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.
Please Don't Go
Salt-N-Pepa Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
How ya doin', this is Kirk Franklin
Sharin' with my sisters Cheryl, Sandi, and De De
With Sounds of Blackness
Everybody talkin' about keeping it real, huh
Well I got the real for ya
One time for your holy mind
Come on, hold on, yes
[Chorus]
Hold on, don't let go (Rock on)
My God and don't you know (Be strong)
You got the power if you look deep inside (The flow y'all)
Just let God be your light (Rock on)
And He'll make it alright (Be strong)
Don't let go, don't let go (Keep on, uh, yeah, keep it flowin' y'all)
You struggle through your days, workin' then you out
If God ain't in charge, that's all it be about
No doubt, oh yeah, listen to this here
If he got my back then whom shall I fear
Forgive, forget, the tears and the sorrow
Keep your head up, because there's always tomorrow
Put the Lord first, be strong, you can't go wrong
Love is on the way if you just pray, and hold on
[Chorus]
Met jealous people, prayed (Tell it) I wouldn't make it
But opportunity knocked (Ha), I had to take it
Never fake it, 'cause I be down with the King
He's running everything (So I sing), like the family
When you feel the pressure (Goin' on) and you stressed
Your life is in a mess, this is just a test
God is with you, so people be strong
You can take the whole world on (Now keep it moving)
[Chorus]
I ain't trippin' over nothin' (That's right), I count my blessings
Studyin' my words (Uh-huh), steady tryin' to learn my lesson (Yeah)
There's madness in this world, check me out, I ain't stressin' (Word)
Knowledge is the key, joy and peace, the essence (True that)
Do unto others, don't disrespect your mothers
Lend a helping hand to your sisters and your brothers
Trust God, uh, that's all you gotta do
He'll take care of you, now all praises due
All praises due to the Most High (To the Most Hight)
To the Most High heed your prayer to the sky
(You gotta keep your head up to the sky)
So you want to know why
Praise the Lord everyday, that's how I get high
I, uh, just get by
Can't do me nothin' 'cause God is on my side
All praises due to the Most High (To the Most Hight)
To the Most High heed your prayer to the sky
(You gotta keep your head up to the sky)
Said you gotta keep your head
I said you gotta keep your head up to the sky
Oh, come on, have a little church with me
Come on
[Chorus]
He brought me through some hard times, it was mad, rough (No doubt)
I thought I couldn't handle it, uh, I had enough
But all praises due to the Most High
You kept me alive when I could have died (Come on)
My God, I think I got to say, Halleluia
You still loved me, when I never even knew ya
Here's to the Man, clap your hands to the song
Sounds of Blackness, Salt and Pepa say, Peace y'all
And hold on
[Chorus: x3]
The Salt-N-Pepa song "Please Don't Go" features Kirk Franklin, Sounds of Blackness, Cheryl "Salt" James, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, and De De O'Neal. The lyrics are about holding onto one's faith in God during difficult times. The song begins with Franklin introducing the singers and speaking directly to his "sisters," as if he's speaking to a church congregation. He explains that he has "the real" for them to listen to. The song advises listeners to keep their heads up and not let go, reminding them that God will be their light in the darkness.
The chorus repeats the idea of holding on to faith, while the verses speak to dealing with the pressures of daily life and struggling to overcome obstacles. The lyrics emphasize the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, trusting in God to guide one's path, and keeping hope alive for the future. Ultimately, "Please Don't Go" is a message of encouragement and strength for those who may be facing tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's have a little church up in here
Let's gather together and share some spiritual insights
How ya doin', this is Kirk Franklin
I'm Kirk Franklin and I greet you with love and positivity
Everybody talkin' about keeping it real, huh
People are obsessed with the idea of authenticity
Well I got the real for ya
And I'm here to offer you some genuine wisdom
One time for your holy mind
Let me share some uplifting thoughts with you
Come on, hold on, yes
Let's stay strong and resilient
Hold on, don't let go (Rock on)
Stay determined and don't give up
My God and don't you know (Be strong)
You have faith in a higher power, and that gives you strength
You got the power if you look deep inside (The flow y'all)
You have inner strength and resilience if you trust yourself
Just let God be your light (Rock on)
If you follow a spiritual path, you'll find guidance and solace
And He'll make it alright (Be strong)
You'll eventually find peace and happiness if you have faith
Don't let go, don't let go (Keep on, uh, yeah, keep it flowin' y'all)
Stay determined and keep pushing forward
You struggle through your days, workin' then you out
You have to work hard to make ends meet
If God ain't in charge, that's all it be about
Without spiritual guidance, life can feel empty
No doubt, oh yeah, listen to this here
I'm confident in the following message
If he got my back then whom shall I fear
If you have faith in God, you have no reason to be afraid
Forgive, forget, the tears and the sorrow
Let go of grudges and painful memories
Keep your head up, because there's always tomorrow
Stay positive and hope for a better future
Put the Lord first, be strong, you can't go wrong
Prioritize your spiritual life and stay resilient
Love is on the way if you just pray, and hold on
Love and positivity will come to you if you stay faithful
Met jealous people, prayed (Tell it) I wouldn't make it
I encountered envious people who wished me harm
But opportunity knocked (Ha), I had to take it
But I persevered and seized opportunities when they arose
Never fake it, 'cause I be down with the King
Stay true to yourself and your spiritual path
He's running everything (So I sing), like the family
God is in control of everything, like a loving family member
When you feel the pressure (Goin' on) and you stressed
When life gets tough and you feel overwhelmed
Your life is in a mess, this is just a test
View your struggles as a test of your faith and resilience
God is with you, so people be strong
Believe that God is supporting you and stay strong
You can take the whole world on (Now keep it moving)
You have what it takes to face any challenge, so keep going
I ain't trippin' over nothin' (That's right), I count my blessings
I'm grateful for what I have, and I don't worry about what I don't
Studyin' my words (Uh-huh), steady tryin' to learn my lesson (Yeah)
I'm committed to studying spiritual texts and learning from life experiences
There's madness in this world, check me out, I ain't stressin' (Word)
There's a lot of chaos in the world, but I'm not letting it get to me
Knowledge is the key, joy and peace, the essence (True that)
Having knowledge and finding joy and peace within is what really matters
Do unto others, don't disrespect your mothers
Treat others with kindness and respect, particularly your mother
Lend a helping hand to your sisters and your brothers
Be supportive and helpful to those around you
Trust God, uh, that's all you gotta do
The most important thing is to have faith in God
He'll take care of you, now all praises due
God will provide for you, so give thanks and be grateful
All praises due to the Most High (To the Most Hight)
Let's give thanks to God
To the Most High heed your prayer to the sky
Pray to God and have faith that he will hear you
(You gotta keep your head up to the sky)
Be optimistic and hopeful
So you want to know why
If you're curious about what motivates me
Praise the Lord everyday, that's how I get high
I find spiritual fulfillment in praising God
I, uh, just get by
I don't need much to be happy
Can't do me nothin' 'cause God is on my side
I'm invincible because God supports me
Said you gotta keep your head
Remember to stay positive
I said you gotta keep your head up to the sky
Look to the spiritual realm for guidance
He brought me through some hard times, it was mad, rough (No doubt)
God helped me overcome some difficult challenges
I thought I couldn't handle it, uh, I had enough
At times, I felt overwhelmed and like giving up
But all praises due to the Most High
But I'm grateful to God for helping me persevere
You kept me alive when I could have died (Come on)
God helped me survive when I was in danger
My God, I think I got to say, Halleluia
I'm so happy and grateful, I have to say 'Halleluia'
You still loved me, when I never even knew ya
God has always been there for me, even when I was unaware
Here's to the Man, clap your hands to the song
Let's celebrate God with applause and music
Sounds of Blackness, Salt and Pepa say, Peace y'all
Let's spread peace and positivity
And hold on
Stay strong and persevere
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: TIM JAMES, MIKE MORE, ARNIE ROMAN, JODIE WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamesward6143
No female rapper today can compete with these ladies. Straight OG's
@ianbosireobiye1268
Straight up hommie
@TheShamanSZ
Today. probably no, but imagine if Missy Elliott and Salt'n'Pepa in their prime went at it. That would be some good stuff.
@lordmegatron2698
Right cus no one can rap about sex and dance in front of a strip joint.
@amandafoley5818
Very true
@yasmincharlottetreble618
@@amandafoley5818 So True!
@muaz4825
Everything about MAID series is ❤️
@pinkradio1018
Yass
@J47Z
Deadpool
@jdoughty85
30 years later - I still know all the words - came randomly on the radio ! Love it