Lo-Key was a group founded by Lance Alexander and Tony "Prof T" Tolbert, st… Read Full Bio ↴Lo-Key was a group founded by Lance Alexander and Tony "Prof T" Tolbert, staff writers signed to Flyte Time Productions, respectively. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Lance and Prof T were in a band called 'Grand Jury' before moving to Minneapolis. During a seminar that was attended by Jimmy 'Jam' Harris, the duo was able to get their demo to the producer, which led to a songwriting deal.

Affectionately known as the "B-team," Lance & Tony went on to pen songs for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and other artists that came to Flyte Tyme looking for songs. After solidifying their place in the studio as up & coming producers and songwriters, the ambitious pair put together the Lo-Key project. The first album "Where Dey At?" was named after a dig at a Jamaican studio owner who signed Lance to a 'slave' contract before his Flyte Tyme deal and owed him money and kept his Masters. Although amongst music circles the group was lauded, Lo-Key never reached Platinum or Gold status, due to corporate restructuring and political maneuvering at A&M records. Performances were kept at a minimum, due to the grooming of Lance & Tony as producers. After the sale of the Perspective imprint, Tony became A&R for a while at the new Flyte Tyme Records, and Lance went on to form his own label, "Baby Honey Records", with music promoter B-Rich, which is based out of Atlanta, as well as the Baby Honey Recording studio. The only group signed to Baby Honey Records was V.I.P., a trio vocal group from Minneapolis. The rest of Lo-Key disbanded.

Lance Alexander discovered the R&B group 'Next' while working as a staff writer at Flyte Tyme Productions. Initially, the pair brought the group, who was known at the time as 'Straight 4ward,' into the Flyte Tyme studios to cut demos and after pitching the group to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the Producers passed on the project. After performing at an annual black music seminar in Minneapolis, Naughty by Nature's DJ Kay Gee discovered the group and signed them to a recording contract. Lance wrote the B-side "Butta Love" to the million selling single "Too Close". The group was renamed Next. Lo-Key was influenced heavily by Con Funk shun, and also by old school R&B acts.

Intro
Lo-Key Lyrics

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Y ay mamá por Dios
(Que chulada raza)

Buenisimas noches
Muchísimas gracias a todo ese público maravilloso por acompañarnos
Queremos que se diviertan y se la pasen increíble bien y cantando
Con la banda los recoditos en esta noche

Flaquito!
Echele mijo
Compadre, encantado de la vida
Primeramente gracias a Dios por esta oportunidad tan especial
De podernos presentar en este lugar
Y de que todos ustedes estén aquí
Gracias a todos los club's de fan's
A nuestras familias que están esta noche también presentes

A todas las familias de todos los músicos
Gracias por venir

Overall Meaning

In the song "Intro" by Lo-Key, the lyrics are a brief greeting to the audience during a live concert. The song starts with a woman saying "Y ay mamá por Dios" which means "Oh my goodness" or "Oh my God" in Spanish, expressing her excitement and awe for the event that is about to take place. She then thanks the audience for being present and hopes that everyone enjoys the night and has fun singing along with the band Los Recoditos.

A man then joins in, greeting the audience warmly and thanking God for the opportunity to perform in that place and time. He acknowledges the fans' support, the presence of their families, and those of the other musicians on stage. The overall sentiment in the lyrics is gratitude towards the audience, and an invitation to join in the fun and celebrate the music together.

Overall, the lyrics of "Intro" are short and sweet, but they set the stage for a festive night full of music, laughter, and good vibes. The song serves as a warm-up for the rest of the concert, inviting the audience to join in and be part of the experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Y ay mamá por Dios
Wow, this is amazing

(Que chulada raza)
(How beautiful, my people)

Buenisimas noches
Good evening

Muchísimas gracias a todo ese público maravilloso por acompañarnos
Thank you very much to all the wonderful audience for being here with us

Queremos que se diviertan y se la pasen increíble bien y cantando
We want you to have a great time, singing along and having fun

Con la banda los recoditos en esta noche
With Los Recoditos band tonight

Flaquito!
Hola, skinny guy!

Echele mijo
Go for it, buddy

Compadre, encantado de la vida
Buddy, delighted to be alive

Primeramente gracias a Dios por esta oportunidad tan especial
First of all, thank God for this very special opportunity

De podernos presentar en este lugar
To be able to perform in this place