Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Mo… Read Full Bio ↴Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the most important dance music figures of the early 1990s, helping bring dance music to a mainstream audience both in the United States and the United Kingdom." After taking up guitar and piano at age nine, he played in several underground punk rock bands through the 1980s before turning to electronic dance music. In 1989, he moved to New York City and became a prolific figure as a DJ, producer, and remixer. His 1991 single "Go" was his mainstream breakthrough, especially in Europe, where it peaked within the top ten of the charts in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Between 1992 and 1997, he scored eight top 10 hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart including "Move (You Make Me Feel So Good)", "Feeling So Real", and "James Bond Theme (Moby Re-Version)". Throughout the decade, he also produced music under various pseudonyms, released the critically acclaimed Everything Is Wrong (1995), and composed music for films. His punk-oriented album Animal Rights (1996) alienated much of his fan base.

Moby found commercial and critical success with his fifth album Play (1999), which, after receiving little recognition, became an unexpected global hit in 2000 after each track was licensed to films, television shows, and commercials. It remains his highest selling album with 12 million copies sold. Its seventh single, "South Side", featuring Gwen Stefani, remains his only one to appear on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 14. Moby followed Play with albums of varied styles including electronic, dance, rock, and downtempo music, starting with 18 (2002), Hotel (2005), and Last Night (2008). His later albums saw him explore ambient music, including the almost four-hour release Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016). Moby continues to record and release albums; his twenty-first studio album, Resound NYC, was released in May 2023.

In addition to his music career, Moby is known for his veganism and support for animal rights and humanitarian aid. He was the owner of TeaNY, a vegan cafe in Manhattan, and Little Pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, and organized the vegan music and food festival Circle V. He is the author of four books, including a collection of his photography and two memoirs: Porcelain: A Memoir (2016) and Then It Fell Apart (2019).

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Discography
Moby (1992)
Ambient (1993)
Everything Is Wrong (1995)
Animal Rights (1996)
Play (1999)
18 (2002)
Hotel (2005)
Last Night (2008)
Wait for Me (2009)
Destroyed (2011)
Innocents (2013)
Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016)
These Systems Are Failing (2016)
More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse (2017)
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt (2018)
Long Ambients 2 (2019)
All Visible Objects (2020)
Live Ambient Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 (2020)
Reprise (2021)
Ambient 23 (2023)
Resound NYC (2023)

Jam For The Ladies
Moby Lyrics

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(with mc lyte and angie stone)
One things for sure
Well we got soul
It's a jam for the ladies and the superstars
I could leave the whole set but never go too far
If you're from where-ever to where-ever you are
Get yer jam, get it on
Superstar

Jam on
If you're from where-ever to where-ever you are
(MC Lyte, would you put it right)
Everybody moves
I paid my dues
You pick and choose
I stick and move
Yes yes y'all
It ain't gonna stop
The ladies
Keep rippin' the spot
Now men what you heard
'Cause women are comin' up
Keepin' it raw
Sexy and rough
Fly from the top
To the bottom it's gonna be
Cut 'em, gut 'em, we got 'em
It's like the old leagues
It's a jam for the ladies and the superstars
I could leave the whole set but never go too far
(Do it superstar)
(Jam on, jam on)
If you're from where-ever to where-ever you are
(MC Lyte, do it right)
You know I can't stand to be held back (it's so fly)
And all the ladies y'all got my back yeah
Even when we're solo in action
We come together like six sets of jacksons
For the ladies and a superstar
Lyte leave the set but never go too far
I toured the world but i'm rollin' it now
Don't want my girl to brag, eve was holdin' it down
Jam for the ladies, we putting it down
Snatchin' the crown 'cause we fend for high ground
It's a jam for the ladies and the superstars
I could leave the whole set but never go too far

(Jam for the ladies)
(Do it superstar)

Overall Meaning

In “Jam for the Ladies”, Moby collaborates with MC Lyte and Angie Stone to create a track that celebrates women in the music industry. The song opens with a declaration that the trio has soul, and sets the tone for a jam that’s meant for both women and superstars. The chorus reiterates this sentiment, inviting anyone from “wherever to wherever” to join in on the jam. The verses are led by MC Lyte, who delivers a confident and empowering message aimed at her female audience. She raps about “keepin' it raw, sexy, and rough” while “ripping the spot”. She challenges men to recognize that women are on the come up, and that they are a force to be reckoned with. She encourages women to band together, invoking the image of “six sets of Jacksons” to suggest the power of unity.

The chorus repeats one last time, and the song closes out. “Jam for the Ladies” is a feel-good track that encourages listeners to dance and celebrate, but it’s also an important statement about the role of women in the music industry. MC Lyte, Angie Stone, and Moby use their platform to recognize and uplift women, and to challenge societal barriers that might hold them back.

Line by Line Meaning

One things for sure
We have complete confidence in ourselves

Well we got soul
We have passion and spirit

It's a jam for the ladies and the superstars
This song is for the women and celebrities

I could leave the whole set but never go too far
I can step away briefly but always come back to the spotlight

If you're from where-ever to where-ever you are
No matter where you come from or where you're going

Get yer jam, get it on
Let's get this party started

Superstar
An exceptional and celebrated individual

Jam on
Continue to play music and have a good time

(MC Lyte, would you put it right)
Hey, MC Lyte, can you give us some great lyrics?

Everybody moves
Everyone is dancing

I paid my dues
I worked hard to get where I am

You pick and choose
You make your own decisions

I stick and move
I adapt and change quickly

Yes yes y'all
An enthusiastic agreement to what is happening

It ain't gonna stop
The music, dancing, and fun will continue

The ladies
Women

Keep rippin' the spot
The women are dominating and having a great time

Now men what you heard
Hey, guys, are you listening?

'Cause women are comin' up
Women are moving up and making their mark

Keepin' it raw
Keeping it real, honest, and genuine

Sexy and rough
Sultry and edgy

Fly from the top
Fantastic from beginning to end

To the bottom it's gonna be
Even if we go all-out the entire time

Cut 'em, gut 'em, we got 'em
We're dominating and triumphing over any competition

It's like the old leagues
This feels like the good old days

You know I can't stand to be held back (it's so fly)
I refuse to be limited or held down (it's really cool)

And all the ladies y'all got my back yeah
Women are supportive of each other and have each other's backs

Even when we're solo in action
Even when alone, we can still make an impact

We come together like six sets of jacksons
We unite like the Jackson family

Lyte leave the set but never go too far
MC Lyte may take a break but always returns

I toured the world but i'm rollin' it now
I have traveled internationally, but now I'm in my zone

Don't want my girl to brag, eve was holdin' it down
I don't need to brag, Eve was doing a great job already

Jam for the ladies, we putting it down
This is a song for women and we're making it happen

Snatchin' the crown 'cause we fend for high ground
We're claiming victory and striving for excellence

(Jam for the ladies)
Let's have a great time for the ladies

(Do it superstar)
Keep being amazing, celebrity

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LANA MOORER, RICHARD MELVILLE HALL, ANGIE STONE, MICHAEL CRAIG MCDERMON, ROBERT JAMES, MARK SPARKS

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