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.
Something Goin' On
Todd Terry Lyrics
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Hey,
Feelinβ² good in every way,
Hey,
Hey,
Feelin' good in every way,
Feel the spirit here night,
Round and round it really goes,
There is something feelin' good in my soul,
As the rythum starts to grind,
If you feel it like i do,
Stomp your feet and let me know,
Something's goinβ² on in your soul,
Feels good, feelsin your soul,
Feels good, feelinβ² good in every way,
Feels good,
Hey,
Feeling good in your soul,
Hey,
Feels goog, feelin' good in every way,
Let your waters overflow,
And i wanna see you dance,
Heat it up and let it go,
Somethingβ²s feelin' good in your soul,
Feelinβ² free and let it show,
Come on in and love with me,
Now im givin' you the sound,
Somethingβ²s goin' on in my soul,
Feels good, feels good in your soul,
(Feel it),
Feels good, (ooh), feels good in your soul,
Feels good (oh), feels good in your soul,
(Yeah yeah),
Feels ggod, feels good in your soul,
(Ooh),
(Ooh ooh)
Oh (let it go) let it show, let it go,
(Ooh ooh) the spirit (let it show) should make,
That's cominβ² all over you (ooh ooh),
Thatβ²s got you feelin' good (let it go),
In your soul (oh), you goota let it,
Let it show,
(Ooh ooh, let it go)
Can you feel it (ooh ooh)
Can you feel it (let it go)
Movinβ² and groovin', smoothinβ², in my soul,
Something goin' on in my soul,
Feelinβ² the spirit here tonight and let it show,
(Ooh),
End.
Todd Terry's "Something Goin' On" is a dance and house music hit that is all about feeling the rhythm and letting go. The song is all about the feeling of good vibes and soulfulness that comes with enjoying music, dance, and togetherness. There is a constant message that something is happening deep in the soul that makes the body move in joy and excitement.
The lyrics start with a repetitive series of "Hey" and "Feelin' good in every way" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The rhythm and beat of the song are constant and ever-present, with the lyrics emphasizing the feeling that "something's going on in your soul". The repeated phrase "Let it go" reminds people to enjoy themselves fully, without holding back or worrying about anything else. Throughout the song, there is a constant sense of enjoyment, celebration, and a deep connection with oneself and others.
Overall, "Something Goin' On" is a celebration of music and the power it has to bring people together and create joy. The lyrics emphasize the feeling of the music and the way it can make people feel free and alive, while the constant beat provides a foundation for people to move and dance together.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey,
Introducing the start of the song
Feelinβ² good in every way,
Expressing satisfaction and positivity
Hey,
Repeating the same introduction
Feel the spirit here tonight,
Feeling the positive energy of the moment
Round and round it really goes,
The energy is continuous and ever-present
And I'm here to let you know,
The singer is acknowledging and sharing the feeling
There is something feelin' good in my soul,
The positive energy that the singer is feeling is originating within themselves
As the rhythm starts to grind,
The beat is picking up and intensifying
If you feel it like I do,
Asking if the audience is feeling the same positivity
Stomp your feet and let me know,
Encouraging the audience to show their enthusiasm
Something's goin' on in your soul,
The audience is also experiencing the positive energy
Feels good, feelin' in your soul,
Repeating how good the feeling is
Let your waters overflow,
Letting the positive energy spread and thrive
And I wanna see you dance,
Encouraging the audience to dance and physically express their joy
Heat it up and let it go,
Encouraging the audience to keep intensifying the positivity
Something's feelin' good in your soul,
Repeating that the audience is also feeling the positive energy
Feelin' free and let it show,
Encouraging the audience to be themselves and express their joy
Come on and love with me,
Inviting the audience to experience and share the positive energy together
Now I'm giving you the sound,
The singer is providing the music as a medium for the positive energy
Something's goin' on in my soul,
Repeating the origin of the positive energy
Feels good, feels good in your soul,
Reinforcing how good the feeling is
Let it go,
Encouraging the audience to continue letting the positive energy spread
The spirit should make,
Highlighting the spiritual nature of the positive energy
That's comin' all over you,
Emphasizing how the positivity is encompassing the audience
Thatβs got you feelin' good in your soul,
Reinforcing how good the audience is feeling
You gotta let it, let it show,
Encouraging the audience to continue expressing their joy
Can you feel it,
Repeating the earlier question of whether the audience is feeling the positivity
Movin' and groovin', smoothin', in my soul,
The positivity is making the singer feel good physically and emotionally
Something's goin' on in my soul,
Repeating the source of the positivity
Feelin' the spirit here tonight and let it show,
Feeling the spiritual, communal aspect of the positivity and encouraging the audience to continue expressing it
End.
Concluding the song
Writer(s): Todd Terry
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bukkibg
Hey, hey
Feelin' good in every way
Hey, hey
Feelin' good in every way
Feel the spirit here tonight
Round and round it really goes
And I'm here to let you know
There's something feelin' good in my soul
As the rhythm starts to grind
If you feel it like I do
Stomp your feet and let me know
Something's goin' on in your soul
Feels good, feels good in your soul
Feels good, feelin' good in every way
Feels good (hey), feels good in your soul (hey)
Feels good, feelin' good in every way
Let your waters overflow
And I wanna see you dance
Heat it up and let it go
Something's feelin' good in your soul
Feelin' free and let it show
Come on in and love with me
Now I'm givin' you the sound
Something's goin' on in my soul
Feels good, feels good in your soul (feel it)
Feels good (ooh), feels good in your soul
Feels good (oh), feels good in your soul (yeah yeah)
Feels good, feels good in your soul (ooh)
Feels good, (yeah) feels good in your soul (yes it does)
Feels good, feelin' good in every way
Feels good (hey), feels good in your soul (hey)
Feels good, feelin' good in every way
, feeling good
(Let it show) in every way
It's movin, it's flowin
Feel the spirit in you now
I can feel it (let it show)
Let it show, I'm gonna let it
I'm gonna let this flow this feeling show
Oh, I'm here to let you know (ooh let it go)
(Ooh) something goin' on in your soul
Let it show (let it show)
This feeling you got it comes all over you
Let it show, let it flow
(Ooh ooh) the spirit (let it show) should make
That's comin' all over you (ooh ooh)
That's got you feelin' good (let it go)
In your soul (oh), you gotta let it
Let it show (ooh ooh, let it go)
Yeah (ooh ooh, let it show)
Can you feel it (ooh ooh)
Can you feel it (let it go)
It's movin'
Movin' and groovin', smoothin', in my soul
Something goin' on in my soul
Feelin' the spirit here tonight
And let it show (ooh)
@VJDadoKeller
Have you heard of Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash? These two ladies of american soul music are the voices that greatly contributed to the success of dance music, associated with bands such as Incognito, Musique, Weather Girls, Sylvester, Black Box, C+C Music Factory and many others πβ€π΅β€β¨π
@lindasmith-wj5nk
Of course heard of them π
@DollyMat
Absolutely!! I'm surprised both of them are on this track as their both power house singers.
Joycelyn Brown's intro to 'somebody else's guy' is legendary.
@melaniabladeofmiquella
Couple of QUEENS
@dragangeorgievski2039
My favorite singer Jocelyn Brown & Martha Wash β€οΈ
@sharksport01
Change.
@ronj5714
If people only knew these were the actual voices we were dancing to in the 90's. Respect!
@VJDadoKeller
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@dwaynepavelka1801
Yes. Martha Wash started out singing with Sylvester in the late 70's, the Two Tons of Fund and then solo. Her and Jocelyn have incredible voices.
@ronj5714
Todd, you did amazing job on this mix. β€ Got it on loop on my playlist. @@VJDadoKeller