10. Admiral Bailey – “Healthy Body”
The “Big Belly Man” Admiral Bailey had numerous dancehall hits during the 1980s, but three decades later he’s still best known for “Gimme Punany,” the massive King Jammy’s-produced hit from ’87, which elevated slackness to a whole new level (and gave dancehall one of its most ubiquitous and classic riddims). The track sent shockwaves through Jamaica despite its unfit-for-airplay lyrics, so naturally there was demand for a clean version. Bailey wisely recast “Punanny” into “Healthy Body”, allowing him to get his original point through double entendres, amidst references to Jamaican food staples like yams and bananas. —Jesse Serwer
