Big Up (song)

"Big Up" is the fourth and final single from Jamaican reggae artist Shaggy's debut studio album, Pure Pleasure.

"Big Up"
Single by Shaggy and Rayvon
B-side	"The Version" "Skit Out"
Released	December 2, 1993
Recorded	1993
Genre	Reggae, Dancehall
Length	4:01
Label	Jet Star Records
Songwriter(s)	O. Burell, Bruce Brewster, Shaun Pizzonia
Producer(s)	Sting International
Shaggy and Rayvon singles chronology
"Soon be Done" (1993) "Big Up" (1993) "Bullet Proof Buddy" (1994)

Background

The single was released on December 2, 1993. The song was originally recorded under Greensleeves Records, however, was released as a single by Jet Star Records for reasons unknown. A music video for the song premiered in November 1993, and in November 2009, the video was uploaded to Shaggy's official VEVO account. The promoted single version of the song was remixed by Pressure Point, who also features on the track. The single was released on three official formats, backed with new tracks "The Version" and "Skit Out". Today, it remains one of Shaggy's rarest physical singles.

Track listing

United Kingdom

• CD single / 12" vinyl

1. "Big Up" (The Remix – Featuring Pressure Point) – 4:01
2. "Big Up" (The Original Mix) – 3:38
3. "The Version" – 3:25

• Cassette

1. "Big Up" (The Remix – Featuring Pressure Point) – 4:01
2. "Big Up" (The Original Mix) – 3:38
3. "Skit Out" – 4:03

United States

• 7" vinyl

1. "Big Up" (The Original Mix) – 3:38
2. "Big Up" (Instrumental) – 3:38

• 12" vinyl

1. "Big Up" (The Original Mix) – 3:38
2. "Skit Out" – 4:03
3. "The Version" – 3:25