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.
My Joy
Todd Terry Lyrics
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But once upon a time yes I believed that lie (Oh lawd)
But sorry no way no how you can't control my mind
'Cause if I thought you were the end all in my be all
I would've never left you alone and I wouldn't be on my own and
I never never woulda grown
No no no aint no way you gone take away
no no no ain't no way you gone take away
My joy, my peace, my strength
Thank you for the times of all the pain you gave me
The hate you showed to me taught me how to love myself
It's funny how you tried to break down my pride and my spirit
It doesn't even matter now 'cause I done moved on with my life
'Cause if I thought you were the end all in my be all
I would've never left you alone and I wouldn't be on my own and
I never never woulda wrote this song
no no aint no way you gone take away
My joy, my peace, my strength
No no no ain't no way you gone take away
My joy, my peace, my strength
No, aint no way
The lyrics of Todd Terry's "My Joy" express a sense of empowerment and self-determination in the face of someone who has tried to discourage the singer. The first verse acknowledges that the singer has been told that they will never be able to survive, but they no longer believe that lie. The singer asserts their independence from this person, saying that no one can control their mind. The chorus reinforces this idea, as the singer declares that no one will be able to take away their joy, peace, or strength.
In the second verse, the singer thanks the person who gave them pain and hate, saying that it taught them how to love themselves. This suggests a sense of moving on and self-discovery, as the singer is able to look back on this experience and find meaning in it. The second chorus reinforces the idea that no one can take away these positive qualities from the singer.
Overall, "My Joy" is a song about overcoming adversity and finding resilience and strength within oneself. It's a powerful message that speaks to the human experience of facing obstacles and persevering.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you tellin me I'm never gonna survive
Questioning why someone is saying they won't make it through tough times.
But once upon a time yes I believed that lie (Oh lawd)
Admitting to having once believed that they were incapable of surviving difficult situations.
But sorry no way no how you can't control my mind
Declaring that their thoughts and decisions cannot be influenced or controlled by others.
'Cause if I thought you were the end all in my be all
Imagining a scenario in which someone else held all the power in their life.
I would've never left you alone and I wouldn't be on my own and
Acknowledging that their current independence would not have been possible under those circumstances.
I never never woulda grown
Admitting that they would not have developed personal growth or maturity in that scenario.
No no no aint no way you gone take away
Emphatically denying any attempt to take away something that is important to them.
My joy, my peace, my strength
Listing the three things they refuse to have taken from them.
Thank you for the times of all the pain you gave me
Being grateful for the difficult experiences that ultimately helped them become stronger.
The hate you showed to me taught me how to love myself
Realizing that the negativity they received from others made them learn how to appreciate and value themselves.
It's funny how you tried to break down my pride and my spirit
Reflecting on the attempts made to break them down emotionally.
It doesn't even matter now 'cause I done moved on with my life
Showing that they've moved past the negativity and are no longer affected by it.
No no aint no way you gone take away
Reiterating the sentiment that they will not allow anyone to take away important aspects of their life.
My joy, my peace, my strength
Once again identifying the things they will not give up.
No no no ain't no way you gone take away
Asserting that there is absolutely no chance of anyone removing these crucial elements from their life.
My joy, my peace, my strength
Repeating their unwavering stance on the importance of joy, peace, and strength in their life.
No, aint no way
Using a final statement to reiterate that their convictions will not be swayed.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Quentin Harris
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Arturo González Luis
What a groove!!!
Sergio Ledda
bellissimo !!
master 82575
nice