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| artist = [[Beenie Man]] featuring [[Mýa]] |
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| released = September 14, 2000 |
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'''Girls Dem Sugar''' is a [[reggae fusion]] song by [[Jamaican]] deejay [[Beenie Man]] and features |
'''Girls Dem Sugar''' is a [[reggae fusion]] song by [[Jamaicans|Jamaican]] deejay [[Beenie Man]] and features singer-songwriter [[Mýa]]. The track was produced by [[The Neptunes]] for Davis' 2000 studio album ''[[Art and Life]]'' and inspired and conceptualized from his 1997 Jamaican hit single "[[Who Am I (Sim Simma)]]". "Girls Dem Sugar" was written by Beenie Man, [[Chad Hugo]], and [[Pharrell Williams]]. |
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"Girls Dem Sugar" was released September 14, 2000 in the United States as the second single from Davis 2000 studio album ''[[Art and Life]]''. The single achieved minor successes on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''s [[Hot 100]] chart; peaking at |
"Girls Dem Sugar" was released September 14, 2000 in the United States as the second single from Davis 2000 studio album ''[[Art and Life]]''. The single achieved minor successes on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Hot 100]] chart; peaking at No. 54 and No. 16 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart. The single was a success internationally; it peaked at No. 13 in the United Kingdom. The song was included on ''Billboard's'' 12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century at number seven and ranked 84th on Billboard's 100 Greatest Songs of 2000 list.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7776734/best-dancehall-reggaeton-choruses-21st-century|title=The 12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century|author=Platon, Adelle|date=April 28, 2017|access-date=May 14, 2017|magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9339652/best-songs-of-2000-top-100|title=The 100 Greatest Songs of 2000: Staff Picks|access-date=March 24, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
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In a retrospect interview with [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]], Beenie Man recalls creating "Girls Dem Sugar" with [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]]. According to Beenie Man, "It was not my idea; it was Pharrell's." Commenting, "He had this great idea to remake "Who Am I (Sim Simma)" adding Pharrell "also came up with the catchy chorus." "So he [Pharrell] goes, '(Sim simma) Beenie Man, ah dem girls dem sugar / (Sim simma) The girls dem world class lover,' and that's how it was put together. And we got a Grammy Award for it. It was a great thing, and then we put [[Mýa]] on the track and the rest was history."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/06/11/beenie-man-recalls-making-girls-dem-sugar-with-pharrell.amp.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206074518/https://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/06/11/beenie-man-recalls-making-girls-dem-sugar-with-pharrell.amp.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 6, 2017|title=Beenie Man Recalls Making 'Girls Dem Sugar' With Pharrell|access-date=December 5, 2017|work=[[Black Entertainment Television|BET]]}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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The 1997 original, entitled "Who Am I (Sim Simma)", was a Jamaican smash, which crossed over into American markets extremely well reaching peaks of #6 on the [[Billboard charts|US Billboard]] [[Hot Rap Tracks|Hot Rap Singles]] charts |
The 1997 original, entitled "Who Am I (Sim Simma)", was a Jamaican smash, which crossed over into American markets extremely well reaching peaks of #6 on the [[Billboard charts|US Billboard]] [[Hot Rap Tracks|Hot Rap Singles]] charts and No. 15 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Hot R&B/Hip Hop singles]] charts. It was a simmering dancehall hit that confirmed the nickname that Beenie Man's father had given the DJ as a child, what with the young boy's winning ways with the little ladies. Years have passed, but Beenie's charms have only grown, and on "Girls Dem Sugar", they flower fully. |
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However, it took the help of [[The Neptunes]] and featured artist [[Mýa]] to add a new sound and style for international crowds.The song quickly became a smash hit at urban dance clubs and urban radio in the U.S |
However, it took the help of [[The Neptunes]] and featured artist [[Mýa]] to add a new sound and style for international crowds.The song quickly became a smash hit at urban dance clubs and urban radio in the U.S |
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This version is notably different from the original, with the production team creating a stuttering rhythm, shot through with old school scratching, whilst simultaneously conjuring up a rich and romantic atmosphere, fed by Mýa's sweet, sultry vocals. The song quickly became a smash hit on urban radio and in urban dance clubs. It is considered somewhat of a classic dancehall song because of its crossover appeal and its ability to get partygoers on the dancefloor. |
This version is notably different from the original, with the production team creating a stuttering rhythm, shot through with old school scratching, whilst simultaneously conjuring up a rich and romantic atmosphere, fed by Mýa's sweet, sultry vocals. The song quickly became a smash hit on urban radio and in urban dance clubs. It is considered somewhat of a classic dancehall song because of its crossover appeal and its ability to get partygoers on the dancefloor. |
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And while Mýa sweetly coos about being his girl, Beenie "zagga zagga"'s along, in between chatting her up and bragging how badly all the girls need him. And so it seemed, for "Sugar" shot up the charts around the world, and in the UK even entered the Top 15.<ref>{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=song|id=girls-dem-sugar-t3725548|pure_url=yes}}|title=Song Review| |
And while Mýa sweetly coos about being his girl, Beenie "zagga zagga"'s along, in between chatting her up and bragging how badly all the girls need him. And so it seemed, for "Sugar" shot up the charts around the world, and in the UK even entered the Top 15.<ref>{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=song|id=girls-dem-sugar-t3725548|pure_url=yes}}|title=Song Review|access-date=2010-10-31|publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref></blockquote> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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;U.S. 12" Single & Vinyl Single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Beenie-Man-Mya-Girls-Dem-Sugar/release/1842080|title=Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)| |
;U.S. 12" Single & Vinyl Single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Beenie-Man-Mya-Girls-Dem-Sugar/release/1842080|title=Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)|access-date=February 26, 2012|publisher=[[discogs]]}}</ref> |
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:A1 |
:A1 Girls Dem Sugar (Radio Edit) – 3:57 |
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:A2 Girls Dem Sugar (Album Version) – 4:17 |
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:A3 Girls Dem Sugar (Instrumental) – 4:18 |
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:B1 Ola – 4:05 |
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:B2 Ola (Instrumental) – 4:05 |
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;UK 12" Single & Vinyl Single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Beenie-Man-Feat-Mya-Girls-Dem-Sugar/release/2326606|title=Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)| |
;UK 12" Single & Vinyl Single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Beenie-Man-Feat-Mya-Girls-Dem-Sugar/release/2326606|title=Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)|access-date=February 26, 2012|publisher=discogs}}</ref> |
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:A1 Girls Dem Sugar (Architechs Main Mix) |
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:A2 Girls Dem Sugar (Architechs Instrumental) |
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:B1 Girls Dem Sugar (Colin Emanuel Extended Mix) |
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:B2 Girls Dem Sugar |
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;Jamaica 7" Single & Vinyl Single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Beenie-Man-Featuring-Mya-Girls-Dem-Sugar/release/2642336|title=Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)| |
;Jamaica 7" Single & Vinyl Single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Beenie-Man-Featuring-Mya-Girls-Dem-Sugar/release/2642336|title=Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)|access-date=February 26, 2012|publisher=discogs}}</ref> |
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:A Girls Dem Sugar |
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:B Girls Dem Sugar Instrumental |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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|[[UK Singles Chart]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=28916|title=Charts Stats - Beenie Man Featuring Mya - Girls Dem Sugar|accessdate=2010-10-31|work=Chart Stats}}</ref> |
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|US [[Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=art-and-life-r477760/charts-awards/billboard-single|pure_url=yes}}|title=Art and Life > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles|work=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=2010-10-31}}</ref> |
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{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|54|artist=Beenie Man|song=Girls Dem Sugar|artistid=281097|accessdate=2017-07-16}} |
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{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|16|artist=Beenie Man|song=Girls Dem Sugar|artistid=281097|accessdate=2017-07-16}} |
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{{singlechart|Billboardrhythmic|38|artist=Beenie Man|accessdate=2018-06-16}} |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 08:12, 2 December 2024
"Girls Dem Sugar" | ||||
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Single by Beenie Man featuring Mýa | ||||
from the album Art and Life | ||||
Released | September 14, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
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Length | 4:17 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Songwriter(s) | Moses Davis, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams | |||
Producer(s) | The Neptunes | |||
Beenie Man singles chronology | ||||
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Mýa singles chronology | ||||
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Girls Dem Sugar is a reggae fusion song by Jamaican deejay Beenie Man and features singer-songwriter Mýa. The track was produced by The Neptunes for Davis' 2000 studio album Art and Life and inspired and conceptualized from his 1997 Jamaican hit single "Who Am I (Sim Simma)". "Girls Dem Sugar" was written by Beenie Man, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams.
"Girls Dem Sugar" was released September 14, 2000 in the United States as the second single from Davis 2000 studio album Art and Life. The single achieved minor successes on Billboard's Hot 100 chart; peaking at No. 54 and No. 16 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single was a success internationally; it peaked at No. 13 in the United Kingdom. The song was included on Billboard's 12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century at number seven and ranked 84th on Billboard's 100 Greatest Songs of 2000 list.[1][2]
Background
[edit]In a retrospect interview with BET, Beenie Man recalls creating "Girls Dem Sugar" with Pharrell. According to Beenie Man, "It was not my idea; it was Pharrell's." Commenting, "He had this great idea to remake "Who Am I (Sim Simma)" adding Pharrell "also came up with the catchy chorus." "So he [Pharrell] goes, '(Sim simma) Beenie Man, ah dem girls dem sugar / (Sim simma) The girls dem world class lover,' and that's how it was put together. And we got a Grammy Award for it. It was a great thing, and then we put Mýa on the track and the rest was history."[3]
Reception
[edit]- AllMusic gave the song a positive review:
The 1997 original, entitled "Who Am I (Sim Simma)", was a Jamaican smash, which crossed over into American markets extremely well reaching peaks of #6 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Singles charts and No. 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop singles charts. It was a simmering dancehall hit that confirmed the nickname that Beenie Man's father had given the DJ as a child, what with the young boy's winning ways with the little ladies. Years have passed, but Beenie's charms have only grown, and on "Girls Dem Sugar", they flower fully.
However, it took the help of The Neptunes and featured artist Mýa to add a new sound and style for international crowds.The song quickly became a smash hit at urban dance clubs and urban radio in the U.S
This version is notably different from the original, with the production team creating a stuttering rhythm, shot through with old school scratching, whilst simultaneously conjuring up a rich and romantic atmosphere, fed by Mýa's sweet, sultry vocals. The song quickly became a smash hit on urban radio and in urban dance clubs. It is considered somewhat of a classic dancehall song because of its crossover appeal and its ability to get partygoers on the dancefloor.
And while Mýa sweetly coos about being his girl, Beenie "zagga zagga"'s along, in between chatting her up and bragging how badly all the girls need him. And so it seemed, for "Sugar" shot up the charts around the world, and in the UK even entered the Top 15.[4]
Track listing
[edit]- U.S. 12" Single & Vinyl Single[5]
- A1 Girls Dem Sugar (Radio Edit) – 3:57
- A2 Girls Dem Sugar (Album Version) – 4:17
- A3 Girls Dem Sugar (Instrumental) – 4:18
- B1 Ola – 4:05
- B2 Ola (Instrumental) – 4:05
- UK 12" Single & Vinyl Single[6]
- A1 Girls Dem Sugar (Architechs Main Mix)
- A2 Girls Dem Sugar (Architechs Instrumental)
- B1 Girls Dem Sugar (Colin Emanuel Extended Mix)
- B2 Girls Dem Sugar
- Jamaica 7" Single & Vinyl Single[7]
- A Girls Dem Sugar
- B Girls Dem Sugar Instrumental
Charts
[edit]Charts (2000–2001) | Peak position |
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Scotland (OCC)[8] | 58 |
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 13 |
US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 54 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 16 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 38 |
References
[edit]- ^ Platon, Adelle (April 28, 2017). "The 12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ "The 100 Greatest Songs of 2000: Staff Picks". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ "Beenie Man Recalls Making 'Girls Dem Sugar' With Pharrell". BET. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Song Review". AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
- ^ "Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)". discogs. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ^ "Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)". discogs. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ^ "Beenie Man & Mya – Girls Dem Sugar(Vinyl)". discogs. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Beenie Man: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
- ^ "Beenie Man Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
- ^ "Beenie Man Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
- ^ "Beenie Man Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-06-16.