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.
Step
Salt-N-Pepa Lyrics
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Then you react and attack every flirt and ho
But oh no you gots to go now bro
To and fro unh unh no more
So just walk out the door and be out like Margetta
I've been through this before but now I think I better
Kick ya to the curb 'cause this hurts word
You dis and want to kiss? Now that's absurd
Yo Spinderella ain't the kind type to be pulled down, ya know
Before I go out I go blow-for-blow
So tell those hos that sittin' there waitin' by the phone
That they can have you 'cause you's gone
CHORUS
All you gotta do is just step-step
Me and you, we're through so just step-step
All you gotta do is just step-step
I hate to be ya
I'm not the one to be gone
You better go out and get someone else, hon
Who can eat your lies when you feed it to her
And take that little thumb when you give me to her
'cause you was packin' now you're lackin'
You used to be stackin' when you was the mackin'
But that's alright, it's a small thing, a small thing
A two-minute brother, girls, I stress a small thing
Yo, back to the track in the matter
I don't need to see you think you're all of thatta
Regardless of you my purse and pockets will be fatter
I leaved ya flat, I leave ya flat, I left ya flatter
CHORUS
I wouldn't take ya back if ya paid me
It was so sweet, oh no, I can't believe ya played me
I'll admit you pulled it off kinda well
But guess what? I did it, too, so what the hell?
You reap what you sow, you know, you know how that go
I know you're kinda shocked, but it was you who showed me so
Swallow your pride, take it in, be a man
I understood, now you understand
That the minute you started showing me neglect
Is the same minute I started feeling the effect
Why I held it in I didn't want to accept
That it could be over just for cheap sex
Experience is what we need to learn from
I know we all made mistakes, but you're a big one
So to the lucky man who's up next
Either treat me right or just step (step-step)
CHORUS
In the song "Step," Salt-N-Pepa sing about breaking up with a man who is possessive and jealous. The singer of the song is frustrated with her partner's constant accusations of infidelity, despite her loyalty. She finally decides to end the relationship, telling him to leave and not come back. She dismisses his pleas and reassurances, telling him that she's done and that he can go be with other women if he wants to. The chorus repeats the phrase "step-step," which can be interpreted as a command to leave, but also as a reference to the dance step of the same name (which involves a quick shuffle motion).
The lyrics of "Step" are straightforward and assertive, conveying a sense of confidence and self-respect. Salt-N-Pepa use a mixture of slang and straightforward language, creating a unique and punchy style. The song is empowering, encouraging listeners to stand up for themselves and not tolerate unhealthy relationships. It was a popular song in the early 1990s and remains a classic of the hip-hop genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm your honey dipper so you say you know
You call me your lover, but then you get jealous and angry when I talk to other guys.
Then you react and attack every flirt and ho
You get defensive and confrontational whenever you see me talking to guys you perceive as flirts or promiscuous.
But oh no you gots to go now bro
I'm sorry, but I can't deal with your possessiveness and jealousy anymore. It's time for us to break up.
To and fro unh unh no more
This on-again, off-again relationship isn't healthy or sustainable. It's time for me to move on.
So just walk out the door and be out like Margetta
Just leave and don't look back. I don't want to see or hear from you again.
I've been through this before but now I think I better
I've dealt with this type of behavior from guys before, but this time I know I need to end things for good.
Kick ya to the curb 'cause this hurts word
I'm breaking up with you because this relationship is causing me pain and stress.
You dis and want to kiss? Now that's absurd
You insult me and then expect me to forgive you and be affectionate towards you. That's ridiculous.
Yo Spinderella ain't the kind type to be pulled down, ya know
I'm not the type of woman who will let a man control or manipulate me. I won't put up with your behavior.
Before I go out I go blow-for-blow
I'm not afraid to stand up for myself and fight back against someone mistreating me.
So tell those hos that sittin' there waitin' by the phone
Let those other women who are hoping to date you know that they can have you, because we're done.
That they can have you 'cause you's gone
You're single now and free to be with whoever you want, but it won't be me.
All you gotta do is just step-step
All you need to do to move on from this relationship is walk away and let me go.
Me and you, we're through so just step-step
Our relationship is over, and it's time for us to go our separate ways.
I hate to be ya
I don't envy you right now. Breaking up is never easy, but it's the right thing to do.
I'm not the one to be gone
I'm not the type of person who will let someone else's behavior drive me away or make me feel unworthy.
You better go out and get someone else, hon
If you want someone in your life, you'll need to find someone new. I won't be coming back to you.
Who can eat your lies when you feed it to her
Someone who is willing to put up with your dishonesty and manipulation might be willing to be with you.
And take that little thumb when you give me to her
And if you find someone else, I hope she's willing to accept your half-hearted gestures and small tokens of affection.
'cause you was packin' now you're lackin'
You used to have a lot going for you, but now you're lacking in many ways.
You used to be stackin' when you was the mackin'
You used to be successful and popular with women when you were confident and self-assured.
But that's alright, it's a small thing, a small thing
But it's not the end of the world. Everyone makes mistakes and goes through difficult patches.
A two-minute brother, girls, I stress a small thing
You might have been a popular guy for a while, but your behavior has made you undesirable and unattractive now.
Yo, back to the track in the matter
Let's get back to the main point and the reason we're having this conversation.
I don't need to see you think you're all of thatta
I don't need to see you acting as though you're better than everyone else and can do no wrong.
Regardless of you my purse and pockets will be fatter
No matter what happens with our relationship, I will still be successful and financially stable without you.
I leaved ya flat, I leave ya flat, I left ya flatter
I've made it clear that our relationship is over and I won't be coming back. This time, it's really over.
I wouldn't take ya back if ya paid me
I don't want to be with you anymore, even if you offered me money or other incentives.
It was so sweet, oh no, I can't believe ya played me
I thought we had something special between us, but now I realize that you were just using me and manipulating me.
I'll admit you pulled it off kinda well
I have to give credit where credit is due, and you were very good at fooling me and convincing me that you cared about me.
But guess what? I did it, too, so what the hell?
But I also managed to deceive you and hide my true feelings, so I guess we're even in some ways.
You reap what you sow, you know, you know how that go
You get what you deserve in life, and if you treat people poorly, you'll eventually pay the price for your actions.
I know you're kinda shocked, but it was you who showed me so
I know you're surprised that I'm breaking up with you, but you're the one who taught me that I deserve better than this.
Swallow your pride, take it in, be a man
It's time for you to accept that our relationship is over and move on. Be mature and handle it like an adult.
I understood, now you understand
I finally realized that our relationship wasn't healthy or fulfilling, and now you need to come to terms with that fact as well.
That the minute you started showing me neglect
When you started ignoring me and not treating me with respect, that's when our relationship started to fall apart.
Is the same minute I started feeling the effect
I started feeling unhappy and unfulfilled in our relationship as soon as you started neglecting me and mistreating me.
Why I held it in I didn't want to accept
I didn't want to admit to myself that our relationship was failing, so I tried to ignore my feelings and keep things going.
That it could be over just for cheap sex
I didn't want to believe that our relationship was just based on physical attraction and that there was nothing more to it.
Experience is what we need to learn from
We can learn a lot from our past relationships and mistakes, and use that knowledge to make better decisions in the future.
I know we all made mistakes, but you're a big one
We both made mistakes in this relationship, but yours were particularly damaging and hurtful to me.
So to the lucky man who's up next
To whomever you date next, I hope you treat her better and learn from your mistakes so that you don't hurt her like you hurt me.
Either treat me right or just step (step-step)
If you're not willing to treat me with respect and kindness, then I don't want you to be a part of my life anymore.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS BRAIDE, TEBEY OTTOH, GABRIELLA ELLIS
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Adrien Nurmimaki
loving so much oldschool tracks like that
Jennifer Johnson
One of my favs of all time!
Jay Wad
This album I still have since 05!
Gregg Price
ya reap what ya sow, ya know ya know how that go!
Jay Wad
90s archive!
d g
Ohh my goshhh " step stepppp"
Mia Merli
This is 🎵 for Greg Kinnear