The Lover in You
The Sugarhill Gang
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I am the king of the rappin' thing But love, is really my game And when it comes, to gettin' the finest chicks I put all the other rappers to shame The ladies scream when I'm on the scene They love my two eighty Z And when the party's over they stand in line To go home with the Master G, ha ha ha This is for the lover in you The lover in you, I know she's in there somewhere This is for the lover in you Ah for the lover in you Whoa honey, can't you see, yeah It's the lover, in me Who wants to make love To the lover in you The lover in you To the lover in you Don't be misled, by what I said There's one thing beyond a doubt Inside every rapper there's a lover Who's tryin', to get out So let's make a start, unlock your heart This is, the place to be And as we're movin', to the music groovin' You'll bring out, the lover in me, sing it gang This is for the lover in you, the lover in you I know she's in there somewhere This is for the lover in you Ah for the lover in you Whoa honey, can't you see, yeah It's the lover, in me Who wants to make love To the lover in you The lover in you To the lover in you Won't you give her a shout Tell her to come on out Got a job, for her to do You know I'm talkin' about The lover in you The lover in you, the lover in you The lover in you, the lover in you If there's a party in any town You know the Sugarhill Gang, will throw down With yours truly, the Master G And the brothers who rap so sensuously It's got to be mellow Got ta be right We are the original Rapper's Delight And love, is what we're talkin' about So c'mon gang, ah let's take it on out Everybody now This is for the lover in you (well), the lover in you I know she's in there somewhere This is for the lover in you (well) For the lover in you This is for the lover in you, the lover in you I know she's in there somewhere This is for the lover in you For the lover in you I want to be your L, O, V-E-are Ah let me be your L, O, V-E-are Gotta be your L, O, V-E-R So this is for the lover in you, the lover in you I know she's in there somewhere This is for the lover in you For the lover in you Won't you give her a shout Tell her to come on out Got a job, for her, to do You know I'm talkin' about, the lover in you This is for the lover in you, for the lover in you I know she's in there somewhere This is for the lover in you Ah for the lover in you This is for the lover in you, for the lover in you I know she's in there somewhere This is for the lover in you For the lover in you, whoa, yeah
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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, SYLVIA ROBINSON, WILLIAM P. WINGFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Love in You" by The Sugarhill Gang strategically blends rap with elements of funk and disco, following the stylistic traits of early hip-hop music.
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Release DateThe song was released as part of the album "8th Wonder" marking the group's follow up album to its 1980 debut. This album was released in 1982.
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Group FormationThe Sugarhill Gang was formed in 1978, and comprised of three members - Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright, Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson, and Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien. The trio are noted as one of the pioneer groups in the hip-hop scene.
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Chart AchievementThe song "The Love in You" didn't achieve as much popularity as their signature song "Rapper's Delight", but it helped reinforce the group's steady presence in the early 1980s music scene.
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Legacy Influence"The Love in You" is often credited for its fusion of rap and smooth melodic undertones, influencing later genres including R&B-infused hip-hop.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the Sugar Hill Records label, formerly a significant player in the early rap music scene. This label was a powerful force in raising the profile of early hip-hop among mainstream audiences.
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Album Cover ArtThe album "8th Wonder", which included the song "The Love in You", featured an iconic cover design of a large 8-ball—a widely recognized symbol in popular culture.
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Record ProductionSylvia Robinson, a music industry veteran and co-founder of Sugar Hill Records, oversaw the production of this song. Robinson is often called the "Mother of Hip-Hop".
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Video AppearanceThough not as famous, the song's video showcases the trio in an outdoor setting with a group of background dancers, a format popular in the early-'80s hip-hop landscape.
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Structure & Rhythm"The Lover in You" boasts lively rhythm and harmonious background vocals accompanied by the characteristic rap verses, reflecting the distinctive sound of The Sugarhill Gang.
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Sample UsagePortions of this song have been sampled by other artists in the years following its release, highlighting the song's influence on the broader hip-hop culture.
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