In 1997, Moodymann released his debut album, Silentintroduction, on Planet E Communications.[10] It compiled the previously released tracks from his own KDJ Records.[11] He released Mahogany Brown in 1998,[12] Forevernevermore in 2000,[13] and Silence in the Secret Garden in 2003.[14]
In 2012, he released Picture This as a free download.[15] It was followed by ABCD in 2013.[16] His self-titled album, Moodymann, was released in 2014.[17] He released Sinner in 2019,[18] and Taken Away in 2020.[19] In December 2020, Moodymann appeared as himself in the video game Grand Theft Auto Online, serving as one of the resident DJs at the newly-opened nightclub called the Music Locker.[20]
Moodymann is considered to have "developed hybrid modes of recording and performance incorporating analog and digital mediaâthe playing of 'real' instruments with 'pushing buttons live'."[21] Philip Sherburne of Pitchfork wrote: "His sample-heavy productions have drawn on artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Chic, not to mention gospel music, and his beats have always remained rooted in disco's bump and swirl."[22]
In January 2019, Moodymann released a video on Instagram, which he later removed, showing the Highland Park police holding him at gunpoint in his parked car, on his property.[23] The Highland Park police department released a statement saying that during the incident, Moodymann did not show proof of ownership of the property or even an ID, which led to the arrest.[24] Moodymann was later released after an investigation showing that he was indeed the owner of the property.[24]
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Moodymann Lyrics
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She doesn't even want me anymore
It's because I'm Detroit
I just want to take her pants off
Stupid bitch
Won't even open the door
I gotta phone you, so call me!
Chase the ball!
I don't care anymore
I don't like her
I don't know what she feels
She's mad at me because I'm a supporter
She's still mad at the nigger because I'm a Detroiter (Detroiter)
You are mad 'cause I'm here to support you? (No!)
Are you mad I'm a local Detroiter?(No!)
Would you rather go back home? (No!)
Would you rather go back home? (No!)
Would you rather do it alone? (No!)
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
Would you rather go to work and drink? (No!)
You got clothes on under your league (No!)
You really know you wanna stop having fun (No!)
You really know you wanna turn the lights on! (No!)
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
You hate it when the DJ play for advice (No!)
You hate it when the DJ play for advice (No!)
You made this... you cross (No!)
You like your fudgy cake without hot sauce (No!)
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
She's still mad at the nigger because I'm a Detroiter
The lyrics of Moodymann's song "No" reflect his experiences as a black man living in Detroit. The song expresses Moodymann's frustration with a woman who is upset with him because he is from Detroit, referring to himself as a "Detroiter" and using the N-word. He feels that the woman is being unreasonable and ignorant by judging him based on his home city and race. Moodymann's use of derogatory language throughout the song underscores the systemic racism and prejudices that he has likely faced as a black man in America.
The refrain "Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?" is repeated several times throughout the song, suggesting that Moodymann wants to end the conversation with this ill-informed woman because he is fed up with trying to reason with her. He also references going to work and drinking as a way to escape the situation or distract himself from his problems.
Overall, the lyrics of "No" reveal Moodymann's frustration with societal prejudices and racism that black Americans continue to face. The song highlights the challenges of navigating both personal and systemic biases and the desire to break free from these limiting attitudes and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
She mad at me
I have upset her
She doesn't even want me anymore
She wants nothing to do with me now
It's because I'm Detroit
She dislikes me because I come from Detroit
I just want to take her pants off
I am sexually attracted to her
Stupid bitch
He is angry with her
Won't even open the door
She is deliberately ignoring him
I gotta phone you, so call me!
I need to speak to you, please call me
Chase the ball!
Let's have some fun
You just arrived!
Welcome, let's enjoy ourselves
I don't care anymore
He is fed up and has given up
I don't like her
He doesn't have positive feelings towards her
I don't know what she feels
He is unsure of her emotions
She's mad at me because I'm a supporter
She dislikes him because of his support for something/someone
She's still mad at the nigger because I'm a Detroiter (Detroiter)
She is still angry with him because he is a black person from Detroit
You are mad 'cause I'm here to support you? (No!)
Are you angry that I'm here to help/encourage you? (No!)
Would you rather go back home? (No!)
Do you want to leave? (No!)
Would you rather do it alone? (No!)
Do you prefer to do it by yourself? (No!)
Are you all ready to say goodnight, goodnight, goodnight?
Are you ready to end the night?
Would you rather go to work and drink? (No!)
Would you rather go to work and drink? (No!)
You got clothes on under your league (No!)
Do you have anything under your pants? (No!)
You really know you wanna stop having fun (No!)
Do you want to stop having fun? (No!)
You really know you wanna turn the lights on! (No!)
Do you want to turn the lights on? (No!)
You hate it when the DJ play for advice (No!)
Do you dislike when the DJ plays music that gives advice? (No!)
You made this... you cross (No!)
Did you create this? (No!)
You like your fudgy cake without hot sauce (No!)
Do you like your cake without hot sauce? (No!)
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@antoinechirat5852
wish there was an everlasting loop of this
@Ltkill11
Finally I found this song !!! Absolutely a blast to play with song while being doing stunts on my Sanchez out at sandy shores.
@SeekJesusFindLife
i gotta do that sometime
@justinwinnthesecond
Its real good. In the autoshop robberies update recently, they made him horny
@skyzzen-7577
Music lockerđ
@tangerinedream8987
Thank you rockstar games for opening me up to new experiences.
@BrettAlexander
Moodymann is anything but! Soulful and bass-driven best describes his work. Part of the 3 Chairs trio, this Detroiter has been knocking out quality house tracks for a long long time it seems. Â
@ladybabbleon
Got to see him play this album live when he dropped it. Goddamn that was a great show! It was so steamy that the walls were sweating!
@deepdeepdeep7017
the best track  i've ever heard
@crustybillbags
All hail Moodymann!