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.
The Hype
Erick Sermon Lyrics
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"Here's a little story I gots to tell" repeats in background}
[Erick Sermon]
Hype, one two like that y'all
Check it out one two y'all
It's the beat, that make it one and two y'all
It's the beat, that makes me want to ?
Peace to my mens
Like that, one two y'all, check it out
Sunday's here, the end of the week
And the club's packed and shit, I feel like freakin
Pick up the phone, call my niggaz, "Yo whattup dude?
Need me a bitch man, to put me in the fuckin mood
Check this here - I'll pick you up around twelve o'clock
right around the parking lot, I'll find a spot
It's on, man I'll see you soon
in about twelve hours, yeah past noon"
It's the hype yo
It's the hype
Word, pulled up brake, ehh, by the front door
Parlay, and I stepped out hardcore
I tipped the boy park the car in the front
Not the back, in case I have to run and get my strap
I walked inside, somebody sing, "Errrick Serrrmon"
That's me, got me in free
Looked around the club, man no half-steppin
Walked straight up, to the V.I.P. section
Sat by the wall, so I can see what's happenin
My boys spread out, got their girls, and rappin
Oh no, I see a girl comin towards me
Posse deep, so I paused for the cause G
She approached me, hi, told me her name
I told her my name, then kicked the game
Sat beside me, like Little Miss Tuffet (hello)
Talkin bullshit, knowin I want to fuck it
Basically, I figured she was widdit
So I pulled out my ink pen and exchanged the phone digits
Gimme a call when you get to your crib
So I can get directions, right to where you live
She smiled, and left, the girl was wide open
I'm no jokin, when the E blows the smoke in
Check the Rolex, asked for my check
The waitress came over in a pair of black spandex (whoo!)
Gave me a look like, "Aren't you Erick Sermon?"
"Yes, and who is it concernin?" Me, that's the hype
It's the hype
I asked her, "What time you get off?" "Oh, in 15 minutes"
So I stormed the bitch like a blizzard
"Umm, can I take you home?" "Sure meet me in the parking lot
I'll flash my high beams, so you can find my spot"
She came out - MAN, she was all that
Cool like that, and stacked like that
She jumped in with a wide open grin
Before I went to her crib, I dropped off my best friend
Got to his house, and gave him dap
He knew what time it was, so he passed me a jim hat
Got to her house, then parked the Jeep
I asked her who was home she said her sister but she sleep
Walked upstairs, right into the room
with one skylight lookin straight at the moon (yep yep)
She wasted no time, man she was on it
Grabbed for the bozack, and her hands was packed
Took off our clothes, went to work, man trust me
I heard someone knockin, somebody tried to bust me
It was her sister, man I must be buggin (ahh shit!)
It's the same girl, I met from the night clubbers
"That's your sister? Oh I didn't know -- I'll go"
and they both screamed, "Hell no!"
They smiled, with a devilish grin
and the other sister jumped in
That's the hype
It's the hype yo
That's the hype
Word em up, one two it's the hype, check it out yo yo
It's the hype yo
It's the hype, yo it's the hype, word em up it's the hype
Yo ?, take em out
The song "The Hype" by Erick Sermon is a rap song that portrays the nightlife of the artist. The lyrics describe the excitement and energy of a night out in the city, from meeting up with friends, to meeting women at nightclubs, to going back home with one of them. The artist raps about the adrenaline rush he gets from the club scene, and how it fuels his desire for women. He also speaks about the underlying danger and excitement of carrying a weapon, as well as the importance of loyalty amongst friends.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's the hype" multiple times, emphasizing the thrill and energy of the nightlife the artist is describing. Each verse of the song describes a different aspect of the night out, starting with a phone call to friends, moving to entering the club and being recognized, and ending with a sexual encounter.
Overall, the song is a representation of the hedonistic lifestyle and the thrill of the night, but it also touches on themes of loyalty, danger, and sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Hype, one two like that y'all
Let's get hyped up, starting now
Check it out one two y'all
Pay attention and listen closely
It's the beat, that make it one and two y'all
The music sets the pace and rhythm
It's the beat, that makes me want to ?
The music moves me emotionally
Peace to my niggaz
Greetings and respect to my friends
Peace to my mens
Greetings and respect to my male associates
Like that, one two y'all, check it out
In that style and manner, let's get started
Sunday's here, the end of the week
The weekend is ending, and a new week begins tomorrow
And the club's packed and shit, I feel like freakin
The nightclub is crowded, and I want to party
Pick up the phone, call my niggaz, "Yo whattup dude?
I call my friends to hang out
Need me a bitch man, to put me in the fuckin mood
I want a woman to seduce me
Check this here - I'll pick you up around twelve o'clock
I'll get you at midnight
right around the parking lot, I'll find a spot
I'll pick you up outside and find a place to park
It's on, man I'll see you soon
The party has begun, I'll see you shortly
in about twelve hours, yeah past noon"
Twelve hours from now, in the afternoon
Word, pulled up brake, ehh, by the front door
I parked the car by the entrance
Parlay, and I stepped out hardcore
I confidently stepped out of the car
I tipped the boy park the car in the front
I instructed the valet to park in the front
Not the back, in case I have to run and get my strap
To be safe, the car should be close in case I need my gun
I walked inside, somebody sing, "Errrick Serrrmon"
Upon entering, someone announced my name
That's me, got me in free
That's correct, I got in for free
Looked around the club, man no half-steppin
I noticed everything in the club
Walked straight up, to the V.I.P. section
I headed directly to the VIP area
Sat by the wall, so I can see what's happenin
I sat on the wall to observe the action
My boys spread out, got their girls, and rappin
My friends are enjoying themselves and talking to their girls
Oh no, I see a girl comin towards me
Uh oh, I see a girl walking towards me
Posse deep, so I paused for the cause G
I hesitated, considering the situation with my friends
She approached me, hi, told me her name
She introduced herself and said hello
I told her my name, then kicked the game
I introduced myself and started flirting
Sat beside me, like Little Miss Tuffet (hello)
She sat next to me like the nursery rhyme character
Talkin bullshit, knowin I want to fuck it
She talked nonsense, knowing I wanted sex
Basically, I figured she was widdit
I thought she was on the same page
So I pulled out my ink pen and exchanged the phone digits
I gave her my number and took hers
Gimme a call when you get to your crib
Call me when you get home
So I can get directions, right to where you live
So I know how to get to your house
She smiled, and left, the girl was wide open
She smiled and was ready for sex
I'm no jokin, when the E blows the smoke in
I'm not kidding when I smoke weed
Check the Rolex, asked for my check
I looked at my watch and requested my bill
The waitress came over in a pair of black spandex (whoo!)
The waitress wore tight clothing
Gave me a look like, "Aren't you Erick Sermon?"
She recognized me and gave me a look
"Yes, and who is it concernin?" Me, that's the hype
I asked who is asking and replied, that's exciting
I asked her, "What time you get off?" "Oh, in 15 minutes"
I asked when she gets off work, and she said soon
So I stormed the bitch like a blizzard
I rushed to get her attention
"Umm, can I take you home?" "Sure meet me in the parking lot
I asked if I could drive her home, and she agreed to meet outside
She came out - MAN, she was all that
She looked great as she came outside
Cool like that, and stacked like that
She was relaxed and had a great body
She jumped in with a wide open grin
She smiled and got in the car
Before I went to her crib, I dropped off my best friend
I dropped off my friend before heading to her house
Got to his house, and gave him dap
I arrived at his house and greeted him
He knew what time it was, so he passed me a jim hat
He understood what I was about to do and gave me a condom
Got to her house, then parked the Jeep
I arrived at her house and parked
I asked her who was home she said her sister but she sleep
I asked if anyone else was home, and she said her sister was asleep
Walked upstairs, right into the room
I went upstairs and into her bedroom
with one skylight lookin straight at the moon (yep yep)
There was a skylight that looked out at the moon
She wasted no time, man she was on it
She was eager and immediately started having sex
Grabbed for the bozack, and her hands was packed
She grabbed my penis, and her hands were full
Took off our clothes, went to work, man trust me
We undressed and had sex
I heard someone knockin, somebody tried to bust me
Someone knocked on the door, and I feared getting caught
It was her sister, man I must be buggin (ahh shit!)
It was actually her sister, and I was alarmed
It's the same girl, I met from the night clubbers
It was the same girl from the nightclub earlier
"That's your sister? Oh I didn't know -- I'll go"
I told her I didn't realize it was her sister and would leave
and they both screamed, "Hell no!"
They were actually trying to have a threesome
They smiled, with a devilish grin
They smiled in a mischievous way
and the other sister jumped in
The other sister joined in for a threesome
Yo ?, take em out
End of song, time to wrap it up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN HENRY MC GRIER, ERICK S SERMON, MARY C BROCKERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mohammed saqlain
The starting of song is to dope
MacMillion
They smiled with a devilish grin and the other sista jumped in! E Double!
Marcos
Itzz da hype!!!!
Ibou
BOMB