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, 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.
Twist and Shout
Salt 'N' Pepa Lyrics
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Yo Pepa your mic
We're def you're right
The bass shakin' dancin' all night
Booties shakin' from left to right
Salt and Pepa rockin' the mic
So that you might
Shake it up baby now (Shake it up baby)
You gotta twist and shout (Twist and shout)
c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon baby now (Come on baby)
Go ahead and work it on out (Work it on out)
Oooo, work it on out now, baby (Work it on out now)
You know you look so good (Look so good)
You really got me going now, boy (Got me going)
Just like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)
Oooo, hey baby, listen, I think they're playin' our song
What up? You gonna get up? Well shut up and come on
I want to feel your body close to me, lovin' and holdin' me
Tight like a vice grip squeezin' all over me
Yeah, that's the way, hey, don't get carried away
The other boy, do what the record say
And shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
You make me twist and shout (Twist and shout)
c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (Come on, baby)
Work it, work it on out (Work it on out)
Work that bootie on out now, baby, ha (Work it on out now)
You know you look so good (Look so good)
You really got me going now (Got me going)
Just like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)
Yeah, gimme gimme gimme all you got boyfriend, you should be enjoyin'
A sexy girl might ease that antedote to poison
Boys in the jam ask me to dance, but I say no chance
I want a man who's advanced in the art of dance
So when we get on a floor, he can take me on a tour
And we can do it till the fluid or sweat starts to pour
Down like the rain and the thunderstorm hard and strong
Boy, come on, don't wait too long
You better shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (Twist and shout)
c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (Come on, baby)
Go ahead, and work it on out (Work it on out)
Yeah, work it on out now, boyfriend (Work it on out now)
You know you look so good (Look so good)
You really got me going now with that stuff (Got me going)
Like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)
Oooo, (Ah) get higher, baby
(Ah) Higher, baby
(Ah) Oooo, get higher, baby
(Ow) Yeah, now break it down
One good twist deserves a better one, a deffer one
We're Salt and Pepa, together we'll have lots of fun
Do it again, babe, for the hit parade
'cause Spinderella does a hell of a job keepin' the record playin'
Shout like ya just sold your soul to rock 'n roll
You lost control, go hit the floor
And shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Come on, twist and shout (Twist and shout)
Go 'head, go 'head, go 'head, go 'head, baby, now (Come on, baby)
Go ahead, and work it on out (Work it on out)
Oooo, work it on out now, baby (Work it on out now)
You know you look so good (Look so good)
You really got me going now, boy (Got me going)
Just like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)
Shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Come on, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Sh-sh-sh-sh-shake it, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Shake, shake, shake, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Why don't you shake it up, baby, now? (Shake it up, baby)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
(Ad lib / fade)
The lyrics to "Twist and Shout" by Salt 'N' Pepa are an energetic and playful invitation to dance and let loose. The song expresses the joy and excitement of being on the dance floor, with Salt, Pepa, and Spin hyping up the crowd. The lyrics encourage the listeners to shake their bodies, twist, and shout, creating a lively and infectious atmosphere.
Salt 'N' Pepa emphasize the physicality of dancing, mentioning booties shaking from left to right and wanting to feel bodies close together. The lyrics also speak to the anticipation and attraction between two people, with references to looking good and getting each other going. It's a celebration of the power of music and dance to create a connection and shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Salt your mic
Hey Salt, it's your turn to use the microphone
Yo Pepa your mic
Hey Pepa, it's your turn to use the microphone
Yo Spin you hype
Hey Spin, you're energetic and enthusiastic
We're def you're right
We're confident and skilled, and you agree
The bass shakin' dancin' all night
The bass is causing vibrations, making us dance all night
Booties shakin' from left to right
Our butts are moving vigorously from side to side
Salt and Pepa rockin' the mic
Salt and Pepa are delivering a great performance on the microphone
So that you might
In order for you to enjoy and have a good time
Shake it up baby now (Shake it up baby)
Move your body energetically and enthusiastically
You gotta twist and shout (Twist and shout)
You need to dance and express yourself with excitement
c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon baby now (Come on baby)
Come on, don't hesitate, let's do it now
Go ahead and work it on out (Work it on out)
Put effort into your dancing and let it out
Oooo, work it on out now baby (Work it on out now)
Keep dancing fervently and passionately
You know you look so good (Look so good)
You look incredibly attractive
You really got me going now boy (Got me going)
You're exciting and stimulating me
Just like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)
Just as I expected, you're impressing me
Oooo, hey baby, listen, I think they're playin' our song
Hey baby, pay attention, I think they're playing the song that has special meaning to us
What up? You gonna get up? Well shut up and come on
What's going on? Are you going to join us? Well, stop talking and come along
I want to feel your body close to me, lovin' and holdin' me
I desire to have physical intimacy with you, feeling your love and embrace
Tight like a vice grip squeezin' all over me
Holding me tightly and strongly like a vice grip
Yeah, that's the way, hey, don't get carried away
Yes, that's the right approach, don't get too carried away
The other boy, do what the record say
The other guy, follow the rhythm and instructions of the record
You make me twist and shout (Twist and shout)
You're making me dance and scream with excitement
Work it, work it on out (Work it on out)
Put effort into your dancing and unleash it
Work that bootie on out now, baby, ha (Work it on out now)
Dance with your buttocks emphasized and highlighted, baby, ha
Yeah, gimme gimme gimme all you got boyfriend, you should be enjoyin'
Yeah, give me everything you have, boyfriend, you should be enjoying yourself
A sexy girl might ease that antedote to poison
A seductive girl could relieve you from your troubles
Boys in the jam ask me to dance, but I say no chance
Guys at the gathering ask me to dance, but I refuse without a doubt
I want a man who's advanced in the art of dance
I desire a man who is skilled and knowledgeable in dancing
So when we get on a floor, he can take me on a tour
So when we're on the dance floor, he can lead me through various dance moves
And we can do it till the fluid or sweat starts to pour
And we can keep dancing until the perspiration starts flowing
Down like the rain and the thunderstorm hard and strong
Flowing down like heavy rain and strong thunderstorm
Boy, come on, don't wait too long
Boy, come on, don't hesitate for too long
Twist and shout (Twist and shout)
Dance passionately and scream with excitement
Yeah, work it on out now, boyfriend (Work it on out now)
Yeah, keep dancing energetically now, boyfriend
Like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)
Just as I expected, you're dancing impressively
Oooo, (Ah) get higher, baby
Oooo, (Ah) rise to new levels of energy, baby
(Ah) Higher, baby
Higher, baby
(Ah) Oooo, get higher, baby
(Ah) Oooo, increase your energy and excitement, baby
(Ow) Yeah, now break it down
(Ow) Yeah, now break it down
One good twist deserves a better one, a deffer one
After a good dance move, it's fitting to perform an even better and more impressive one
We're Salt and Pepa, together we'll have lots of fun
We're Salt and Pepa, and when we perform together, we'll have a great time
Do it again, babe, for the hit parade
Let's repeat the performance, babe, for the popular record chart
'cause Spinderella does a hell of a job keepin' the record playin'
Because Spinderella does an excellent job of keeping the record playing smoothly
Shout like ya just sold your soul to rock 'n roll
Scream as if you just dedicated your entire being to rock 'n roll
You lost control, go hit the floor
You've lost control, now go and dance fervently on the floor
Shake, shake, shake, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Move your body vigorously, baby, now
Why don't you shake it up, baby, now? (Shake it up, baby)
Why don't you start dancing energetically now, baby?
Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Vigorously shake your body, baby, now
(Ad lib / fade)
(Ad lib / fade)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KinToNatTuner
They look like they had a lot of fun making this video!
@briandanielgoth1718
they always have fun.
@lizcarroll1335
It's in the lyrics "We're Salt N Pepa, together we have lots of fun"
@SocialCabinRBLX
Only 3.4 million views?! It's so sad that a lot of people don't know about this song, I mean sh*t; I was born in 2003 and not only do I know but also listen to this legendary classic to this day...
@waynenunn6387
Best female rap group in history
@slobomotion
I like them best for that, too.
@Kev80ification
Fact! !!!!!
@user-pt2mz1vr9s
No! Bangles first!
@kristyrobinson1979
Жека Жека bangles aren’t a rap group?
@joesickler5888
Name 3 other female rap groups?