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This was the first time Niyabinghi -style drumming—a sacred Rastafarian tradition—was featured on a popular record. At a time when Rastafarians were marginalized in Jamaican society, the song's massive success helped grant the movement a new level of "respectability".

While the original was a pioneer of ska and early reggae, Shaggy’s version blended the classic rhythm with modern dancehall and his signature "Mr. Lover-Lover" persona. Other Versions oh_carolina

The song's iconic piano riff was an improvisation. Owen Gray , who happened to be at the studio, jumped in and composed the riff on the spot during the session. The Shaggy Cover (1993) This was the first time Niyabinghi -style drumming—a