The group began in the late '80s after they won a televised talent contest that later drew interest from record labels. Troop, consisting of childhood friends Steve Russell, Allen McNeil, John Harreld, Rodney Benford, and Reggie Warren, signed to Atlantic Records and released their debut single Mamacita from their self titled album in 1988. "Mamacita" reached #2 on the Billboard's R&B Charts.
After the release of their debut album, Troop released Attitude, which included songs such as Spread My Wings and All I Do is Think of You (a Jackson 5 cover), which were both #1 on the Billboard R&B charts and remained in the top 10 on the charts for several weeks. Attitude was certified platinum in 1990, afterward, Troop released their third album Deepa in 1992 from which the single Sweet November made #1 on the Billboard's R&B charts. The group followed up with two more albums A Lil' Sumpin' Sumpin' (1994) and Mayday (1998), both of which were re-released in 2005.
After releasing "Mayday" in 1998, Troop took a hiatus as individual members worked behind the scenes on various writing and producing projects, collaborations, and other business endeavors.
In 2004, Troop returned and began touring the United States and finishing up their sixth album. Since returning, Troop has headlined a number of shows and also shared the stage with artists they toured with in the past such as Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Keith Sweat, Silk, Mario, and Jon B..
Troop has also been showcased on The Late Show with David Letterman, Soul Train, The Arsenio Hall Show, Showtime at the Apollo, and appeared in the feature film New Jack City singing a cappella. Additionally, the group appeared on the New Jack City soundtrack with Queen Latifah and Levert, in a medley featuring cover versions of The O'Jays' For the Love of Money and Stevie Wonder's Living For The City.
In October 2006, Troop contacted the Internet Radio Station (The Mixx) and have worked together to make The Mixx the radio home of Troop. Steve Russell dubs the singing voices of several minor characters (among them doo-wop singer Little Albert and the five brothers who make up the Jackson 5 pastiche "The Campbell Connection") in the 2006 film version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls.
Mamacita
Troop Lyrics
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The only one to have the key to my heart
So strong... yet so cute
I wanna spend my whole life with you
I want to know, know you better
Spend a little time together
There's so much about me you don't know
Mamacita... so glad to meet ya
SeΓ±orita... don't you know how much I need you?
Forget... about the past
Hope the future of this love forever lasts
No time... to fuss and fight
Girl, I know that I can make you feel alright
You make me so happy
I never thought I'd feel this way before
And now that I get to know you better
I think I'm gonna love you even more
So my girl...
Mamacita...(I love you, baby)...so glad to meet ya
(Baby) SeΓ±orita (Don't you know I love you?)
Don't you know how much I need you
Mi amor es muy bonita (Oh no)
You make me so happy
I never thought I'd feel this way before
And now that I get to know you better
I think I'm gonna love you even more, girl
Mamacita... so glad to meet ya
SeΓ±orita... don't you know how much I need you?
Mamacita...(I love you, baby)...so glad to meet ya
(So glad, baby, oh)
SeΓ±orita... don't you know how much I need you?
I say ooh, ooh, ooh; I say ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
I say ooh, ooh, ooh; I say ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
I say ooh, I say ooh, I say ooh, ooh, ooh
Mamacita...(I love you, baby)...so glad to meet ya
(Baby) SeΓ±orita (Don't you know I love you?)
Don't you know how much I need you?
Mamacita... so glad to meet ya
SeΓ±orita... don't you know how much I need you
Mamacita...(I love you, sugar)...so glad to meet ya
(Sweet thang) SeΓ±orita (Don't you know I want you?)
Don't you know how much I need you?
Girl, I love you so; never gonna let you go
Be by my side; without you, I'm half-alive
Make me wanna say ooh, ooh, ooh
I say ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
I say ooh, ooh, ooh; I say ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Mamacita... so glad to meet ya (So glad, so glad)
SeΓ±orita (Oh, mi amor)
Don't you know how much I need you?
The lyrics of Troop's "Mamacita" talk about the singerβs love interest and how he wants to be with her for the rest of his life. The opening lines describe her as sweet and smart, and the only one who has the key to his heart. He goes on to list some of her other characteristics: strong and cute. He wants to spend his life with her and get to know her better, spending more time together so that he can show her how much he cares.
The chorus of the song praises the woman, referring to her as βMamacitaβ and βSeΓ±orita.β He says he's so glad to meet her and that he loves her. He can't get enough of her and needs her in his life. The second verse talks about putting the past behind them and working towards a future together. He promises not to fuss and fight because he knows he can make her feel alright. The song ends by reiterating the chorus and the singer again affirming his love for the woman.
Overall, the song's lyrics are about a man who's smitten with a woman and wants to be with her forever. He thinks she's amazing and can't wait to get to know her better. The song is a romantic, upbeat love song with catchy beats and a cheerful tone.
Line by Line Meaning
So sweet... yet so smart
You are a wonderful person with both a kind heart and a sharp mind.
The only one to have the key to my heart
You are the only person who truly understands and holds the key to my heart.
So strong... yet so cute
You are both strong and cute, and I am drawn to both qualities in you.
I wanna spend my whole life with you
I want to spend the rest of my life with you and cherish every moment together.
I want to know, know you better
I want to learn more about you and deepen our connection.
Spend a little time together
I want to spend quality time with you and create lasting memories.
There's so much about me you don't know
I have many facets to my personality that I want to share with you.
And I'm dying just to show you so
I am eager and excited to show you more of who I am.
Mamacita... so glad to meet ya
I am so happy to have met you, my beautiful woman.
SeΓ±orita... don't you know how much I need you?
My dear lady, do you realize how much I need you in my life?
Forget... about the past
Let's forget about any past mistakes or problems and focus on the present and future.
Hope the future of this love forever lasts
I hope that our love will endure forever and that we will always be together.
No time... to fuss and fight
We don't have time to argue or fight, so let's focus on our happiness instead.
Girl, I know that I can make you feel alright
I am confident that I can make you feel happy and fulfilled in our relationship.
You make me so happy
You bring me immense joy and happiness.
I never thought I'd feel this way before
I never expected to feel this deeply in love with someone before I met you.
I think I'm gonna love you even more
I am certain that my love for you will only continue to grow stronger over time.
Mi amor es muy bonita (Oh no)
My love, you are very beautiful (Oh no).
Girl, I love you so; never gonna let you go
I love you deeply and will never let you go from my life.
Be by my side; without you, I'm half-alive
I need you by my side to feel complete and alive - you are my other half.
Make me wanna say ooh, ooh, ooh
You make me feel so overcome with emotion that I want to express it in any way I can.
So glad to meet ya (So glad, so glad)
I am overjoyed to have met you and have you in my life.
Don't you know how much I need you? (Oh, mi amor)
My darling, do you know how much I need you? (Oh, my love)
Mamacita...(I love you, sugar)...so glad to meet ya
My love, I adore you so much (I love you, sugar) and am so happy to have met you.
(Sweet thang) SeΓ±orita (Don't you know I want you?)
(My sweet thing) My dear lady, don't you know how much I want you in my life?
Contributed by Isaiah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kelleydorsey2173
Rest In Paradise Reggie Warren. Thank you for your contributions to the music world β€οΈ
@michaelmason8772
Kelley Dorsey, was shocked by Reggie death he was 54? Damn was he sick?
@michaelmason8772
Was he ill?
@4.carmeljwn
He was only 51. I believe it was organ failure due to prior addiction issues.
@kelleydorsey2173
@@michaelmason8772 in the latest documentary it was said he died due to drug addiction
@kelleydorsey2173
@@4.carmeljwn thatβs sadβ¦.he didnβt look well at all
@AlexanderNevermind888
New Edition may have sold more records and been more famous, but NOBODY danced as well and as hard as Troop during the late 80s/early 90s era. They were truly slept-on.
@wilykat
Well,one group did. It was their predecessors who inspired them. Force MD's. Troop was like their inheritors.
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@wilykat I love them too T.C Lundy had such a beautiful voice.
@The1baddman
Rest In Peace Mr Reggie Warren.