Dirty Cash (Money Talks)
Adventures of Stevie V
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Mmm-hmm, wooh-hooh-hooh-hooh-hooh-yeah-eah I've no excuse, I just want you to use me-ee Take me and abuse me I got no taboos, I'll make a trade with you-ou-ou Do anything you wa-ant me to Money talks, mmm-hmm-hmm, money talks Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh Money talks, money talks Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh (Dirty cash, dirty cash) Meanwhile, back in the city, the real pill, the nitty gritty Sell yourself for your own soul For a nickel, not a bag of gold Behold, to what you've been told Plus the bubba and roomies below Money is the cause, tell me what's the path (Dirty cash, that dirty cash) (Mmm-hmm, money money) I once had pride, now that's all behi-i-ind I want to get rich qui-i-ick I want success and all that goes with i-i-it And I'm gonna use my se-ex Money talks, mmm-hmm, money talks Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh Money talks, (you know) money talks, (ah-hah) Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh (I want you, money) I'm dirty cash, the one that you asked for I'm wanted by the rich and the poor More and more, you just can't reject it You're the junkie and I inject it Into your blood stream, it's like a bad dream Money's the theme, do you know what I mean Money talks, (you know) money talks (ah-hah) Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh Talkin' 'bout that money-ey Oh giv-it-to-me, gimme, gimme, gimme, money, money, money Mmm hmm hmm hmm yeah I want ant you, money Got to have you money-ey Give it to me
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Written by: MICK WALSH, STEVE VINCENT
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" was released in 1990 as a single by the British musical group Adventures of Stevie V.
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Commercial SuccessThe song became a massive international hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and number two in the UK Singles Chart.
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Notable RemixesSome of the most popular versions of the track have been remixed by noteworthy names in the dance and house music scene, such as David Morales and Sold Out.
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Chart ResurgenceA decade after its initial release, "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" saw a resurgence on the charts in 1997 and 1998 as it was remixed and re-released.
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Song ThemeThe song is noted for its lyrics about greed and corruption in the pursuit of wealth, embodying a social comment about people doing anything for "dirty cash".
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VocalistIt features Melody Washington's soulful vocals, making it an exceptional fusion of house and soul music for its time. Washington was a session singer brought in especially for this project.
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Song AuthorshipThe song was written by Mick Walsh, a DJ and songwriter, and Steve Vincent, who is the "Stevie V" in Adventures of Stevie V. These two were both members of the group.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" was heavily rotated on the MTV network during the song's peak popularity.
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Outlasting Influence"Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" has had long-lasting influence, and has been sampled in numerous other songs by various artists throughout the years.
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Unofficial AnthemDue to its theme highlighting the downside of capitalism, "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" has often been used unofficially as an anthem during rallies and protests against economic inequality.
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Competition SuccessDespite the tough competition of the time, the song still managed to be ranked among the Top 40 of the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for 1990.
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Contemporary Covers and RemixesToday, even three decades after its release, "Dirty Cash
(Money Talks)" remains popular with DJs and club music aficionados alike, resulting in an ongoing stream of new covers, remixes, and samples incorporating elements of the song.
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