Girls Dem Sugar

Mya, Beenie Man

About Girls Dem Sugar

Girls Dem Sugar is a reggae fusion song by Jamaican deejay Beenie Man and features singer-songwriter Mýa. The track was produced by The Neptunes for Davis' 2000 studio album Art and Life and inspired and conceptualized from his 1997 Jamaican hit single "Who Am I (Sim Simma)". "Girls Dem Sugar" was written by Beenie Man, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams. "Girls Dem Sugar" was released September 14, 2000 in the United States as the second single from Davis 2000 studio album Art and Life. The single achieved minor successes on Billboard's Hot 100 chart; peaking at #54 and #16 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single was a success internationally; it peaked at #13 in the United Kingdom. The song was included on Billboard's 12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century at number seven. 


Year:
2000
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It's a very large one 
Just another one 
Just another 

Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga 

Excuse me baby but I really just have to tell you this 
Its been a while 
I'm admiring yuh tenderness 
Yuh coca-cola bottle shape and all yuh cherry lips 
An yuh alone mi waan fi hug up love up and then me kiss 
I'm just addicted to yuh an dats why me never hitch 
I want to show yuh I'm a man that's very romantic 
Nuh think a through me see yuh now 
And yuh mi want fi skip 
De gal dem a sing this 
But hear me click 

Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga 

One cup a water anna three sour lime 
You a John Mind and me a Joe Grind 
You give her di money and mi kill her with di windBR> When yuh dey a work she 
de pon yuh mind 
But she dey a Shocking Vibes gate a day time (stop!) 
Gal a write mi an call mi anna tell me dat 
Mi bredda Fabian just hit the jackpot 
But through the style and the pattern an the ways mi got 
A bare young gal attack (and dem a sing) 

Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga (Bo!) 

Gal a tell dem nuh business a who 
Dem want a man from the Roses Crew 
Gal all a tell me dem no response fi Sue 
But you want a man from the Sunrise Crew 
But from a God bless 
Gal tell dem nuh test 
Yuh have your own man 
Gal big up your chest 
Some waiting and cyaan exhale yet 
But mi girl no bother fret (and dem a sing) 

Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga 

Excuse me baby but I really just have to tell you this 
Its been a while 
I'm admiring yuh tenderness 
Yuh coca-cola bottle shape and all yuh cherry lips 
An yuh alone mi waan fi 
Hug up love up and then me kiss 
I want to show yuh I'm a man that's very romantic 
An you a choosy girl 
That's why me never hitch 
Yuh no think a through me see yuh now 
And yuh mi want fi skip 
Mi girl dem a sing this (Sing say) 

Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga 

Dedicate to all my brotha 
Who know dem hardcore nigga 
Hand up inna di air 
Yuh love Suezette and Paula 
Man a baboon 
So di girl dem holler 

Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga, yah 
Welcome the girls dem sugar 
The girls dem need this nigga 

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Beenie Man

Anthony Moses Davis (August 22, 1973), better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a Grammy award winning Jamaican reggae artist. He is the self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall". more »

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Written by: Moses Davis, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Girls dem Sugar" was released on September 12, 2000.
Album
The song is part of Beenie Man's twelfth studio album, "Art and Life", which includes an array of guest collaborations.
Genres
"Girls dem Sugar" is classified under reggae, dancehall, and reggae fusion genres. The song showcases Beenie Man's skillful mixing of these distinct musical styles.
Record Label
The song was released under Virgin Records, a major music record label.
Chart Performance
The song performed impressively in the charts and reached number 15 on the UK Singles chart.
Featuring Artist
"Girls dem Sugar" featured the Grammy-winning R&B singer Mya, adding an interesting fusion of reggae and R&B to the song.
Music Video
Its accompanying music video, directed by Little X, was also well received and got airtime on many music television channels.
Song Description
The song is about Beenie Man's attraction to women and the lyrics describe him as the "girls' sugar", meaning he is what women desire.
Cultural Impact
The term "Girls dem Sugar" has since entered Jamaican and reggae lingo to denote a man who's popular with the ladies.
Sample
"Girls dem Sugar" samples "Close to You" by The Carpenters, an American vocal duo popular in the 1970s.
Recognition
The song is regarded as one of Beenie Man's signature hits and has significantly contributed to his international fame.
Live Performances
Beenie Man regularly performs "Girls dem Sugar" at his shows and it's often a fan-favourite.
Duration
The song is approximately four minutes and seventeen seconds long.
Remix
In 2017, a unique electro-pop remix of "Girls dem Sugar" was released by DJ MeLo-X, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
Online Streaming
Furthermore, the song has gathered millions of streams on various online platforms such as Spotify and YouTube, highlighting its global impact even years after its release.

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