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 McCartney‘s 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", Maxïmo Park's " Apply Some Pressure", The Zutons' "Valerie" and Kasabian's "L.S.F.".
Ooh Wee
Mark Ronson Lyrics
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Ain't nuthin' pa, we just here and all that
Trynna get our head rights, get this money right
You know what I'm sayin', you know how it go
Just another day in the hood (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
Yo, yo
Aiyo, what a night, New York City, heard it goin' down
Slot machines, ding-ding-ding-ding-ding, when they ring off
Lock the doors, that's when Ghost just g'd off
Cigars, paisley robes
Four bitches guardin' me safely as we walk to the window
The cashier was scared, she asked for my info
The manager arrived with two guards, that's an insult
That's the cause, just because
We talkin' bout 5 million dollars here, this ain't Play-doh dough
And your horoscope read, you gon' slay those lows
We got scribbes, Anthony Acid, rockin' the show
Special guest: Starks / Mark Ronson
First five hundred bitches went crazy he let them on and in
All he did was plug me in, I got the chargin'
Got they bras and ran through they whole apartment (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
Oooooh weee, ooh wee, (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
Oooooh weee, ooh wee, (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
When I step into the party, all the ladies want to know
I'm hangin' wit the ballers, yeah, or my nigga Ghost
I can tell you what they say haters, if you want to know
They say ooooooh wee
When I'm roll in my Mercedes, all the ladies want to roll
Be my Juliet and I can be your Romeo
If you actin' menace I can pick another hoe
Oooooooooh weee (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
In the middle of the summer, or even twenty below
I'm a bad muthafucka, I'm way to fuckin' cold
Let me tell you what they say, when I'm pullin' off my drawers
They say ooooooooooh weeeee
Aiyo, aiyo
My games here to party, just to cut up a rug
Don't make me want to cut up a thug
Now play something for D.J., 'cause there's nothin' but love
Hosted by the ladies who lookin' for somethin' to rub
When we roll out, we roll on dubs, rollin' up bud
The Theodore Unit, we controllin' the club
Mamies, shakin' they ass, they throwin' it up
Like a B.E.T. commercial, I'm "wrappin' it up"
Oooooh weee, ooh wee, (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
Oooooh weee, ooh wee, (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
The lyrics of Mark Ronson's "Ooh Wee" describe a night of indulgence and luxury in both New York City and Atlantic City. The song opens with a conversation between two individuals discussing their desire to "get this money right." The singer then details a night in Atlantic City involving gambling, where he and Ghostface Killah win five million dollars. They walk to the cashier, who is scared and asks for their information. The manager arrives with two guards, but the singer is unimpressed and sees their concern as an insult. Next, he attends a concert with Ghostface Killah, featuring Anthony Acid and Starks, and a group of women. The first five hundred women were permitted entry into the concert, which caused them to go wild with excitement. The singer describes his sexual conquests at the end of the night.
The song's narrator boasts about his wealth, the women he attracts, and his ability to navigate criminal environments. He brags about being "a bad muthafucka" and how he is "way too fuckin' cold," in the middle of Summer, implying that he is untouchable. His arrogance and lack of concern for authority figures emphasize his disregard for laws that don't serve him. Even his association with Ghostface Killah suggests a level of respect and power that he values.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, what's the deal, nigga?
I'm asking what's going on, bro?
Ain't nuthin' pa, we just here and all that
Nothing much, just chilling and trying to make some money.
Trynna get our head rights, get this money right
We're trying to get our minds and finances in order.
You know what I'm sayin', you know how it go
You understand what I'm talking about, right? This is how things are around here.
Just another day in the hood (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
Just a regular day in our neighborhood.
Yo, yo
Hey, hey.
Aiyo, what a night, New York City, heard it goin' down
Last night in New York City was wild, I heard things were happening.
Friday night, midnight, Atlantic City
It was Friday night, midnight in Atlantic City.
Slot machines, ding-ding-ding-ding-ding, when they ring off
When the slot machines make that sound, everyone knows someone has won.
Lock the doors, that's when Ghost just g'd off
We locked the doors when Ghost left for his own safety.
Cigars, paisley robes
We were smoking cigars and wearing fancy robes.
Four bitches guardin' me safely as we walk to the window
Four ladies were guarding me as I walked safely to the window.
The cashier was scared, she asked for my info
The cashier was nervous and asked for my information.
The manager arrived with two guards, that's an insult
The manager came with two guards which felt like an insult.
That's the cause, just because
That's why we're here, just because.
We talkin' bout 5 million dollars here, this ain't Play-doh dough
We're dealing with 5 million dollars, not Play-doh dough, this is serious.
And your horoscope read, you gon' slay those lows
Your horoscope predicted that you will overcome difficult times.
We got scribbes, Anthony Acid, rockin' the show
We had Scribbles and Anthony Acid performing and rocking the show.
Special guest: Starks / Mark Ronson
Starks and Mark Ronson were special guests at the show.
First five hundred bitches went crazy he let them on and in
The first 500 ladies went wild and he let them in.
All he did was plug me in, I got the chargin'
All he did was introduce me and I got the crowd excited.
Got they bras and ran through they whole apartment (la-la-la-la, lalalalalala)
I got their bras and ran through their entire apartment.
When I step into the party, all the ladies want to know
When I enter the party, all the ladies want my attention.
I'm hangin' wit the ballers, yeah, or my nigga Ghost
I'm hanging out with the rich guys, or my friend Ghost.
I can tell you what they say haters, if you want to know
I can tell you what the haters are saying, if you're interested.
They say ooooooh wee
They're impressed and saying 'ooooooh wee.'
When I'm roll in my Mercedes, all the ladies want to roll
When I'm driving my Mercedes, all the ladies want to come with me.
Be my Juliet and I can be your Romeo
You can be my Juliet and I'll be your Romeo, it's a romantic offer.
If you actin' menace I can pick another hoe
If you act like trouble, I can find someone else.
In the middle of the summer, or even twenty below
It doesn't matter if it's hot in the summer or freezing cold, I'm a badass.
I'm a bad muthafucka, I'm way to fuckin' cold
I'm a badass person, I'm too cool for everyone else.
Let me tell you what they say, when I'm pullin' off my drawers
Let me tell you what people say when I'm taking off my pants.
They say ooooooooooh weeeee
They're impressed and saying 'oooooooh weeeeee.'
My games here to party, just to cut up a rug
I'm here to play and have fun at the party and dance.
Don't make me want to cut up a thug
Don't make me want to fight.
Now play something for D.J., 'cause there's nothin' but love
Now play something for the DJ, because we're all here to have fun.
Hosted by the ladies who lookin' for somethin' to rub
The ladies are hosting the party and looking for some action.
When we roll out, we roll on dubs, rollin' up bud
When we leave, we're driving big cars and smoking weed.
The Theodore Unit, we controllin' the club
The Theodore Unit is in charge and controlling the club.
Mamies, shakin' they ass, they throwin' it up
The ladies are dancing and shaking their butts.
Like a B.E.T. commercial, I'm 'wrappin' it up'
I'm finishing up, just like in a B.E.T. commercial.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEREMY A. GRAHAM, ADAM KEEFE HOROVITZ, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, RICK RUBIN, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, ANTHONY HOLMES, CHAD SANTIAGO
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