The group signed with Jive Records after R. Kelly met the members from Public Announcement and auditioned the guys to be his back up singers and dancers. R. Kelly & Public Announcement released their debut album, Born into the 90's in January 1992. One of the last albums to be released during the new jack swing period of the early nineties, the album yielded the hits "She's Got That Vibe", "Honey Love", "Dedicated", and "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" all of which was led by Kelly, eventually leading to the album reaching a million copies domestically and going platinum. The group was billed as R. Kelly and Public Announcement essentially making the group backup members for Kelly rather than a cohesive unit. After a successful tour ended in 1993, Kelly parted ways with Public Announcement to focus on a solo career, whereas the group was suddenly left in limbo after his departure. Boykins decided to stick with Kelly instead of continuing on with the group. According to his myspace page, Boykins is currently a songwriter and producer at the Chocolate Factory studio in Chicago, he often tours with Kelly, and has been featured in many of Kelly's videos such as "I Wish", "When a Woman's Fed Up", and "Contagious" by The Isley Brothers to name a few.
Born Into the 90's
Public Announcement & R. Kelly Lyrics
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Burn it up
Girl make it hot like the roof is on fire
Burn it up
Girl the way you dance you are my one desire
Come on
So hot you're one fire (come on!)
So hot you're one fire (come on!)
So hot you're one fire (come on!)
So hot you're one fire (come on!)
So hot you're one fire (come on!)
So hot you're one fire (come on!)
When you roll it
I can't control it
And when you throw it
It's hard to catch it
And when you shake it
I pray you don't break it
And when you drop it
Girl I cannot take it
Something about the way you move (hey!)
Sweat is dripping all over you (hey!)
The way you let the beat take over you (hey!)
Baby don't stop keep it going make it hot (hey)
The way you put your back in motion (mama)
Oh I love you the way you freakin' it (mama)
You got me comin' out of V.I.P. (mama)
Cause you look like the girl in my dreams (mama)
I step up in the club first thing I see is you freakin' it
Your eyes and body language tells me you want me to hit it
Well I say girl
Back that thing up to me
Closer (oh)
A little closer (work it)
Come on and shake it on me now (work it)
Come on and work it on me now (work it)
Girl it's getting heated now (work it)
It's time to put this club on fire now
Burn it up
Girl make it hot like the roof is on fire
Burn it up
Girl the way you dance you are my one desire
Burn it up
Girl I don't care if the whole place burn down
Burn it up burn it up burn it up
Hey
Calor, sudor
Bailando reggaeton
Calor, sudor
Sige bailando y no pares
Calor sudor
Bailando reggaeton
Calor sudor
Pide mas quere mas pegate y dale
Siente mi fuego muchacha
Dale waracha
Temble que temble que pa que tiemble la cacha
Crystal y Don Perinon y se emborachan
Me encanta su facha
Le tiro y no se agacha
Rope el suelo, marshmellow
El duo de la historia con R Kelly en un duelo
Bello bello huello
Como la gata con mi reggaeton se suelta el pelo
W, R Kelly, Luny Tunes and Nelly
Yandel pon enfriar el Don Peri
Yo pongo las sacos y las hojas de blue berry
Esta to' ready chula pa' q se te suda la cherry
Luny Tunes!
Burn it up
Girl make it hot like the roof is on fire
Burn it up
Girl the way you dance you are my one desire
Burn it up
Girl I don't care if the whole place burn down
Burn it up burn it up burn it up
Hey
Calor, sudor
Bailando reggaeton
Calor, sudor
Sige bailando y no pares
Calor sudor
Bailando reggaeton
Calor sudor
Pide mas quere mas pegate y dale
Born Into the 90's is a song by Public Announcement and R. Kelly that exemplifies their masterful production, writing, and arrangement. The song follows the theme of sensual dancing as the artist expresses his admiration for a girl's moves on the dance floor. The chorus emphasizes the steamy feeling between the two dancers. The song's title refers to the '90s music scene, and the artists present their contemporary sounds in this song.
The first verse describes the girl's dance moves that are so exciting that it's tough to control. Her ability to move and shake her body is described as something that the artist does not want to miss. The second verse continues with the girl's excellent dancing skills that make the artist appreciate her beauty even more. He acknowledges her presence in the club and how he cannot resist her moves. The bridge takes the song's tempo to a higher level with the girl's expression of desire. She asks the artist to "Back that thing up" and work on her now.
The lyrics of the song "Born into the 90's" portray a relaxing, intimate scenario of two people, both comfortable making each other truly happy on the dance floor. The song highlights the passion for dance, using rhythmic and melodic devices to produce an electrifying and sensual effect. The rhythm of the song is composed of a mix of '90s hip-hop beats, R&B beats, and Latin beats. The song provides a representation of the different genre tied seamlessly to make the composition unique.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Burn it up
Encouraging someone to heat things up
Girl make it hot like the roof is on fire
Asking someone to dance in a way that is arousing and passionate
Girl the way you dance you are my one desire
Complimenting someone's dancing skills and expressing attraction
Come on
Encouraging someone to join in or continue what they are doing
So hot you're one fire (come on!)
Expressing admiration and excitement for the person's hotness
When you roll it
Referring to the way the person dances
I can't control it
Suggesting that the person's dancing is too captivating and exhilarating to resist
And when you throw it
When the person dances in a way that is wild and intense
It's hard to catch it
Implying that the person's dancing is unpredictable and hard to keep up with
And when you shake it
When the person's dancing becomes more sensual and enticing
I pray you don't break it
Expressing concern that the person's dancing is too intense and might lead to injury
And when you drop it
When the person stops dancing suddenly or makes a sudden movement
Girl I cannot take it
Admitting that the person's dancing is too much and is driving the singer wild
Something about the way you move (hey!)
Complimenting the person's dance moves
Sweat is dripping all over you (hey!)
Noticing that the person is working hard and is getting sweaty
The way you let the beat take over you (hey!)
Observing that the person is fully immersed in the music and dancing with abandon
Baby don't stop keep it going make it hot (hey)
Encouraging the person to continue dancing in a way that is arousing and exciting
The way you put your back in motion (mama)
Complimenting the person's sexy dance moves
Oh I love you the way you freakin' it (mama)
Expressing admiration and attraction for the way the person is dancing
You got me comin' out of V.I.P. (mama)
Suggesting that the person's dancing is so enticing that the artist can't help but take notice
Cause you look like the girl in my dreams (mama)
Imagining the person as the ideal fantasy girl
I step up in the club first thing I see is you freakin' it
Highlighting the person's captivating and alluring dance moves
Your eyes and body language tells me you want me to hit it
Interpreting the person's signals as an invitation for the artist to dance with them
Well I say girl
Addressing the person
Back that thing up to me
Asking the person to dance closer and more sensually
Closer (oh)
Adding emphasis to the request for the person to dance closer
A little closer (work it)
Encouraging the person to keep dancing and to move even closer
Come on and shake it on me now (work it)
Suggesting that the person dances directly on the artist
Come on and work it on me now (work it)
Encouraging the person to further engage in the dance and be more suggestive
Girl it's getting heated now (work it)
Acknowledging that things are getting more intense and arousing
It's time to put this club on fire now
Urging the person to continue dancing in a way that will excite everyone in the club
Hey
Expression of excitement and enjoyment
Calor, sudor
Heat and sweat from dancing
Bailando reggaeton
Dancing to reggaeton music
Sige bailando y no pares
Encouraging the person to keep dancing without stopping
Pide mas quere mas pegate y dale
Asking for more dancing and physical closeness with the person
Siente mi fuego muchacha
Feeling the singer's passion and desire
Dale waracha
Encouraging the person to dance sexily and provocatively
Temble que temble que pa que tiemble la cacha
Dancing that is so intense, it makes the body tremble
Crystal y Don Perinon y se emborachan
Drinking expensive liquor and getting drunk
Me encanta su facha
Finding the person's style and look attractive
Le tiro y no se agacha
Flirting with the person and finding that they are not shy or submissive
Rope el suelo, marshmellow
Dancing in a way that looks like the floor is shaking, like a marshmallow
El duo de la historia con R Kelly en un duelo
Collaborating with R Kelly on a song and making it a competition
Bello bello huello
Describing the person's beauty and attractiveness
Como la gata con mi reggaeton se suelta el pelo
Dancing in a way that is free and wild, like a cat
W, R Kelly, Luny Tunes and Nelly
Collaborating with other famous musicians
Yandel pon enfriar el Don Peri
Asking the bartender to chill the Don Perignon champagne
Yo pongo las sacos y las hojas de blue berry
Bringing marijuana and rolling papers
Esta to' ready chula pa' q se te suda la cherry
Everything is ready and the person is so hot that the other person is sweating
Luny Tunes!
Shouting out to the music producers Luny Tunes
Burn it up
Encouraging someone to heat things up
Girl make it hot like the roof is on fire
Asking someone to dance in a way that is arousing and passionate
Girl the way you dance you are my one desire
Complimenting someone's dancing skills and expressing attraction
Girl I don't care if the whole place burn down
Feeling so passionate and excited that nothing else matters
Burn it up burn it up burn it up
Repeatedly urging someone to heat things up and be more passionate
Calor, sudor
Heat and sweat from dancing
Bailando reggaeton
Dancing to reggaeton music
Sige bailando y no pares
Encouraging the person to keep dancing without stopping
Pide mas quere mas pegate y dale
Asking for more dancing and physical closeness with the person
Lyrics © SILVIA'S MUSIC SERVICES, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICE RUSHEN, KAREN EVANS, R KELLY
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