Baha Men

Renowned for their Grammy Award-winning global hit “Who Let the Dogs Out,” Baha Men are celebrated musical ambassadors of The Bahamas, blending traditional Junkanoo with pop and dance for a diverse international audience. After earning a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2000 for their global hit ‘Who Let the Dogs Out,’ Baha Men cemented their status as celebrated musical ambassadors, blending traditional Junkanoo with pop and dance. The group formed in 1977 as High Voltage, establishing a significant presence in the local music scene by performing in nightclubs and hotels and releasing several independent albums focused on disco and funk. A pivotal moment in their career occurred in 1991 when they signed with Big Beat, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records, prompting their name change to Baha Men and marking the beginning of their international journey.

The group secured another Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award for Favorite Band in 2002. Their music was also featured in major motion pictures such as ‘Miss Congeniality’ (2000), ‘Rugrats in Paris’ (2000), ‘Shrek’ (2001), ‘Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course’ (2002), ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ (2004), ‘Garfield: The Movie’ (2004), and ‘The Hangover’ (2009), further solidifying their presence in popular culture. They have also contributed to DisneyMania albums, covering classics like ‘Hakuna Matata’ and ‘It’s a Small World.’ In 2014, Baha Men released ‘Night & Day’ for the FIFA World Cup soundtrack, and in 2015, they performed the halftime show for the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, coinciding with the release of their album ‘Ride With Me.’ Their influence continued in 2018 with a collaboration with Our Last Night for a metal cover of ‘Who Let the Dogs Out,’ and in 2019, they released the single ‘Let’s Go,’ demonstrating their ongoing musical versatility and enduring appeal.