Ditty (song)
1992 single by Paperboy
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"Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy from his debut studio album, The Nine Yards (1993). It is the opening track on the album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song is primarily based around a sample of Zapp's "Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)", but it also contains a sample of James Brown's "Funky President (People It's Bad)".[4]
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| Single by Paperboy | ||||
| from the album The Nine Yards | ||||
| Released | November 3, 1992[1] | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:03 | |||
| Label | Next Plateau | |||
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| Producer | David Weldon[3] | |||
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"Ditty" is Paperboy's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 10 in 1993.[5] It was awarded a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.[6] In 1994, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, but lost to "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre.[7]
Credits and personnel
- Vocals: Mitchell Johnson
- Mastered by: Phil Austin
- Mixed by: Gary "D.J. GLE" Ellis
- Instruments: Dave Cochrane
Track listing
- "Ditty" (Explicit) - 4:02
- "Ditty" (Edited) - 3:56
- "Ditty" (Album Version) - 4:59
- "Ditty" (Remix - Explicit) - 5:04
- "Ditty" (Remix - Edited) - 5:04
- "Ditty" (Radio Mix - feat. Nate Dogg) - 3:51[citation needed]
- "Ditty" (DJ Remix) - 4:08
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[18] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||