"Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy

Paperboy (rapper)

Paperboy is an African-American rapper best known for his single "Ditty", which was on the Hot 100....

. It was written by him (credited as Mitchell Johnson), song producer Rhythum D (David C. Weldonm) and samples

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 the band Zapp

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's R&B classic "Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)" It was his most successful single, peaking at 10 on the Hot 100 and certified platinum by the RIAA

Recording Industry Association of America

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 on June 5, 1993.

"Ditty" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance

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 in 1994 but lost to "Let Me Ride

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" by Dr. Dre

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 at the Grammy Awards of 1994

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.

Dutch DJ Ben Liebrand

Ben Liebrand

Ben Liebrand is a dance music DJ. He has produced artists such as Forrest and MC Miker G & DJ Sven and remixed tracks by artists such as Salt N Pepa, Sting, TLC, Fun Fun, Tavares, Bill Withers, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Rick Astley, SWV and Phil Collins...

 made a remix of the song.

Credits and personnel

• Vocals: Mitchell Johnson
• Mastered by: Phil Austin
• Mixed by: Gary "D.J. GLE" Ellis
• Instruments: Dave Cochrane

Track listing

1. "Ditty" (Explicit) - 4:02
2. "Ditty" (Edited) - 3:56
3. "Ditty" (Album Version) - 4:59
4. "Ditty" (Remix - Explicit) - 5:04
5. "Ditty" (Remix - Edited) - 5:04
6. "Ditty" (Radio Mix - feat. Nate Dogg
   Nate Dogg
   Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
   
   ) - 3:51
7. "Ditty" (DJ Remix) - 4:08