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
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Written by: Todd Terry
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Abraham Alarcon
Track still smacks after 30+ years! One of my favs! Letβs go!!!
Tobias Farragut
Grew up in the 80βs with a weekend warrior club mom..this shit will die with me in my memory banks lol
Ziomara Velazquez
Heartthrobs, studio 54, emerald city, the underground, the palladium, 1018, the tunnel these were the days!!
Zog26
Once heard never forgotten.
James AKA Kimo
CLASSIC house music
Pat Mackie
Quality tune.... 1luv π......
antonio levogueman
House is a feeling an acquired taste
DIMP11
Sadly. I wish it was more mainstream these last 34 years so we could hear it on the radio and in videos and in movies more often instead of having to go to certain hip clubs. Alas homophobia is still rampant and many people I know consider it a "gay person's music". Not that it matters at all, but I am straight and male and I love house music. And for all those about to say why can't I just admit I am gay ( the tired joke "Yeah, sure you are not gay" that we see all the time on You Tube when people say they are not gay) - think about this: This is an anonymous forum so I have no need to lie. Other problem with house music, it is only well known in progressive alpha cities like Montreal, London, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Miami, Paris, Ibiza etc. I have spent most of my life in Bahamas and Bermuda where it is not big. Lastly, house is better than EDM, Eurodance, Drum N Bass, or even techno to me.
VL-tone
β@DIMP11it being mainstream makes it bad it will get ruined and commercialised by major record labels
Sullivan Vega
Brought me back in time.