In college, Hollis was reintroduced to electronic music (which he vaguely remembered from his break-dancing days) and began experimenting with a formula to combine the mechanics of electronica with the organics of his style. Aided by his friend, musical counterpart, and business partner, Kyle Odum, they started a demo production company called Renaissance Infinity which eventually evolved into a small record label. On this label, they would release their own tracks to gain exposure and make an attempt at music as a career. Renaissance Infinity's release of The Stupid Def EP marked a turning point where lifelong dreams of success seemed to be within reach. Recorded under his early turntablist tag, DJ Decent, it was Hollis's tribute to his b-boy beginnings. This very diverse collection of breakbeat-laced tracks received very favorable reviews from magazines
such as XLR8R, Urb, and DJ. It also received high acclaim from individuals including Keoki and Propellerhead's Alex Gifford who listed Reflex Speed in his top nine all-time favorite records on the internet magazine Ultra. This particular track from the EP, is frequently noted as a standout on DJ Icey's mix CD The Funky Breaks to which it was licensed. Avoiding the typical pigeon hole effect, R.I. followed Stupid Def with a deep house-influenced track called I'm Lonely. Completed in approximately three hours, this was the unexpected result of Hollis's mood during a solo recording session at home. Only available as a promo with no credit given or taken, it was destined to become an underground classic. Judged only on the merits of Hollis's chords, melody, bassline and use of a vocal sample by Terrence Trent D'arby, it was quickly added to the charts and playlists of many notables such as DJ Sneak, Kenny Dixon, Jr., and Manny Ward to name a few. Eventually, it's underproduced yet mysteriously complete sound reached the ears of The Stickmen, who licensed it and immediately used their resources to take things to the next level.... The end result: licensing to an unheard of 7 labels around the world, 11 remixes, over 60 appearances on cd compilations, a video, and recognition as an instant classic.
The Heat
Hollis P. Monroe Lyrics
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A tropical heat wave,
The temperature's rising,
It isn't surprising,
She certainly can can-can.
She started a heat wave
By letting her seat wave
The customers say that
She certainly can can-can.
Gee, her anatomy
Makes the mercury
Jump to ninety-three.
We're having a heat wave,
A tropical heat wave,
The way that she moves
That thermometer proves
That she certainly can can-can.
The song "The Heat" by Hollis P. Monroe is an upbeat and lively tune that features lyrics that describe a young lady who is intriguingly seductive and clearly able to incite a great deal of excitement around her. The opening lines of the song ("We're having a heat wave, A tropical heat wave...") serve to set the tone for the rest of the song, bringing to mind the image of a sweltering atmosphere in which this young lady can't help but stand out. From there, the lyrics delve into a few key aspects of her beauty, including her ability to dance and move in ways that leave audiences entranced.
One of the most striking lines in the song is "She started a heat wave by letting her seat wave," which describes the way she dances and moves her body in a mesmerizing way. The implication is that she has a certain level of control over those around her and that her movements are incredibly alluring. Other lines in the song mention her "anatomy" and how it causes the mercury to rise, further emphasizing the seductive nature of her presence.
Overall, "The Heat" is a fun and playful take on the idea of seduction and the power of sexual attraction. It's a song that's all about celebrating the beauty and mystery of this young lady, and it does so in a way that's both catchy and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
We're having a heat wave,
It's extremely hot right now.
A tropical heat wave,
It feels like we're in the tropics, it's that hot.
The temperature's rising,
It's getting even hotter than before.
It isn't surprising,
Given how hot it is, it's not unusual for it to get even hotter.
She certainly can can-can.
The woman dancing is really good at doing the can-can dance.
She started a heat wave
The dancing woman caused a lot of excitement and attention, making things even hotter.
By letting her seat wave
By shaking her hips in a provocative way, the woman attracted even more attention.
In such a way that
The way the woman was dancing was so provocative and exciting that
The customers say that
People watching her dance commented that
She certainly can can-can.
She's really good at dancing the can-can.
Gee, her anatomy
Wow, her body
Makes the mercury
Causes the temperature to rise
Jump to ninety-three.
To get to a really high temperature.
The way that she moves
Her dancing style
That thermometer proves
The temperature is going up so much that a thermometer can show how hot it is.
That she certainly can can-can.
She's really, really good at dancing the can-can.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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