- Ditty (song)
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"Ditty" Single by Paperboy from the album The Nine Yards Released May 2, 1993 Format Maxi single, CD single, vinyl record Recorded 1992-1993 Genre Hip Hop Length 4:02 Label Next Plateau, London Writer(s) Mitchell Johnson, Rhythum D Producer Rhythum D Certification Gold "Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy. It was written by him (credited as Mitchell Johnson), song producer Rhythum D (David C. Weldonm) and samples the band Zapp's R&B classic "Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)" It was his most successful single, peaking at 10 on the Hot 100 and certified platinum by the RIAA on June 5, 1993.
"Ditty" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1994 but lost to "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre at the Grammy Awards of 1994.
Dutch DJ Ben Liebrand made a remix of the song.
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
- "Ditty" (DJ Remix) - 4:08
Categories:- 1992 singles
- Singles certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
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