That Girl
Shaggy, Maxi Priest
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The girl has got the touch What she got is a little something That kind of girl Maxi Priest just make them know, yeah She's the kind of woman who let's you know When she knows what she wants she won't let go Takes you to a place of your fantasy Walks you to the door but she holds a key That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (gangsta kind of lover) That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (smooth type of girl) No matter who you are or what you do She knows how to click in everything you do She can make you hot when it's cold outside Take you on a high, even make you fly That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (gangsta kind of lover) That girl, ooh, that kind of girl she's outspoken, I'm heartbroken Just the kind of girl to keep my love life rolling She's outspoken, I'm heartbroken Just the kind of girl to keep my that, that, that girl To make you break your silence and speak Just a glimpse upon the silhouette, my knees get weak Mh-mmh baby baby so unique A reggaemantic lover, lover make her life complete That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (that kind of lover) That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (say what) She's the kind of woman who knows the street And even under pressure she's smooth and sweet No complications just attitude Believes in what she's got and she won't get used That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (sexy kind of lover) That girl, ooh, that kind of girl Well, I'm weak to her touch So vulnerable to her blush, love struck That girl I got an instant crush You can call me a lush, infatuation or just lust The girl possess the stuff to make the man them, oh, ah Holy Moses, Lord it could have been me Caught up in this trap I didn't wanna be (I know) But I ain't no fool I was one step ahead (yeah) I had to let go cause I was over my head That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (gangsta kind of lover) That girl ooh that kind of girl ('Cause she's a Shaggy kind of girl) That girl ooh (I gotta let her know) That kind of girl (sexy kind of lover) That girl ooh (let them know) That kind of girl (Maxi kind of girl) Say she's outspoken, I'm heartbroken Just the kind of girl to keep my love life flowin' She's outspoken, I'm heartbroken She's the kind of girl to keep my that, that girl That girl ooh, I got to let her know (that kind of girl) She's the kind of girl that captivates your soul (that kind of girl) That kind of girl (a rude girl type of lover, chuh) that girl ooh, that kind of girl (Shaggy and Maxi Priest definitely deh pon on di girls dem case) that girl ooh (that girl) that kind of girl
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Written by: Robert Mcdonald Livingston, Orville Burrell, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson, Jr., Donald Dunn, Maxi Elliot, Gary Benson, Steve Cropper
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"That Girl" was released as a single by Maxi Priest in August 1996.
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Chart PerformanceThe song quickly rose to popularity, peaking at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it became Priest's third top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 20.
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CollaborationThe track was a collaboration between Maxi Priest and the hip-hop artist Shaggy, making it a unique blend of reggae fusion and hip-hop elements.
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AlbumThe song appears as the second track on Maxi Priest's seventh studio album, "Man with the Fun."
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Music VideoThe official music video for "That Girl" was released in 1996, and it features both Maxi Priest and Shaggy.
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Award Nominations"That Girl" received a nomination for Best Reggae Recording at the 1997 Juno Awards in Canada.
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Song's PopularityThe song has been streamed millions of times across various digital platforms, including Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Music, proving its enduring popularity.
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Genre FusionThe song is particularly notable for its successful fusion of reggae with contemporary hip-hop, which served to broaden the appeal of reggae music to mainstream pop audiences.
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Songwriters"That Girl" was written by Maxi Priest, Shaggy, and music producers Robert Livingston and Gordon Sumner, better known as Sting from The Police. Sting's participation was uncredited.
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song was featured on the soundtrack of the 1997 movie "Speed 2: Cruise Control."
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Maxi Priest's Signature SongThough Maxi Priest had numerous hits, "That Girl" is often considered one of his signature songs.
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