That Girl

Shaggy, Maxi Priest

About That Girl

"That Girl" is a song by English reggae singer Maxi Priest, featuring Jamaican reggae artist Shaggy. It was released in 1996 as the first single from Priest's sixth album Man with the Fun. "That Girl" reached the top 20 in at least seven countries, including the United States, where it peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at No. 3 on the Finnish Singles Chart, No. 4 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart, No. 7 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, No. 10 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, and No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart. The song samples the 1962 instrumental "Green Onions" by Booker T. & the M. G.'s. 


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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
 
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
 
[Chorus]
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
 
[Chorus]
 
Mmmmmmm, 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
Mmmmmmm, baby baby so unique
A reggaemantic lover lover make her life complete
 
[Chorus]
 
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
 
[Chorus]
 
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, let them know
That kind of girl, sexy kind of lover
That girl ooh, let them know
That kind of girl, Maxi kind of girl
 
She's outspoken
I'm heartbroken
Just 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 them know
That kind of girl
She's the kind of girl that captivates your soul
That kind of girl
A rude girl type of lover
That kind of girl
Shaggy and Maxi Priest definitely on the girl them case

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Maxi Priest

Max Alfred "Maxi" Elliot (born 10 June 1961) is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with an R&B influence, otherwise known as reggae fusion, and became one of the first international successes who regularly dabbled in the genre and one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all-time. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Collaboration
The 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.
Album
The song appears as the second track on Maxi Priest's seventh studio album, "Man with the Fun."
Music Video
The official music video for "That Girl" was released in 1996, and it features both Maxi Priest and Shaggy.
Award Nominations
"That Girl" received a nomination for Best Reggae Recording at the 1997 Juno Awards in Canada.
Song's Popularity
The song has been streamed millions of times across various digital platforms, including Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Music, proving its enduring popularity.
Genre Fusion
The 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.
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.
Soundtrack Inclusion
The song was featured on the soundtrack of the 1997 movie "Speed 2: Cruise Control."
Maxi Priest's Signature Song
Though Maxi Priest had numerous hits, "That Girl" is often considered one of his signature songs.

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