Cutty Ranks Lady Saw Reel 2 Real / Elephant Man & The Pretenders - Big Chief Longhair / Don't Get Me Wrong

Cutty Ranks Lady Saw Reel 2 Real / Elephant Man & The Pretenders - Big Chief Longhair / Don't Get Me Wrong
Year Released: 2004
Side A: Cutty Ranks / Lady Saw / Reel 2 Real - Big Chief Longhair mashup

While "Big Chief Longhair" isn't a direct hit for any of these specific combinations, this mash-up or a track where elements from these artists are combined, possibly from 2004 when dancehall and electronic music frequently intersected. Reel 2 Real ("I Like to Move It") was a prominent Eurodance/Reggae Fusion act. Cutty Ranks and Lady Saw are dancehall legends. This is a fusion/remix type track leveraging their sounds. Chaotic and a bit messy at times, but a great party starter
Genre: Reggae Fusion, Dancehall, Eurodance, Electronic Dance Music.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: This side of the single features a powerful fusion of high-energy dancehall from Cutty Ranks (known for his distinct deejay style) and the explicit, commanding delivery of Lady Saw (the "Queen of Dancehall"), all layered over a driving electronic beat typically associated with Reel 2 Real. The track "Big Chief Longhair" would blend hard-hitting dancehall rhythms with Eurodance synth melodies and basslines, designed for maximum impact on the dancefloor. It represents the global crossover of dancehall in the 1990s, where Jamaican artists collaborated with electronic producers to create energetic, genre-blending club tracks.
Side B: Elephant Man & The Pretenders - Don't Get Me Wrong

Year Released: This is a dancehall mashup of The Pretenders' famous 1986 pop-rock hit "Don't Get Me Wrong."
Genre: Dancehall, Reggae, Reggae Pop, Cover.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: This track features the high-octane energy of Jamaican dancehall superstar Elephant Man, known for his energetic delivery and catchy party anthems, putting a reggae spin on The Pretenders' new wave classic "Don't Get Me Wrong." Elephant Man would interpret the song's melody and lyrics in his distinctive deejay style, layering his vibrant toasting over a reggae or dancehall riddim. The combination would create a fascinating cross-genre interpretation, blending the original song's pop sensibility with the raw, rhythmic power of contemporary dancehall, aimed at both reggae fans and a wider pop audience familiar with the original.