| "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.