Kinsman Dazz was signed to 20th Century Records by Joe Lewis in 1978. The group went to Los Angeles to record for producer Marvin Gaye. Owing to illness, Gaye had to back out of the duties. Harris requested and got Philip Bailey, the vocalist of Earth, Wind & Fire, to produce the group's first album, Kinsman Dazz. Bailey would co-produce the second album, Dazz, and had a major input into the group's vocal arrangements. They released their first single, "I Might as Well Forget About Loving You", in late 1978. "Catchin' Up on You" followed in 1979.
The Kinsman Dazz became the Dazz Band in 1980. Separately, the 20th Century Records label was closed, and the Dazz Band was signed to Motown Records. The group expanded from the original quintet — Harris, Calhoun, Pettus, and the Wiley brothers — with newcomers Kevin Kendrick, Steve Cox, Eric Fearman, Pierre DeMudd, Sonny "Skip" Martin, Jerry Bell and Terry Stanton. They had their first hit with "Shake It Up" in 1980.
Dazz's first album for Motown was Invitation to Love (1980), a self-produced set, whose title track, the ballad "Invitation to Love", began a string of hits for the band starting in March 1981. The group's next album, Let The Music Play (1981), featured the minor hit single "Knock! Knock!", reaching the Top 50. The group's biggest breakthrough came with the album Keep It Live (1982), containing the hit "Let It Whip" — which reached No. 1 on the R&B charts and won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. They would go on to score R&B hits with the songs "Party Right Here" (1983), "Joystick" (1984), and "Let It All Blow" (which was also their biggest UK single, peaking at #12) (1984).
After Keep It Live, the band recorded the albums On the One, Joystick, Jukebox and Hot Spot, all for Motown. The band was known for its live performances, often proving more popular than the headlining act. In 1985, Fearman left the group and were replaced by Marlon McClain and Keith Harrison. In 1986, Dazz Band recorded Wild & Free for Geffen Records, and moved to RCA Records.
[edit] 1990s revival
The popularity of classic funk/R&B/soul acts performing in the US and abroad started to expand in the mid-1990s on events like the awarded Sinbad's Summer Jam: '70s Soul Music Festival. Bobby Harris decided to form a tribute band with members from the Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, the Gap Band and the SOS Band, called the United We Funk All-Stars. A studio album followed, including a tribute to the late Roger Troutman, who performs on the album as well. Other artists from the genre who contributed to the album were the late Rick James and The System. The concept was a great success, and was captured on a live CD, presented and promoted by radio jockey Tom Joyner, who made the announcements on the UWF-All Stars shows.
Current members
* Bobby Harris - saxophone, clarinet, background vocals
* Sennie Skip Martin - trumpet, vocals
* Marlon McClain - vocals and guitar
Past members
* Jerry Bell (Lead Vocals, Background Vocals)
* Juan Lively(Lead Vocals, Background Vocals)
* Michael Calhoun(Lead Guitar)
* Steve Cox - (keyboards)
* Pierre DeMudd - (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals)
* Eric Fearman - (lead guitar, songwriter)
* Keith Harrison - (keyboards)
* Kenny Pettus -( percussion, vocals)
* Terry Stanton - (lead vocals R.I.P.)
* Michael Wiley - bass (R.I.P.)
* Isaac Wiley, Jr. - (drums, percussion, background vocals)
Discography
Albums
Year Title Peak chart positions Label
US 200 US R&B
1980 Invitation to Love - - Motown
1981 Let the Music Play 154 36 Motown
1982 Keep It Live 14 1 Motown
1983 Joystick 73 12 Motown
1983 On the One 59 12 Motown
1984 Jukebox 84 18 Motown
1984 Greatest Hits - - Motown
1985 Hot Spot 114 24 Motown
1986 Wild & Free 178 37 Geffen
1988 Rock the Room - 91 RCA
1996 Under the Streetlights - 42 LKY
1997 Double Exposure - - Intersound
1998 Here We Go Again - 99 Intersound
2001 Time Traveler - - Eagle Music Group
Singles
Year Title Chart positions Album
US Hot 100 US R&B US Dance
1980 "Shake It Up" - 65 - Invitation to Love
1981 "Invitation to Love" 109 51 - Invitation to Love
1981 "Knock Knock" - 44 - Let the Music Play
1982 "Let It Whip" 5 1 - Keep It Live
1982 "Keep It Live (On the K.I.L)" - 20 - Keep It Live
1983 "On The One For Fun" - 9 52 On the One
1983 "Cheek To Cheek" - 76 - On the One
1983 "Party Right Here" - 63 - On the One
1983 "Joystick" 61 9 - Joystick
1984 "Swoop (I'm Yours)" - 12 - Joystick
1984 "Let It all Blow" 84 9 - Jukebox
1985 "Heartbeat" 110 12 - Jukebox
1985 "Hot Spot" - 21 33 Hot Spot
1986 "L.O.V.E. M.I.A." - 48 - Wild & Free
1986 "Wild and Free" - 44 - Wild & Free
1988 "Anticipation" - 38 - Rock the Room
1988 "Single Girls" - 19 38 Rock the Room
1988 "Open Sesame" - 83 - Rock the Room
1998 "Ain't Nothin' but a Jam Y'all" - 58 -
1998 "Girl Got Body" - 81 - Here We Go Again
Do It Again
Dazz Band Lyrics
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We givin y'all five seconds to put your drink down
And report to the dance floor immediately
All the bustas we givin y'all five seconds to get close to a exit
It's about to get real ugly in here
Five seconds is up - let's go!
Throw the hands up (uh, uh, uh)
Throw the hands up (Bitches)
Throw the hands up (Bustas)
Throw the hands up (Hustlers)
Throw the hands up (Hoes!)
Throw the hands up (Boasters)
Throw the hands up (MAC)
You know how Mac come through on the club tip
E'rybody real deep on that thug shit
Cop Cris' spray the club on that thug shit
Cop frisks suits snub in the club quick
Told y'all real high, when I come you can try
If you want, you can die, if you want to
We hittin whores on the floor, whole crew be wild
Bitch "Back That Azz Up" like Juvenile (huh)
When my peeps come to spend, a dime apiece
You know Mac come through with a line of freaks
Every bitch on the hit be a 9 at least
We gettin head on the floor, while you grindin freaks
Whole squad get it down like this
Whole squad buyin rounds of Cris'
Whole squad got they crowns on wrist
Whole squad got a pound of twist
Whole squad got a pound to spit, in case a clown wanna flip
Mac never slip in the club
Told y'all niggaz four-fifth in the club
If a nigga wanna draw then the blood it can drip in the club
You know how niggaz get in the club
Shit you know how I be, all high in V.I.P.
Rolling up to B.I.G. (bay-bay)
Niggaz be all liquored up, talkin shit
'Til they man gotta come and pick 'em up
Got bitches in the back bouncin to "Jigga What"
You got your hands up and I ain't even stick y'all up
(E'rybody get it up) Throw the hands up
(E'rybody get it up) Throw the hands up
12 AM on the way to the club (uh)
1 AM DJ made it erupt (uh-huh)
2 AM now I'm gettin with her (what up?)
3 AM now I'm splittin with her (splittin with who?)
4 AM at the waffle house (waffle house)
5 AM now we at my house (uh)
6 AM I be diggin her out (who?)
6:15 I be kickin her out (what?)
7 AM I'ma call my friends (uh-huh)
12AM we gon' do it again
We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again
(We gon' do it again)
By the way, yo..
How the fuck you gon' talk about MC's on our heel?
When we just cop them things homie the chromey wheels
Both arms are chunky the sleeves on chill
Any given times a hundred G's in your grill
Don't talk to me 'bout MC's got skills
"He's alright, but he's not real"
Jay-Z's that deal, with seeds in a field
Never fear for war, hug, squeeze that steel
Fuck, you gotta a flow that's cool with me
You got a little dough that cool with me
You got a little cars, little jewelries
But none of y'all motherfuckers could fool with me
You know the wrist frostbit minus two degrees
Bout as blue as the sea the way I manuever the V
Hat cocked can't see his eyes, who could it be?
With that new blue Yankee on, who but me?
Niggaz shipped two million, then I blew the three
Then I skated the four, 'fore I went on tour
I came back and it's plain, y'all niggaz ain't rappin the same
Fuck the flow, y'all jackin our slang
I seen the same shit happen to Kane
Three cuts in your eyebrows tryin to wild out
The game is ours, we'll never foul out
Y'all just better hope we gracefully bow out
Throw yo' hands up - niggaz, bitches, bustas
Hustlers - FUCK THAT (throw the hands up)
12 AM on the way to the club (uh huh)
1 AM bout to shake the butt (uh)
2 AM now I'm checkin the mix (ah yeah)
3 AM now he buyin me drinks (what you drinkin on?)
4 AM exit the club (let's go)
5 AM think he gettin some butt (that's right)
6 AM nigga still ain't bust (what?)
6:15 nigga will get up (uh)
7 AM gotta tell my friends (uh-huh)
12 AM I'ma do it again, uh, uh
I'ma do it again
12 AM I'ma do it again
(Uh-huh, uh, uh.. let's go)
12 AM on the way to the club
1 AM DJ made it a rub
2 AM now I'm gettin with her
3 AM now I'm splittin with her
4 AM at the waffle house
5 AM now we at my house
6 AM I be diggin her out
6:15 I be kickin her out
7 AM I'ma call my friends
12 AM we gon' do it again
We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again
Let's go
The song "Do It Again" by Jay-Z and Dazz Band is a party anthem that encourages people to let loose and enjoy the night. The intro announces that it's time to hit the dance floor and enjoy the music. The lyrics go on to describe scenes from a night of partying and sexual encounters, with Jay-Z boasting about his wealth and success. The chorus repeats the phrase "throw your hands up" to encourage listeners to embrace their freedom and have fun. The verses feature smooth rapping over the Dazz Band's funky instrumental, creating a lively atmosphere of celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Roc-A-Fella.. y'all know what this is
This is Roc-A-Fella, a record label known for its success and influence in the music industry.
We givin y'all five seconds to put your drink down
You have five seconds to stop what you're doing and get ready for what's about to happen.
And report to the dance floor immediately
Go to the dance floor right away, without wasting any time.
All the bustas we givin y'all five seconds to get close to a exit
Attention, all the weak and fake people, you have five seconds to find a way out of here.
It's about to get real ugly in here
Things are going to get chaotic and intense in this place.
Five seconds is up - let's go!
Times up, now we're ready to start!
Throw the hands up (uh, uh, uh)
Raise your hands in the air, expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
Throw the hands up (Niggaz)
Raise your hands up, especially addressing the men in the room.
Throw the hands up (Bitches)
Raise your hands up, specifically referring to the women present.
Throw the hands up (Bustas)
Raise your hands up, aimed at the weak and fake individuals.
Throw the hands up (Hustlers)
Raise your hands up, calling out to the ambitious and hardworking individuals.
Throw the hands up (Hoes!)
Raise your hands up, addressing the promiscuous women.
Throw the hands up (Boasters)
Raise your hands up, specifically calling out to those who boast excessively.
Throw the hands up (MAC)
Raise your hands up, referring to someone with the name or nickname of 'Mac.'
You know how Mac come through on the club tip
You're aware of how 'Mac' behaves and performs when it comes to the club scene.
E'rybody real deep on that thug shit
Everyone is heavily involved and engaged in a tough and rebellious lifestyle.
Cop Cris' spray the club on that thug shit
Buy expensive champagne and spray it in the club, embodying the tough and extravagant attitude.
Cop frisks suits snub in the club quick
Purchase designer clothes and carry concealed weapons, ready to act aggressively and provocatively in the club environment.
Told y'all real high, when I come you can try
I warned everyone that I am very confident and capable, inviting them to challenge me if they dare.
If you want, you can die, if you want to
If you choose to oppose me, you're putting your life at risk.
We hittin whores on the floor, whole crew be wild
We're engaging in sexual activities on the dance floor, and the entire group is getting wild and rowdy.
Bitch 'Back That Azz Up' like Juvenile (huh)
A woman is dancing provocatively, imitating the famous dance move from Juvenile's song 'Back That Azz Up.'
When my peeps come to spend, a dime apiece
When my friends arrive and are ready to spend money, they each have a substantial amount to contribute.
You know Mac come through with a line of freaks
You're aware that 'Mac' brings a group of sexually adventurous individuals with him.
Every bitch on the hit be a 9 at least
Every woman in the group is considered attractive, with a minimum rating of 9 out of 10.
We gettin head on the floor, while you grindin freaks
We're receiving sexual favors on the dance floor, while you're engaged in less exciting interactions.
Whole squad get it down like this
The entire crew is skilled and coordinated in their dance moves.
Whole squad buyin rounds of Cris'
The entire group is purchasing multiple bottles of Cristal champagne.
Whole squad got they crowns on wrist
Every member of the crew is wearing expensive and flashy watches on their wrists.
Whole squad got a pound of twist
The entire group possesses a significant amount of marijuana to smoke.
Whole squad got a pound to spit, in case a clown wanna flip
The whole crew is prepared to fight and defend themselves if someone tries to provoke trouble.
Mac never slip in the club
Mac never makes a mistake or shows weakness while in the club.
Told y'all niggaz four-fifth in the club
I already warned everyone that I carry a .45 caliber gun while in the club.
If a nigga wanna draw then the blood it can drip in the club
If someone wants to instigate a conflict, they risk facing the consequences of physical violence, which may result in bloodshed in the club.
You know how niggaz get in the club
You understand the behavior and actions of individuals when they're in the club.
Shit you know how I be, all high in V.I.P.
You're aware of my behavior, being intoxicated and enjoying the exclusive area in the club.
Rolling up to B.I.G. (bay-bay)
Arriving in style, paying tribute to The Notorious B.I.G., adding emphasis and excitement.
Niggaz be all liquored up, talkin shit
Men in the club are heavily intoxicated and engaging in confrontational conversation.
'Til they man gotta come and pick 'em up
Their friends or partners have to intervene and take them away because they can't handle themselves.
Got bitches in the back bouncin to 'Jigga What'
There are women in the back of the club energetically dancing to the song 'Jigga What' by Jay-Z.
You got your hands up and I ain't even stick y'all up
You're enthusiastically raising your hands, even though I didn't threaten or rob you.
(E'rybody get it up) Throw the hands up
Everyone, raise your hands up in the air, showing your excitement and participation.
(E'rybody get it up) Throw the hands up
Everybody, raise your hands up high, expressing your enthusiasm and enjoyment.
12 AM on the way to the club (uh)
At midnight, heading to the club to start the night.
1 AM DJ made it erupt (uh-huh)
At 1 AM, the DJ started playing music that caused an explosive and energetic atmosphere.
2 AM now I'm gettin with her (what up?)
At 2 AM, I'm now involved in a romantic or intimate encounter with someone.
3 AM now I'm splittin with her (splittin with who?)
At 3 AM, I'm leaving with the person I was just involved with, but you might ask, who is it?
4 AM at the waffle house
At 4 AM, we're at the waffle house, a place to eat after a night of partying.
5 AM now we at my house (uh)
At 5 AM, we have arrived at my house, continuing our time together.
6 AM I be diggin her out (who?)
At 6 AM, I will engage in sexual activities with her, you may ask, who is she?
6:15 I be kickin her out (what?)
At 6:15 AM, I will ask her to leave, ending our time together.
7 AM I'ma call my friends (uh-huh)
At 7 AM, I will contact my friends to let them know about my recent experience.
12 AM we gon' do it again
At midnight, we will repeat the same cycle and experience all over again.
We gon', we gon', we gon' do it again
We are going to repeat and engage in the same activities once more.
By the way, yo..
By the way, let me add something to the conversation.
How the fuck you gon' talk about MC's on our heel?
How dare you criticize or speak negatively about other rappers when we are achieving so much success.
When we just cop them things homie the chromey wheels
We just purchased expensive cars with shiny chrome wheels.
Both arms are chunky the sleeves on chill
Both of my arms are adorned with expensive jewelry, and my clothing sleeves are stylish and relaxed.
Any given times a hundred G's in your grill
At any given moment, I have one hundred thousand dollars worth of jewelry displayed on my face.
Don't talk to me 'bout MC's got skills
Don't even attempt to discuss other rappers with me because I am superior in terms of talent and skills.
"He's alright, but he's not real"
Others might say that certain rappers are decent, but they lack authenticity and genuineness.
Jay-Z's that deal, with seeds in a field
I, Jay-Z, am the real deal, a successful and influential rapper with a strong presence in the music industry.
Never fear for war, hug, squeeze that steel
I am never afraid of conflict or violence, and will resort to using firearms to protect myself.
Fuck, you gotta a flow that's cool with me
Honestly, your rap style and delivery are acceptable to me.
You got a little dough that cool with me
You have a small amount of money which is satisfactory to me.
You got a little cars, little jewelries
You possess a few cars and some jewelry, which is decent but not impressive.
But none of y'all motherfuckers could fool with me
However, none of you can compete or compare to my talent and abilities.
You know the wrist frostbit minus two degrees
My wrist is covered in expensive and icy jewelry, creating a freezing effect that's two degrees cooler than normal.
Bout as blue as the sea the way I manuever the V
My expensive car's color is as blue as the sea, and I skillfully navigate and control it.
Hat cocked can't see his eyes, who could it be?
I wear my hat tilted in a way that obscures my eyes, creating a sense of mystery about my identity.
With that new blue Yankee on, who but me?
Wearing a brand new blue Yankees hat, it's obvious that it can only be me.
Niggaz shipped two million, then I blew the three
I sold two million records and then surpassed that by selling an additional three million.
Then I skated the four, 'fore I went on tour
After achieving success, I quickly left the scene and went on tour before my fame diminished.
I came back and it's plain, y'all niggaz ain't rappin the same
When I returned, it was obvious that other rappers had changed their style and were not on the same level as me.
Fuck the flow, y'all jackin our slang
Forget about the way you rap, you're stealing and imitating our unique style of speaking.
I seen the same shit happen to Kane
I witnessed a similar situation happening to rapper Big Daddy Kane in the past.
Three cuts in your eyebrows tryin to wild out
You're attempting to appear tough by having three lines shaved into your eyebrows.
The game is ours, we'll never foul out
We control and dominate the rap game, and our influence will never diminish.
Y'all just better hope we gracefully bow out
All you can do is hope that we eventually retire from the music industry with dignity and grace.
Throw yo' hands up - niggaz, bitches, bustas
Raise your hands up, addressing men, women, and those who pretend to be something they're not.
Hustlers - FUCK THAT (throw the hands up)
Hardworking individuals - forget about them, raise your hands up in defiance and celebration.
12 AM on the way to the club (uh huh)
At midnight, heading to the club once again, starting the whole cycle over.
1 AM bout to shake the butt (uh)
At 1 AM, preparing to dance provocatively and energetically.
2 AM now I'm checkin the mix (ah yeah)
At 2 AM, I'm checking out the music selection and the DJ's mix.
3 AM now he buyin me drinks (what you drinkin on?)
At 3 AM, someone is buying me drinks, and you might ask, what are we drinking?
4 AM exit the club (let's go)
At 4 AM, leaving the club in a hurry, it's time to go.
5 AM think he gettin some butt (that's right)
At 5 AM, he believes he will engage in sexual activities with someone, and he's correct.
6 AM nigga still ain't bust (what?)
At 6 AM, he still hasn't achieved sexual climax, you might ask, why?
6:15 nigga will get up (uh)
At 6:15 AM, he will finally get out of bed, ending the sexual encounter.
7 AM gotta tell my friends (uh-huh)
At 7 AM, I need to inform my friends about my recent experience.
12 AM I'ma do it again, uh, uh
At midnight, I'm going to repeat the same lifestyle and experiences all over again.
I'ma do it again
I will engage in the same activities one more time.
12 AM I'ma do it again
At midnight, I will start the cycle once more, repeating the same actions.
(Uh-huh, uh, uh.. let's go)
Yes, that's right, let's get started again and repeat the process.
Contributed by Zachary D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.