Reckless

Ice-T

About Reckless

"Reckless'" is a song by Ice-T, Chirs "The Glove" Taylor & David Storrs. Released in 1984 on the soundtrack of Breakin'.


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1996
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Hey, boy!

Once upon a time a DJ's task
Was just to play records, what more could you ask?
But then came remixes, scratching and cuts
Which was too much for many, drove some DJ's nuts
But the DJ named Glove has reigned supreme
As the turntable wizard of the hip-hop scene
So listen to him, check him out, but remember this
When the Glove's on the wheels of steel he's reckless

This high-powered music is truly unique
As the Glove cuts the rhythm to the hip-hop beat
He moves like a madman as he spins his disc
He's the number one scratcher on the DJ list, he's reckless

Now I've seen DJ's, too many to name
Some gained recognition and even fame
But when you talk of MC's, Ice-T is the best
And when you talk of DJ's, forget the rest, Glove's reckless

So listen very closely as the Glove throws down
He cuts like a razor to the big beat sound
Dave's layin' down a groove that we know you'll like
With the Glove on the turntables and Ice-T on the mic, we're reckless

So listen to the music, let your mind feel free
Realize you're with the master G-L-O-V-E
Dave and MC Ice-T, you know you're with the best
Because when we're in the mix you know the groove is fresh
And reckless, reckless, reck-reck-re-reckless

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Ice-T

Tracy Marrow (born February 16, 1958), better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American rapper and actor. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army for four years. He began his career as a rapper in the 1980s and was signed to Sire Records in 1987, when he released his debut album Rhyme Pays, the first hip-hop album to carry an explicit content sticker. The next year, he founded the record label Rhyme Syndicate Records (named after his collective of fellow hip-hop artists called the Rhyme Syndicate) and released another album, Power. more »

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Written by: GILLES BOUSQUET

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Reckless" by Ice-T was released in 1984. Remarkably, it was one of the first showcases of his abilities before he became more widely known.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label named "Techno Hop Records," which was based in Los Angeles, California.
Genre Classification
The "Reckless" track solidified Ice-T's big break into the hip-hop and electronic music scene. The song is a seamless mix of rap vocals laid over an electro track.
Song Writers
Ice-T and the DJ, Chris “The Glove” Taylor were the creators of "Reckless".
Movie Debut
"Reckless" made its debut in the cult classic film "Breakin'". Its inclusion in the film's soundtrack helped it gain significant attention.
Live Performances
The song was performed live in the movie "Breakin'". Ice-T performed the song during a dance battle scene, which is one of the highlighted scenes in the film.
Legacy
"Reckless" is often hailed as Ice-T's first venture into the world of rap. While he would later turn toward a more hardcore style of the genre, this song remains an iconic part of his early career.
Uniqueness
The song is unique as it combines rap with electronic sounds, a rarity in the music scene during the early 80s. It fused the street edge of rap with the danceable beats of electronic music.
Recognition
"Reckless" was included in The Source magazine's list of the 100 Best Rap Singles.
Notable Quote
The most notable and quoted line from "Reckless" is arguably "Once upon a time a DJ's task was just to play records, what more could you ask?" Ice-T’s lyrics here might seem basic comparing to the complex and multi-layered themes he would later tackle. But in their context, they were pioneering.
Impact on Career
"Reckless" was the stepping stone of Ice-T's successful music career. After this release, Ice-T continued to make music and eventually released his debut album "Rhyme Pays" in 1987, which was the first hip-hop album to carry an explicit content sticker.

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