Rock DJ

Robbie Williams

About Rock DJ

"Rock DJ" is a song by English singer and songwriter Robbie Williams, featured on his third studio album, Sing When You're Winning (2000). The song was released on 31 July 2000 as the lead single from the album. It samples the strings from Barry White's song "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" and also contains a sample of "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest and has a quote from "La Di Da Di" by Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh. It reached number one in Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom as well as the top 10 in Australia, Austria, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. "Rock DJ" was the fourth best-selling song of 2000 in the United Kingdom. The music video features Williams trying to impress a female DJ by stripping naked and eventually resorting to removing his skin and muscles, ending up as a skeleton. The song won British Single of the Year, and the video won British Video of the Year at the 2001 Brit Awards. 


Year:
2000
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Me with the floorshow
Kickin' with your torso
Boys getting high
And the girls even more so
Wave your hands if you're not with the man
Can I kick it (yes you can)
I got (funk)
You got (soul)
We got everybody
I've got the gift
Gonna stick it in the goal
It's time to move your body

Babylon back in business
Can I get a witness
Every girl every man
Houston, do you hear me?
Ground control, can you feel me?
Need permission to land

I don't want to rock, DJ
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop, DJ?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night

Singin' in the classes
Music for your masses
Give no head
No backstage passes
Have a proper giggle
I'll be quite polite
But when I rock the mike
I rock the mike (right)
You got no love then you're with the wrong man
It's time to move your body
If you can't get a girl but your best friend can
It's time to move your body

I don't want to be sleazy
Baby, just tease me
Got no family planned
Houston, do you hear me?
Ground control, can you feel me?
Need permission to land

I don't want to rock (rock), DJ (DJ)
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop (stop), DJ?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night

I don't want to rock (rock), DJ (DJ)
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop (stop), DJ (DJ)?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night

Pimpin' ain't easy
Most of them fleece me
Every night
Pimpin' ain't easy
But if you're sellin' it (sellin' it, sellin' it)
It's alright

(Come on)

I don't want to rock (rock), DJ (DJ)
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop (stop), DJ (DJ)?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night

I don't want to rock (rock), DJ (DJ)
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop (stop), DJ (DJ)?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night

I don't want to rock, DJ
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop (stop), DJ?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night

I don't want to rock (rock), DJ
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop (stop), DJ (DJ)?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night

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Robbie Williams

Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has found greater commercial success as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: Ekundayo Paris, Nelson R. Pigford, Kelvin Andrews, Guy Chambers, Robbie Williams

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE), Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album Details
"Rock DJ" is a single by Robbie Williams from his third album, "Sing When You're Winning", released in the year 2000.
Music Video
The song's music video caused a lot of controversies because of its graphic content. It shows Robbie stripping his skin and muscles, which some viewed as overly gory. It won the "Best Special Effects" award in the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards due to its impressive, albeit controversial, visuals.
Chart Success
"Rock DJ" was a massive hit, topping the UK Singles Chart for a month. It became Robbie's third UK number-one single.
GRAMMY Recognition
This song was nominated at the 43rd Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Inspiration
The inspiration for "Rock DJ" came when Robbie was at a club and couldn’t get the DJ to play the type of music he wanted to dance to.
Global Success
Besides its success in the UK, "Rock DJ" also topped the charts in New Zealand and Mexico and reached the top ten in many European countries.
Certifications
The British Phonographic Industry certified the song with Platinum, recognizing shipping over 600,000 units in the UK.
Sporting Events
"Rock DJ" is often played at sporting events, thanks to its energetic beat and catchy tune.
Controversy
Despite its mainstream popularity, the song and its video were banned in the Dominican Republic due to its suggestive lyrics and graphic content, respectively.
Collaboration
This song was produced by Robbie, Guy Chambers, and Steve Power, marking an excellent collaborative accomplishment in Robbie's career.
Live Performances
"Rock DJ" is a signature song for Robbie Williams live performances and is regularly included in his concert setlists.

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