Hot, Cool & Vicious received little attention until a San Francisco DJ named Cameron Paul created a remix of "Push It" (The b-side to "Tramp"). Mr. Paul's remix of "Push It", rereleased as a single, quickly became a national hit and was nominated for a Grammy, pushing both the single and LP to Platinum album status.
They released A Salt With a Deadly Pepa, which was only a minor hit, though it featured "Shake Your Thang". Their third original LP, Blacks Magic, which received generally positive reviews and expanded Salt-N-Pepa's fanbase among hip hop fans using more R&B. It included "Let's Talk About Sex", one of their biggest songs.
Salt-N-Pepa left Next Plateau and the influence of Azor released "Very Necessary", a largely self-produced album in 1993 (see 1993 in music), and it performed very well on the charts, buoyed by "Shoop" and "Whatta Man" (with En Vogue). In 1994, they appeared in the motion picture "Who's The Man?".
The less commercially successful single "None of Your Business," won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1995. Since Very Necessary, both Salt and Pepa have focused primarily on their acting careers. They released their final album "Brand New" in 1997.
Despite their girl group beginnings, Salt-N-Pepa insist that they wrote many of the lyrics on their first album, and by Blacks Magic they displayed a sex positive, and responsible, feminism, and are often seen as innovators or role models.
In March 1999, Salt-N-Pepa embarked on their final live tour. Pepa (Sandy Denton) married Treach of Naughty By Nature on July 27, 1999. Salt-N-Pepa's greatest-hits album, entitled Salt-N-Pepa: The Best Of was released on January 25, 2000. Treach and Pepa were divorced on July 31, 2001. The group officially disbanded in 2002. Upon disbanding, Salt (Cheryl James) claimed she had become a born-again Christian, and would no longer be involved in hip-hop. However, all that changed when Cheryl announced that she would be releasing her first solo cd "Salt of the Earth" which later changed to "Salt Unrapped".
Cheryl James and Sandy Denton appeared on VH1's Hip Hop Honors in November 2004 without Spinderella. They did not perform.
In March 2005, it was announced that Sandy Denton would join Jose Canseco, Bronson Pinchot, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, Caprice Bourret, Janice Dickinson, and Carey Hart on the 5th season of the VH1 series The Surreal Life.
Salt-N-Pepa reunited on September 22, 2005, and gave their first performance in six years. They sang Whatta Man, along with En Vogue, as a part of VH1's Hip Hop Honors program.
Get Up Everybody
Salt-N-Pepa Lyrics
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The mic will sing soon as I touch it
Do this smooth and easy like
So we might get hyped in here tonight
Be nice, relax, MC's further back
If you ain't with that, I'm-a have to attack you with a bad rap
That can smack the smile off your face Jack
So don't start no crap
As we do it to you in your earhole
Huh, I ain't going out like a sucker
And if you think so, boy, then pucker up
And kiss the butt of this lyricist
Blow on the mic and make a wish
This groove is set to soothe and move you
Party people now it's time to
Get up
I think the sound will make you (get up)
Word up, I swear you got to (get up)
Everybody get up
Get up
Everybody get up
Get up
Everybody get up
Spinderella my DJ's a turntable trooper
My partner Pepa she's a power booster
Word to life, I swear, she'll seduce ya
Don't take my word, I'll introduce her
I don't need no introduction, I just bust in
Grab a microphone and then start dustin'
So-called lyricists can never deal with this
Swift-lipped vocalists either and also if
I was a mute, I'd still knock boots
Put up your dukes, troop, and I'm-a play ya like a flute
To show you all on me you can't sleep on
Spinderella, please drop some beats on
This crowd, pump it up loud
Gimme a scratch, OK now
It's time for hell to be raised
As I kick some lyrics on the beats Hurb made
Salt's at my side with a shotgun
A little action? I just had some
Wicked I say, the girl don't play
Gonna skip town on Judgement Day
So don't just sit there like a poo-putt stupid
The record's called "Get Up", I think you better do it
Get up
Everybody get up
Get up
Everybody get up
Get up
Everybody get up
Salty that's me flippin' on MCs
I'm not gonna waste your time on the strength, I'll be
Def, dumb, dope, completely phenominal
You didn't know? Yeah, right, come on now
Oh, I'm supposed to believe E-M-C-E-E's
Are glad Salt is makin' G's?
Save that crap, I got my public to rap to
Tried to play me out, I ought to slap you, punk
For being disrespectful
I grip the microphone like a pitbull terrier
Yes, but I'm scarier
Under a ton of rhymes I'll bury ya
Hyped like a poet, on the mic I'll show it
Do-re-mi fa-so-la ti-do it
Jazz, rhythm, blues, soul, pop, rock 'n roll, even hip-hop
Lovers, are my brothers and sisters
All in all over ten billion listeners
Lend me your ear when you want to hear
The hypest and ripest sound of the year
Get up
Everybody get up
Get up
Everybody get up
Get up
Everybody get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Get up
Salt-N-Pepa's song "Get Up Everybody" is a classic rap song that sings of the power of music to motivate people to get up and dance. The opening lyrics declare that the mic will sing as soon as the performer touches it, and encourages the audience to relax and enjoy the smooth groove of the song. If anyone starts trouble, the singer threatens to attack them with a bad rap that "can smack the smile off your face." Salt-N-Pepa then introduce their DJ Spinderella, who will "seduce" the audience with her beats. The song encourages listeners to get up and get moving on the dance floor, promising a good time.
Throughout the song, Salt-N-Pepa's verses emphasize their skills on the mic, declaring that they can "knock boots" even if they were mute. They challenge other rappers to try to keep up with their rhymes, and declare themselves the "hypest and ripest sound of the year." The song features dynamic beats, with Salt-N-Pepa rapping in a fast-paced style over a steady groove. Overall, "Get Up Everybody" celebrates the power of music to create movement, both on the dance floor and in the minds of the audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok, y'all, this is it now bust it
Alright everyone, here's the deal, pay attention
The mic will sing soon as I touch it
I'm going to start rapping once I pick up the microphone
Do this smooth and easy like
Let's keep things calm and relaxed
So we might get hyped in here tonight
By keeping things chill, we can actually get more excited later on
Be nice, relax, MC's further back
Everyone just needs to stay calm and cool, and let the performers do their thing
If you ain't with that, I'm-a have to attack you with a bad rap That can smack the smile off your face Jack So don't start no crap
If anyone starts acting up, I'm going to come at them with some harsh words and shut them down
Givin' a little bit of heart and soul As we do it to you in your earhole Huh, I ain't going out like a sucker And if you think so, boy, then pucker up
We're going to put our all into this performance, and we won't be embarrassed or humiliated, so anyone who thinks we will can think again
And kiss the butt of this lyricist Blow on the mic and make a wish
You can show respect for my skills by blowing into the microphone and making a wish for me to succeed
This groove is set to soothe and move you Party people now it's time to
The music is designed to make you feel good and want to dance, so let's get this party started
Spinderella my DJ's a turntable trooper My partner Pepa she's a power booster
The DJ and my partner are both amazing talents who know how to keep the party going
Word to life, I swear, she'll seduce ya Don't take my word, I'll introduce her
My partner is so talented that she will win you over with her skills without me even needing to talk her up
I don't need no introduction, I just bust in Grab a microphone and then start dustin'
I don't need any special treatment, I can just jump into my performance and start killing it
So-called lyricists can never deal with this Swift-lipped vocalists either and also if I was a mute, I'd still knock boots
Other rappers can't compare to me, and even if I wasn't able to use my voice, I would still be capable of making some amazing music
Put up your dukes, troop, and I'm-a play ya like a flute To show you all on me you can't sleep on Spinderella, please drop some beats on
I'll make you fight me, and I'll win with ease, just like playing a flute. And while I'm at it, the DJ can lay down some great beats for everyone to enjoy
This crowd, pump it up loud Gimme a scratch, OK now It's time for hell to be raised As I kick some lyrics on the beats Hurb made
Let's get this crowd worked up and excited, and I'll keep rapping over these beats
Salt's at my side with a shotgun A little action? I just had some Wicked I say, the girl don't play Gonna skip town on Judgement Day
My partner is by my side and we're ready to take on any challengers. We're not playing around and we're planning to get out of town when it's all over
So don't just sit there like a poo-putt stupid The record's called "Get Up", I think you better do it
Don't be a wallflower, get up and start dancing- it's what the song is all about!
Salty that's me flippin' on MCs I'm not gonna waste your time on the strength, I'll be Def, dumb, dope, completely phenominal
I'm the one who's dominating other rappers, and I'm not even going to bother with a full explanation of why- it's obvious how talented I am
You didn't know? Yeah, right, come on now Oh, I'm supposed to believe E-M-C-E-E's Are glad Salt is makin' G's? Save that crap, I got my public to rap to
Everyone knows how successful I am, and any rapper who says otherwise is just trying to downplay my talents
Tried to play me out, I ought to slap you, punk For being disrespectful I grip the microphone like a pitbull terrier Yes, but I'm scarier Under a ton of rhymes, I'll bury ya
If anyone tries to disrespect me, they should be ready for a fight. When I'm on the mic, I'm like a fierce animal, and I'll take down anyone who dares to challenge me
Hyped like a poet, on the mic I'll show it Do-re-mi fa-so-la ti-do it Jazz, rhythm, blues, soul, pop, rock 'n roll, even hip-hop Lovers, are my brothers and sisters All in all over ten billion listeners Lend me your ear when you want to hear The hypest and ripest sound of the year
I'm so excited and passionate about making music that it's like I'm a poet. I can work with any genre of music and bring joy to billions of people. If you want to hear the best music around, just listen to me on the mic
Get up
Stand up and start dancing!
Everybody get up
I want everyone to start dancing and having a good time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERBIE "FINGERPRINTS" AZOR, HERBY AZOR, HERBY E. AZOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@funkkidmusic301
They should be in the rock and roll hall of fame...True trendsetters and icons of the culture
@curtispenn4692
Exactly before Eminem IMO
@veramickey6007
Oh they got heir star
@rodinowright6591
Agree. Before Jay, Em and 2pac. I noticed Females MCs were making RAP dance records. But I love the back and forth style between Salt n Pep. They were starting and finishing each other's lines. Genius.
@aggin10
I SECOND THAT EMOTION!
@KiraLiyah
You can have ya Push Its and Whatta Man... THIS IS THE REAL SALT N PEPA!! I still remember the dance steps too!!!
@luvjnz
My favorite too. I know all the moves
@rashb3994
Yeah this is more raw and funky. Might actually be their best including the video.
@lacjones7226
Push it was from the original hot cool n vicious album while this was the second album salt with a deadly pepa both dope but first album was better but i feel you after those 2 albums i was no longer a salt n pepa fan.
@SDSOverfiend
Their best song... I agree on this