Dazz

Dazz Band

About Dazz

"Dazz" is a hit song by R&B/funk band Brick. "Dazz" is a combination of disco, funk and jazz, hence the title, "Dazz," a combination denominator for "Disco Jazz." Released in 1976 from their Good High album, it would become their biggest hit, spending four weeks at the top of the R&B singles chart and reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This song has been heavily sampled by hip-hop artists including MC Lyte in her "Cold Rock A Party" single, Ice Cube's "No Vaseline", Dana Dane "Cinderfella Dana Dane" (1987) and Snoop Dogg in his song "Snoopafella" (1999). Another popular 70s-era soul group, The Dazz Band, took their name from the song. 


Year:
1995
4:22
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Wanna see you with it
Sho' could treat you right
Give me just a minute
Of your time tonight
We both are here to have the fun
So let it whip
We'll get into groovin'
Love your body language
Baby, let me know
You've got me sort of anxious
We both are here to have the fun

So let it whip
So let it whip
(Let's whip it, baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Work it all night)
Well, what's your trip
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
Oww-hoo

Now that you can see
How you groove with me
What else can I do
To get closer to you
We both are here to have the fun
So let it whip
We have the natural feeling
Obviously revealing
Let me be your paper man
I'd love to be your joker man
We both are here to have the fun

So let it whip
So let it whip
(Let's whip it baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Whip it all night)

Well, what's your trip
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
(C'mon whip)
(C'mon whip)
So let it whip
(Let's whip it baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Whip it all night)
Well, what's your trip
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
(C'mon whip)
Oh
(C'mon whip)
(There's no time to lose)
There is no time to lose
(You're the one I choose)
(You're so right)
You're the one I choose
I only wanna be with you
You're the one for me
Can't you see that I
(I won't waste your time)
I won't waste your time
(I sense something divine in you)
Something divine in you
(Yes I do)
Oooh-hoo
So let it whip
(Let's whip it baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Whip it all night)
Well, what's your trip
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
(C'mon whip)
(C'mon whip)
(Let's whip it baby)
(Let's whip it right)
(Let's whip it baby)
(Whip it all night)
(C'mon whip)
(C'mon whip)
(There's no time to lose)
There is no time to lose
(You're the one I choose
(You're so right)
Hey, you're the one I choose
I only wanna be with you
You're the one for me
Can't you see that I
(I won't waste your time)
I won't waste your time
(I sense something divine in you)

Something divine in you
(Yes I do)
Ooh-hoo
So let it whip
(Let's whip it baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Whip it all night)

Well, what's your trip
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
(C'mon whip)
(C'mon whip)
So let it whip
(Let's whip it baby)
Child

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Dazz Band

The Dazz Band is an American funk music band that was most popular in the early 1980s. Emerging from Cleveland, Ohio, the group's biggest hit songs include the Grammy Award-winning "Let It Whip" (1982), "Joystick" (1983), and "Let It All Blow" (1984). The name of the band is a portmanteau of the description "danceable jazz". It is a common misconception that the song "Dazz" by Brick has Brick as the song name and Dazz Band as the band name. more »

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Written by: EDWARD IRONS, REGINALD HARGIS, RAY RANSOM

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Dazz" is a song written and performed by the funk band Brick. - The song was a fusion of jazz, disco, and funk, which resulted in the term "Dazz," an acronym for "Disco Jazz."
Album and Release Details
"Dazz" was released in 1976 as the second single from the band's debut album "Good High." - Despite being known for their boogie and electro-funk sound, Dazz Band later covered the song in a different style and released it on their 2001 album "Here We Go Again."
Chart Performance
The song was a huge success and hit number one on the U.S. R&B Singles chart for four weeks in the fall of 1976. - "Dazz" also peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Music and Lyrics
"Dazz" was unique in terms of its music arrangement, with a combination of brass instruments and bass guitar providing the main melody. - The lyrics revolve around the theme of having a good time and dancing, which was common in the disco era when the song was released.
Influence and Legacy
"Dazz" is considered a classic and has been sampled by several other artists in the years since its release. - The song helped establish Brick as one of the leading bands in the funk genre during the 1970s. - The success of "Dazz" helped the Dazz Band establish their own identity in the early '80s, fusing funk and electronic music.
Awards
While "Dazz" didn't win any independent awards, the song's success played a considerable role in the Brick band being recognized in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1992.
Lyrics and Composition
The title "Dazz" was a blend of the words "disco" and "jazz," representing the tracks' stylistic fusion of those genres. - The song was co-written by band members Regi Hargis, Eddie Irons, and Ray Ransom.
Pop Culture
The song has appeared in several movies and TV shows, such as "The Parent Trap" and "The Simpsons." - "Dazz" is considered a seminal funk anthem that continues to influence contemporary musicians.
Band Trivia
The band Brick was formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972, and it came to the limelight with the single "Dazz." - The Dazz Band, despite having similar name, is a separate entity that started in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1976.
Live Performances
Brick frequently included "Dazz" in their live performances due to its enduring popularity with fans. - Dazz Band also included the song in their live concerts as part of their homage to the funk and disco era.

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