Pon de Replay

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About Pon de Replay

"Pon de Replay" is the debut single recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her debut studio album Music of the Sun (2005). It was written and produced by Vada Nobles, Alisha "M'Jestie" Brooks, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. The song was released on May 24, 2005 as the lead single from the album. Prior to signing a six album record deal with Def Jam Recordings, "Pon de Replay" was one of three songs which was recorded for her demo tape to be sent to record labels. It is a dance-pop, dancehall and R&B song that features elements of pop and reggae. The lyrics revolve around Rihanna asking a DJ to turn the volume of her favorite songs up louder. The name means "play it again" in Bajan Creole, one of Barbados's two official languages. "Pon de Replay" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song's composition and its choice as the singer's debut single. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number one in New Zealand and on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. It also reached number two on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles Chart, whilst achieving top five positions in eight other countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland. It was certified two times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America denoting shipments of over 2,000,000 copies. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Little X, and features Rihanna in a club with her friends, who ask the DJ to play their favorite song repeatedly. 


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[Chorus: x2]
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay 
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up 
All the gyal pon the dance floor wantin' some more what 
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up 

It goes one by one even two by two 
Everybody on the floor let me show you how we do 
Lets go dip it low then you bring it up slow 
Wind it up 1 time wind it back once more 

Run, run, run, run 
Everybody move run 
Lemme see you move and 
Rock it til the grooves done 

Shake it til the moon becomes the sun (Sun) 
Everybody in the club give me a run (Run) 
If you ready to move say it (Yeah Yeah) 
One time for your mind say it (Yeah Yeah) 

Well I'm ready for ya 
Come let me show ya 
You want to groove I'ma show you how to move 
Come come 

[Chorus: x2]

Hey Mr. 
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me 
Turn the music up 

Hey Mr. 
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me 
Turn the music up 

It goes one by one even two by two 
Everybody in the club goin' be rockin' when I'm through 
Let the bass from the speakers run through ya sneakers 
Move both ya feet and run to the beat 

Run, run, run, run 
Everybody move run 
Lemme see you move and 
Rock it til the grooves done 

Shake it til the moon becomes the sun (Sun) 
Everybody in the club give me a run (Run) 
If you ready to move say it (Yeah Yeah) 
One time for your mind say it (Yeah Yeah) 

Well I'm ready for ya 
Come let me show ya 
You want to groove I'm a show you how to move 
Come come 

[Chorus: x2]

Hey Mr. 
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me 
Turn the music up

Hey Mr. 
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me 
Turn the music up

Okay everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to the ceiling

Everybody get down if you feel me
Come and put your hands up to the ceiling

Okay everybody get down if you feel me
Put your hands up to the ceiling

Okay everybody get down if you feel me
Come and put your hands up to the ceiling

[Chorus: x2]

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Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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Written by: Alisha Brooks, Carl Allen Sturken, Evan A Rogers, Vada J Nobles

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Pon de Replay" was released on May 24, 2005. It was the debut single of Rihanna.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching number two on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles Chart.
Album Inclusion
"Pon de Replay" is the lead single of Rihanna's debut studio album, "Music of the Sun."
Genre
Styled in the genre of dance-pop and reggae, this was the song that introduced Rihanna’s iconic pop-reggae sound.
Song Title
The title "Pon de Replay" is Bajan Creole for "Play it again."
Production
The song was produced by Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, the two songwriters who discovered Rihanna.
Songwriter
Rihanna co-wrote "Pon de Replay" with Rogers, Sturken, and Alisha Brooks.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Little X and shot in Toronto, Canada. It features Rihanna in a club setting.
Critical Reception
Despite being a commercial success, it received mixed responses from music critics who deemed it too generic.
Certifications
The song received a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipping over 1,000,000 copies.
Live Performances
Rihanna performed "Pon De Replay" at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show, which was one of her first major public performances.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, reflecting its wide popularity and influence.

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