Here Comes the Hotstepper
Ini Kamoze
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Hit it Nah, na-na-na-nah Na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na Na-na-na-nah Nah, na-na-na-nah Na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na Na-na-na-nah Here comes the hotstepper (murderer) I'm the lyrical gangster (murderer) Pick up the crew in-a de area (murderer) Still love you like that (murderer) No no we don't die, yes we multiply Anyone press will hear the fat lady sing Act like you know, Rico I know what Bo don't know Touch them up and go, uh-oh Ch-ch-chang chang Here comes the hotstepper (murderer) I'm the lyrical gangster (murderer) Excuse me mister officer (murderer) Still love you like that (murderer) Extraordinary, juice like a strawberry Money to burn baby, all of the time Cut to fit is me, fit to cut is she Come juggle with me, I say every time Here comes the hotstepper (murderer) I'm the lyrical gangster (murderer) Dial emergency number (murderer) Still love you like that (murderer) Nah, na-na-na-nah Na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na Na-na-na-nah It's how we do it man Nah, na-na-na-nah Na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na Na-na-na-nah Hey, start like a jackrabbit, finish in front of it On the night is jack, that's it, understand? I'm the daddy of the mack daddy His are left in gold, maybe Ain't no homie gon' play me, top celebrity man Murderer, I'm the lyrical gangster (murderer) Excuse me mister officer (murderer) Still love you like that (murderer) No, no we don't die, yes we multiply Anyone test will hear the fat lady sing Act like you know, G go, I know what Bo don't know Touch them up and go, uh-oh Ch-ch-chang chang Here comes the hotstepper (murderer) I'm the lyrical gangster (murderer) Pick up the crew in-a de area (murderer) Still love you like that (murderer) Nah, na-na-na-nah Na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na Na-na-na-nah Yeah man, it's how it is Nah, na-na-na-nah Na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na Na-na-na-nah Right Here comes the hotstepper (murderer) I'm the lyrical gangster (murderer) Big up all crew bow ya (murderer) Still love you like that (murderer) Here comes the hotstepper (murderer) I'm the lyrical danger (murderer) Pick up the crew in-a de area (murderer) Still love you like that (murderer) Here comes the hotstepper I'm the lyrical gangster I'm a live in-a me danger Still love you like that Hey, da-da da-da Da-da, da-da Da-da, da-da (Come on) (Come on) (Come on) (Come on) (Come on)
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Written by: Christopher Kenner, Ini Kamoze, Kenton Nix, Salaam Remi Gibbs
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Here Comes the Hotstepper" is a song categorized under the reggae fusion genre.
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AlbumThe song was released as a part of Ini Kamoze's album "Here Comes the Hotstepper" which came out in 1995.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a massive hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in February 1995.
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Lyrics"Here Comes the Hotstepper" incorporates the word 'hotstepper,' which is a term used in Jamaican Patois to describe a fugitive or criminal.
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Sampled ElementsThe song is known for its catchy hook which contains sampled portions of Taana Gardner's "Heartbeat", and LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade".
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PopularizationThe song is well-known for being the theme song for Robert Altman's fashion ensemble film, "Prêt-à-Porter."
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Awards"Here Comes the Hotstepper" earned Ini Kamoze a 1995 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance.
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One-hit WonderIni Kamoze is often labeled as a 'one-hit wonder' due to the immense success of "Here Comes the Hotstepper" compared to his other songs.
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International RecognitionThis song was a global success, not only did it top U.S charts, but also gained recognition by topping the charts in Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, and many other countries.
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LengthThe radio version of "Here Comes the Hotstepper" is 4 minutes and 13 seconds long.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is distinctly 90s in style and features Kamoze singing and dancing in a variety of urban and industrial settings.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of "Here Comes the Hotstepper" have been created, and the song is often regularly played in clubs.
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LongevityDespite being released over 25 years ago, "Here Comes the Hotstepper" remains popular and frequently appears on "nostalgia" playlists.
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Cultural ImpactThe term “hotstepper” entered pop culture jargon after the release of the song and has been used in various media forms afterwards.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including alternative rock band Thee Michelle Gun Elephant and electronic music duo Yolanda Be Cool, have released their own versions of "Here Comes the Hotstepper" over the years.
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