Their first hit, Get Ready for This, was released in 1991 and took the European charts by storm, first as an instrumental version, then as a rap version. They are best remembered for No Limit, which was a world-wide number one hit in 1993, reaching number one in 35 countries. The group amassed a total of twelve Top 20 hits in the United Kingdom, and took two of their albums to number one as well.
Shortly after releasing a greatest hits album, they split up in 1996 due to conflicts over 2 Unlimited's future: Ray Slijngaard wanted to move more towards rap, whereas Anita Doth wanted the group to become an R&B-inspired group.
Anita initially started working for Dutch radio station Radio 538, later releasing a solo album called "Reality". Ray also tried to launch a solo career, which turned out to be commercially unsuccessful. The duo are thought not to have spoken to each other for ten years.
De Coster and Wilde brought in two new singers, Romy van Ooijen (b. 18th November 1971) and Marjon van Iwaarden (b. 18th June 1974) in 1998, but ultimately this new project was relatively unsuccessful, with single "Wanna Get Up" only managing to reach number 38 in the UK. After just one album, the new duo also parted in 1999.
More recently, remixes of "No Limit" and "Tribal Dance" were moderate hits in Germany and in 2004 a DVD featuring all their videos was released through ZYX Records. Anita still tours nightclubs around Europe, performing her old band's greatest hits and is also part of the group Divas Of Dance. A petition on the Internet for Anita to re-form 2 Unlimited has so far been unsuccessful.
Ray and Anita continue to perform their old hits separately in nightclubs and university student union clubs around the world. They both plan to release new solo material in 2009.
It was announced in the summer of 2008 by both Ray and Anita that they would reunite. On April 11th 2009 they will headline as 2 Unlimited at 'I love the 90's - The party' in Belgium.
In late 2009, 2 Unlimited reformed as Ray & Anita because their original producer own the rights to the 2 Unlimited name. On January 22, 2010, their first song recorded together in over a decade, titled "In Da Name Of Love" was released.
Get Ready
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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Get down with the style
House on the ground
Freeze when I squeeze
Drop to your knees
Who wants to play?
I'm in here to stay
So get ready for this
Mind your own biz
'Cause I invented the microphone biz
No need to sit, cause we're 2 Unlimited
Ready, ready, ready for this
Feel the base, you just get closer
Be impressed by the words I chose of
Once again kickin' it live
Doin' everything yo just to survive
A wall to wall, I think I stand
Being on stage with a mic in my hand
Bustin' it live to the crowd
The age is 20, I'm from the south
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
House on the ground, bass in your face
Racin' the place, no time to waste
Feelin' hypnotised
I can see it in your eyes
Feelin' kinda better
Put on your sweater
Feelin' like a white
I think it doesn't matter
Super, dope, def, and even outrageous
If I was an animal, they'd've kept me in cages
So get ready for this
Ya'll ready for this?
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
"Get Ready For This" is an upbeat, energetic song that encourages the listener to get up and dance. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer asking if the audience is ready to party. He boasts that he's here to stay and is ready to take them "around the way." The next stanza is more focused on the music itself, with the singer urging the crowd to "feel the bass" and "be impressed by the words [he] chose." He sings about being on stage with a microphone in hand and busting out a live performance for the crowd.
The chorus is a call to action, encouraging the listener to get involved and start moving to the beat. The singer tells them to mind their own business and then declares that he and his partner are "2 Unlimited" and ready for anything. He then implores the audience to show him what they want and promises not to give into their demands.
The final stanza repeats some of the earlier lyrics, including the "be a part, break my heart" line. It then ends with a description of the music's impact on the crowd, with people "movin' up and down" and "dancin' on the ground." The singer asserts that "House is the style that moves you from the ground" and that the music is all about feeling free and energized.
Overall, "Get Ready For This" is a high-energy dance anthem that encourages the listener to let loose and have fun. The lyrics focus on the power of music to bring people together and lift their spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya'll ready for this?
Are you prepared for what's to come?
Get down with the style
Enjoy and embrace the music style
House on the ground
The beat and rhythm of the music is grounded in house music
Freeze when I squeeze
Stop what you're doing and listen to my words
Drop to your knees
Bow down and pay respect
Who wants to play?
Who's ready to have some fun?
I'm in here to stay
I'm not going anywhere anytime soon
Ready to take you around the way
Prepared to take you on a journey
So get ready for this
Prepare yourself for what's coming
Mind your own biz
Focus on yourself and ignore any distractions
'Cause I invented the microphone biz
I am a pioneer in the music industry and have created my own path
No need to sit, 'cause we're 2 Unlimited
There's no time to rest because we're always on the go
Ready, ready, ready for this
Prepared and excited for what's to come
Feel the base, you just get closer
Get closer to the music and let the bass take over
Be impressed by the words I chose of
Take notice of the lyrics I've chosen to share
Once again kickin' it live
Performing the music live once again
Doin' everything yo just to survive
Doing all we can to keep the music alive and thriving
A wall to wall, I think I stand
The crowd is packed from wall to wall and I stand out as the performer
Being on stage with a mic in my hand
Performing on stage with a microphone in hand is exhilarating
Bustin' it live to the crowd
Giving an energetic and entertaining performance to the cheering crowd
The age is 20, I'm from the south
I am a young artist from the southern region
Break my heart
Don't hurt my emotions
People in the front
The crowd closest to the stage
Show me what you want
Express your energy and enthusiasm
And I won't give it in
I won't back down or give up
We're 2 Unlimited
We have unlimited energy and creativity
So people won't you sit?
Don't sit still, get up and move with the music
Movin' up and down
Dancing energetically
Dancin' on the ground
Dancing on the dance floor
Feelin' kinda free, security
Feeling liberated and secure in the dance environment
House is the style that moves you from the ground
House music is the powerful rhythm that moves and excites you
House on the ground, bass in your face
The ground-shaking house music has a deep, powerful bass
Racin' the place, no time to waste
The music is keeping the energy high and there's no time to slow down
Feelin' hypnotised
The music has you under its spell
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell by your expression that you're caught up in the music
Feelin' kinda better
Feeling uplifted and invigorated
Put on your sweater
Get comfortable and enjoy the music
Feelin' like a white
Feeling like you're dancing freely and without worry
I think it doesn't matter
It doesn't matter what you look like or who you are, just enjoy the music
Super, dope, def, and even outrageous
The music style is fantastic, impressive, and outstanding
If I was an animal, they'd've kept me in cages
I'm an energetic and wild performer that would be caged if I was an animal
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: FILIPE DE WILDE, JEAN PAUL DE COSTER, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD, SIMON HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juanvaldo666
Ya'll ready for this?
Get down with the style
House on the ground
Freeze when I squeeze
Drop to your knees
Who wants to play?
I'm in here to stay
Ready to take you around the way
So get ready for this
Mind your own biz
'Cause I invented the microphone biz
No need to sit, cause we're 2 Unlimited
Ready, ready, ready for this
Feel the base, you just get closer
Be impressed by the words I chose of
Once again kickin' it live
Doin' everything yo just to survive
A wall to wall, I think I stand
Being on stage with a mic in my hand
Bustin' it live to the crowd
The age is 20, I'm from the south
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
House on the ground, bass in your face
Racin' the place, no time to waste
Feelin' hypnotised
I can see it in your eyes
Feelin' kinda better
Put on your sweater
Feelin' like a white
I think it doesn't matter
Super, dope, def, and even outrageous
If I was an animal, they'd've kept me in cages
So get ready for this
Ya'll ready for this?
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
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This is why we love the NBA
@HappyBeezerStudios
The song is so extremely 90's. And still works today. There is just something that gets you pumped.
@SlickRick4EVER
Correct, because this is the last generation that made some fucking awesome music. Everything following 2006 went down to shit...
@manoelcalebe3463
if you want another 90"s search for pump it up
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yeah it equal to taking 1 expresso shot