You know when you see a link that’s like “Add this to your site”? Well this time I couldn’t really think of a reason not to
Except for the obligatory Jamaican anti-gay lines at the beginning and the end, but then Lily made a version with those cut out. Minus the homophobia, it’s totally one of the prettiest love songs of the year. The whispered “Shh di climax begun…” verse is amazing.

Plus the song is in the middle of a controversy in Jamaica where all songs about sex or violence were just banned from Jamaican Radio (see “The Wickedest Slam”), so you gotta show your support.

And now for the challenge! I want to see a video of two people walking into a Karaoke bar and doing a Rampin Shop duet over the Miss Independent riddim. Most up-to-date karaoke places will have Miss Independent by now. Brazil doesn’t keep current with new American stuff, so I can’t do it here.

Here’s the karaoke track you’re most likely to encounter. Finish the intro quick so you start verse 1 right at Ooh there’s something about her. Later in the song there’s a long bridge you might need to work around so the chorus comes back in with the full, synth-heavy beat.

Just one more direction: sing it like you’re the bride and groom singing “I had the time of my life” at your wedding. Lots of eye contact, smiles, maybe even tears.