Beenie Man – Dude

"Dude" is a song by Beenie Man featuring Ms. Thing from his 2004 album Back to Basics. The track became one of the biggest dancehall crossover hits of the early 2000s, driven by its infectious hook, playful chemistry between both artists, and the club-friendly Red Rat "Diwali"-style production that dominated Caribbean and urban radio at the time. Its catchy rhythm and flirtatious vibe helped the song gain heavy rotation far beyond Jamaica, influencing party music across Africa, the Caribbean, and international urban pop scenes during the mid-2000s.