Reckless
Chris "The Glove" Taylor, David Storrs, Ice-T
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Hey, boy! Once upon a time a DJ's task Was just to play records, what more could you ask? But then came remixes, scratching and cuts Which was too much for many, drove some DJ's nuts But the DJ named Glove has reigned supreme As the turntable wizard of the hip-hop scene So listen to him, check him out, but remember this When the Glove's on the wheels of steel he's reckless This high-powered music is truly unique As the Glove cuts the rhythm to the hip-hop beat He moves like a madman as he spins his disc He's the number one scratcher on the DJ list, he's reckless Now I've seen DJ's, too many to name Some gained recognition and even fame But when you talk of MC's, Ice-T is the best And when you talk of DJ's, forget the rest, Glove's reckless So listen very closely as the Glove throws down He cuts like a razor to the big beat sound Dave's layin' down a groove that we know you'll like With the Glove on the turntables and Ice-T on the mic, we're reckless So listen to the music, let your mind feel free Realize you're with the master G-L-O-V-E Dave and MC Ice-T, you know you're with the best Because when we're in the mix you know the groove is fresh And reckless, reckless, reck-reck-re-reckless
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Reckless" by Ice-T was released in 1984. Remarkably, it was one of the first showcases of his abilities before he became more widely known.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label named "Techno Hop Records," which was based in Los Angeles, California.
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Genre ClassificationThe "Reckless" track solidified Ice-T's big break into the hip-hop and electronic music scene. The song is a seamless mix of rap vocals laid over an electro track.
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Song WritersIce-T and the DJ, Chris “The Glove” Taylor were the creators of "Reckless".
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Movie Debut"Reckless" made its debut in the cult classic film "Breakin'". Its inclusion in the film's soundtrack helped it gain significant attention.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed live in the movie "Breakin'". Ice-T performed the song during a dance battle scene, which is one of the highlighted scenes in the film.
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Legacy"Reckless" is often hailed as Ice-T's first venture into the world of rap. While he would later turn toward a more hardcore style of the genre, this song remains an iconic part of his early career.
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UniquenessThe song is unique as it combines rap with electronic sounds, a rarity in the music scene during the early 80s. It fused the street edge of rap with the danceable beats of electronic music.
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Recognition"Reckless" was included in The Source magazine's list of the 100 Best Rap Singles.
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Notable QuoteThe most notable and quoted line from "Reckless" is arguably "Once upon a time a DJ's task was just to play records, what more could you ask?" Ice-T’s lyrics here might seem basic comparing to the complex and multi-layered themes he would later tackle. But in their context, they were pioneering.
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Impact on Career"Reckless" was the stepping stone of Ice-T's successful music career. After this release, Ice-T continued to make music and eventually released his debut album "Rhyme Pays" in 1987, which was the first hip-hop album to carry an explicit content sticker.
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