The “Mama-say-mama-sa-mama-coosa” Duala language chant sampled from Manu Dibango’s 1972 disco song “Soul Makoosa” translates to “you’re a vegetable.” However, Jackson’s performance on the track is a far cry from a vegetative state.
Rihanna sampled the "mama-ko, mama-sa, mama-ma-ko-sa" chant from this on her 2007 international hit single "Don't Stop the Music." This was the opening number at the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration concerts held at Madison Square Garden on September 7 and 10, 2001.
Q: What is the significance of the line “mama-say mama-sah ma-ma-coo-sah” in the song? A: The line is derived from the Cameroonian language, and is a tribute to Jackson’s African roots. Some people also interpret the line as a form of scat singing, which is a technique often used in jazz music.
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