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.
No One Does It Better
Salt-N-Pepa Lyrics
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Baby baby baby (give it to me)
Come and get it (I'm ready)
'cause no one does it better than me (than you you you)
Than me yeah yeah (oh sugar)
No one does it better than me
No one does it (girl) no one
Yo Mr. Don Juan give me everything I need
I'm ready for the world rub me down proceed
Treat like the mic then rock me
Let's do it while you hold me in the air - don't drop me
Heavyweight boot-knocker, whatcha want to do
In the waterbed room, yeah, just me and you?
I got the fever for the nook-nook
So if ya never seen a body like this take a good look
Take a good look, bet that ass'll be hooked
Because I'm better than a good book
She can't match the cat, and when she looks at your back
She sees Salt in a passion scratch
We go round and round so let me break it down
If she was all that, you wouldn't be here right now
'cause you know (I know), you know that
No one does it better (bet no one does it like you do)
No one does it better (no one does it), better than I do (yeah yeah)
No one does it better (no light) (whether they're cute too) (oh no)
No one does it (yeah), oh baby, no one
Well that's true, that's why you never have no beef
'cause when the bugle is blown it's all tongue and no teeth
You're gettin' done between the sheets
And I know you don't cheat 'cause at home you gets freaked
And worked out to capacity
A good piece of ass to me, that's all you have to be
I lay ya down to the maximum
And I'm extra in the middle 'cause that's where I'm waxin' him
Honey knows where the flavor's at
Who's cat is all that, who keeps comin' back...
To me, can't stay away
Gotta have it night and day just because
No one does it better (no one does it), better than I do (no one)
No one does it better (nobody does it like you do)
No one does it better (no one does it to me), better than I do
No one does it (yeah, oh), oh baby, no one
You're damn right no one does it better than me
Pepa's got ways to keep ya happy
Don't put nothin' past me
If I want to I do, if I don't then don't ask me
Aim to please the man and freak the man
Twenty-four seven 'cause he's the man
Got thrills and frills like a theme park
Before the chill part, you can't have an ill heart
'cause it's definitely on when I hit the bedroom
That knows zooma-zoom-zoom in his poom-poom
Pep's the body mechanic so don't panic
I'll let ya have it, but love ain't always automatic
I never had a complaint, never said I feel faint
I got the face of a saint, you think I am but I ain't
'cause you know (I know), you know that
No one does it better (not better than you do)
No one does it better (no one does it), better than I do
(no one does it)
No one does it better (nobody does it like you do)
No one does it (yeah, oh), oh baby, no one
No one does it better (no one), better than I do
No one does it better (is better than you), better than I do
No one does it better (no one else, nobody is better than you)
better than I do
No one does it, oh baby, no one
No one does it better...
The lyrics of Salt-N-Pepa's song No One Does It Better is about how the female singer is confident that she is the best at pleasing her partner in bed. The song starts by peppering the listener with lines like "Baby, baby, baby" and "give it to me," signifying a sexual conversation. The female singer asserts that no one does it better than her, highlighting her sexual expertise. She brags about her ability to make her partner happy and even suggests that she delivers more pleasure than all the other women in the world. She describes herself as a "body mechanic" who knows how to magically make things work well, and declares that it's always "definitely on" when she enters the bedroom.
The male singer adds his own perspective, asserting that the female singer is everything he needs. He uses metaphors like "treat me like the mic then rock me" to describe his desires and praises his partner's sexual prowess. No One Does It Better, with its sexually charged lyrics and boasting about sexual expertise, has been labeled one of the pioneers of feminist rap. The song defies the idea that men are the only ones who can boast about sexual prowess in songs and asserts that women can also talk about their sexual desires and skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby baby baby (give it to me)
Addressing and expressing a desire for a sexual partner.
Oh yeah (I need it)
Acknowledgement of the need for sexual gratification.
Come and get it (I'm ready)
Expressing readiness and willingness to engage in sexual activity.
'cause no one does it better than me (than you you you)
Claiming to excel at satisfying sexual desires.
Than me yeah yeah (oh sugar)
Exclamation of superiority and enjoyment.
No one does it better than me
Reiteration of superiority and expertise.
No one does it (girl) no one
Affirmation of being the best sexual partner.
Yo Mr. Don Juan give me everything I need
Appealing to a partner to satisfy sexual needs and desires.
I'm ready for the world rub me down proceed
Expressing readiness and eagerness to engage in sexual activity.
Treat like the mic then rock me
Requesting to be treated as an object of desire and pleasure.
Let's do it while you hold me in the air - don't drop me
Suggesting engaging in sexual activity while performing stunts.
Heavyweight boot-knocker, whatcha want to do
Boasting and challenging partner to engage in intense sexual activity.
In the waterbed room, yeah, just me and you?
Suggesting a private, intimate setting for sexual activity.
I got the fever for the nook-nook
Expressing strong desire for sexual activity.
So if ya never seen a body like this take a good look
Boasting about one's physical attractiveness and sexual appeal.
Take a good look, bet that ass'll be hooked
Confidently anticipating the partner's strong attraction and desire.
Because I'm better than a good book
Comparing one's sexual prowess to that of a good book, implying superior quality.
She can't match the cat, and when she looks at your back
Suggesting that other potential partners cannot compare in satisfying sexual desires.
She sees Salt in a passion scratch
Asserting dominance over other partners and their inability to meet sexual desires.
We go round and round so let me break it down
Acknowledging a history of engaging in sexual activity with a partner.
If she was all that, you wouldn't be here right now
Implying that previous partners were not satisfying, thus leading to engagement with current partner.
'cause you know (I know), you know that
Affirming a mutual understanding and agreement.
No one does it better (bet no one does it like you do)
Expressing unique and superior sexual skills.
No one does it better (no one does it), better than I do (yeah yeah)
Reaffirming superiority in satisfying sexual desires.
No one does it better (no light) (whether they're cute too) (oh no)
Expressing a unique combination of attractiveness and superior sexual skills.
No one does it (yeah), oh baby, no one
Reiteration of unique sexual appeal and expertise.
Well that's true, that's why you never have no beef
Acknowledging that the truth of one's sexual superiority prevents potential issues or conflicts.
'cause when the bugle is blown it's all tongue and no teeth
Implying that engaging in sexual activity nullifies the potential for conflict.
You're gettin' done between the sheets
Assertions of successful sexual activity between partners.
And I know you don't cheat 'cause at home you gets freaked
Implying satisfaction with a partner's ability to meet sexual desires and thus negating desire for infidelity.
And worked out to capacity
Implying satisfaction with a partner's physical and sexual prowess.
A good piece of ass to me, that's all you have to be
Stating an attraction and preference for physical and sexual appeal.
I lay ya down to the maximum
Expressing eagerness to engage in sexual activity to the fullest extent.
And I'm extra in the middle 'cause that's where I'm waxin' him
Implying willingness and ability to pleasure partner in every way.
Honey knows where the flavor's at
Implying expertise in finding and providing sexual gratification.
Who's cat is all that, who keeps comin' back...
Boasting about satisfying a partner's sexual desires and ensuring their continued attraction and return.
To me, can't stay away
Imploring of one's expertise in satisfying sexual desires, resulting in continued attraction and engagement.
Gotta have it night and day just because
Asserting the continuation of attraction and engagement with a partner's unmatched sexual appeal.
You're damn right no one does it better than me
Reasserting superior sexual expertise.
Pepa's got ways to keep ya happy
Asserting expertise in keeping a partner sexually satisfied.
Don't put nothin' past me
Asserting one's ability to fulfill any and all sexual desires.
If I want to I do, if I don't then don't ask me
Asserting personal autonomy and preference when it comes to sexual activity.
Aim to please the man and freak the man
Asserting the goal of satisfying a partner's sexual desires.
Twenty-four seven 'cause he's the man
Asserting readiness and willingness to engage in sexual activity continuously.
Got thrills and frills like a theme park
Boasting a wide range of sexual appeal and experiences.
Before the chill part, you can't have an ill heart
Suggesting that one must have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards sexual activity.
'cause it's definitely on when I hit the bedroom
Asserting readiness and eagerness to engage in sexual activity in the bedroom.
That knows zooma-zoom-zoom in his poom-poom
Asserting expertise in pleasuring a partner's sexual organs.
Pep's the body mechanic so don't panic
Asserting expertise in performing sexual activities.
I'll let ya have it, but love ain't always automatic
Implying that emotional love is not always necessary for sexual gratification.
I never had a complaint, never said I feel faint
Asserting a track record of successful sexual activity and satisfaction.
I got the face of a saint, you think I am but I ain't
Implying that while one may look wholesome and pure, they have a strong desire for sexual gratification.
No one does it better (not better than you do)
Reiteration of one's unmatched sexual appeal and expertise.
No one does it better (no one does it), better than I do
Reasserting superior sexual skills and expertise.
(no one does it)
Confirmation of one's unmatched sexual abilities.
No one does it better (nobody does it like you do)
Assertion of the unique and superior sexual appeal and expertise.
No one does it (yeah, oh), oh baby, no one
Reiteration of unmatched sexual appeal and prowess.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VINCENS STEEN, STEIN BERGE SVENDSEN
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JO H N STALLWORTH
on Whatta Man
ALL THESE SONGS FOR THE LISTENERS TO GIVE IN TO THEIR SEX DESIRES AND HAVE ABORTIONS AND AIDS
YOU WILL REGRET NOT WAITING TO GET MARRIED
GOD LOVES YOU. GOD CREATED OUT OF HIS LOVE FOR YOU.. MARRIAGE IS FROM GOD. GOD KNOWS BEST. GOD CREATED YOU AS HIS MOST LOVED CREATION. ACCEPT JESUS AND YOU WILL LEARN MORE AND MORE AND EXPERIENCE MORE AND MORE OF GODS' WONDERFUL LOVE FOR YOU.
TURN FROM SIN AND TURN TO GOD.