The Rapper
The Jaggerz
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Hey girl, I bet ya There's someone out to get you You'll find him anywhere On a bus, in a bar, in a grocery store He'll say "Excuse me, haven't I seen you somewhere before?" Rap, rap, rap, they call him the rapper Rap, rap, rap, you know what he's after So, he starts his rappin' Hoping something will happen He'll say he needs you A companion, a girl he can talk to He's made up his mind He needs someone to sock it to Rap, rap, rap, they call him the rapper Rap, rap, rap, you know what he's after He's made an impression So he makes a suggestion "Come up to my place For some coffee or tea or me" He's got you where he wants you Girl, you've gotta face reality Rap, rap, rap, they call him the rapper Rap, rap, rap, you know what he's after Rap, rap, rap, they call him the rapper
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Written by: DOMINIC IERACE
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Rapper" is a song by "The Jaggerz", an American band known for their combination of rock, soul, and R&B. Donnie Iris, who later gained fame as a solo artist, was a member of this band.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1970. It was the highest-charting and most successful single by The Jaggerz.
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Song ReleaseThe song by The Jaggerz was released in 1970 and was included on their album "We Went to Different Schools Together".
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Song Lyrics"The Rapper" was written by Donnie Iris and includes the storytelling lyrics for a smooth-talking man who toys with women's emotions.
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Music CompositionThe song is known for its distinctive, catchy guitar riff played by Iris. It was recorded in a blues structure with a pop arrangement.
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Gold StatusThe song sold more than one million copies and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in 1970.
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SongwritingDespite his later career as a solo artist, "The Rapper" remains one of the most notable songwriting contributions from Donnie Iris.
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Genesis of Donnie's CareerAfter the dissolution of The Jaggerz, Donnie Iris went on to establish a successful solo career. His experience in The Jaggerz and the success of "The Rapper" played a significant role in kickstarting his solo journey.
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In Popular Media"The Rapper" was covered by several artists after its initial release and has been used in several films and TV shows over the years.
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Difficult Follow-UpDespite the success of "The Rapper," The Jaggerz found it hard to replicate the song's success with their future releases. They disbanded in 1977. Donnie Iris, meanwhile, found continued success as a solo artist, especially in the 1980s.
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