Who Let the Dogs Out?

"Who Let the Dogs Out?" is a novelty song most widely associated with the Bahamian group Baha Men, whose 2000 version became an international hit.

"Who Let the Dogs Out?" is a novelty song most widely associated with the Bahamian group Baha Men, whose 2000 version became an international hit. The song was originally written and recorded as "Doggie" by Trinidadian musician Anslem Douglas in 1998, and later adapted by Baha Men for a mainstream pop audience.

Origins

The song originated with Anslem Douglas, who wrote and released it as "Doggie" in 1998. It is described in sources as drawing on calypso, soca, and Junkanoo influences.

Baha Men version

Baha Men’s 2000 recording is the version that became globally famous. Sources note that the arrangement was adjusted to make it more appealing to American listeners.

Commercial success

The song became a major international novelty hit, reaching high chart positions in several countries. It won Best Dance Recording at the 2001 Grammy Awards.

Cultural impact

The song’s hook became widely recognizable in sports, parties, and pop culture, helping it persist well beyond its original release era. Later coverage has also focused on the song’s disputed origin story and multiple claims around the chant.