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.".
Uptown Funky feat. Bruno Mars
Mark Ronson Lyrics
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Doh doh doh, doh doh doh
Doh doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh
Doh doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh
Doh doh
(Aaaaaaow!)
This shit, that ice cold
Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
This one, for them hood girls
Them good girls, straight masterpieces
Stylin', while in
Livin' it up in the city
Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
Gotta kiss myself, I'm so pretty
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Say my name, you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad ‘bout that money
Break it down
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me, just watch (come on)
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh!
Stop
Wait a minute
Fill my cup, put some liquor in it
Take a sip, sign a check
Julio, get the stretch
Ride to Harlem, Hollywood, Jackson, Mississippi
If we show up, we gon' show out
Smoother than a fresh jar of skippy
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I'm too hot (hot damn) (hot damn)
Bitch, say my name you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad ‘bout that money
Break it down
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me, just watch (come on)
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh!
Before we leave
I'mma tell y'all a lil' something
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
I said Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy than flaunt it
If you freaky than own it
Don't brag about it, come show me
Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy than flaunt it
Well it's Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me, just watch (come on)
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Don't believe me, just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh!
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up (say what?)
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up (say what?)
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up (say what?)
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up (say what?)
Uptown Funk you up
"Uptown Funk" is a high-energy irresistible song by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. The song has a retro-feel and pays homage to old school funk music. The song's intro starts with a series of "doh" which displays a reference to the opening lyric of "Oops Upside Your Head" by The Gap Band, which along with popular funk acts of the late 70s and early 80s, is a huge influence on this song. The lyrics of the first verse refer to the classic movie Scarface (1983) with the line "that white gold," referring to the expensive powder cocaine from the movie.
In the chorus of the song, the girls are encouraged to "hit your hallelujah" as the uptown funk was going to give it to them. It is said that the term 'Uptown' in the song means New York City, and the phrase 'Uptown Funk' refers to the music played in Harlem clubs in the 1970s. The beat of the song has gone on to be the foundation for several dance challenges, making it viral in a short time.
Line by Line Meaning
Doh
Expressing a sound or scenario that is not accurately describable in words.
This shit, that ice cold
This moment is intense and exciting.
Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
Referring to the actress as a representation of something valuable and attractive.
This one, for them hood girls
Dedicated to girls from the inner city.
Them good girls, straight masterpieces
Admiring girls for who they are, close to urban art.
Stylin', while in
Looking good and trendy collectively.
Livin' it up in the city
Enjoying and indulging in city life.
Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
Combining streetwear style with high-end designer attire.
Gotta kiss myself, I'm so pretty
Feeling confident and attractive.
I'm too hot (hot damn)
I am excessively popular and admirable.
Called a police and a fireman
I'm receiving attention and may require assistance.
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I am so hot that even a fierce dragon would want to leave.
Say my name, you know who I am
I am famous and well-recognized.
Am I bad ‘bout that money
I am not ashamed of making a lot of money.
Break it down
Let's go deep into this song.
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Ladies, make some noise and enjoy the groove.
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
This song is unstoppable, and it will drive you wild.
Saturday night and we in the spot
We are out on the weekend, having fun.
Don't believe me, just watch (come on)
My positivity and hype speak for themselves.
Stop
Pause for a moment.
Wait a minute
Give me your attention, please.
Fill my cup, put some liquor in it
Pour some alcohol into my drink, please.
Take a sip, sign a check
We can drink and celebrate, despite the cost.
Julio, get the stretch
Asking for a limousine.
Ride to Harlem, Hollywood, Jackson, Mississippi
Going on a fun road trip, enjoying different places.
If we show up, we gon' show out
Let's make our presence felt and have fun.
Smoother than a fresh jar of skippy
As smooth as peanut butter straight out of the jar.
Bitch, say my name you know who I am
I am a superstar, so you should know who I am.
Come on, dance
Let's get up and move our bodies.
Jump on it
Hop on and enjoy the ride.
If you sexy than flaunt it
Show off your assets if you're attractive.
If you freaky than own it
Don't be shy if you're into kinky stuff.
Don't brag about it, come show me
Stop talking about it and demonstrate it here and now.
Uptown Funk you up
Indulge in the feel-good vibe of the song.
Contributed by Cooper A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Producer: Do you need autotune?
Bruno Mars: No
Producer: you sure?
Bruno Mars: Don't believe me just watch
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