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.
Music Never Stops
Todd Terry Lyrics
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The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stop
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stop
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stop
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
The people never stop dancing, the music never stop
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Spreading the gift of house
Spreading the gift of house
Spreading the gift of house
Spreading the gift of house
The lyrics of Todd Terry's song "Music Never Stops" celebrate the enduring power of music and its ability to bring people together in a shared experience of joy and movement. The repetitive nature of the lyrics reinforces the idea that the music never stops, symbolizing the perpetual energy and rhythm that drives the dance floor.
The lines "The people never stop dancing, the music never stops" highlight the symbiotic relationship between the dancers and the music. The people's dance moves are a physical response to the music's beats and melodies, while the music itself sets the pace and creates an atmosphere that encourages continuous dancing.
The repeated phrase "Now our vessel will go into warp drive, spreading the gift of house" suggests a metaphorical journey into a realm where the power of house music is spread and experienced by all. The song presents house music as a gift, something to be shared and enjoyed by everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
The people never stop dancing, the music never stops
No matter what, the people continue to dance and enjoy the music without interruption.
Now our vessel will go into warp drive
Now, our vessel will accelerate to maximum speed, symbolizing the energy and intensity of the music.
Spreading the gift of house
Delivering and sharing the unique style and essence of house music with everyone.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Todd Terry, Roland Clark
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