You Gots to Chill
Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, EPMD
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[Erick Sermon] Relax your mind, let your conscience be free And get down to the sounds of EPMD Well you should keep quiet while the MC rap But if you tired, then go take a nap! Or stay awake and watch the show I take Because right now, I'm bout to shake'n'bake The E-R-I-C-K is my name, I spell Thanks to the clientele, yo I rock well I'm not an MC who talking all that junk About who can beat who, sounding like a punk I just get down and I go for mine Say 'check one-two', and run down the line [Parrish Smith] To the average MC I'm known as The Terminator Funky beat maker, new jack exterminator Destroy an employ', when your rhymes are not void Never sweating your girl (Why P?) Cause she's a skeezoid When I'm on the scene I always rock the spot I grab the steel with the crown on top In the beginning, I like to let my rhymes flow And at twelve I press cruise control Sit back and relax, let my rhymes tax Maintain MC's while the Double E macks Always calm under pressure, no need to act ill Listen when I tell you boy, you gots to chill ("Jungle boogie!") [Erick Sermon] I be the personal computer information on rap Like the B-I-Z Markie says, I'll make your toes tap I format the rhymes, step by step Make em sound def to maintain my rep Prepared to come off, in case of a diss Not worried about a thing, cause we can do this I can turn the party out just by standing still Make the ladies scream and shout while the brothers act ill Take total control, of your body and soul Pack a nine in my pants for when it's time to roll [Parrish Smith] I'm the P, double-E, M-D-E-E And one thing I hate, is a biting MC When I enter the party suckers always form a line Then they ease their way up, and try to bite my lines I did thousands of shows, dissed many faces And deal with new jacks, on a one-to-one basis But every now and then a sucker MC gets courageous And like an epidemic it becomes contagious But never the least they all R.I.P For all those unaware it means Rest In Peace Cause M.D. stands for Microphone Doctor And the capital P (capital P) capital M (capital M) Capital D-E-E's no doubt the chief rocker Don't like to get ill, but if I have to I kill So believe me boy, you got's to chill ("Jungle boogie!") [Erick Sermon] Catch every word I'm saying, no there's no delaying Don't hesitate to motivate the crowd I'm not playing Seeing is believing, you catch my drift? Don't try to a-dapt because I'm just too swift (How swift?) I'm so swift and that's an actual fact I'm like Zorro, I mark a E on your back I don't swing on no ropes or no iron cords The only weapon is my rapping sword [Parrish Smith] Intimidate MC's with the tone of my vocal drone When I'm pushing on the microphone Cause I'm the funky rhyme maker, MC undertaker The one who likes to max and relax And when it's time, issue diggum-smack I keep their hands clapping, fingers snapping, feet tapping When it's time to roll Uzi patrol was packing The PMD, the mic's my only friend And through the course of the party, I kill again and again So if you're thinking bout battling you better come prepared Come with ya shield and your armor geared You gots to chill
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Written by: Roger Troutman, Erick S Sermon, Parrish Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Data"You Gots To Chill" is a debut single by American hip-hop duo EPMD from their debut album "Strictly Business," which was released in 1988.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not reaching the Billboard charts, it's widely considered a classic hip-hop track, gaining popularity through airplay on urban radio and music video networks, including MTV and BET.
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Production QualityThe song shows off the duo's unconventional production, sampling old funk songs to create a laid-back, groovy beat.
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Notable Samples"You Gots to Chill" notably features the bassline from Zapp's "More Bounce to the Ounce" and the drum beat from Kool & the Gang's "Jungle Boogie", two iconic funk music tracks.
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Lyrics and ThemesKnown for its lyricism, EPMD's "You Gots to Chill" encapsulates the vibe of 1980s hip-hop culture, emphasizing relaxation, partying, and lyrical domination.
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Video LocationThe music video was filmed at a local convenience store named "Mart 2000," creating a distinct backdrop for the duo's performances.
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Influence in Music"You Gots to Chill" has been widely sampled and referenced by other hip-hop artists, showcasing EPMD's influential status within the genre.
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Duo MembersEPMD consists of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, hence the acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars," fitting with the aspirational themes of their music.
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Breaks and ReturnsEPMD disbanded temporarily various times throughout their career but always returned to create new music, and "You Gots to Chill" continues to be a defining track in their discography.
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Cultural ImpactParticularly in the United States, "You Gots to Chill" has entered into the cultural lexicon, not only as a catchphrase but also as a philosophy of taking life as it comes and maintaining a cool demeanor.
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