The Cold Crush Brothers were especially known for their memorable routines which included harmonies, melodies and stage-stomping performances. The Cold Crush Brothers set the standard for emceeing. They became known as the Rolling Stones of hip hop. Because of the attention they began to attract, many groups would try to battle them to gain street credibility and for hip hop supremacy. This would lead to a fierce and well known rivalry with The Fantastic Five, culminating in a lyrical battle between the groups on July 3, 1981. The grand prize was winner takes all, $1000 cash. The Fantastic Freaks won the battle.
The Cold Crush Brothers began to release records commercially. The first single was "Weekend" on Elite Records. It was a party and dance record that desribed ways to have fun on the weekends. The second single was "Punk Rock Rap" on Tuff City Records and distributed by CBS. This was the first time an independent hip hop label and a major record company worked together. "Punk Rock Rap" was the first recording to fuse hip hop and rock together. The phrase, "Oh My God!" sampled on Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew's single, "The Show", came from "Punk Rock Rap". The most successful Cold Crush single to date is "Fresh, Wild, Fly & Bold", released in 1984, which sold 16,000 units in its first week of release. A distribution dispute between Tuff City Records and Profile Records hindered the sales of the single with the most potential of reaching gold status.
The Cold Crush Brothers toured all five boroughs of New York and as far as Boston before commercially-released records. Their popularity was strengthened by the sale of their live performances that were recorded on cassette by Tape Master (Elvis Moreno). These shows were taped and distributed worldwide via word-of-mouth promotion. The Cold Crush Brothers were featured in the 1982 movie Wild Style, the seminal work depicting hip hop culture. In the movie, the Cold Crush was featured in a number of scenes, most notable was that featuring the Brothers' face off against their arch-nemesis, the Fantastic Five. A year after the movie was released, the Cold Crush Brothers took hip hop abroad with tour dates in Japan and Europe.
The Cold Crush Brothers became involved in one of hip hop's most historic moments when Joey Robinson (son of Sugar Hill Records founder, Sylvia Robinson) happened to hear (part-time club bouncer and former manager of Cold Crush member Grandmaster Caz) Big Bank Hank rapping to a tape of Caz while working at a pizzeria in New Jersey. Robinson informed Hank that he was forming a group called the Sugar Hill Gang and asked if Hank would like to join. Hank accepted, although he wasn't an MC. Hank went to Grandmaster Caz and asked him for some rhymes. Caz laid his rhyme books on the bed and said, "Take whatever you want," with the understanding that Hank would compensate Caz at a later time. Caz's lyrics landed in a song by the Sugar Hill Gang called "Rapper's Delight". The song became a huge hit in 1979 and was the first hip hop single to land on the top 40 charts. Caz never received any credit or compensation for the rhymes that he contributed.
In October 2002, member Money Ray died. The group still performs across the United States.
Weekend
Cold Crush Brothers Lyrics
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The weekend′s coming so don't you dare miss
You′re gonna regret if you're not on the scene
And then you get so mad it'll make you scream
Everyone give us your attention please
Especially those of you who like parties
It′s a message that we will like to extend
About why everybody love the what?
Weekend!
Cause there′s a time to work and a time to play
But you can't do both effectively in one day
So without delay, without further ado
Let the four run down this week for you
We′re the Cold Crush Four, giving, giving you more
And we just came to say
Oooh-ahh, what a relief it is
When the weekend comes your way
So grab a chair from anywhere
And listen while we speak
Cause the Four's gonna start this record off
With the first day of the week, [All] Monday!
The train was late and you hardly ate
Plus you wish you′d stayed in bed, [All] Tuesday!
You ran a game on your favorite dame
And then she messed up your head, [All] Wednesday!
You try to be cool and stay out of school
Yeah, you're fronting and showboating, [All] Thursday!
Now your mind′s in doubt, you can't figure out
Why you're not gonna get promoted, [All] Friday!
After work is through, you sleep for a few
Until you hear somebody say
Wake up, wake up, now don′t you know
The weekend′s when we play
This is Chase with the bass
Tone, leave the girl alone
Friday and Saturday night, everybody's gonna show
At the place where all the fly people go
You been working at school or your occupation
Now it′s about time for some recreation
Slip on your shirt and designer jeans
Say the ones that are tight at the hip and the seams
Then you shoot out the door like you're running a race
And then you finally arrive at the Cold Crush place
And...
You can′t
Believe [Easy AD] your eyes, [Almighty KG] cause
The party's packed and jumping
That funky bass is thumping
And the way the music rocks your mind
Ooh girl, it′s really something
It's a place where you can dance
You can even find romance
And I know you can do it if you
Give yourself a chance
So-so-so-so, so just dance
All mighty all nighty, ha ha ha
JDL, well...
We gonna let you know
We gonna let you see
What we're gonna do at the party
Grandmaster Caz, I got lovin′ to spare
I′m gonna chill with the ladies when I get there
Well I'm Jerry Dee or JDL
And when I get there I′m gonna rock your bells
Easy AD not talkin' no jive
And the party′s gonna swing when I arrive
Well I'm The Almighty and when I get there
I wanna hear everybody cheer cheer cheer
And we′re the Cold Crush Four
With Tone and Chase
C'mon everybody in the party place
Just throw your hands in the air
And just wave them like you just don't care
And if you′re on the go cause we told you so
Somebody say Hoooo (Hooo!)
Hooo-hoooo! (Hoooo-hooo!)
Ho-ho-ho! (Ho-ho-ho!)
Now the lights are flashin′ the people are dancing
The guys are looking out for some serious action
It's richer than a diamond, finer than a pearl
And this is what happens when boy meets girl
Introduce yourself as whoever you are
Then you grab her by the hand and lead her to the bar
Offer her a drink, maybe a cigarette
Til she insists conversation is all you′re gonna get
Try another approach and ask her for a dance
Your time is runnin' out, this is your last chance
And then you sweep her off her feet with your prowess
And then you know you got it made - finally, success
Cause we rock the best and the Four is fresh
(Oooh man that party was smokin′...)
When the jam is over you head for the stairs
All the girls and the guys are leaving in pairs
You had such a good time, you wish you could stay
Now it's time to catch the bus, train, or OJ
You get to your house and pull out your key
You′re tired as hell, you want to sleep til three
Wake up Sunday, wipe the sleep from your eyes
And go out in the sun for some exercise
Play ball, roller skate, or visit a friend
And go home and think about the next weekend
The Cold Crush Brothers' song "Weekend" is an ode to the joys of the weekend and the excitement that it brings. The opening lyrics urge listeners not to miss out on the weekend's excitement, as it will be something to regret. The song then goes on to describe the chaos and stress of the workweek from Monday to Friday, noting that weekends are when people can let loose and have fun.
The Cold Crush Brothers were a popular rap group in the 1980s, and "Weekend" was one of their biggest hits. The song's lyrics are a mix of rap verses and a catchy chorus that encourages listeners to dance and have a good time. The group's energetic performance and catchy beat made "Weekend" a hit song that captured the feeling of excitement and fun that comes with the weekend.
Overall, "Weekend" is a classic rap song that captures the excitement of the weekend and encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody listen to this
Please pay attention, everyone
The weekend′s coming so don't you dare miss
Don't miss the upcoming weekend
You′re gonna regret if you're not on the scene
You will regret if you're not present
And then you get so mad it'll make you scream
You will become extremely angry and scream
Especially those of you who like parties
This message is particularly for those who enjoy parties
It′s a message that we will like to extend
We want to deliver this message
About why everybody love the what?
About why everyone loves the what?
Weekend!
The weekend!
Cause there′s a time to work and a time to play
There are specific times for work and play
But you can't do both effectively in one day
It's not possible to effectively do both in a single day
So without delay, without further ado
Without wasting time, without any more delays
Let the four run down this week for you
Let the four members explain this week to you
We′re the Cold Crush Four, giving, giving you more
We are the Cold Crush Four, providing you with more
And we just came to say
We came here to say
Oooh-ahh, what a relief it is
Oh, what a relief it is
When the weekend comes your way
When the weekend arrives
So grab a chair from anywhere
Find a chair from any location
And listen while we speak
And listen to us while we talk
Cause the Four's gonna start this record off
Because the Four will begin this record
With the first day of the week, [All] Monday!
Starting with Monday, the first day of the week
The train was late and you hardly ate
The train was delayed and you barely ate
Plus you wish you′d stayed in bed, [All] Tuesday!
And you wish you stayed in bed on Tuesday
You ran a game on your favorite dame
You played a trick on your favorite woman
And then she messed up your head, [All] Wednesday!
And then she confused you on Wednesday
You try to be cool and stay out of school
You tried to be calm and skip school
Yeah, you're fronting and showboating, [All] Thursday!
Yes, you're being fake and showing off on Thursday
Now your mind′s in doubt, you can't figure out
Now you're uncertain, unable to understand
Why you're not gonna get promoted, [All] Friday!
Why you won't get promoted on Friday
After work is through, you sleep for a few
After work, you sleep for a short time
Until you hear somebody say
Until you hear someone say
Wake up, wake up, now don′t you know
Wake up, wake up, don't you know
The weekend′s when we play
The weekend is when we have fun
This is Chase with the bass
This is Chase with the bass guitar
Tone, leave the girl alone
Tone, stop bothering the girl
Friday and Saturday night, everybody's gonna show
On Friday and Saturday night, everyone will come
At the place where all the fly people go
At the popular place where all the cool people go
You been working at school or your occupation
You've been studying or working
Now it′s about time for some recreation
Now it's time for some leisure activities
Slip on your shirt and designer jeans
Put on your shirt and stylish jeans
Say the ones that are tight at the hip and the seams
Choose the ones that fit tightly at the hip and seams
Then you shoot out the door like you're running a race
Then you quickly leave the house as if you're in a race
And then you finally arrive at the Cold Crush place
And then you finally reach the Cold Crush venue
And...
And...
You can′t
You cannot
Believe [Easy AD] your eyes, [Almighty KG] cause
Because you can't believe your eyes
The party's packed and jumping
The party is crowded and lively
That funky bass is thumping
The funky bass is throbbing
And the way the music rocks your mind
And the way the music excites your mind
Ooh girl, it′s really something
Oh girl, it's truly amazing
It's a place where you can dance
It's a place where you can dance
You can even find romance
You may even find love
And I know you can do it if you
And I know you can do it if you
Give yourself a chance
Give yourself an opportunity
So-so-so-so, so just dance
So, just dance
All mighty all nighty, ha ha ha
All mighty all nighty, ha ha ha
JDL, well...
JDL, well...
We gonna let you know
We will inform you
We gonna let you see
We will let you see
What we're gonna do at the party
What we're going to do at the party
Grandmaster Caz, I got lovin′ to spare
Grandmaster Caz, I have love to share
I′m gonna chill with the ladies when I get there
I'm going to relax with the ladies when I arrive
Well I'm Jerry Dee or JDL
Well, I'm Jerry Dee or JDL
And when I get there I′m gonna rock your bells
And when I arrive, I'm going to impress you
Easy AD not talkin' no jive
Easy AD not speaking nonsense
And the party′s gonna swing when I arrive
And the party will become lively when I arrive
Well I'm The Almighty and when I get there
Well, I'm The Almighty and when I arrive
I wanna hear everybody cheer cheer cheer
I want to hear everyone cheer cheer cheer
And we′re the Cold Crush Four
And we're the Cold Crush Four
With Tone and Chase
With Tone and Chase
C'mon everybody in the party place
Come on, everyone in the party venue
Just throw your hands in the air
Just raise your hands in the air
And just wave them like you just don't care
And wave them as if you don't care
And if you′re on the go cause we told you so
And if you're busy because we informed you
Somebody say Hoooo (Hooo!)
Someone shout Hoooo (Hooo!)
Hooo-hoooo! (Hoooo-hooo!)
Hooo-hoooo! (Hoooo-hooo!)
Ho-ho-ho! (Ho-ho-ho!)
Ho-ho-ho! (Ho-ho-ho!)
Now the lights are flashin′ the people are dancing
Now the lights are flashing and people are dancing
The guys are looking out for some serious action
The guys are searching for some serious excitement
It's richer than a diamond, finer than a pearl
It's more valuable than a diamond, more exquisite than a pearl
And this is what happens when boy meets girl
And this is what happens when a boy encounters a girl
Introduce yourself as whoever you are
Introduce yourself as your true self
Then you grab her by the hand and lead her to the bar
Then you hold her hand and guide her to the bar
Offer her a drink, maybe a cigarette
Offer her a drink, maybe a cigarette
Til she insists conversation is all you′re gonna get
Until she insists that conversation is all she wants
Try another approach and ask her for a dance
Try a different approach and ask her to dance
Your time is runnin' out, this is your last chance
You're running out of time, this is your final opportunity
And then you sweep her off her feet with your prowess
And then you impress her with your skills
And then you know you got it made - finally, success
And then you realize you have succeeded
Cause we rock the best and the Four is fresh
Because we are the best and the Four is innovative
(Oooh man that party was smokin′...)
(Oh man, that party was fantastic...)
When the jam is over you head for the stairs
When the party ends, you go towards the stairs
All the girls and the guys are leaving in pairs
Both the girls and guys are leaving together
You had such a good time, you wish you could stay
You enjoyed yourself so much, you wish you could stay
Now it's time to catch the bus, train, or OJ
Now it's time to catch the bus, train, or OJ (orange juice)
You get to your house and pull out your key
You arrive at your house and take out your key
You′re tired as hell, you want to sleep til three
You're extremely tired and want to sleep until three
Wake up Sunday, wipe the sleep from your eyes
Wake up on Sunday and clear the sleep from your eyes
And go out in the sun for some exercise
And go outside in the sun for some physical activity
Play ball, roller skate, or visit a friend
Play sports, roller skate, or visit a friend
And go home and think about the next weekend
And go home and contemplate the upcoming weekend
Writer(s): Curtis Fisher, Adrian Harris, Carlos Mandes
Contributed by Camilla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tonycrush3401
Good day all, I am Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers
@josephkelley8515
One my top crews of all time
@orendanoisecat6128
A legend ❤️🔥
@somebonehead
You need to put some videos up and tell us about the early days
@chessmove759
Salute to you Legend💯💪🏾💪🏾
@raybrown2811
Trying to do my research. I heard All my favorite rappers say name cold crush as an Influence
@luapradotiozzi1400
Respect from Brazil. Hip Hop save lifes!!!
@soulbrotherlegendary
Hip Hop started with me when I heard Rappers Delight so when I met Grandmaster Caz and he told me about the real history I lost my mind and it made me fall in love with hip hop all over again. Peace to the True OG Pioneers Blessings
@donaldmccall3968
Good ole sckool hip hop from backn the days...
@hiphoppedestal
For real!!