His iconic rapid-fire machismo also appears on follow-up C+C singles “Here We Go” and “Things That Make You Go Hmmmm”—both No. 1 dance hits—leading accompanying album “Gonna Make You Sweat” to sales of more than 8 million worldwide.
Raised in Queens, N.Y., Williams was rooted in the burgeoning hip-hop movement from an early age. He attended junior high school at P.S. 192, located on the famous 205th Avenue in Hollis, Queens, home to such staple acts as Run-D.M.C., Jam-Master Jay and LL Cool J. Williams wasn't just an observer of hip-hop culture; he was among its innovators and an early hands-on creator, rocking basement parties as MC Tiny Tim—a name he adopted from ‘70s and ‘80s funk outfit the Fatback Band’s release “King Tim III (Personality Jock),” which pre-dated the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rappers Delight” in 1979 as the first commercially successful rap record.
William’s first commercial success was on independent label Nu-Groove Records, launched by Frank, Karen and Judy Russell in 1988, which specialized in house music. Song “Freedom,” from seven-member group Total Science out of East New York, was issued in 1989, featuring Williams and Underground Network founder Barbara Tucker on vocals.
His next single, “Get Dumb,” distributed by Vendetta/A&M Records and co-produced by Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez of the now-celebrated Masters at Work group (which also includes Little Louis Vega), was the B-side to hit “You're My One And Only (True Love)” by Seduction in 1989, assembled by mega-hit producers Robert Clivilles and David Cole—founders of C+C Music Factory, who met Williams at Quad Recording Studios, where, in addition to his other talents, he was working as an engineer. They were impressed with his deep voice and rapping abilities—and the rest, of course, is history.
Following his multi-platinum success with C+C, Williams worked on film projects, community activism and solo music. His first project, “Freedom,” was released in 1993 on Columbia Records, spawning top 5 dance hit “Voice of Freedom” and follow-up hit “Groove Your Mind.” In 1994, single “Sweat the Remixes” on RMD Entertainment scored top 10 dance success in the U.K.
His 2009 single “Mindbounce” with production trio Speakerbox, reached No. 19 on the Billboard Dance chart, while Williams is also featured among the hit remixes on top 5 club smash “Underlying Feeling” by international dance diva Sylvia Tosun.
He is also involved with social networking Web site Vhopnation, is working toward authoring children’s books and a historical three-volume manuscript on the African Origins of Civilization from the Middle Ages through Europe. Williams also counsels and interacts with other single fathers through organization Young Fathers and Real Dads Network.
Sweat
Freedom Williams Lyrics
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Everybody dance now
Give me the music
Give me the music
Everybody dance now
Everybody dance now
Yeah
Yeah
Everybody dance now
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Everybody
Here is the dome, back with the bass
The jam is live in effect and I don't waste time
On the mic with a dope rhyme
Jump to the rhythm, jump, jump to the rhythm, jump
And I'm here to combine
Beats and lyrics to make your shake your pants
Take a chance, come on and dance
Guys, grab a girl, don't wait, make her twirl
It's your world and I'm just a squirrel
Tryin' to get a nut to move your butt
To the dance floor, so yo what's up
Hands in the air, come on, say "yeah"
Everybody over here, everybody over there
The crowd is live and I pursue this groove
Party people in the house
Move (let your mind)
Groove (put me on line)
Come on let's sweat, baby
Let the music take control
Let the rhythm move you
Sweat, sweat
Let the music take control
Let the rhythm move you
Everybody dance now
Everybody dance now
Everybody dance now
Pause, take a breath and go for yours
On my command now hit the dance floor
It's gonna make you sweat 'til you bleed
Is that dope enough? Indeed
I paid the price, to control the dice
I'm more precise, to the point I'm nice
The music takes control, your heart and soul
Unfold, your body is free and a whole
Dance till you can't, dance till you can't dance no more
Get on the floor and get raw
Then come back and upside down
Easy now, let me see ya
Move (let your mind)
Groove (put me on line)
The music is my life
Everybody dance now
Everybody dance now
Everybody dance now
Everybody
Come on let's sweat, baby
Let the music take control
Let the rhythm move you
Sweat, sweat
Let the music take control
Let the rhythm move you
The song "Sweat" by Freedom Williams has a strong dance vibe that makes it the perfect club song. The chorus "Everybody dance now" emphasizes that the song is all about dancing and having fun. The singer wants the music to take control and make everyone move to the rhythm of the song. The lyrics paint a picture of a lively dance floor where people are lost in the music, moving their bodies to the beat.
The artist raps about the DJ and the energy he creates in the club. The artist uses lines like "Here is the dome, back with the bass" and "The jam is live in effect" to indicate that the club atmosphere is alive and happening. The use of the word "jam" suggests the music is sticky, and it will stick with the listeners for long.
The song's lyrics repeatedly emphasize the need to dance and surrender control to the music. The artist encourages everyone to let go of their inhibitions and move without hesitation. The lyrics suggest that the music has the ability to take over and control the dancers' bodies, making them sweat and grooving to the beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody dance now
This song is meant to get everyone dancing and moving their bodies to the music.
Give me the music
The artist is requesting to hear the music and is eager to get the party started.
Yeah
The artist is expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the music and the crowd.
Here is the dome, back with the bass
The music being played has a strong bass sound that is noticeable and enjoyable.
The jam is live in effect and I don't waste time
The music is energetic and the artist is ready to perform without hesitation.
On the mic with a dope rhyme
The artist is confident in their ability to perform and captivate the audience with their lyrics.
Jump to the rhythm, jump, jump to the rhythm, jump
The artist is encouraging the audience to dance and keep up with the beat of the music.
And I'm here to combine
The artist is here to blend the beats and lyrics together to make a cohesive and enjoyable song.
Beats and lyrics to make your shake your pants
The artist aims to create music that makes the audience dance and move their bodies to the beat.
Take a chance, come on and dance
The artist is inviting the audience to let loose and dance without hesitation.
Guys, grab a girl, don't wait, make her twirl
The artist is encouraging the male members of the audience to dance with a partner and make the experience more enjoyable for both parties.
It's your world and I'm just a squirrel
The artist is acknowledging that the audience is in control of their experience with the music and the artist is simply there to provide entertainment.
Tryin' to get a nut to move your butt
The artist is using wordplay to say that they are trying to get the audience to move their bodies and dance.
To the dance floor, so yo what's up
The artist is directing the audience to the dance floor and asking if they are ready to dance and enjoy the music.
Hands in the air, come on, say 'yeah'
The artist is encouraging the audience to show excitement by raising their hands and saying 'yeah.'
Everybody over here, everybody over there
The artist is acknowledging the entire audience and inviting everyone to dance and enjoy the music together.
The crowd is live and I pursue this groove
The artist is acknowledging the liveliness of the crowd and is aiming to continue the upbeat and enjoyable music.
Party people in the house
The artist is addressing the crowd and acknowledging the festive and social atmosphere created by the music and dancing.
Pause, take a breath and go for yours
The artist is telling the audience to stop and take a moment to breathe and then continue dancing and enjoying the music.
On my command now hit the dance floor
The artist is providing direction to the audience to start dancing and having fun immediately.
It's gonna make you sweat 'til you bleed
The music being played is so energetic and lively that it will cause the audience to sweat heavily.
Is that dope enough? Indeed
The artist is confident that the music is enjoyable and exciting enough to keep the audience engaged and dancing throughout the song.
I paid the price, to control the dice
The artist is saying that they have worked hard to create this music and direct the atmosphere of the dancefloor.
I'm more precise, to the point I'm nice
The artist is saying that they are skilled at this craft and can make good music that people enjoy.
The music takes control, your heart and soul
The artist is saying that the music has the ability to control and influence the emotions and physical movements of the audience.
Unfold, your body is free and a whole
The artist is encouraging the audience to dance and let loose without inhibitions.
Dance till you can't, dance till you can't dance no more
The artist is encouraging the audience to dance and enjoy the music without stopping until they physically can't dance anymore.
Get on the floor and get raw
The artist is encouraging the audience to let their inhibitions go and dance to the music without hesitation.
Then come back and upside down
The artist is saying that after dancing and having fun, the audience can take a break and come back for more music and dancing in the future.
Easy now, let me see ya
The artist is encouraging the audience to continue dancing and enjoying the music in a calm and relaxed manner.
The music is my life
The artist is saying that music is central to their identity and purpose in life.
Come on let's sweat, baby
The artist is encouraging the audience to let loose and dance to the point of sweating heavily.
Let the music take control
The artist is acknowledging that the music has the power to influence and control the emotions and movements of the audience.
Let the rhythm move you
The artist is encouraging the audience to let the rhythm of the music guide their dance movements.
Sweat, sweat
The artist is encouraging the audience to dance to the point of sweating and enjoying the experience.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frederick Williams, Robert Clivilles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kimrube1
Wow, this was THE song back in the day. It's still a kick-ass song. I just can't wrap my head around the fact that now listening to it, so many years have past and I'm as old as dirt! Lol. I was around 26 when my husband and I were listening to this! Lmao! I'm now, geez...50 friggin years old! Just turned 50 this past Dec. Holy crap! I don't feel that old though, that's the strange thing.
Man, I remember my husband and I bought tickets to see CC which was part of a line-up of several different groups including HEAVY D, R.I.P. and we were extremely excited. We even took a couple of friends of ours and it would've been her first live show ever. As soon as the beat to this started, the excitement and energy from the fans filled the arena.
Everyone was standing, dancing, clapping, you name it. We heard, "Everyone dance now!" and Freedom Williams walked out on stage, sang or rapped a couple of words and BAM! he passed right out on stage, out cold yet, he was still singing through the speakers. He had been lip syncing. The whole song from the beginning was "staged", the lady tried to continue singing her part, but, since he was still out cold and being carried off stage but still hearing him rap, the crowd went ballistic!
Being the skinny white girl, lol, I thought for sure a riot was going to break out. The audience was pissed to the max! Us 4, whitest as white 20 somethings, Lmao, ran like hell to get to the exits before we were crushed. Omg, I was scared shitless!
We made it outside into the breeze way and my husband was gonna get to the box office window to inquire about a refund since the show was cancelled immediately, no one wanted to see the rest of the show by then. NO ONE.
Well, scratch the idea of getting to the ticket counter, there was a mob of people banging on the glass, screaming, yelling, profanities flying, needles to say, instead of waiting in the mob of angry black men, lol, we decided we'd wait it out in the parking lot in our car! Hahaha!
We were SO disappointed! We had waited along time to see this show! The tickets were hell expensive too! Especially when you've purchased 4! Man o man, it was a terrible and unfortunate thing to happen. To all of you who got to see them live? DaMMit!....lol, was It outstanding?! We never got the chance again. They never made it back to our city. 😳 After this happened, we never really heard about them again. Apparently, Freedom passed out from exhaustion and spent a few days in the hospital here. I'm happy to say, we still love this song!
This "new" music, just, is not the same! In our opinion, this was when rap & hip-hop was awesome! Ok, well, it's time for me to take my Geritol and take a nap, lol. 😎💤
Holy crap this post is long! Sorry!
DANCE ON MY RICKETY FRIENDS!🎧
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@phuonghongphan491
Thank you Martha Walsh for this epic banger. I hope you are forever getting your props! 🎉
@TommyBrisbane
Yes. All acknowledgement to the Queen.
@jesc8827
Well the person who came up with the beat deserves mention as well.
@nyxskids
@@jesc8827 no one would remember this song if not for her. The beat isn't memorable. Her voice however very much IS memorable.
the beat is secondary
@CountryCruiser
She also is the singer and uncredited in "everybody everybody" by black box
@Nouveaunb
"Wash" not " Walsh"
@luceatlux
If you're playing this song in 2024, then we're friends!
@javiercardozocardozo8466
😢
@krii998
this lives rent free in my mind every time im in a serious situation lol.
@jennylou2676
yep we are definitely friends 😂🤣😹 02/‘24