Dazz

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About Dazz

"Dazz" is a hit song by R&B/funk band Brick. "Dazz" is a combination of disco, funk and jazz, hence the title, "Dazz," a combination denominator for "Disco Jazz." Released in 1976 from their Good High album, it would become their biggest hit, spending four weeks at the top of the R&B singles chart and reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This song has been heavily sampled by hip-hop artists including MC Lyte in her "Cold Rock A Party" single, Ice Cube's "No Vaseline", Dana Dane "Cinderfella Dana Dane" (1987) and Snoop Dogg in his song "Snoopafella" (1999). Another popular 70s-era soul group, The Dazz Band, took their name from the song. 


Year:
1998
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Everybody go on and dance if you want to
The music makes your body move, well all right
Funky dancing get up, get down, shake your booty
Music makes your body move, well all right

La la la la la la la la la la la la
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Everybody go on and dance if you want to
Music makes your body move, well all right

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Jazz dazz (disco jazz)
Jazz dazz (disco jazz)

Funky dancing get up, get down, shake your booty
The music makes your body move, well all right

Jazz dazz (disco jazz)
Jazz dazz (disco jazz)
Jazz dazz (disco jazz)
Jazz dazz (disco jazz)
Jazz dazz (disco jazz)
Jazz dazz (disco jazz)
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Brick

A brick is a block, or a single unit of a ceramic material used in masonry construction. Typically bricks are stacked together, or laid as brickwork using various kinds of mortar to hold the bricks together and make a permanent structure. Bricks are typically produced in common or standard sizes in bulk quantities. They have been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history. more »

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Written by: EDWARD IRONS, REGINALD HARGIS, RAY RANSOM

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Dazz" is a song written and performed by the funk band Brick. - The song was a fusion of jazz, disco, and funk, which resulted in the term "Dazz," an acronym for "Disco Jazz."
Album and Release Details
"Dazz" was released in 1976 as the second single from the band's debut album "Good High." - Despite being known for their boogie and electro-funk sound, Dazz Band later covered the song in a different style and released it on their 2001 album "Here We Go Again."
Chart Performance
The song was a huge success and hit number one on the U.S. R&B Singles chart for four weeks in the fall of 1976. - "Dazz" also peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Music and Lyrics
"Dazz" was unique in terms of its music arrangement, with a combination of brass instruments and bass guitar providing the main melody. - The lyrics revolve around the theme of having a good time and dancing, which was common in the disco era when the song was released.
Influence and Legacy
"Dazz" is considered a classic and has been sampled by several other artists in the years since its release. - The song helped establish Brick as one of the leading bands in the funk genre during the 1970s. - The success of "Dazz" helped the Dazz Band establish their own identity in the early '80s, fusing funk and electronic music.
Awards
While "Dazz" didn't win any independent awards, the song's success played a considerable role in the Brick band being recognized in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1992.
Lyrics and Composition
The title "Dazz" was a blend of the words "disco" and "jazz," representing the tracks' stylistic fusion of those genres. - The song was co-written by band members Regi Hargis, Eddie Irons, and Ray Ransom.
Pop Culture
The song has appeared in several movies and TV shows, such as "The Parent Trap" and "The Simpsons." - "Dazz" is considered a seminal funk anthem that continues to influence contemporary musicians.
Band Trivia
The band Brick was formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972, and it came to the limelight with the single "Dazz." - The Dazz Band, despite having similar name, is a separate entity that started in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1976.
Live Performances
Brick frequently included "Dazz" in their live performances due to its enduring popularity with fans. - Dazz Band also included the song in their live concerts as part of their homage to the funk and disco era.

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