The song was a major hit in Europe and Australia, reaching No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and peak positions in France (No. 5), Canada (No. 4), and Australia (No. 4).
A re-recorded version appeared on Shaggy's 2020 anniversary album. Chart Performance and Impact
A notable dancehall remix officially features Sean Paul , Brian and Tony Gold , and Will Smith . Other Versions:
The standard version features the vocal duo Brian and Tony Gold .
is a prominent reggae-dancehall track by Jamaican-American artist Shaggy. While the original version features Brian and Tony Gold , a widely popular remix includes Sean Paul and Will Smith. Overview and Production
The lead single was released on September 3, 2002 , for Shaggy's sixth studio album, Lucky Day .
Produced by Christopher Birch , the song is built on the "Sexy Lady Explosion" riddim , which was also used for other dancehall hits of that era.
Unlike Shaggy's previous hits like "It Wasn't Me," this track failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, though it saw minor success on rhythmic and R&B charts. Lyrical Theme Shaggy – Hey Sexy Lady Lyrics - Genius