Can't Get Any Harder
James Brown
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(Get up) (The star of the show Hard-working Mr. Dynamite Jaaaaaames Brown) (Brown) (Brown) (Brown)... (Get up) [Charlie Brown:] Yo, I don't mean to brag, there's the tag Brown got a brand new bag Shining star up to par Bars guitars So far so good, gettin' greater at last Where it counts, later for the last First you're dead and stinkin' Thinkin', winkin', drinkin', sinkin' Ba-ba-ba-blinkin' Baby paw, New York City is in the house Without a doubt, we turn the mutha out Routs threw out shouts, "Ain't we funky now" Godfather, Soul Brother Number One [Milo:] Ugh! (Ugh!) Ugh! (Ugh!) Ugh! I'm hot, huh! 90 are levels of degrees burnin Turnin' in a rough rotation Livin' in the land of the lost and found Can't drown in sounds of the James Brown, Brown, Brown This is the mixture when you add hard texture Can't get no harder, so I'm out to getcha Its essence felt, you're turned inside out Fellas, what you gon' say now? Thirsty? Not, my verse just quenched your thirst From the burst of energy Shinin' on the appetite Can't cross the thin line of the end of my time (Hah!) Hold it, I'm still burnin' Pop or not, I come to break up slots 'Cause it can't get no harder Give it to me, Godfather [James Brown:] Can't get any harder, than what I got 'Cause what I got is sho' nuff hard to stop Can't get any harder, 'cause what I got 'Cause what I got is sho' nuff hard to stop Hey! I've been around for a long time Won't let nobody bring me down Rock solid, solid as a rock Too smooth to move and too hard to stop [Busta Rhymes:] Oh yes, come and get with this entourage As we get busy in the garage Leaders of the New forever large 'Cause we got the funk flip script, oh yes Get up and ill, everybody move your hip, scream out "Yes!" That's what I'm talkin about, ah! Busta, Leaders come and turn it out Don't try to front on the flavor Save that for later Or join the Maker in the spirit like an elevator You want to know somethin' funny? I was devasted When I elaborated how we collaborated With singers in music activated Most necessary that we salute many too livin' legendary James Brown comin to you, better open the door Because I want to mop the floor! [James Brown:] Do it, ya Gimme some rap, now hah Put it there Welcome to the club Huh! Bring it all together Can't get any harder, ugh, than what I got (Soul!) 'Cause what I got is sho' nuff hard to stop Can't get any harder, ah, good God, than what I got (Soul!) 'Cause what I got, aaaaeeew, is sho' nuff hard to stop I've been around for a long time Won't let nobody bring me down Rock solid, solid as a rock Too smooth to move and too hard to stop Can't get any harder Ugh! Agh! Move-a Aaaaaaooooh yes-a! Aaaaaaaw! The groove move ya Can't get any harder, than what I got 'Cause what I got is sho' nuff hard to stop Can't get any harder, good God, than what I got 'Cause what I got is sho' nuff hard to stop [L.O.N.S.:] Brown!
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Written by: SCOTT SHELDON, BRIAN HIGGINS, BRYON COLE DAVID, DAVID BRYON COLE, DURAN MIGUEL RAMOS, JAMES JACKSON, ROBERT CLIVILLES, ROBERT MANUEL CLIVILLES, TREVOR SMITH
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10 facts about this song
Album Presence"Can't Get Any Harder" is a single from the album "Universal James," which was released by James Brown in 1993.
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Famous CollaboratorsThe song features guest vocals from the renowned rap group Leaders of the New School.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a catchy tune from the 'Godfather of Soul,' the song did not make a significant impact on the charts. It reached 76 on the UK Singles Chart and did not chart in the US.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Can't Get Any Harder" showcases Brown's energetic performance style and includes appearances by Leaders of the New School.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Scotti Brothers label, a division of All American Communications.
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Musical StyleThe song is a blend of funk and hip hop, a departure from earlier soul styles which Brown was known for.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song reveal a stark contrast to most James Brown tracks. It has a more contemporary feel, blending old school funk with the fresh hip-hop vibe of the early '90s.
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Production Team"Can't Get Any Harder" was produced by C+C Music Factory, a group well-known for their work in the dance-pop and hip hop genres.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed and edited several times, leading to various versions available for listening.
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Song DurationThe original song runs for 6 minutes and 50 seconds. However, the radio edit is clipped down to 4 minutes and 39 seconds.
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