity to make things happen
I'm locked and loaded
I'm fully prepared and ready to take action
Completely focused, my mind is open
My attention is entirely fixed on achieving my goals, even as I remain open to new possibilities
All that you got, skin to skin, oh my God
I am excited and passionate about the intimate connection between two people
Don't ya stop, boy
Keep going, I like what you're doing
Somethin' 'bout you makes me feel like a dangerous woman
There's something irresistible and exciting about you that makes me feel bold and empowered
Makes me wanna do things that I shouldn't
You inspire me to take risks and go beyond my usual boundaries
Nothing to prove and I'm bulletproof and
I don't need to justify myself to anyone, and I'm strong enough to withstand whatever comes my way
Know what I'm doing
I am confident in my abilities and the choices I make
The way we're movin' like introducing
Our chemistry together is so powerful and natural that it feels like we were meant to meet
Us to a new thing
Together, we are discovering something exciting and unfamiliar
I wanna savor, save it for later
I want to enjoy this experience and save the memory to look back on fondly
The taste of flavor, cause I'm a taker
I am not afraid to take what I want and enjoy it without reservation
Cause I'm a giver, it's only nature
At the same time, I am also generous and giving in my relationships
I live for danger
I thrive on taking risks and living life on the edge
All girls wanna be like that
Many women share this feeling of empowerment and wanting to break free from societal norms
Bad girls underneath, like that
Women who are often perceived as 'bad' or non-conforming have the same desires and passions as anyone else, even if they're not always expressed openly
You know how I'm feeling inside
This is how I truly feel, and I'm not afraid to be open and honest about it
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout you boy
There is just something unique and special about you that makes me feel alive and inspired
(Somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout, somethin' 'bout you)
I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something magnetic and intriguing about you
Contributed by Anna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.