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The Original "Dolly My Baby": How Super Cat Defined the Dancehall-Hip Hop Fusion

: The track famously interpolates Eric Donaldson's classic "Cherry Oh Baby" and samples Herbie Hancock’s "Watermelon Man". Super Cat - Dolly My Baby (Original)

While many modern listeners immediately associate with the high-energy "Bad Boy" remix featuring a young Notorious B.I.G., the original track remains a foundational cornerstone of 1990s reggae fusion. Originally featured on Super Cat's landmark 1992 album Don Dada (Columbia Records), the song showcased the "Wild Apache" at the height of his powers, bridging the gap between Kingston’s sound systems and New York’s burgeoning hip-hop scene. A Masterclass in Reggae Fusion The Original "Dolly My Baby": How Super Cat