Ant Rap

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About Ant Rap

"Ant Rap" is a 1981 song performed by the British new wave band Adam and the Ants. Written by Adam Ant and Marco Pirroni, the song was included on the band's 1981 album Prince Charming. It entered the UK Singles Chart in December 1981 at number 9 before rising to a peak position of number three.


Year:
1981
3:26
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Put some wax on the trax and slide on onta here
Hane hane hane hane hane
Hatchets in the corner ears to the ground
Improve to the groove get down to the sound
Buttons and bows and bleu blanc rouge
All things lively must be used
Liberte, egalite, au jour d'hui see'est tres tres tres
Voici l'opportunite nous incroyables
I got the moves they got the grooves
Summoned the gods and they all approved
Bad vibes akimbo on the shelf
Bit of a rap thing going for myself
This gold on the teeth's no sense at all
It only matters when it's on the wall
I'm standing here with my four men
Let's start that rapping thing again:
Marco, merrick, terry lee, gary tibbs and yours truly
In the naughty north and in the sexy south
We're all singing I have the mouth
In the naughty north and in the sexy south
We're all singing I have the mouth
I have the mouth
So tired of anarchists looking at me
Don't need their credibility
"Destroy," they say, "defy! Condemn! "
As long as you don't destroy them
With twenty years of drugs and drink
I thought the time had come to think
About standing up and saying that
It's tragedy and such old hat
I'm standing here with my four men
Let's start that rapping thing again:
(I got) marco, merrick, terry lee, gary tibbs and yours truly
In the naughty north and in the sexy south
We're all singing I have the mouth
In the naughty north and in the sexy south
We're all singing I have the mouth
I have the mouth
These happy feet are all we need
Summoned the gods and they all agreed
These feet won't stop they're in such a hurry
I knock it on the head and I go for a curry
Staying sober can be neat
Get drunk on these here happy feet
Keep on trying to pin me down
"Why a title for your sound? "
I'm standing here with my four men
Let's do this rapping thing again:
I got marco, merrick, terry lee, gary tibbs and yours truly
In the naughty north and in the sexy south
We're all singing I have the mouth. ..
And I have the mouth
And you have the mouth
And they got the mouth

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Adam Ant

Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard, 3 November 1954, Marylebone, London) is an English musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of New Wave/post-punk group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, including three No.1s. Ant was also a star in America where he not only scored a string of hit singles and albums, but was once voted sexiest man in America by the viewers of MTV. He is also an actor, having appeared in over two dozen films or television episodes between 1985 and 2003. more »

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Written by: MARCO PIRRONI, ADAM ANT

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Ant Rap" was released in November 1981, serving as the third single from Adam and the Ants' third studio album titled "Prince Charming".
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song managed to reach number three on the UK Singles Chart, signifying its popularity among British music listeners.
Genre
The song represents a departure from the punk and new wave roots of Adam and the Ants, leaning more towards hip-hop and rap genre.
Video Production
The song's music video, popular in the early days of MTV, was shot at the Kentish Town Baths and Bramley Arms Pub in London, featuring a rather flamboyant and theatrical aesthetic.
Signature Style
"Ant Rap" served as an epitome of Adam Ant's 'pirate' image, featuring tribal drumming, chants, and melodrama, often associated with his earlier works.
Performances
The song was performed live during the 1981 'Prince Charming Revue' as well as during numerous subsequent tours by Adam Ant.
Criticism
Despite its popularity, "Ant Rap" was subject to criticism due to its deviation from Ant's usual style and controversial tackling of the rap genre.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics feature a self-aggrandizing narration by Adam Ant about his rise from an impoverished upbringing to pop stardom.
Band Members
Apart from Adam Ant, the key contributors to the song include Marco Pirroni (guitars), Merrick (drums, trumpet), Terry Lee Miall (drums), and Gary Tibbs (bass).
Cultural Impact
Even after decades of its release, "Ant Rap" maintains a cult status and is regularly played in '80s-themed music events.
Legacy
Despite mixed reviews, "Ant Rap" marked one of the earliest crossovers of rap into the mainstream pop culture, paving the way for future rap-pop collaborations.

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