Ditty (song)

For the song by Sean Combs, see The Saga Continues....

"Ditty"
Single by Paperboy
from the album The Nine Yards
Released	May 2, 1993
Format	Maxi single, CD single, vinyl record
Recorded	1992-1993
Genre	Hip Hop
Length	4:02
Label	Next Plateau, London
Writer(s)	Mitchell Johnson, Rhythum D
Producer	Rhythum D
Certification	Gold

"Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy. It was written by him (credited as Mitchell Johnson), song producer Rhythum D (David C. Weldonm) and samples the band Zapp'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 on June 5, 1993.

"Ditty" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1994 but lost to "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre at the Grammy Awards of 1994.

Dutch DJ Ben Liebrand 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) - 3:51
7. "Ditty" (DJ Remix) - 4:08