Deport Them

Sean Paul

About Deport Them

"Deport Them" is the first single released by reggae-dancehall artist Sean Paul from his debut album Stage One. Originally released in 1998, co-written and produced by Tony "CD" Kelly, it reached number 80 on the Billboard R&B chart in 2000. The song was briefly featured in the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious. Sean appeared in the 1998 film Belly, and used a sample from a song on its soundtrack, "Bashment Time" by Mr. Easy and Frisco Kid, in "Deport Them".


Year:
1998
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Dutty yo!
K. Licious 
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Dutty yo!
Yo yo yo yo!
Sean Paul a mek di whole world know

If a mi gal nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem, again
If a woman nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem

Again wi nuh sorry, a dutty wuk di gal dem ina every territory
But wi hafi start keep dem in a category
Mandatory ala mi gal dem hafi fit dem hafi ready
Can't keep up wit di trend man I left it
Bad man nuh sorry 'cause we done hit di cherry
Done legendary nuff gal we hafi marry
One ting wi hafi tell dem necessary
Big up unu self if unu got it

If a mi gal nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem, again
If a woman nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen

Yo, perform honorary
Wuk ina dem gal dem mek dem feel well merry
Not imaginary nuf a dem a semi very, sexy
Dem well wuh dutty come burry
But wi hafi tell dem one ting customary
Keep it tight just like di military
And mek sure yuh style extra-ordinary
Three, four, five gal ina mi sanctuary
Now maintain a hype yah Kerry

If a mi gal nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem, again
Woman nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem, well

Unu listen to di words when Sean a Paul a him a chat
And big-up unu self if unu deh pon di top
Unu chat, unu stop, yuh get because yuh fat
And dutty cup yute dem a neva want dat
Dem bait, ah, we tell dem later
'Cause wi nuh wana grate up wit aligator
Wi talk straight a, gal haffi shape a
And when dem walk pon di road dem hafi cause man headache

Oh, gal nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem, again
If a woman nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem well

Wi nuh sorry, a dutty wuk di gal dem ina every territory
So wi hafi start keep dem in a category
Mandatory ala mi gal dem hafi fit dem hafi ready
Can't keep up wit di trend man I left it
Bad man nuh sorry 'cause we done hit di cherry
Done legendary, nuff gal we hafi marry
One ting wi hafi tell dem one ting necessary
Big up unu self if you got it

If a mi gal nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem
But if I di big beauty queen, wi support dem, again
If a woman nuh up to date, wi deport dem
Can't keep up wit di trends, wi report dem
If I nuh di modeling type wi nuh court dem

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Sean Paul

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 8 January 1973), otherwise known as Sean Paul, is a Jamaican Grammy-winning dancehall and reggae artist. more »

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Written by: SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES, TONY KELLY

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Deport Them" is a song by Sean Paul, a Jamaican dancehall rapper, singer, and producer known for his unique blend of reggae and hip-hop elements.
Release Details
The single was released in 1998, making it one of Sean Paul's earliest works that catapulted him into mainstream popularity.
Album Information
"Deport Them" is the first track on Sean Paul's debut studio album, "Stage One," released in 2000.
Chart Performance
Despite the controversies surrounding its lyrical content, the song successfully charted at number 80 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
Controversy
The song "Deport Them" became controversial due to its lyrics which were viewed as derogatory towards women who didn't meet Paul's standards. This led to several critics and listeners accusing Paul of promoting misogyny.
Composition
The song was produced on the "Bookshelf Riddim," a popular rhythmic pattern in the Dancehall genre in 1998. This riddim was also used by other famous artists such as Beenie Man and Mr. Vegas.
Influence
Despite the controversy, "Deport Them" is considered a classic in the Dancehall genre and significantly contributed to making Dancehall music popular worldwide.
Music Video
The music video for "Deport Them" features Sean Paul performing in various vibrant, Jamaican settings, reinforcing the nation's dancehall culture.
Co-Writer
The track was co-written by Tony Kelly, a renowned Jamaican producer known for his work with multiple Dancehall and Reggae artists.
Remix
"Deport Them" was remixed in 2003 for Sean Paul's second album Dutty Rock, providing a new take on the controversial yet hit track.

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