Phrases you might here at the Go-Go:

Pocket: The beat. The groove (in the song) that’s heavily rhythmic & syncopated

Socket Beat - a beat to break the groove and talk to the crowd

“Crankin”- sounding good

“Hold It”- stay in the pocket (the groove)

“Give Me The 8”- play the tr-808 sound (low bass sound)

“Give Me The Cow”- play the cowbell

“Wubba, Where Ya’ll From?”- where do you live (city, street, etc.)?

“Beat Yo’ Feet!”/ “Hee-Haw!”/ “Work The Walls!”/ “Tap, Tap”!- are different dances

 “The 1 on 1” –a particular beat (derived from “Mercy, Mercy Me” by Marvin Gaye)

“10 for 10”- halftime of a show (band break or intermission)

“Put Me In The Water” – a pitch effect on the congas

“Huh…Man!”- a stamp of approval

“The Go-Go”-the venue




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