Taboo
Shola Ama, Glamma Kid
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GK: That love You know what It's Glamma and Shola Ama (uh) Shola: You give me the sweetest taboo (that's true, that's true) That's why I'm in love with you (uh-huh) You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo (that's right) You good for me (you good for me) GK: You know what, hey I know you know nobody can stop it I'll keep a secret and I won't chat it (mmm) I know you know nobody can flop it I'll be the love safe with the key to lock it It's the way you move your hips that does it for me And your warm smile that makes me love you honey (ah yeah) I love you more than my gold girl and my money I want to take you home and introduce you to my Mummy, because Shola: You give me the sweetest taboo (sweetest taboo) That's why I'm (oh yeah) in love with you (I'm so in love with you) You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo (uh-huh) You good for me (you good for me) GK: Hey, you know what, well Because your love is the sweetest taboo Let me take you 'pon a secret rendezvous Yo shortie, shortie don't change the issue We will meet at the same place and the venue True you glamorous and you, you gorgeous You all ah make big man crash up dem Lexus (mmm) Click off the light, you got the vibe (aah) Girl you all make me kick off on me Air Nike Shola: You give me the sweetest taboo (sweetest taboo) That's why (ah) I'm in love with you (that's right) You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo (I'm giving you, I'm) You good for me (this taboo, say 'whoo whoo') Sweetest taboo (Sweetest taboo) (I'm giving you, you're giving me) (What am I gonna do, this is GK, KG) You give me the sweetest taboo (what I gotta do) You're good for me (ah ha hey hey) Sometimes I think (that's right) You're just too good for me GK: What the dilly you want, me to take you shopping inna Piccadilly I got to keep my composure, girl I can't act silly Look how your love have the DJ so dizzy Make time for me, don't tell me you busy Sweetest taboo me and you can't part When me at work me I love to get my phone call Yes, you're the girl to make the DJ stand tall And I'm a know me love you after all Both: So sweet, you give me, the sweetest taboo (sweetest taboo) (Yeah) that's why I'm (yeah) in love with you (what am I gonna do, what am I gonna do) You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo You good for me, You good for me Sometimes I think you're just too good for me (You know what, hey) (I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh) Baby, mmm yeah (I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh) Yeah, yeah (I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh) Oh yeah (I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh..)
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Written by: IYAEL IYASUS TAFARI CONSTABLE, KARL CLIVE JR. GORDON, HELEN FOLASADE ADU, MARTIN DITCHAM
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Taboo" was released in April 1999 by singer Glamma Kid featuring British singer Shola Ama.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, remaining in the chart for 11 weeks.
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Music Genre"Taboo" is well-known for its rhythmic blend of reggae fusion and R&B, a pretty unique combination at its time of release that helped the song gain popularity.
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Album FeatureThe song "Taboo" is a track from Glamma Kid’s debut album named "Kidology," which achieved significant success.
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Lyrics and LanguageThe song contains lyrics in both English and Patois (Jamaican Creole), revealing Glamma Kid's background growing up in Jamaica and then moving to the UK.
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Award NominationsThe popularity of "Taboo" propelled it to receive a nomination for Best British Single at the 2000 Brit Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Taboo" presented an urban London setting and was directed by famous music video director, Jake Nava.
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Cultural InfluenceDue to its blend of reggae and R&B, the song was perceived as part of the broader cultural shift in British music, where ethnic minority music genres were being embraced by the mainstream audience.
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CollaborationShola Ama’s contribution to the song by singing the chorus added a considerable appeal to the tune, given her highly successful career in the late ‘90s primarily as an R&B singer.
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Artistic GrowthThis song revealed a different facet of Glamma Kid's artistry, showcasing his ability to mix genres and creating a sound that appealed to both his Jamaican background and the UK audience.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics for its unique fusion of genres, impactful lyrics, and the powerful performances by both Glamma Kid and Shola Ama.
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