The cover of the Baha Men's 'Who Let The Dogs Out'.

Did you know that the Baha Men’s hit single ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ is actually a cover of a Trinidadian Soca song?

‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ was originally written and recorded by Anslem Douglas. The song was initally released in 1998 and was a major hit during the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival season of that year.

The Baha Men later covered ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ in 2000. Their version of the track eventually peaked at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as #2 on the Official UK Singles Chart. Additionally, the Baha Men earned Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for the song in 2001.

Listen to Anslem Douglas’ version of ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ as well as the Baha Men’s rendition below:

Anslem Douglas

Baha Men

Now you know!