It Takes Two

Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, DJ E-Z Rock, Rob Base

About It Takes Two

"It Takes Two" is a song by New York hip hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock that became a top 40 hit single was later certified platinum by the RIAA. Since its release in 1988, the song has been covered and sampled by various recording artists. The music critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine of the All Music Guide said: "There are many critics and listeners who claim that Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock's 'It Takes Two' is the greatest hip-hop single ever cut. It's hard to disagree with them."


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Right about now
You are about to be possessed
By the sounds of
MC Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock

Hit it!

It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
Hit it!

I wanna rock right now
I'm Rob Base and I came to get down
I'm not internationally known
But I'm known to rock the microphone
Because I get stupid, I mean outrageous
Stay away from me if you're contagious
'Cause I'm the winner, no, I'm not a loser
To be an MC is what I choose-a
Ladies love me, girls adore me
I mean even the ones who never saw me
Like the way that I rhyme at a show
The reason why, man, I don't know
So let's go, 'cause

It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
Hit it!

My name is Rob, I gotta real funky concept
Listen up, 'cause I'm gonna keep you in step
I got an idea
That I wanna share
You don't like it, so what, I don't care
I'm number-one, the uno, I like comp
Bring all the suckers 'cause all them I'll stomp
Bold and black but I won't protect
All of my followers 'cause all I want is respect
I'm not a doctor, put them in rapture
A slick brother that can easy outfox ya
'Cause I'm Rob, the last name Base, yeah
And on the mike, I'm known to be the freshest
So let's start, it shouldn't be too hard
I'm not a sucker so I don't need a bodyguard
I won't fess, wear a bulletproof vest
Don't smoke buddha, can't stand sess, yes

It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
Hit it!

The situation that the Base is in
I'm kinda stingy that's why I don't wanna lend
A funky rhyme to a foe or a good friend
But listen up 'cause I want you to comprehend
'Cause I'm the leader, the man superior
I take care of ya and then ya get wearier
So just sit, my rhymes are not counterfeit
The record sells which makes this one a hit
It won't hurt to listen to Red Alert
Take off your shirt, make sure it don't hit the dirt
I like the kids, the guys, the girls
I want the ducats 'cause this is Rob Base's world
I'm on a mission, ya better just listen
To my rhymes 'cause I'm all about dissin' 'cause

It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
Hit it!

I stand alone, don't need anyone
'Cause I'm Rob, just came to have fun
Don't need friends that act like foes
'Cause I'm Rob Base, the one who knows
About things that make ya get weary
Don't cheer me, just hear me
Out 'cause I got the clout, shout (ho!)
Before I turn the party out
I won't stutter, project my voice, speak clearly
So you can be my choice on stage
Or on record, go to the Wiz and select it
Take it off the rack, if it's wack put it back
I like the Whopper, f*ck the Big Mac
If you want static, so let's go
So, throw up your hands, go for what you know
Bro', I got an ego
Yo, talkin' to me, no, oh?
'Cause Rob is in the front, EZ Rock is on the backup
We're not soft, so you better just slack up
'Cause I'm cool, calm just like a breeze
Rock the mike with the help of E-Z Rock
On the set, the music plays
Only cuts the records that I say

It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight

All right now
E-Z Rock now, when I count to three, I want you to get busy, you ready now?
One, two, three, get loose now!

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It takes two to make
It takes two to make, it takes two to make
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It takes two to make
It takes, it takes two to make
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Rob Base

Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock are a hip-hop duo from Harlem, New York who are best known for their hit "It Takes Two." The duo consists of Rob Base (Robert Ginyard, born May 18, 1967) and DJ E-Z Rock (Rodney "Skip" Bryce). more »

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Written by: Robert Ginyard Jr., James Brown

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Music Genre
"It Takes Two" is a hip-hop single by American rapper Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock.
Release Date
The song was released in 1988 as a part of their debut album with the same name.
Composition
It is considered a classic rap song, featuring heavy usage of the sample from "Think (About It)"; a song by Lyn Collins in 1972.
Accolades
"It Takes Two" is not only the duo's best work but is also listed on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop at number 37.
Legacy
The song has left a lasting impression on pop culture having been featured in commercials, movies, and TV shows, including Hollywood blockbusters like Iron Man 2 and The Proposal.
Cover Version
More recently, the song was covered and remixed by pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen and rapper Lil Yachty for a 2017 Target commercial.
Impact
It Takes Two transformed the duo from unknown hip hop artists to mainstream music celebrities in the late 80s.
Charts
The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and reached number 25 on Billboard's Hot 100.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock performing on a stage in a packed auditorium. The video has been praised for its raw, energetic visuals, reflecting the spirit of the 80s hip-hop scene.
Sequel
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock later released 'Joy and Pain' as a sequel to 'It Takes Two.' However, it could not replicate its predecessor's success but yet, still remains a memorable hip-hop anthem.
Death of DJ E-Z Rock
Tragedy stuck when DJ E-Z Rock, aka Rodney "Skip" Bryce, died on April 27, 2014, at the age of 46.
Surviving Artist
After Rock's death, Rob Base continues to perform solo, with "It Takes Two" being an integral and most awaited part of his performances.

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