Sermon is best known as one half of the late-1980s/1990s hip-hop group EPMD. He began recording solo albums for Def Jam in 1993.
In 1997, he rejoined EPMD. The following year, Sermon, Keith Murray and Redman recorded a cover version of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, the first hit hip-hop record. EPMD disbanded a second time in 1998. In 2000, Sermon moved over to J Records, and released the album Music the following year. The title track (a Top 40 pop hit that also made it to #2 on the R&B music charts), featured guest vocals from late soul music legend Marvin Gaye, culled from unreleased recordings which Sermon reportedly found in a small record shop in London. React was released in 2002.
In 2003, J Records dropped Erick Sermon due to poor record sales. However, he still went on to establish his Def Squad imprint with Motown Records. At this time, he recorded an album, Chilltown, N.Y., which was released a year later in 2004. The album was powered by the single "Feel It" (which contained a sample of Reggae/R&B Singer Sean Paul), a song which became a moderate success in the United States. In an interview, he stated that he was going to step aside and try to get upcoming artists in the spotlight.
However, Sermon hasn't stopped doing music altogether, as he has produced the song "Goldmine" on Busta Rhymes' album, The Big Bang in 2006. Very soon after, Sermon recorded "Don't Make No Sense" with Def Squad.
Sermon joined up again for a special EPMD worldwide tour in 2006, were he was being held company by Keith Murray among others.
Can't Stop
Erick Sermon Lyrics
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Macauly Culkin, "Home Alone" lustin
Tuesday night we stop by Justin's
Check the scene, immaculate
Grab the bottle from the bar and dismantle it
Who you wit, spot a chick for my man to get
She a big body girl, I can handle it
Cuz my money blow 'em
But I'm not so I flash the yacht master
And the gold seal so I can get it faster
Eye contact, said my name Onasis
Check myself from catching hot flashes
This girl is just too much
Quench my thirst wit a glass of, "Puffy" punch
And that's the real, I'm the realest nigga ever seen
Fuck a gun, stop me, try a laser beam
CHORUS 2X: Dave Hollister
Where we goin, goin
How we movin, movin
What we doin, doin
Who she bouncin wit? "Keep bouncing"
Can't stop movin, movin, movin "Keep bouncing"
(Can't stop groovin, groovin, groovin)
(Verse 2)
Yo, same night, shit's right, glide down the block
Club Cheetahs, the other spot, uh
It should be closed, FUBU had a A-list fashion show
I bought the hoe, "you know!"
Inside, Deborah Cox, LL Cool...
J, broads hangin off the barstools
Uh, I'm the shit, I break down to any figure
"Trick" 'em you don't know "Nann Nigga"
Uh, around the chicks I flash the bread
Never, ever get over my head, I front instead, "trust me"
Me, I won't risk it
I do it all for the "Nookie" like Fred from Limp Bizkit
So I snooze 'em, seven day yacht cruise 'em
Do what I want to and then lose 'em
For real, me and my squad's off the hook
Case closed, end of story, close the book
CHORUS
(Verse 3)
"I hate E so much right now"
I don't give a fuck, I be like ch ch BLAU!
Gettin hoes with asses like WOW
Laughin at y'all how you like me now, uh
I get the money baby, aint nothin funny baby
Carrots are for Bugs Bunny baby
To each his own, I rock til the spot is blown
Club hoppin, once again it's on
CHORUS
The lyrics to Erick Sermon's song Can't Stop are about living the high life and partying in the club scene. In the first verse, the singer name-drops Macauly Culkin and Justin's, a popular club at the time. They describe a luxurious scene and the singer's ability to attract and handle big-bodied women. They mention their wealth and ability to flash expensive watches to impress women. The chorus repeats the phrase "Can't stop moving" which can be interpreted as the constant need for excitement and stimulation in the party scene. In the second verse, the singer recalls going to Club Cheetahs where they witness a FUBU fashion show and hang out with celebrities like LL Cool J and Deborah Cox. They continue to detail their ability to charm women and their seemingly carefree lifestyle. The third verse talks about the singer's lack of care for criticism and their focus on making money and having fun.
Overall, the song can be seen as a representation of the hedonistic and glitzy lifestyle of many celebrities and wealthy individuals. It speaks to the desire for constant stimulation and excitement, as well as the ability to attract and impress others with material goods.
Line by Line Meaning
Macauly Culkin, "Home Alone" lustin
I am feeling lonely like Macauly Culkin in 'Home Alone'.
Tuesday night we stop by Justin's
On Tuesday night, we went to a club called Justin's.
Check the scene, immaculate
The club was well maintained and in perfect condition.
Grab the bottle from the bar and dismantle it
I took a bottle from the bar and opened it.
Who you wit, spot a chick for my man to get
I am looking for a girl for my friend to hook up with.
She a big body girl, I can handle it
The girl that I found is curvy and I am up for the task.
Cuz my money blow 'em
I can impress girls with my wealth.
If I had the voice of my man Sisqo, I could see the thong
If I had Sisqo's voice, I could attract girls to show their thongs.
But I'm not so I flash the yacht master
Since I don't have a good voice, I show off my expensive watch.
And the gold seal so I can get it faster
I am trying to get the attention of the girl by showing off my watch.
Eye contact, said my name Onasis
The girl I am interested in made eye contact with me and addressed me as Onasis.
Check myself from catching hot flashes
I am trying to keep my cool and not get too excited.
This girl is just too much
The girl is extremely attractive and impressive.
Quench my thirst wit a glass of, "Puffy" punch
I am having a drink of Puffy's signature drink to cool myself down.
And that's the real, I'm the realest nigga ever seen
I am the real deal and the most genuine person in the club.
Fuck a gun, stop me, try a laser beam
No one can stop me, not even with a gun, they would need a laser beam to do it.
Where we goin, goin
Where are we headed?
How we movin, movin
How are we getting there?
What we doin, doin
What are we going to do?
Who she bouncin wit? "Keep bouncing"
Who is the girl dancing with? Keep her bouncing!
Can't stop movin, movin, movin "Keep bouncing"
I cannot stop moving and neither should she.
Yo, same night, shit's right, glide down the block
On the same night, everything is alright and we are making our way down the street.
Club Cheetahs, the other spot, uh
We arrived at our next destination, a nightclub called Cheetahs.
It should be closed, FUBU had a A-list fashion show
The club should be closed but FUBU is having an A-list fashion show there.
I bought the hoe, "you know!"
I paid for a girl to accompany me to the event.
Inside, Deborah Cox, LL Cool...
There were artists like Deborah Cox and LL Cool J performing at the event.
J, broads hangin off the barstools
There were many attractive girls hanging around the barstools.
I'm the shit, I break down to any figure
I am confident and can dance to any kind of music.
"Trick" 'em you don't know "Nann Nigga"
I trick girls into thinking they don't know me but really they do.
Around the chicks I flash the bread
I show off my money to get the attention of the girls.
Never, ever get over my head, I front instead, "trust me"
I never let things get to my head, I pretend to be modest and trustworthy.
Me, I won't risk it
I won't take risks.
I do it all for the "Nookie" like Fred from Limp Bizkit
I do everything for the pleasure of girls like Fred from Limp Bizkit's 'Nookie'.
So I snooze 'em, seven day yacht cruise 'em
I hook up with the girls and take them on a seven day yacht cruise.
Do what I want to and then lose 'em
I do what I want with the girls and then break things off with them.
For real, me and my squad's off the hook
My friends and I are having a great time and are free of any obligations.
Case closed, end of story, close the book
The night is over and there's nothing more to add.
"I hate E so much right now"
Someone is expressing their anger towards me.
I don't give a fuck, I be like ch ch BLAU!
I don't care and I will respond aggressively.
Gettin hoes with asses like WOW
I am hooking up with girls with amazing behinds.
Laughin at y'all how you like me now, uh
I am laughing at how impressed everyone is with me.
I get the money baby, aint nothin funny baby
I am making good money and there's nothing funny about it.
Carrots are for Bugs Bunny baby
I am not interested in carrots, they are for Bugs Bunny.
To each his own, I rock til the spot is blown
Everyone has their own preference, I will keep dancing until the party is over.
Club hoppin, once again it's on
I am moving from one club to another, the night is still young and the party continues.
Contributed by Lucas N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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