Terry's productions can be described as a varied collection of samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the more introspective Chicago sound pioneered earlier in the decade, plus plenty of hip-hop attitude and sampling piracy.[citation needed]
Much of Todd Terry's early work in the late 1980s is considered a milestone in the development of both progressive and modern deep house. Todd Terry has been responsible for releasing two of the most respected crossover remixes of the house era: "I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers and "Missing" by Everything But the Girl by the mid 1990s.
Among his fans, Todd Terry is known as Todd the God, God Terry, Todd Godrry, Godd Gerry (or, occasionally, simply God, because he might be a Five Percenter, but this is unconfirmed).
Todd's tracks "Something Goin' On'" and "Keep on Jumpin'" were both UK Top-10 hits as well as Us Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1s, with the vocals provided by Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash. Freestyle diva Shannon was the featured vocalist on the Top Twenty hit "It's over Love" in 1997.
In 1999 Todd Terry released Resolutions, successfully embracing the then-still avant-garde Drum-n-Bass aestethics.
Terry also has several aliases such as Swan Lake, Orange Lemon, Royal House, Amy Studt, Black Riot, CLS, Masters at Work (although this moniker he gave to Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez & "Little" Louie Vega), Dredd Stock, House of Gypsies, Limelife, Hard House, Tyme Forse, Gypsymen.
Todd Terry became one of the best-paid DJs in both Europe and the United States. He normally performs on four turntables, mostly playing his own tracks.
In October 2004, Weekend by the Todd Terry Project appeared in popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on House music radio station SF-UR.
Bango
Todd Terry Lyrics
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Bango Bango Bango
Let's go
Bango Bango Bango
Let's go
Bango Bango Bango
Let's go
Bango Bango Bango
The lyrics to Todd Terry's song Bango are incredibly simple, consisting of only three words repeated multiple times: "Bango Bango Bango." However, these simplistic lyrics are a perfect example of how music is not always about complex words or phrases, but rather about the feeling and energy that the rhythm and beat create. The lyrics are essentially a chant or a call to action, urging the listener to get up and dance. The repetition of the phrase creates a hypnotic effect and encourages listeners to get lost in the music and let themselves be carried away by the beat.
This song has been a staple in the world of house music since its release in 1988, and its simple yet effective lyrics have made it a popular track for DJs to mix and remix in their sets. It's an excellent example of how music can transcend language and culture and connect with people on a primal level through rhythm, melody, and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go
We should start moving or take some action
Bango Bango Bango
An exclamation or chant used to hype up the situation
Let's go
The call to action is repeated to emphasize its importance
Bango Bango Bango
The exclamation is repeated to further hype up the situation
Let's go
The call to action is repeated again to signal imminent action
Bango Bango Bango
The exclamation is repeated for the final time to maximize hype and excitement
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Todd Terry
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@acarter105
I always rushed to the dance floor when i heard this track and " I get lifted". Some of the absolute best times of my life ! HOUSE FOREVER ! β€β€β€
@luxeford547
This changed my life and I'm still a better person to this day.
@kevinbrito5591
This song should be placed in HALL FAME
@sheldonford9746
Big facts π― πͺ π
@tessahall5958
I remember this back in 1988...dancefloor would be PACKED!
@willmills1370
Jan 2021, clubs closed, bars closed. Who else misses old school house music?
@WarrenHolly
I remember when house first hit Baltimore I ran with a couple of DJs and we was known at one of the city's hottest record shops. I couldn't remember the first 2 cuts we heard until this morning. My memory is horrible but I think they was "jack your body" and "this is house"
@georgegeez8708
NYC was on fire with this record. All the clubs were rockin to this. The Tunnel, 1018, Emerald City, Palladium, Roseland, The Funhouse, La Mirage, The Hideout and Devil's Nest in the BX, Lamour East in Queens. Damn so many places to go and house all night long. Radio station Hot 103 before it shifted to Hot 97. Shit even college station WNYU 89.1. Shout to all the DJs who had us movin: DJ "Little" Louie Vega, DJ Roman Ricardo, DJ Glen Frisia, DJ John "Gungie" Rivera, DJ Baby Hec, DJ David Morales, DJ Kool Mike Ski, DJ John "Jellybean" Benitez, DJ Freddie Bastone. I know I missed alot more DJs. But it was definitely a great time.
@user-mw3lq5pc1g
My thoughts ecactly i remember all those DJ there friends of mine in the Bronx mid 80s my clubbing days
@willmills1370
It's FRIDAY!! Let the weekend begin!! I miss Hot 97 out of NYC playing their 80's jams which included this great track from Todd Terry! Never gets old.