The two first partnered in 1992 during high school in Jacksonville, Florida. They first were in a group known as Chill Deal. During this time they produced fellow acts Three Grand and Icy J, the latter being famous for the female answer rap to Rob Base's "It Takes Two" entitled "It Takes a Real Man". After Chill Deal dissolved, they reformed as 95 South, creating the triple platinum hit "Whoot (There It Is)". Their success led to work producing "Freak Me Baby" for Dis-n-Dat and producing the double-platinum single "Tootsee Roll" for 69 Boyz.
In 1995 the two formed Quad City DJ's and produced the single "C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)" (based on a sample of Barry White's 1974 song "Theme from Together Brothers") and the following album, Get on Up and Dance, became a Top 40 hit.
In 1996 the group contributed to the Space Jam soundtrack, including the theme song.
"C'mon N' Ride It" was used in an episode of 'Bill Nye the Science Guy', but instead the lyrics went "C'mon use your brain, smell this."
"C'mon N' Ride It" is a popular song for the WNBA team, the Seattle Storm, during the timeouts when kids pour down from the stands and create a conga line.
Summer Jam
Quad City DJ's Lyrics
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98 hot degrees out there
Check it out there's a party goin' on all day at the beach
So fellas you might want to wash the Chevy's
Drop the tops, and ladies y'all pull out the bathing suits
'Cause it's gonna be a scorcha
Yeah baby, come on it's time to have some fun
I like when all the young ladies be off on the beach
Tryin' to creep 4-deep in them convertible Jeep
Lookin' oh so sexy, wearin' them daisy dunes
They lookin' so cute in them 2-piece bathing suits
Baby illin', chillin', stylin', profilin', down by the ocean
(Ocean ocean)
All the fellas be sweatin', goin' out of they minds
'Cause them girls be so fine down south in the summer time
Halter tops and daisy dunes, sexy 2-piece bathing suits
Hair and nails is up to par, lookin' like a superstar
Lot of clouds up in the sky and all them ladies lookin' fine
Big, tall, short, and fine
Oh yeah, it must be summer time
Come on and break out your daisy dunes
Along with your bathing suits
Versace shades to block the sun, it's time to go have some fun
Stomp your feet and clap your hands, and wild out to the Summer Jam
It's summer time, time to move baby, it's time to dip baby
But we can't, traffic's jammed on the strip by them playas
With them vogues on the Cadillacs
Bending curves in suburbs with the boom in the back
Matter fact, all them ladies be crowdin' around
Them playas with the Benz's when they let the top down
Cruisin' slow and low, one time for the 64
Baby pumpin' up the sound and bouncin' up and down
Everybody chillin' not a worry on they mind
Pumpin' the Summer Jam because it's summer time
(Time time)
Heavy Chevys Cadillac with them boom in the back
UCD in the deck, boy be gettin' much respect
Cruisin' up and down the block, go ahead and drop the top
Wild on out and unwind 'cause it's summer time
Come on and break out your daisy dunes
Along with your bathing suits
Versace shades to block the sun, it's time to go have some fun
Stomp your feet and clap your hands, and wild out to the Summer Jam
"Summer Jam" by Quad City DJ's is a song that celebrates the joys of summer, specifically the beach parties and good times associated with the season. The song starts off with the artists inviting the listener to join them at a beach party on a hot summer day, encouraging them to wash their Chevy's and prepare to enjoy the sun. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of letting loose and having fun during the summer, and specifically mentions young women in two-piece bathing suits and halter tops as part of the experience.
The second verse of the song continues to describe the atmosphere of the beach party, with the artists mentioning the traffic jams and luxury cars with their booming sound systems that contribute to the scene. They emphasize the importance of living in the moment and enjoying oneself without any worries, underscoring the idea that summer is a time for relaxation and enjoyment.
Overall, "Summer Jam" is a song that embodies the carefree attitude that many people associate with the summer season. It encourages the listener to embrace the warmth and festivities of the season, and to let loose and have fun in the company of friends and loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, what's up? It's that time in the big city
Hello! It's summer time in the city
98 hot degrees out there
It's really hot out - almost 100 degrees
Check it out there's a party goin' on all day at the beach
There's a party happening all day at the beach
So fellas you might want to wash the Chevy's
Hey guys, maybe you should wash your cars
Drop the tops, and ladies y'all pull out the bathing suits
Guys, put the tops down on your cars, and ladies, wear your swimsuits
'Cause it's gonna be a scorcha
It's gonna be really hot
Yeah baby, come on it's time to have some fun
Let's have some fun
It's summer time so let's unwind and go out in the sun
It's summer, let's relax and go outside
I like when all the young ladies be off on the beach
I like it when young ladies are at the beach
Tryin' to creep 4-deep in them convertible Jeep
They try to fit four people in a Jeep with the top down
Lookin' oh so sexy, wearin' them daisy dunes
They look really sexy wearing their shorts
They lookin' so cute in them 2-piece bathing suits
They look adorable in their two-piece swimsuits
Baby illin', chillin', stylin', profilin', down by the ocean
People are relaxing, looking good by the ocean
(Ocean ocean)
All the fellas be sweatin', goin' out of they minds
The guys are sweating and losing their minds
'Cause them girls be so fine down south in the summer time
The girls look really beautiful in the south during summer
Halter tops and daisy dunes, sexy 2-piece bathing suits
Women are wearing halter tops and fashionable shorts and swimsuits
Hair and nails is up to par, lookin' like a superstar
Their hair and nails are done perfectly, looking like celebrities
Lot of clouds up in the sky and all them ladies lookin' fine
It's cloudy but the ladies still look good
Big, tall, short, and fine
Ladies who are big, tall, short, and fine are all looking good
Oh yeah, it must be summer time
Summer must be here!
Come on and break out your daisy dunes
Wear your fashionable shorts
Along with your bathing suits
And your swimsuits!
Versace shades to block the sun, it's time to go have some fun
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and have some fun
Stomp your feet and clap your hands, and wild out to the Summer Jam
Dance to the Summer Jam!
It's summer time, time to move baby, it's time to dip baby
It's summer, let's move around and leave
But we can't, traffic's jammed on the strip by them playas
But we can't leave because there's traffic from the cars with expensive rims
With them vogues on the Cadillacs
They have expensive wheels on the Cadillacs
Bending curves in suburbs with the boom in the back
They're driving through the suburbs with loud music in the back of the car
Matter fact, all them ladies be crowdin' around
In fact, all the girls are crowding around
Them playas with the Benz's when they let the top down
The guys with the Benzes are popular when they drop the top
Cruisin' slow and low, one time for the 64
Driving slowly and low, one time for the '64 car
Baby pumpin' up the sound and bouncin' up and down
The music is loud and they're bouncing in their car
Everybody chillin' not a worry on they mind
Everyone is chilling without any worries on their mind
Pumpin' the Summer Jam because it's summer time
Listening to Summer Jam because it's summer
(Time time)
Heavy Chevys Cadillac with them boom in the back
Big Chevy cars and Cadillacs with loud music in the back
UCD in the deck, boy be gettin' much respect
Playing a UCD in the music player gets a lot of respect
Cruisin' up and down the block, go ahead and drop the top
Driving around the neighborhood, drop the top of the car
Wild on out and unwind 'cause it's summer time
Let's go wild and relax because it's summer
Come on and break out your daisy dunes
Wear your fashionable shorts
Along with your bathing suits
And your swimsuits!
Versace shades to block the sun, it's time to go have some fun
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and have some fun
Stomp your feet and clap your hands, and wild out to the Summer Jam
Dance to the Summer Jam!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYANT, EDWARDS, MCGOWAN, RODGERS
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