Here Comes the Hotstepper

Ini Kamoze

About Here Comes the Hotstepper

"Here Comes the Hotstepper" is a song co-written and recorded by Jamaican dancehall artist Ini Kamoze. It was released as the lead single from his 1995 album Here Comes the Hotstepper as well as the soundtrack to the film Prêt-à-Porter. It is best known for its "na na na na na..." chorus sampled from the Cannibal & the Headhunters cover of "Land of a Thousand Dances". The song was Kamoze's only song to reach the Billboard Hot 100 top 40 in the United States, reaching the number one position on December 17, 1994 and remaining there for two weeks; it was also a number one hit in Denmark and New Zealand, and a top ten hit in twelve other countries. John Gibbons made a remix of the song in 2018. 


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2002
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Nah, na na na nah

Here comes the hot stepper, 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 test 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 hot stepper, 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 fade is me, fade to cut is she
Come juggle with me, I say every time

Here comes the hot stepper, murderer
I'm the lyrical gangster, murderer
Dial emergency number, murderer
Still love you like that, murderer

Nah, na na na nah, it's how we do it man
Nah, na na na nah

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 gonna 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 hot stepper, murderer
I'm the lyrical gangster, murderer
Pick up the crew in-a the area, murderer
Still love you like that, murderer

Nah, na na na nah yeah man
Nah, na na na nah right

Here comes the hot stepper, murderer
I'm the lyrical gangster, murderer
Big up all crew bow ya, murderer
Still love you like that, murderer

Here comes the hot stepper, murderer
I'm the lyrical danger, murderer
Pick up the crew in-a the area, murderer
Still love you like that, murderer

Here comes the Hot stepper
I'm the lyrical gangster
I'm a live in-a me danger
Still love you like that

Hey, da da da da

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Ini Kamoze

Cecil Campbell (born 9 October 1957), better known by his stage name Ini Kamoze ( /ˈaɪni kəˈmoʊzi/) is a Jamaican reggae singer. He is best known for his signature song, "Here Comes the Hotstepper", which was released in 1994, and subsequently topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number one in Australia and New Zealand, and number four in the UK Singles Chart. more »

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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.
Album
The song was released as a part of Ini Kamoze's album "Here Comes the Hotstepper" which came out in 1995.
Chart Performance
The song was a massive hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in February 1995.
Lyrics
"Here Comes the Hotstepper" incorporates the word 'hotstepper,' which is a term used in Jamaican Patois to describe a fugitive or criminal.
Sampled Elements
The song is known for its catchy hook which contains sampled portions of Taana Gardner's "Heartbeat", and LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade".
Popularization
The song is well-known for being the theme song for Robert Altman's fashion ensemble film, "Prêt-à-Porter."
Awards
"Here Comes the Hotstepper" earned Ini Kamoze a 1995 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance.
One-hit Wonder
Ini Kamoze is often labeled as a 'one-hit wonder' due to the immense success of "Here Comes the Hotstepper" compared to his other songs.
International Recognition
This 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.
Length
The radio version of "Here Comes the Hotstepper" is 4 minutes and 13 seconds long.
Music Video
The music video for the song is distinctly 90s in style and features Kamoze singing and dancing in a variety of urban and industrial settings.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Here Comes the Hotstepper" have been created, and the song is often regularly played in clubs.
Longevity
Despite being released over 25 years ago, "Here Comes the Hotstepper" remains popular and frequently appears on "nostalgia" playlists.
Cultural Impact
The term “hotstepper” entered pop culture jargon after the release of the song and has been used in various media forms afterwards.
Cover Versions
Several 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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