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.
Can You Feel It?
Todd Terry Lyrics
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Can you dig it
Let's all get funky
Can you dig it
Let's all get funky
Can you dig it
Let's all get funky
Can you dig it
At first glance, the lyrics to Todd Terry's song "Can You Feel It" seem simple and straightforward. The repeated refrain of "Let's all get funky, can you dig it?" seems like an invitation to the listener to let loose and dance. However, there may be deeper meaning behind those words. The phrase "let's all get funky" may be interpreted as an invitation to embrace one's individuality and dare to be different. In a sense, the song may be encouraging listeners to dig within themselves and find their inner groove, rather than conforming to societal norms.
Furthermore, the lyrics may be seen as a call to action for unity and togetherness. The repeated phrase "can you dig it?" invites the listener to join in and feel the groove together. The repetition of the refrain throughout the song creates a sense of community and collective joy. Overall, the lyrics to "Can You Feel It" may be interpreted as an invitation to let go of inhibitions, embrace individuality, and join together as one through the power of music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
Let's all get funky
Let's all loosen up, be ourselves and get down with the music.
Can you dig it
Are you able to grasp the essence of what we are trying to do here? Are you feeling it?
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Written by: Todd Terry
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