Us3 is a jazz-rap group founded in London in 1991. They use samples of clas… Read Full Bio ↴Us3 is a jazz-rap group founded in London in 1991. They use samples of classic songs released by Blue Note Records. Among them is "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)", sampling Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island" on their first album Hand on the Torch. The song received much attention, approaching platinum status in the United States and being adopted as the theme music to the WBUR public radio program The Connection.

Riddim
Us3 Lyrics

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Because di riddim it cool, riddim it nice, riddim it sweet, riddim in check
'cause some a dem a big up dem mout'
But dem know how fi check
'cause mi cooler dan dem, cooler dan ice, cooler dan di north pole
'cause dem want fi go test di rude bwoy but dem just can't do it
Whole heep dem want fi tackle and want fi impress
But you know say di artikal rude bwoy comin' live and direct

Because some a dem a big, some a dem small, some a dem kinda sweet
Nowadays girls dem just look how di Tukka eat
'cause dem want see mi nice, want see mi sweet, want see mi now and everywhere
'cause mi sit pon top a di riddim and just don't care
Because dem want see mi test, want see mi dis, want see mi now and like a dat
Because you know say di Tukka Yoot mi just a bubble pon di spot

Because you know say mi nice, know say mi sweet, know say mi better dan di rest
Who know see di Tukka Yoot, come catch him live and direct
Know mi all over town, know me six foot two, and mi come in a dance, you know mi do it for you
Cooler, cooler dan ice
Nicer, nicer dan breeze
Ready fi di nice up any dance because you know mi do wid ease
Follow mi now one, follow mi now
Follow mi now two, follow me
And three and four
'cause you know say di Tukka Yoot mi come fi knock pon your door
But enuff a girls nowadays dem just like how mi chat

'cause a riddim and blues, riddim and blues
Riddim and blues, riddim and jazz

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Us3's song "Tukka Yoot's Riddim" are a celebration of the power of music and the singer's own skill and confidence as a performer. The riddim, or beat, of the music is described as cool, nice, sweet, and in check, and the singer asserts that they are even cooler than the rhythm itself. The singer contrasts their own skill with those who try to big up their mouths, but can't match up to the rudeness and directness of an "artikal rude bwoy." The singer also describes the attention they receive from girls who appreciate their performance and presence on the riddim.

Overall, the lyrics are a boastful declaration of a confident and talented performer who is able to energize and entertain a crowd with ease. The use of Jamaican Patois and various cultural references add a depth of cultural context to the upbeat and infectious music. The lyrics also highlight the importance and influence of riddim and blues and riddim and jazz in contemporary music.

Line by Line Meaning

Because di riddim it cool, riddim it nice, riddim it sweet, riddim in check
The beat is cool, nice, sweet, and on point

'cause some a dem a big up dem mout' But dem know how fi check
Some people talk too much, but they can back it up

'cause mi cooler dan dem, cooler dan ice, cooler dan di north pole
I'm cooler than everyone, including ice and the North Pole

'cause dem want fi go test di rude bwoy but dem just can't do it
People want to test the tough guy, but they can't

Whole heep dem want fi tackle and want fi impress But you know say di artikal rude bwoy comin' live and direct
Many people want to challenge and impress, but they should know the real strong guy is here

Because some a dem a big, some a dem small, some a dem kinda sweet Nowadays girls dem just look how di Tukka eat
People come in different shapes and sizes, and now girls are attracted to how I eat

'cause dem want see mi nice, want see mi sweet, want see mi now and everywhere 'cause mi sit pon top a di riddim and just don't care
People want to see me look good and on top of the beat, and I do it without a care

Because dem want see mi test, want see mi dis, want see mi now and like a dat Because you know say di Tukka Yoot mi just a bubble pon di spot
People want to challenge me and see me act tough, but I just keep moving to the beat

Because you know say mi nice, know say mi sweet, know say mi better dan di rest Who know see di Tukka Yoot, come catch him live and direct
I know I'm good, and I challenge anyone to see me in person

Know mi all over town, know me six foot two, and mi come in a dance, you know mi do it for you
People know me around town, and I'm 6'2, and I come to dance for them

Cooler, cooler dan ice Nicer, nicer dan breeze
I'm cooler than ice and nicer than a breeze

Ready fi di nice up any dance because you know mi do wid ease
I'm ready to make any dance more exciting because I do it easily

Follow mi now one, follow mi now Two, follow me And three and four 'cause you know say di Tukka Yoot mi come fi knock pon your door
Follow me step by step because I'm coming to your door

But enuff a girls nowadays dem just like how mi chat
Many girls like how I speak

'cause a riddim and blues, riddim and blues Riddim and blues, riddim and jazz
The music I play is a mix of riddim and blues and riddim and jazz

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN LEE CROPPER, DONALD COVAY, ROBERT CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, GEOFFREY WILKINSON, MEL SIMPSON

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