Yolanda Be Cool, DCUP - Sugar Man Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and recorded the song 'Sugar Man'?

   'Sugar Man' was originally written and recorded by Sixto Rodriguez in August–September 1969. It was released on his debut studio album, Cold Fact, in 1970.

2. Why was the original version of 'Sugar Man' banned in South Africa?

   The original version of 'Sugar Man' was banned by the South African government in the 1970s due to its drug references in the lyrics. Records were scratched to prevent them from being played on the radio.

3. What inspired Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP to create a remix of 'Sugar Man'?

   Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP were inspired to remix 'Sugar Man' after passing sample ideas back and forth and mutually falling in love with the song. They felt that it was the right time to get back into the studio and produce a track with the same magic as their previous hit, 'We No Speak Americano.'

4. When was the remix of 'Sugar Man' by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP released?

   The remix of 'Sugar Man' by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP was released on November 28, 2014 by the Australian independent label Sweat It Out.

5. How did the remix of 'Sugar Man' by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP perform commercially?

   The remix of 'Sugar Man' by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Charts and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipments exceeding 70,000 copies.

6. Is there a music video for the remix of 'Sugar Man' by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP?

   Yes, there is a music video for the remix of 'Sugar Man' by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP. It was first released on YouTube on November 25, 2014, with a total length of three minutes and fourteen seconds.