When Shaggy prepared to release his diamond-selling album Hot Shot in 2000, he wanted to include the song. However, Jackson’s label, Virgin Records, to her vocals. Determined to keep the track on the album, Shaggy reached out to singer Samantha Cole to re-record the female lead. This new version became the definitive hit that fans recognize today. A Lasting Live Legacy

The track originally began as a high-profile duet between Shaggy and in 1998, recorded for the soundtrack of the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back . Shaggy later recalled that the collaboration with Jackson came as a total surprise to him, and he didn't even know she was on the record initially. The Re-Recording with Samantha Cole

The story of Shaggy and Samantha Cole ’s collaboration on "" is a fascinating tale of industry hurdles and a long-standing musical friendship. The Accidental Beginning