Elliott is one of the first female hip hop superstars, known for a long series of hits including "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee", "Get Ur Freak On", "One Minute Man", "Work It", and "Lose Control". In addition she has received recognition as one of the most successful songwriters of the modern music era, having crafted a number of hit records for artists such as Aaliyah, 702, Total, Ciara, Nicole Wray and Tweet, often with production-partner and childhood friend Timbaland. She was the third female rapper to ever go Platinum, behind Lil' Kim and Da Brat.
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she began her career in the all-girl R&B group, Sista in 1993. Eventually, the band folded and Elliott began her career as a solo rapper. Since the early 1990's, Elliott has won six Grammys, recently scoring one for her video of "Lose Control."
Other releases are 'Teary Eyed' and 'We Run This', and the last of these two songs will be the main single of the new greatest hits album titled 'Respect M.E.: Best Of' featuring 17 tracks from her six albums.
Mr.D.J. feat.Lady Saw
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Lady Saw and Missy, can you feel me?
An' the next thing is about, yo
The big bashing party
(Can you feel me, what?)
I'm feelin' you Timbaland
I'm feelin' you, yo
And we wind up when we a listen dis now, check, aiye
There's a party
I'm up in the club and I'm drinking, I'm drunk off the Alize
As I hear the record spins it seems to take over me
So I move side to side an it's something inside that controls me
As I walk to the D.J and I say
Mr. D.J., spin it one more time
We gonna play it back to back, we gon' rock it two times
Move your feet with me, move your hands with me
See how easy it's gon' be for you and me, you see
Mr. D.J., spin it one more time
We gonna play it back to back, we gon' rock it two times
Move your feet with me, move your hands with me
See how easy it's gon' be for you
You say your a baller
'Cause you up in the club, fakin' like you got dough, with your dollars
To my peoples spending money, let me hear you holler
We're gonna party like no other party, don't stop 'til the morning
But before I go, this is what I say
Mr. D.J., spin it one more time
We gonna play it back to back, we gon' rock it two times
Move your feet with me, move your hands with me
See how easy it's gon' be for you and me, you see
Mr. D.J., spin it one more time
We gonna play it back to back, we gon' rock it two times
Move your feet with me, move your hands with me
See how easy it's gon' be for you
M I S S why, why S S I M
M I S S why, M I S S why, why S S I M
Mr. D.J., play that one more time
So me and Missy Elliot can move we waistline
Yo, tell the guys don't come waste we time
'Cause we under the ganja plus the red wine yo
There a party over here and say it's phat you know
Let go me hand, so me can look for man ya now
You see me face and me know that me red ya know
Buy all the bar 'cause me friend them rich ya know
Know, know, uh, what me say yo, yo
We'll be dancing until tomorrow
No other party is slammin', you wan go
Sweating and wetting like me in a me sauno
Fit like me, just done a dance with me tae-bo
Bo, bo, uh, what me say, me say yo
Tell the D.J. fe play an' no better stop
Spin it again, rewind from the top
Misdemeanor the Saw plus the Elliott
When we drop ya done, know that's uh road
Block, block, block, ya can't flop
Road block, block, a road block
Ya don't know, it's all about Missy Elliot
Ya wan star, ever thing is ever thing, S-E-E-N?
It's a party and ya da'no it's all about weight
"08 Mr. DJ" is a song by Missy Elliott featuring Lady Saw, and it is all about partying and dancing. The song's catchy and rhythmic beat conveys a strong message of enjoying life without any worries or problems. Lady Saw and Missy Elliott collaborated seamlessly to deliver the song's message through their well-coordinated verses. The song's lyrics talk about having fun, dancing, and enjoying yourself regardless of where you come from or what is going on in your life. It encourages people to let loose and enjoy the rhythm of the music.
The song's first verses paint a picture of a wild party ambiance, where people are up and dancing, drinking, and happy. Missy Elliott talks about how the DJ plays the same song repeatedly to keep the party going. The chorus then follows, urging everyone to dance and move their feet and hands with the beat. Lady Saw then puts emphasis on having a good time and enjoying party moments like those without worrying about how much money one has or their status.
This song's meaning and message all boil down to having a good time and enjoying yourself. It is a perfect track for a night out with friends, a dance party or when you need to let loose and relax. The song's upbeat tempo and lyrics are sure to get you on your feet and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all about, yo
This song is all about having a good time and partying
Lady Saw and Missy, can you feel me?
Lady Saw and Missy are asking if their listeners can feel the vibe of the song
An' the next thing is about, yo
The next thing they want to say is about partying hard
The big bashing party
They want to go to a big party and have a fun time
(Can you feel me, what?)
They are asking the listeners again if they can feel the energy of the song
I'm feelin' you Timbaland
Missy is feeling the music produced by Timbaland
I'm feelin' you, yo
Missy is feeling the energy of the song
Yo, can you feel me, what?
Missy is asking if the listeners can feel the energy of the song once again
And we wind up when we a listen dis now, check, aiye
They get hyped up when listening to the song and urge the listeners to join in
There's a party
They are acknowledging that there is a party happening
I'm up in the club and I'm drinking, I'm drunk off the Alize
Missy is at the club, drinking Alize and feeling the effects of the alcohol
As I hear the record spins it seems to take over me
The music is so good that it takes control of her
So I move side to side an it's something inside that controls me
Missy's body naturally moves to the beat of the music
As I walk to the D.J and I say
Missy goes to the DJ and speaks to him
Mr. D.J., spin it one more time
Missy is asking the DJ to play the song one more time
We gonna play it back to back, we gon' rock it two times
Missy wants the DJ to play the song multiple times
Move your feet with me, move your hands with me
Missy is encouraging everyone to dance with her
See how easy it's gon' be for you and me, you see
Missy wants everyone to see how easy it is to dance together
You say your a baller
Missy is calling out people who pretend to have money
'Cause you up in the club, fakin' like you got dough, with your dollars
The people she's calling out are acting like they have money when they really don't
To my peoples spending money, let me hear you holler
Missy is calling out to the people who are actually spending money at the club
We're gonna party like no other party, don't stop 'til the morning
Missy wants to party hard all night long
But before I go, this is what I say
Before she leaves, Missy has one more thing to say
M I S S why, why S S I M
Missy is spelling out her name
M I S S why, M I S S why, why S S I M
Missy is spelling out her name again
Mr. D.J., play that one more time
Missy is asking the DJ to play the song one more time
So me and Missy Elliot can move we waistline
Missy and her fans are going to dance hard
Yo, tell the guys don't come waste we time
Missy doesn't want guys to waste her time
'Cause we under the ganja plus the red wine yo
Missy and her friends are high on marijuana and drunk on red wine
There a party over here and say it's phat you know
There's a party over here and it's really good
Let go me hand, so me can look for man ya now
Missy wants to let go of her friend's hand so she can dance with guys
You see me face and me know that me red ya know
Missy's face is red because of the alcohol and marijuana she consumed
Buy all the bar 'cause me friend them rich ya know
Missy's friends are wealthy and can afford to buy whatever they want at the bar
Know, know, uh, what me say yo, yo
Missy is reinforcing what she's saying
We'll be dancing until tomorrow
Missy and her fans will be dancing all night
No other party is slammin', you wan go
There's no other party better than this one, so join in
Sweating and wetting like me in a me sauno
Everyone is sweating and getting wet like they're in a sauna
Fit like me, just done a dance with me tae-bo
They are all dancing and moving like they just finished a Tae Bo workout
Bo, bo, uh, what me say, me say yo
Missy is reinforcing what she's saying with more enthusiasm
Tell the D.J. fe play an' no better stop
Missy wants the DJ to keep playing the song and never stop
Spin it again, rewind from the top
Missy wants the DJ to play the song again and start from the beginning
Misdemeanor the Saw plus the Elliott
Missy and Lady Saw are singing this song together
When we drop ya done, know that's uh road
When they play this song, everyone will know it's a hit
Block, block, block, ya can't flop
They are so good that they cannot be stopped
Road block, block, a road block
Their music is so good that it creates a traffic jam
Ya don't know, it's all about Missy Elliot
This song is all about Missy Elliot and her partying vibe
Ya wan star, ever thing is ever thing, S-E-E-N?
They want everyone to have a good time and see what they see
It's a party and ya da'no it's all about weight
This party is all about having fun and feeling good, regardless of your physical appearance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melissa A Elliott, Marcel Theo Hall, Timothy Z Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@londonfalls6599
Lil Mo on the background vocals though.🔥🔥🔥
@TDior.
And Aaliyah in the intro !
@remcotevreden1228
Funny how you haven't heard a song for 20+ years, and then it brings back the same vibes. This one deserves an immediate replay... fire !! 🔥🔥
@eboneyboswell4328
Over here AFTER SUNDAY SERVICE
STILL HARRRRRRRRD
@gmcneoplan84
Lady Saw murdered her verse. Could you imagine if there was video for this song? Would have been nice to see Missy, Lady Saw, and Timbo in a video together.
@jaywad8876
This is still my favorite one on the real tho'. Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Timbaland & Magoo, 702, Nicole and whoever, take me back to this generation than what's out now !
@jaywad8876
@Melanie Onigen okay dang girl 💓💓💓👍🏽👊🏽🖤
@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
This could've been released as a single and did absolute wonders on the reggae/dancehall charts alongside urban hip-hop/R&B markets. This sound was pleasantly unique. Loved how Miss & Timbaland switched up the beat as they did on the vast majority of the cuts on "Da Real World". And yes to Lil' Mo on the background
@g.theprofessional5610
it was so far ahead of its time they probably didnt see it. this song came out wayyyyy before all of the sean pauls, wayne wonders etc
@raychelnixxx.1035
@@g.theprofessional5610 YO ‼️⚠️🚭⚠️‼️⚠️‼️⚠️‼️⚠️