In the early 1980s, Stone (as 'Angie B'), was a member of The Sequence, the first major female hip-hop group. They had a hit in 1980 with "Funk You Up". She then worked with Mantronix, before teaming up and performing vocals and saxophone for Lenny Kravitz.
Angie Stone emerged during the 1990's as part of hip-hop/R&B trio Vertical Hold which released the popular single "Seems You're Much Too Busy" as well as two albums: A Matter Of Time (June 1993) and Head First (1995).
In 1996, she teamed up with Gerry Deveaux (Lenny Kravitz's cousin from The Bahamas) and together with Charlie Mole they formed Devox. One album received a Japanese-only release including Stone-penned or co-written material.
Angie Stone shared song-writing credits on D'Angelo's first two studio album's (1995 - Brown Sugar and 2000 - Voodoo) as well as providing backing vocals on tour with him.
She released her first solo album, Black Diamond, released on 28 September 1999 via Arista Records. She has since also released, via Clive Davis' J Records, Mahogany Soul on October 16, 2001 and Stone Love on July 6, 2004.
Much of Angie Stone's solo material has a significant hip-hop influence and features notable samples. For example, her first solo single, 1999's "No More Rain (In This Cloud)" samples Gladys Knight & the Pips' 1972 "Neither One Of Us (Want To Be The First To Say Goodbye)", and 2002 "Wish I Didn't Miss You" samples The O'Jays' 1972 "Back Stabbers".
Angie Stone sings the theme song for the UPN sitcom Girlfriends.
She has two children, a daughter and a son. The son is the child of neo-soul singer D'Angelo, whom she dated during the 1990's.
Official Website: http://www.angiestoneonline.net
The Heat
Angie Stone Lyrics
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Ain't got time to be a-makin' up my own bed
Hope this don't offend you
It's insulting and I've gotten that, too
I've been saving up so I can feel right
Keepin' up by stashing funk in my backpack
Watching other's slide back on politics
Guess to know the game is to know the tricks
If you can't stand the heat, get out the kitchen
If you can't stand, stand the heat get out the kitchen
Oh no, listen
Went to church on Sunday mornin'
On my knees while I was prayin'
Askin' God for the strength to
To just keep on winning (He said)
Just keep your soul sacred and store your knowledge safely
Your heart is good as gold, I got you in my fold
And if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
If you can't stand the heat
“The Heat” by Angie Stone is a song which encourages the listener to push themselves to their limit, to keep moving forward and succeeding in life. The opening lines “Hope this isn't enough said / Ain't got time to be a-makin' up my own bed” set the tone for the rest of the song. Stone is saying that she is focused on her goals and is not going to be derailed by trivial things such as making her own bed. She is confident in her ability to succeed and will do whatever it takes to get there.
The next couple of lines, “Hope this don't offend you / It's insulting and I've gotten that, too” suggest that Stone has faced criticism in the past for her approach to life. She is aware that some people may find her attitude offensive or insulting, but she is not deterred by this. She believes that her determination and hard work will ultimately pay off.
Later in the song, Stone talks about her faith and how it has helped her to succeed. She sings “Went to church on Sunday mornin' / On my knees while I was prayin' / Askin' God for the strength to / To just keep on winning (He said)”. This suggests that Stone is not only relying on herself to achieve her goals, but is also seeking guidance and support from a higher power. The overall message of the song is clear: if you want to succeed and achieve your goals, you need to be willing to put in the hard work and not be deterred by those who doubt you.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope this isn't enough said
I hope I haven't offended you by what I'm about to say.
Ain't got time to be a-makin' up my own bed
I'm too busy trying to succeed to worry about small domestic tasks like making my bed.
Hope this don't offend you
I hope what I'm about to say doesn't insult or upset you.
It's insulting and I've gotten that, too
I know what it feels like to be insulted or belittled.
I've been saving up so I can feel right
I've been working hard and saving money so I can feel good about myself and my life.
Keepin' up by stashing funk in my backpack
I stay motivated by surrounding myself with inspiring music.
Watching other's slide back on politics
I've seen other people fail due to political machinations or backstabbing.
Guess to know the game is to know the tricks
Learning about the way things work can help you better navigate difficult situations and avoid being taken advantage of.
If you can't stand the heat, get out the kitchen
If you can't handle the pressure or difficulty of something, you should leave and find a less challenging situation.
If you can't stand, stand the heat get out the kitchen
Reiterating the above advice, emphasizing that it's important to be able to handle challenges and difficulties.
Went to church on Sunday mornin'
I went to church on Sunday morning as a way to connect with my faith.
On my knees while I was prayin'
I was humbling myself before God and asking for guidance.
Askin' God for the strength to
I was asking God for the inner strength and fortitude to keep going.
To just keep on winning (He said)
God encouraged me to keep striving for success and victory.
Just keep your soul sacred and store your knowledge safely
God advised me to protect my spiritual and mental well-being, and to keep my knowledge safe.
Your heart is good as gold, I got you in my fold
God reassured me that my heart is pure and valuable, and that I'm under his protection and care.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Angie Stone, Eran Tabib
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