Born in Manchester, Jamaica, General Degree rose to prominence in the late 1980s. Known for his vocal versatility and "monotone flow," he has a knack for blending sexually suggestive double entendres with lighthearted humor. Beyond "Traffic Blocking," his catalog includes massive hits like "Granny," "Pianist," and "When I Hold You Tonight" .

The lyrics tell a vivid story of a woman whose beauty and "tights and stocking" are so captivating that they cause literal chaos on the streets of Kingston.

Even the police sergeant sent to clear the road finds himself unable to "handle the crowd" once he sees the source of the commotion.

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