Biography:
She was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa. her parents were mixed of African- American, Caucasian, Polynesian, Asian, Spanish and Louisiana Creole descent. She began singing at the age of three and inspiration came courtesy of her father Malvin Spencer. Mr. Spencer was a singer with his own group The Cavaliers who opened for legendary singer Jackie Wilson. Preparing for a full time career in music, she would spend hours listening to musical legends like Billie Holiday and making home videos of herself singing tunes made popular by her idols Diana Ross and Mel'isa Morgan. At age five, Spencer began modeling in pageant competitions and in 1987 she won the syndicated television talent show Star Search singing Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" and a song from her debut album entitled "Lullaby Child". Shortly afterwards, she became the youngest female artist to sign a record deal with a major label, Capitol Records, and went on to release her self-titled debut album. She found success with singles "Hide and Seek", "Symptoms of True Love" and her remake of [John Lennon's "Imagine". Her second album, "Make the Difference" was released on August 27, 1990. The first single, "Save Your Love", showed an impressive standing at #7 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Her following single, "This House" became her biggest hit to date reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Tender Kisses", one of her best known ballads, hit #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and made her the youngest female artist to receive the ASCAP songwriter of the year award. The other singles, "This Time Make It Funky" and "Love Me", charted relatively well on The Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. She attended Columbus High School in Waterloo, Iowa. She also served on the board of the Children's Defense Fund as a teen and was given Martin Luther King Christian Leadership Award for being a positive role model for youth and she also traveled across the U.S. and abroad as part of a "Stay In School" program. In 1993, she made a guest appearance on the hit ABC sitcom, Family Matters and recorded the song "I'll Be There for You" for the 1997 film, "Good Burger", "The Rain" for "A Smile Like Yours" starring Lauren Holly and Greg Kinnear, "Down In The Delta" and "Girlfight" starring Michelle Rodriquez. She also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel and Dollhouse, which lead to her being a part of New York and Los Angeles' fashion weeks in 1999-2000, being styled by Derek Khan, being signed to "NEXT" modeling agency and appearing in numerous magazines. On June 29, 1999, she made a comeback to released "Tracie" and found success with the hit singles "It's All About You (Not About Me) peaking in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and "Still In My Heart", the latter showcasing her elastic soprano vocals. In the 2000s, she started singing background vocals on the Hip-Hop songs for rappers such as hip-hop artist Kanye West, 50 C and Eve as well as songwriting for other artist's projects. In 2004, she acted in the short film, "A Tale of Two Sisters and in 2006, she performed in a play called "Choices in Los Angeles. As of 2007, Ms. Spencer has taken a hiatus from music but still models and is also pursing other interests while living on both the west coast and working abroad, but there is talk of her working on a couple of different projects and a new album. As of 2008-09 Ms. Spencer started writing with producer Julian Bunetta who has produced hits for country artist Big and Rich and pop acts such as Natasha Bedingfield and Leona Lewis.
If U Wanna Get Down
Tracie Spencer Lyrics
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Lookin' fly
Oh my it's on tonight
Spotted a freak
Mad tall, brown eyes
With a tasty smile
Hennessy, Alize, Crystal
Sippin' hard tonight
So you gotta clear the way
All the ladies on the floor
Yo, we 'bout to get it on
Grab a nigga & do what 'cha wanna do
All my playas standin' there
Put your hands up in the air
Spot a honey, don't be scared
Make a move
If you wanna get down
Just pull up on it
When you wanna get down
Let your body do the movin'
Let's get down
Just get up on it
If you wanna get down
Let the rhythm get you groovin'
Let's get
Everybody from the east & the west
Just throw it up
It doesn't matter where you're from
Where you at
Just show some love
I see the girls with the guys at the bar
& they're tryin' to hang
'cause at the end of the party sing
You know they're about to do their thing
Catch the one you wanna know
'cause they're walkin' out the door
Get them digits
Get a kiss on the low
'cause it's gettin' kinda late
& everybody's gotta shake
Find your rides
No fights
Get shot with your crew
If you wanna get down
Just pull up on it
When you wanna get down
Let your body do the movin'
Let's get down
Just get up on it
If you wanna get down
Let the rhythm get you groovin'
Let's get
(Repeat)
To the clouds
The nights' still young
So hit me up if I'm on your mind
I know a place just around the way
Where nobody sleeps
They just party all night long
If you wanna get down
Just pull up on it
When you wanna get down
Let your body do the movin'
Let's get down
Just get up on it
If you wanna get down
Let the rhythm
Down
Just pull up on it
When you wanna get down
Let your body do the movin'
Let's get down
Just get up on it
If you wanna get down
Let the rhythm get you groovin'
Let's get
(Repeat to end)
Tracie Spencer's "If U Wanna Get Down" is an upbeat song that encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy the party atmosphere. The lyrics describe a night out at a club, where the singer is looking fly and sipping on Hennessy, Alize, and Crystal. She spots a "freak" with brown eyes and a tasty smile and decides to let loose on the dance floor. The song encourages all the ladies to get up and do what they want, while the guys are urged to make a move if they spot a honey they like. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "If you wanna get down, just pull up on it" and encourages everyone to let the rhythm move them.
The song is all about enjoying the moment and letting go of any inhibitions. The lyrics are playful and light-hearted, and the beat is infectious. The song is a celebration of the joy that can be found on the dance floor, and the freedom that comes from being in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Dippin' in the club
Entering the club
Lookin' fly
Dressed stylishly
Oh my it's on tonight
Excitement for the night ahead
Spotted a freak
Noticing someone attractive
Mad tall, brown eyes
Description of the attractive person
With a tasty smile
Commenting on the person's good looks
Hennessy, Alize, Crystal
Alcoholic drinks being consumed
Sippin' hard tonight
Drinking heavily
I'm 'bout to party in this place
Ready to have a good time
So you gotta clear the way
Asking others to move out of the way
All the ladies on the floor
Directing attention to the women in the club
Yo, we 'bout to get it on
Ready to dance
Grab a nigga & do what 'cha wanna do
Encouraging women to dance with men
All my playas standin' there
Addressing the men in the club
Put your hands up in the air
Gesture to dance and have fun
Spot a honey, don't be scared
Encouraging men to approach women they find attractive
Make a move
Giving permission to pursue a romantic interest
If you wanna get down
Invitation to dance
Just pull up on it
Suggesting a dance move
When you wanna get down
Encouragement to dance
Let your body do the movin'
Advice to dance with the music
Let's get down
Invitation to dance
Just get up on it
Suggesting a dance move
Let the rhythm get you groovin'
Saying to dance with the music
Everybody from the east & the west
Addressing everyone in the club
Just throw it up
Gesture to have fun
It doesn't matter where you're from
Acknowledging that everyone is welcome
Where you at
Asking where people are from
Just show some love
Encouraging a positive atmosphere
I see the girls with the guys at the bar
Observing people at the bar
& they're tryin' to hang
Hoping to have a good time
'cause at the end of the party sing
Commenting on party traditions
You know they're about to do their thing
Observing the possibility of romantic connections
Catch the one you wanna know
Encouraging people to pursue romantic interests
'cause they're walkin' out the door
Noting that people are leaving soon
Get them digits
Encouraging people to exchange phone numbers
Get a kiss on the low
Suggesting a possibility for romance
'cause it's gettin' kinda late
Noting the time left before the night ends
& everybody's gotta shake
Saying everyone has to leave the club soon
Find your rides
Suggesting people to find a ride home
No fights
Encouraging people to be peaceful
Get shot with your crew
Suggesting to take a group photo before leaving
To the clouds
Describing a fun atmosphere
The nights' still young
Noting that there is still time to have fun
So hit me up if I'm on your mind
Encouraging people to contact her
I know a place just around the way
Implying a possibility to continue partying
Where nobody sleeps
Describing a place where people continue to party
They just party all night long
Saying that people continuously party in that place
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