Let's Talk About Sex

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About Let's Talk About Sex

"Let's Talk About Sex" is a song by American hip-hop trio Salt-n-Pepa. It was released in August 1991 as a single from their Blacks' Magic album, and achieved great success in many countries, including Australia, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland and Zimbabwe where it was a number-one hit.


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Come one 

Let's talk about sex, baby
Let's talk about you and me
Let's talk about all the good things 
And the bad things that may be
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex

Let's talk about sex for now 
To the people at home or in the crowd
It keeps coming up anyhow
Don't decoy, avoid, or make void the topic
'Cause that ain't gonna stop it
Now we talk about sex on the radio and video shows
Many will know anything goes
Let's tell it how it is, and how it could be
How it was, and of course, how it should be
Those who think it's dirty have a choice
Pick up the needle, press pause, or turn the radio off
Will that stop us, Pep? I doubt it
All right then, come on, Spin

Let's talk about sex, baby
Let's talk about you and me
Let's talk about all the good things
And the bad things that may be
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex

Hot to trot, make any man's eyes pop
She use what she got to get whatever she don't got
Fellas drool like fools, but then again they're only human
The chick was a hit because her body was boomin'
Gold, pearls, rubies, crazy diamonds
Nothin' she ever wore was ever common
Her dates heads of state, men of taste
Lawyers, doctors, no one was too great for her to get with
Or even mess with, the Prez she says was next on her list
And believe me, you, it's as good as true
There ain't a man alive that she couldn't get next to
She had it all in the bag 
So she should have been glad
But she was mad and sad and feelin' bad
Thinkin' about the things that she never had
No love, just sex, followed next with a check and a note
That last night was dope, dope

Take it easy now

Let's talk about sex, baby (sing it)
Let's talk about you and me (sing it, sing it)
Let's talk about all the good things
And the bad things that may be
Let's talk about sex (come on)
Let's talk about sex (do it)
Let's talk about sex (uh-huh)
Let's talk about sex

Ladies
All the ladies
Louder now, help me out
Come on, all the ladies 
Let's talk about sex, alright

Ladies
All the ladies
Louder now, help me out
Come on, all the ladies 
Let's talk about sex, alright

(Yo, Pep, I don't think they're gonna play this on the radio
And why not? Everybody have sex
I mean, everybody should be makin' love
Come on, how many guys you know make love?)

Let's talk about sex, baby
Let's talk about you and me
Let's talk about all the good things
And the bad things that may be
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex

Let's talk about sex, baby
Let's talk about you and me
Let's talk about all the good things
And the bad things that may be
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex
Let's talk about sex

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Salt-N-Pepa

Salt-N-Pepa is an American hip hop trio from Queens and Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in 1985. The group, consisting of Cheryl James ("Salt"), Sandra Denton ("Pepa") and Deidra Roper ("DJ Spinderella"), was one of the first all-female rap crews. more »

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Written by: Herbie Azor, Herby Azor

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Let's Talk About Sex" was released on August 28, 1991, as the lead single from Salt-N-Pepa's third studio album, "Blacks' Magic."
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success and managed to peak at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also made it to the top 10 in several countries including the UK, Australia, and Netherlands.
Social Impact
"Let's Talk About Sex" was seen as a pioneering song that breached the topic of safe sex and the lethal threat of AIDS/HIV during a time when such discussions were largely stigmatized or avoided.
Remix for Public Campaign
A reworked version of the song, nicknamed "Let’s Talk About AIDS" was released in association with the American Department of Health and Human Services and the National AIDS Information & Education Program in 1991.
Media Portrayal
The song was controversial upon release due to its explicit theme. It was banned from airplay at certain radio stations but gained traction on MTV and other music channels.
Group Members
The song was performed by Salt-N-Pepa, a female rap trio comprised of Cheryl "Salt" James, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, and Deidra "DJ Spinderella" Roper.
Relevance Today
The song remains culturally relevant as a call for open discussions about sex and related health issues.
Awards
Salt-N-Pepa were nominated for a Grammy Award for "Let's Talk About Sex" in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category in 1992, highlighting its impact in the music industry. They didn't win the award but the nomination signifies the influence the song had.
Catchy Phrases
The song is known for its catchy refrain, "Let's talk about sex, baby / Let's talk about you and me."
Inspired Other Songs
"Let's Talk About Sex" later inspired other acts to pursue similar themes, such as TLC with their song "Waterfalls," which also addressed topics such as HIV/AIDS and safe sex.

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