The band signed a record deal with Profile Records in 1983, and Run's older brother, Russell "Rush" Simmons, signed Run-D.M.C. to his newly formed management company Rush Productions that same year. On their first major United States tour, the group set new fads by performing dressed in baggy black clothing, Adidas Sneakers (always with shoelaces removed), and Fedora hats.
Their mainstream success continued as the group performed at the famous Live Aid concert in 1985, and their 1986 album ''Raising Hell'' became the highest-selling rap album in history (this record was later broken as rap gained more popularity with artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Eminem), reaching number 3 on the ''Billboard magazine'' album charts and selling over 3 million copies. The album featured the famous cover version of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way", a rap-rock collaboration performed with Aerosmith members Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The song was the first hip-hop track to make the Top 10 on Billboard's singles charts.
Run-D.M.C. were renowned for breaking new ground in rap music. "It's Like That" and "Sucker MC's" (1983) were the first hip hop tracks that relied on electronic beats and nothing else. "Peter Piper" (1986) was the first rap record in which the DJ cut up a record (in this case, "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" by jazz musician Bob James. Run-D.M.C. became the first rap act with a platinum album and multi-platinum album, as well as the first rappers to appear on the cover of ''Rolling Stone'' magazine, to receive a Grammy nomination and to appear on Saturday Night Live] and American Bandstand.
After a period of lackluster commercial success after the ''Raising Hell'' album, the group made a comeback in 1993 with their album ''Down With the King'', which made Billboard's Top 10 for album and the Pete Rock assisted single "Down With the King".
Jam-Master Jay was shot and killed in October 2002, leading Run-D.M.C. to announce their retirement.
For a complete biography and the most up-to-date information on Run DMC, visit www.RunDMC.com.
Don't Stop
Run-D.M.C. Lyrics
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Bad little ting ass heavy OG on God
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Ow please don't stop
Feeling like you all I need
Tall drink of something that I really want to get on the rocks
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ow please don't
Stop it
Time spent is my deposit
Stop it
You a star and I really need a rocket ship
Stop it
I love it when you talk your shit
Don't stop it
Tell that nigga man he really ain't shit
Who say
Don't listen to what who say
To the left to the left babe
Tell that nigga man come and get your suitcase
He called you a bitch baby you ain't
He two faced baby which do you face
He tried to dribble you like 2k
You finished with the man like a due date
Got a shawdy with me
Bad little ting ass heavy OG on God
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Ow please don't stop
Feeling like you all I need
Tall drink of something that I really want to get on the rocks
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Ow please don't
Stop it
Time spent is my deposit
Stop it
You a star and I really need a rocket ship
Stop it
I love it when you talk your shit
Don't stop it
Tell that nigga man he really ain't shit
He playing games what the rules say
He get touched when you play too
Love it when we link up on occasion
Your body my destination too
Love it when you dress for the occasion
Love it when I see you in your birthday suit
Ow baby
If its a race then I really have to lose
You tired of niggas that play games with ya
Leave you dry
That man don't wanna rain with ya
But you can rain on me
But you can rain on me
Started from the top I made it
Now I'm moving to your south
Migration Babe
Throw it right back ill take it Babe
Yea that body amazing yea
Got a shawdy with me
Bad little ting ass heavy OG on God
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Ow please don't stop
Feeling like you all I need
Tall drink of something that I really want to get on the rocks
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Ow please don't
Got a shawdy with me
Bad little ting ass heavy OG on God
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Ow please don't stop
Feeling like you all I need
Tall drink of something that I really want to get on the rocks
Ride it till you leave it on E
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Ow please don't
The lyrics of Run DMC's "Don't Stop" is a song that is about a man and a woman who are enjoying each other's company. The lyrics "Got a shawdy with me, Bad little ting ass heavy OG on God" is referring to the woman he has with him and how attractive she is. He wants to ride her until they are both spent and he is screaming with pleasure. The chorus "Ow please don't stop, Feeling like you all I need" shows how much he is enjoying himself and wants her to continue.
The verse "Time spent is my deposit, Stop it, You a star and I really need a rocket ship" reveals that he treasures the time spent with her and wants to keep her. He sees her as a star and acknowledges her accomplishments which is why he wants to give her a rocket ship. The song continues with him praising the woman and wanting her to continue to talk her talk and to dismiss anyone who tries to bring her down.
Overall, the song is exotic and passionate all at once. From the lyrics and the beat, it is clear that the duo wants to party and enjoy themselves, with the man fixated on his companion and only her. The lyrics add to the passionate sound of the song and increase its appeal, making it an excellent choice as a party track that can be played at any time of the day.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a shawdy with me
I have a desirable woman with me
Bad little ting ass heavy OG on God
She has a curvy body and she is amazing on God's word
Ride it till you leave it on E
Enjoy the moment till the end even if it exhausts her
Ride it till you got a nigga screaming
Enjoy the experience till it makes the man scream in pleasure
Ow please don't stop
Do not stop what you're doing as it is enjoyable
Feeling like you all I need
She is now feeling like the only thing he needs
Tall drink of something that I really want to get on the rocks
He desires a tall glass of something strong and on the rocks
Stop it
Stop doing what you're doing
Time spent is my deposit
The time they spent together is worth it and valuable to him
You a star and I really need a rocket ship
She is amazing and he needs something special to reach her
I love it when you talk your shit
He likes it when she speaks confidently
Don't stop it
Continue doing what you're doing
Tell that nigga man he really ain't shit
Tell that man that he is nothing compared to her
Who say
Why listen to anyone's opinion
Don't listen to what who say
Don't mind the opinions of others
To the left to the left babe
Move on and leave that man behind
Tell that nigga man come and get your suitcase
Ask that man to retrieve his items and leave
He called you a bitch baby you ain't
He insulted her, but that is not true
He two faced baby which do you face
He is hypocritical and she should ignore him
He tried to dribble you like 2k
He tried to deceive her like in the video game 2k
You finished with the man like a due date
You are done with that man the same way a pregnancy is done when the due date arrives
He playing games what the rules say
He is behaving like he is playing a game and disregard the rules
He get touched when you play too
He gets punished when she plays the game too
Love it when we link up on occasion
He likes it when they come together on occasion
Your body my destination too
He wants her body and it's his destination
Love it when you dress for the occasion
He likes it when she dresses accordingly
Love it when I see you in your birthday suit
He likes it when she is naked like on her birthday
If its a race then I really have to lose
If it's a competition, he's willing to lose it as long as he has her
You tired of niggas that play games with ya
She's sick of men who play games with her
Leave you dry
They leave her unsatisfied
That man don't wanna rain with ya
That man does not want to make her wet, sexually
But you can rain on me
She can make him wet and he likes it
Started from the top I made it
He climbed the ladder of success
Now I'm moving to your south
He is moving towards her direction
Migration Babe
He's migrating to her
Throw it right back ill take it Babe
She can give it to him and he'll enjoy it
Yea that body amazing yea
Her body is incredible
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Written by: Siyabulela Khwekhwe
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