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.
Get Up Dub
Todd Terry Lyrics
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And I ask myself why
I'm walking in rhythm to a new beat
Must be the look in your eye
Get down
You are my music fill me up
Here I am
Ooh ooh yeah yeah
This is unusual
It's not like me
To be acting this way
I'm talking in riddles and poetry
No one understands what I say
Get down
You are my music fill me up
Here I am
Keep it spinning till we drop
I don't know why I gotta boogie
Could it be your standing by me
Everything I see so shiny now
Get down
You are my music fill me up
Here I am
Keep it spinning till we drop
Ooh ooh yeah yeah
The Todd Terry Allstars’s song “Get Down” opens up with an upbeat tune and lyrics that express a sense of euphoria and happiness. The lead singer describes how she feels like she is skipping along the street in rhythm to some new beat, and when she questions her behavior, she realizes that it is because of the look she is getting from someone else. The feeling of joy and inspiration that she is experiencing is mimicked in the exceptional upbeat tempo of the song.
The chorus of the song, which repeats several times, talks about how the person she's looking at helps her to get down, and their presence fills her up like music. All of her doubts and fears disappear as she immerses herself in a moment of music, dancing, and love. They keep spinning until they both drop, emphasizing the idea of continuous movement and how nothing can stand still when you are wholly immersed in your chosen passion.
The lyrics highlight the magic and power that music holds that whenever someone listens to a good tune, they forget about their problems, and everything around them feels perfect. In conclusion, the song’s lyrics encapsulate the joy of being alive, the beauty in the simple things in life, the feeling of finding that special someone, and blissfully immersing ourselves in fantastic rhythms.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I'm skipping along the street
Recently I have been walking joyfully on the street
And I ask myself why
I wonder why I feel so happy
I'm walking in rhythm to a new beat
I'm walking to the rhythm of a new and exciting sound
Must be the look in your eye
I think it's because of the way you are looking at me
Get down
Let's dance
You are my music fill me up
Your presence and energy make me feel alive and happy
Here I am
I'm ready to dance and have fun
Keep it spinning till we drop
Let's dance until we can't dance anymore
This is unusual
This is not my usual behavior
It's not like me
I don't usually act this way
To be acting this way
To behave in an uncharacteristic manner
I'm talking in riddles and poetry
I'm expressing myself in a mysterious and poetic way
No one understands what I say
People can't comprehend my cryptic messages
I don't know why I gotta boogie
I'm not sure why I feel the need to dance
Could it be your standing by me
Maybe it's because you are standing next to me
Everything I see so shiny now
Everything around me seems more vibrant and exciting
Ooh ooh yeah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and joy
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