Born in London, he is the son of writer Ann Dexter-Jones and real estate tycoon Laurence Ronson. His mother later married Mick Jones, lead guitarist of multiplatinum selling rock band Foreigner. He has two sisters: fashion designer Charlotte Ronson and DJ Samantha Ronson. He spent his childhood in a wealthy suburb of London where he lived on the same street as Paul McCartneyโs family. When his parents divorced at age 8, he moved to New York, where he made friends with John Lennon's son, Sean Lennon.
Ronson played guitar and drums from an early age, but it wasn't until moving to New York City with his mother that Ronson discovered DJ culture. At age 16, already a fan of such popular hip-hop artists as Run-D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys, Ronson began listening to the various hip-hop mixtapes released every few months by DJs. Inspired, Ronson confiscated his father's record collection and began trying his hand at mixing.
The young DJ with the diverse taste soon caught the ears and eyes of various socialites and New York celebrities, including fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who featured Ronson along with other sons and daughters of celebrities in a 1997 fashion campaign. A year later, hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs hired Ronson to DJ his fabled 29th birthday bash. These and other high-profile gigs boosted Ronson's "hip quotient" and helped promote his more serious-minded music career. Fusing his eclectic turntable skills with his knowledge of musical instruments and songwriting, Ronson eventually embarked on his first solo project. Featuring such diverse guest artists as dancehall rapper Sean Paul, hip-hop artist Mos Def, Jack White of the White Stripes, and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, Ronson's debut album, Here Comes the Fuzz, bowed for Elektra in 2003.
Ronson's second album, Version, adds to his eclectic style. In this sophomore album, Ronson fuses a range of musical genres from Daniel Merriweather to Ol' Dirty Bastard to Phantom Planet with an up tempo contemporary funk sound. All the songs on this album are covers of previous Billboard top-10 pop songs, with a jazzy twist.
Career
Attending Vassar College and then New York University (NYU), Ronson became a regular at downtown hip-hop spots and made his name as a DJ on the New York club scene in 1993. He was soon one of the most respected DJs and was being called on for celebrities' private parties. Ronson is known for his diverse, genre-spanning selection, influenced by both the hip-hop scene of New York and the more rock influence of the UK, amongst others.
He moved on, however, to producing music. After producing Nikka Costa's song "Everybody Got Their Something," Ronson signed a record contract with Elektra Records. His first album Here Comes the Fuzz was released in 2003 and was a critically acclaimed success that featured artists of all genres, despite initially poor sales. The most well known song from the album, " Ooh Wee" samples " Sunny" by Boney M and features Nate Dogg, Ghostface Killah, and Trife Da God. He has since produced multiple songs on the albums of singers Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, and Robbie Williams.
In 2004, he formed his own record label, Allido Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG's J Records, along with his longtime manager Rich Kleiman. The first artist he signed to Allido was rapper Rhymefest, most well-known for winning the Grammy for co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks".
In March 2006, Ronson released a cover of Radiohead's " Just" as a single. In certain areas, such as the UK, it gained major radio play. It also saw release as part of Exit Music: Songs with Radio Heads, a full Radiohead covers CD, in April, later appearing on Ronson's second album, Version, which was released in the UK on 16 April 2007. It includes other covers of a diverse selection of rock & pop songs including: Kaiser Chiefs' " Oh My God" (featuring guest vocals from Lily Allen), an instrumental version of Coldplay's " God Put A Smile Upon Your Face", Britney Spears' "Toxic", Ryan Adams' "Amy", Maxรฏmo Park's " Apply Some Pressure", The Zutons' "Valerie" and Kasabian's "L.S.F.".
Late Night Prelude
Mark Ronson Lyrics
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(Want to make it last all night)
(All mixed up inside)
(With late night feelings)
(With late night feelings)
On and on and on
On and on, on and on
With late night feelings
On and on and on
Feeling on and on
On and on, on and on
With late night feelings
The lyrics to Mark Ronson's song "Late Night Prelude" are a reflection on the tangled emotions that often come with late-night thoughts and feelings. The repetition of phrases like "on and on" and "late night feelings" creates a sense of restlessness and uncertainty, as the singer struggles to make sense of their own inner turmoil. The desire to make these feelings last all night speaks to a sense of longing or desperation for something that may not be entirely attainable.
The use of mixed up feelings suggests a sense of confusion or disorientation, hinting at the difficulty the singer may have in untangling their own emotions. This idea is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "late night feelings" throughout the song. Despite the ambiguity and challenges of these feelings, however, the singer seems determined to push through and keep feeling on and on, suggesting a resilience and determination in the face of uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics to "Late Night Prelude" speak to the complex and often-confusing emotions that can arise during late-night reflections. Through repetition and imagery, Ronson creates a sense of restless longing tempered with a steely resolve to keep going even when things feel overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
(Night after night)
Continuously repeating the same pattern, day after day.
(Want to make it last all night)
A desire to prolong the experience for an extended period of time, preferably until dawn.
(All mixed up inside)
Feeling emotionally confused and unable to sort out one's thoughts.
(With late night feelings)
Experiencing a range of emotions that are commonly associated with the night time, such as introspection, loneliness and melancholy.
(With late night feelings, yeah)
Reinforcing the previous line, emphasizing the presence of emotions that occur specifically during the night time.
On and on and on
A feeling of perpetuity, as if the night will continue endlessly.
Feeling on and on
Suggests a continued emotional experience that is not easily resolved or dismissed.
On and on, on and on
Further emphasizing the sense of continuation and repetition, both in the song itself and in the experience being described.
With late night feelings
Another reminder of the emotional state that is being explored and expressed.
On and on and on
Repeating the previous line as a refrain, driving home the sense of perpetuity and repetition.
Feeling on and on
Echoes the previous verse, adding another layer of emotional depth and complexity to the singer's feelings.
On and on, on and on
Emphasizing the cyclical and repetitive nature of the experience being described.
With late night feelings
Reinforcing the primary motivation and focus of the song, clearly communicating the theme of the piece.
Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Carlton Mays, Clement Marie Jacque Picard, Ilsey Juber, Lykke Li Timotej Zachrisson, Mark Ronson, Maxime Marie Laurent Picard, Philip Meckseper, Stephen Noel Kozmeniuk
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@ToraydoBull
Whenever I hear this, I instantly feel like Iโve been teleported into a convertible, driving through city streets at night with the wind blowing through my hair. Basically it makes me feel amazing.
@theeditor1149
Possibly one of the best albums ever. Love every track. Mark Ronson is one of the greatest musicians of our time. ๐
@AdamShafiq7
The transition from this track to the 2nd one is ๐๐ผ
@carmelopearman5721
Make the whole album a string based album like this and Iโd have chucked the album of the year Grammy at you a hundred times.
@garfreeek
I never skip this intro, I love it! (especially how it loops from the last track on the Album! โค๏ธ)
@winsome-phool
I have a playlist/queue of this prelude, late night feelings, and Spinning (Ilsey's). Love listening to them together!
@ParkerMcgraw
I wish the prelude was included in the Late Night Feelings video
@kbm3840
Need a longer version of this version! Beautiful Mr Ronson!
@racycm90
Este รกlbum es todo lo bueno y lo lindo del Funk contemporรกneo. Ty so Much Mark!
@benadrigo
En el minuto 0:45 me explota la mente ๐๐คฉ๐คฉ๐