He released his first albums under the Jovanotti byname to later switch into his real name (Lorenzo), as of the mid-nineties.
Most of his output is hip-hop influenced, although not most of his work should be viewed as hip hop music per se. Many of his songs are not hip hop related and may probably be best viewed as part of the earlier Italian cantautore tradition. Some of his earlier work is also closer to keyboard-heavy 1980s pop. Most of his songs are sung in the Italian language; he also released a Spanish-language greatest hits album. His live album includes a short version of the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight". Jovanotti appears on several international compilations, most notably Red Hot + Rhapsody, a 1998 tribute to George Gershwin, on which he performed "I Got Rhythm". Jovanotti has also appeared in one Luciano Pavarotti's charity concert in 1996.
His CD, Buon Sangue, includes influences from both rock and old school hip hop. It is one of his most innovative works to date. Edoardo Bennato collaborated on one track, while bass player Saturnino co-wrote two of the songs.
One of his most recent CDs, "Ora", breaks new ground with a new style of production.
Go!!!!!!!
Jovanotti Lyrics
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Cause i can't get the licence i'm just a superstar
I got the black leather jacket an a basaball hat
I don't look at the words i just care for the facts
I just wear 501's with a cut on my knee
Sometimes i get drunk then i dance to the beat
I wanna rock I wanna funk wanna jack you up
He he he he
I wanna see I wanna hear...
Pump it up pump it up get off the wall
80's are you gone it's the 90's y'all
So com'n baby baby stay on the line
My name is Jovanotti gonna make you mine
Rock rock y'all you're body jam
Rocking to the rhythm o' the beat bam bam
Here we go let's rock let's pump it up
Yo yo yo... don't stop
He he he he
I wanna see I wanna hear...
Four and three and two and one
If you're ready to party gonna have big fun
Pump it up pump it up get off the wall
Tell your mama don't break my balls
Baby baby get on my bike
My name is Jovanotti gonna do it right
The number 1 rapper the best DJ
Just got to do just what i say
Open your eyes and recognize my face
To the beat o' the drum and the sound of the bass
Pump it up y'all pump it up y'all come on
My name is Jovanotti king o' the microphone
He he he he
I wanna see I wanna hear...
He he he he
I wanna see I wanna hear...
The lyrics to Jovanotti's song "Go!!!!!!!" are all about having a good time and letting loose. The singer, who is assumed to be Jovanotti himself, tells the listener that he can't drive because he doesn't have a license, but that doesn't stop him from enjoying life. He describes his style in detail, mentioning his black leather jacket, baseball hat, and torn 501 jeans with a cut on his knee. He admits that sometimes he gets drunk but that he just wants to dance and have fun.
The chorus encourages the listener to pump up the volume and get off the wall because it's the 90s and they're ready to party. The bridge is a catchy repetition of "he he he he, I wanna see I wanna hear," which serves as a build-up to the final verse. Here, Jovanotti declares himself the number one rapper and the best DJ, and tells the listener to recognize his face and just do what he says. The song ends with Jovanotti hyping himself up as the king of the microphone and inviting the listener to party with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby baby di you wanna drive my car
As a superstar, I cannot legally drive, but would you like to drive me around?
Cause i can't get the licence i'm just a superstar
I am so famous that obtaining a driver's license is not a priority or important to me.
I got the black leather jacket an a basaball hat
I have a signature style which includes a black leather jacket and a baseball hat.
I don't look at the words i just care for the facts
I prioritize facts over words in order to keep things concise and to the point.
I just wear 501's with a cut on my knee
I dress simply and comfortably, wearing only 501 jeans with a hole in the knee.
Sometimes i get drunk then i dance to the beat
Occasionally, I indulge in alcohol and let loose by dancing to the music.
I wanna rock I wanna funk wanna jack you up
I desire to listen to and play energetic music that pumps up my audience.
Come on fly girls home boys don't stop
Everyone should join in and dance, regardless of gender or status.
Four and three and two and one
A countdown signaling the start of a party or event.
If you're ready to party gonna have big fun
I want people to be ready to let loose and have a good time.
Tell your mama don't break my balls
Please ask for permission before coming to my party and don't be troublesome.
Baby baby get on my bike
Join me for a ride, let's go somewhere fun.
My name is Jovanotti gonna do it right
As Jovanotti, I will ensure that the party is done right with high energy and fun.
Open your eyes and recognize my face
Take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate my status and presence at this party.
To the beat o' the drum and the sound of the bass
The music is what drives this party, and the drums and bass are elements that signify this.
Pump it up y'all pump it up y'all come on
Let's turn up the volume and energy, and get even more pumped up.
My name is Jovanotti king o' the microphone
I see myself as the best of the best when it comes to hip-hop and music and am here to entertain and elevate the crowd.
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.