This sonic fusion, which was unprecedented at the time, sparked a dancehall trend that paired with streetwise verses with sweet sing-song hooks. Similar to rap/R&B collaborations, the juxtaposition of DemusРІР‚в„ў rugged РІР‚СљtoastingРІР‚Сњ (lyrical chanting in the vein of rapping) and PliersРІР‚в„ў melodic vocals on the hook helped the song take flight. Their new, buzzing РІР‚СљBam BamРІР‚Сњ riddim became one of the most popular dancehall riddims of the early РІР‚В90s, with songs by dancehall greats like Cutty Ranks, Admiral Bailey, and Nardo Ranks.Р”Р„long with its sound, РІР‚СљMurder She WroteРІР‚Сњ also introduced a new song structure. Rather than relying on instruments like they did during the 70s roots reggae era, they embraced technology to create electronic drums-based riddims. The new production was inspired by the Toots and the MaytalsРІР‚в„ў 1966 song РІР‚СљBam Bam.РІР‚Сњ Sly and Robbie, who were previously known for their more laid-back reggae and dub stylings, were introducing a new digitized sound to dancehall at the time. Originally recorded for Jamaican label Harry J Records in 1987, the duo spent five years perfecting the trackРІР‚в„ўs sound: after recording the original song for various local producers (including Jack Scorpio and Specialist), they tried again with Sly and Robbie in 1992.

РІР‚СљMurder She WroteРІР‚Сњ РІР‚вЂњ Chaka Demus & PliersРІР‚в„ў signature song РІР‚вЂњ was a testament to perseverance. Listen to Chaka Demus & Pliers on Apple Music and Spotify. Solely produced by iconic Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie, the album spawned six Top 40 UK hits: the flirty РІР‚СљTease Me,РІР‚Сњ РІР‚СљShe DonРІР‚в„ўt Let NobodyРІР‚Сњ (a soulful cover of Curtis MayfieldРІР‚в„ўs 1981 hit), РІР‚СљGal Wine,РІР‚Сњ РІР‚СљTwist and ShoutРІР‚Сњ (a cover of the Isley BrothersРІР‚в„ў 1962 classic), the R&B-inspired РІР‚СљI Wanna Be Your Man,РІР‚Сњ and РІР‚СљMurder She Wrote.РІР‚Сњ The following year, the pair released Tease Me (known as All She Wrote in the United States).

After releasing a few albums on local Jamaican labels in 1992, Chaka Demus & Pliers signed to Mango Records (a subsidiary distributed by Island Records). The duoРІР‚в„ўs prior music business experiences, along with a pop-minded reggae-dancehall fusion sound, helped them gain overseas attention.

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