There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Hip Hop artist from Mykolaiv, Ukraine signed on 8 BIT.
2) House music DJ from São Paulo, Brazil signed on Fire Beats Records.
3) Atlanta, GA-based rapper affiliated with http://www.last.fm/label/Mannyo. Stylized as DANDY, DANDY creates heavy, pounding club rap mixing everything together from southern trap to sailor moon transformations. Formerly of the club unit, THEM, DANDY has worked with producers like SXYLK and JX CANNON to deliver a new wave of hip-hop.
Let's Do Rocksteady
Dandy Lyrics
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Uh huh
People get ready, let's do rocksteady
Uh huh, uh huh
Do rocksteady, do rocksteady
Uh huh, uh huh
When you're feeling blue, you know just what to do
When you're feeling blue, you know just what to do
Uh huh
Do rocksteady, do rocksteady
Uh huh, uh huh
Ah rock dem steady
Ah rock dem steady
Ah rock dem steady
Ah rock dem steady
Ah rock dem steady
Ah rock dem steady
Ah rock dem steady
Ah rock dem steady
Rock dem steady
Rock dem steady
Uh huh, uh huh
People get ready, let's do rocksteady
Uh huh, uh huh
People get ready, let's do rocksteady
Uh huh, uh huh
Do rocksteady, do rocksteady
Uh huh, uh huh
Ah rock ah rock ah rock
Do rocksteady, do rocksteady
Do rocksteady
The opening lines of Dandy's "Let's Do Rocksteady" are a call to action. It's telling people to get ready and make themselves mentally and physically prepared for the task at hand, which is to do rocksteady. Rocksteady refers to a musical genre that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s. It's a slower, more relaxed version of ska, which was popular in Jamaica in the 1950s and early 60s. The song encourages people to let their worries go and embrace the music. When you're feeling down, rocksteady is the remedy to lift your spirits.
The repetition of the phrase "do rocksteady" throughout the song is significant. It reinforces the message of the song and creates a call and response effect that encourages audience participation. The verse "Ah rock dem steady" is particularly interesting. The phrase is derived from Jamaican patois and can be roughly translated to mean "rock them steadily." It's an invitation to the band to keep playing their music with steady rhythm and groove. The chorus repeats the phrase "let's do rocksteady" several times, which invites listeners to join in the fun and embrace the music.
Overall, "Let's Do Rocksteady" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the music and culture of Jamaica. It's a call to action that encourages people to let their worries go and embrace the joy of music. The repetition of the "do rocksteady" phrase creates a catchy rhythm that invites audience participation and creates a sense of community.
Line by Line Meaning
People get ready, best do rocksteady
It's time to prepare and get into the rhythm of rocksteady music
People get ready, let's do rocksteady
Encouraging the audience to join in the dance of rocksteady music
Do rocksteady, do rocksteady
The singer is emphasizing the importance of dancing to rocksteady music
When you're feeling blue, you know just what to do
Rocksteady music is a great escape when feeling down
Ah rock dem steady
The singer is urging the band to maintain a steady beat while playing rocksteady music
Rock dem steady
Reiterating the importance of keeping a steady beat while playing rocksteady music
People get ready, let's do rocksteady
Inviting the audience to join the party with the uplifting rhythm of rocksteady music
Ah rock ah rock ah rock
The singer is chanting and showing excitement for rocksteady music
Do rocksteady, do rocksteady
The singer is emphasizing that the audience must dance to rocksteady music in order to truly appreciate it
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Written by: ROBERT LIVINGSTONE THOMPSON
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