Cox was born in Oldham in 1962, to parents originally from Barbados (they later moved back after he grew up). Cox began DJing family get-togethers at the age of eight, selecting records from his parents' stack of soul 45s. He was buying his own records soon after, and owned his first pair of turntables at the age of 15. The rest of his teens was spent making spare money at any event he could DJ; though Cox studied electrical engineering in college, he quit after six months and began working various jobs until he could become a full-time DJ.
Cox had followed the musical trends from disco to rare groove on to hip-hop during the late '70s and early '80s, but the introduction of house into Britain during the middle part of the decade convinced him that he had found his niche. After moving to Brighton in 1986, his reputation bloomed during the acid house explosion of 1988-1989; Cox played the opening night at Shoom, one of the defining club nights of Britain's house revolution (as well as other legendary hot spots like Land of Oz and Spectrum). In front of 15,000 at the 1989 open-air event Sunrise, he unveiled his use of three decks on the mix; that signature technique built him into one of the top DJs of the late '80s and early '90s.
By 1992 Cox had signed an unheard-of long-term production deal with Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Records and hit number 23 on the British charts with his debut single, "I Want You (Forever)." His second single, "Does It Feel Good to You," also reached the Top 40, and he quickly diversified by setting up his own record label (Worldwide Ultimatum) and an international DJ agency (Ultimate). The onset of a more hardcore rave sound (and the fact that he was increasingly becoming pigeonholed within it) forced Cox to spend several years reestablishing his niche. In a bit of irony, commercial successes like Cox's own steered him away from high-BPM candy-core and toward the still soulful house and techno scene.
Three years after his hit singles, Cox returned with the first volume in what became a genre-defining mix compilation series, F.A.C.T.: Future Alliance of Communications and Tecknology. After the first volume dropped in 1995, surprisingly high sales figures earned a second two years later (released in America as well). One year later, Cox released his first studio full-length with 1996's At the End of the Cliché. Mix album The Sound of Ultimate B.A.S.E. followed in 1998, with another studio album, Phuture 2000, appearing in 1999. One year later, he released the self-explanatory Mixed Live, recorded at Chicago's Crobar. A second edition of Mixed Live appeared two years later along with the mix CD Global. The DJ's next busy year was 2004 with the Pure Intec mix CD appearing in August and Cox's entry in the Back to Mine series dropping in November. Second Sign appeared in 2006 with new Cox productions and a diverse set of collaborators, including superstar DJ Norman Cook and Detroit techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson. John Bush, All Music Guide
Planet Rock
Carl Cox Lyrics
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Party people
Can y'all get funky?
Soul Sonic Force - can y'all get funky?
The Zulu Nation - can y'all get funky?
Yaaah!
Just hit me
Just taste the funk and hit me
Bambaataa's jus' gettin' so funky, now, hit me
Yaaah!
Just hit me
Just start to chase your dreams
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Love Life Live
Come play the game, our world is free
Do what you want but scream
We know a place where the nights are hot
It is a house of funk
Females and males
Both headed all for the disco
The D.J. plays your favorite blasts
Takes you back to the past, music's magic (poof)
Bump bump bump get bump with some flash, people
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
The Soul Sonic Force - Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, and M.C. Globe
We emphasize the show, we got ego
Make this your night, just slip it right, and by day
As the people say, live it up, shucks
No work or play, our world is free
Be what you be - be
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
You're in a place where the nights are hot
Where nature's children dance and set a chance
On this Mother Earth, which is our rock
The time has come, and work for soul, show you really got soul
Are you ready hump bump bump, get bump, now let's go, house
Twist and turn, the you let your body slide
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Gotta rock it, don't stop
Keep tickin' and tockin', work it all around the clock
Everybody keep rockin' and clockin' and shockin' and rockin', go house
Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Well hit me, Mr. Biggs (Crowd repeats)
Pow Wow (Crowd repeats)
G-L-O-be -E (Crowd repeats)
The Soul Sonic Force
You gotta rock it, pop it, 'cause it's the century
There is such a place that creates such a melody
Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance
It's time to chase your dreams
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Love Life Live
Zih Zih Zih Zih Zih (ad lib)
Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Everybody say, shock it and pop it (Crowd repeats)
Everybody say, ich me sun chi (Crowd repeats)
Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)
It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)
Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)
It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)
So twist and turn, then you let your body glide
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
So hit me
Just taste the funk and hit me
Just get on down and hit me
Bambaataa's gettin' so funky, now hit me
Every piece of the world
Rate the message of the worlds
All men, women, boys, and girls, hey our Planet Rock is superb
Get on it
You got the groove, move (ad lib)
Feel the groove - feell it
Do what ya want but ya know ya got to be cool and boogie
Out on the floor, go down
Bring it low
Close to the ground
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it, gotta rock it Don't stop
Keep tickin' and tockin'
Work it all around the clock
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Gotta rockin' don't stoppin', Gotta rock it, don't stop
Gotta rockin' don't stoppin', Gotta rock it, don't stop
"Planet Rock" is a song by hip hop pioneers Afrika Bambaataa and Soul Sonic Force, released in 1982. The song is considered one of the most important and influential in the history of hip hop and electronic dance music, as it helped usher in the era of electronic dance music with its use of samples and synthesizers. The lyrics of the song are a call to party and to get funky. Afrika Bambaataa, Soul Sonic Force, and Zulu Nation are inviting the listeners to let loose and dance to the music. The song urges people to chase their dreams and enjoy life, emphasizing the importance of socializing and letting one's soul lead the way.
The lyrics also paint a picture of a place where the music is hot, and everyone is dancing and having a good time. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop," encouraging listeners to keep dancing and enjoying the rhythm. The song's combination of hip hop, electro, and funk has made it a classic and a staple of dance and club music.
Line by Line Meaning
Party people
Addressing the crowd to get their attention and encouraging them to party
Can y'all get funky?
Asking the crowd if they are ready to dance and have a good time
Soul Sonic Force - can y'all get funky?
Specifically asking the Soul Sonic Force band if they are ready to play funky music
The Zulu Nation - can y'all get funky?
Specifically asking the Zulu Nation if they are ready to dance to funky music
Just hit me
Asking the band or DJ to start playing the music so the crowd can start dancing and grooving
Just taste the funk and hit me
Encouraging the crowd to enjoy the funky music and dance to the beat
Just get on down and hit me
Encouraging the crowd to get on the dance floor and groove to the music
Bambaataa's jus' gettin' so funky, now, hit me
Referring to Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneer of electro-funk music, and urging the band to keep playing funky music
Just start to chase your dreams
Encouraging the crowd to pursue their dreams and enjoy life to the fullest
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Encouraging the crowd to stand up and dance
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Encouraging the crowd to interact, dance and let their soul guide them
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Encouraging women to dance and enjoy the party atmosphere
Love Life Live
Emphasizing the importance of enjoying life and living in the moment
Come play the game, our world is free
Encouraging the crowd to have fun and enjoy the party atmosphere
Do what you want but scream
Encouraging the crowd to express themselves and have fun without holding back
We know a place where the nights are hot
Referring to a club or party where the energy is high and people are dancing
It is a house of funk
Describing the club or party as a place where funky music is being played
Females and males
Referring to the diversity of the crowd, including both women and men
Both headed all for the disco
Referring to disco music as a popular genre that attracts a diverse crowd
The D.J. plays your favorite blasts
Describing the DJ as playing popular and favorite songs for the crowd to enjoy
Takes you back to the past, music's magic (poof)
Describing how the music can transport the listener back in time and create a magical experience
Bump bump bump get bump with some flash, people
Encouraging the crowd to dance and move to the beat of the music with enthusiasm
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Encouraging the crowd to keep dancing and enjoying the music
The Soul Sonic Force - Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, and M.C. Globe
Referring to the members of the Soul Sonic Force band
We emphasize the show, we got ego
Describing the band's confidence and showmanship in their performance
Make this your night, just slip it right, and by day
Encouraging the crowd to enjoy the party atmosphere and let loose
As the people say, live it up, shucks
Encouraging the crowd to have a good time and enjoy themselves
No work or play, our world is free
Emphasizing the idea of letting go and having fun at this party, free of obligations and duties
Be what you be - be
Encouraging people to be themselves and express their individuality
You're in a place where the nights are hot
Emphasizing the party atmosphere and energy in the club or party
Where nature's children dance and set a chance
Referring to the freedom of expression and individuality in dancing
On this Mother Earth, which is our rock
Reflecting on the importance and beauty of the planet we all share
The time has come, and work for soul, show you really got soul
Challenging the crowd to show their soul and dance with passion and energy
Are you ready hump bump bump, get bump, now let's go, house
Encouraging the crowd to dance and enjoy the party atmosphere
Twist and turn, the you let your body slide
Encouraging people to let themselves go and express themselves through dance
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
Encouraging people to dance with energy and rhythm
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Encouraging the crowd to keep dancing and enjoying the party atmosphere
Gotta rock it, don't stop
Encouraging the crowd to dance and enjoy the music without holding back
Keep tickin' and tockin', work it all around the clock
Encouraging the crowd to dance and have fun for as long as possible
Say, Planet Rock
Referring to the title of the song and emphasizing the party atmosphere and energy
It's the sure shot
Emphasizing the idea that this party is a hit and a guaranteed good time
You're in a place where the nights are hot
Repeating the idea that the party atmosphere is energetic and exciting
The sure shot, yeah
Continuing to emphasize the idea that this party is a guaranteed good time
Get on it
Encouraging the crowd to get involved in the party atmosphere and start dancing
You got the groove, move (ad lib)
Encouraging people to find their rhythm and start dancing to the beat of the music
Feel the groove - feell it
Encouraging people to feel the rhythm and start dancing
Do what ya want but ya know ya got to be cool and boogie
Encouraging people to dance and have fun, but also be respectful and cool
Out on the floor, go down
Describing the dance floor and inviting people to get involved in the dancing
Bring it low
Encouraging people to dance and move to the beat of the music with enthusiasm
Gotta rock it, don't stop
Repeating the idea that people should keep dancing and enjoying the music
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Afrika Bambaataa, Arthur H Baker, Ellis Williams, Emil Shult, John Robie, John B. Miller, Ralf Huetter, Robert Allen
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