Salt-N-Pepa Quotes from Lyrics, formed in 1985 in New York City, is an American hip-hop trio featuring Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and Deidra “DJ Spinderella” Roper. As trailblazers in female rap, they achieved groundbreaking success with their gold and platinum debut album Hot, Cool & Vicious (1986), driven by the iconic hit “Push It.” Selling over 15 million records worldwide, their bold lyrics in songs like “Whatta Man” and “None of Your Business” from Very Necessary (1993) earned them a Grammy and cemented their legacy.
These 15 quotes—sourced exclusively from their song lyrics across albums like Hot, Cool & Vicious (1986), Blacks’ Magic (1990), and Very Necessary (1993)—capture their fierce energy, empowerment, and unapologetic attitude, reflecting themes of love, independence, and social commentary that defined their influence in hip-hop.
15 Salt-N-Pepa Quotes from Lyrics
- “Push it real good, let the beat take control, get up and move, let it shake your soul.” (“Push It,” Hot, Cool & Vicious, 1986)
- “Let’s talk about sex, baby, let’s talk about you and me, let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be.” (“Let’s Talk About Sex,” Blacks’ Magic, 1990)
- “Whatta man, whatta man, whatta mighty good man.” (“Whatta Man,” Very Necessary, 1993)
- “Shoop, shoop ba-doop, I’m lovin’ you more than words can say.” (“Shoop,” Very Necessary, 1993)
- “Expression, you gotta be you, let your true colors shine through.” (“Expression,” Blacks’ Magic, 1990)
- “None of your business, so don’t you try to tell me how to live my life.” (“None of Your Business,” Very Necessary, 1993)
- “Tramp, you’re just a tramp, runnin’ ‘round town with your cheap romance.” (“Tramp,” Hot, Cool & Vicious, 1986)
- “Do you really want me, baby, ‘cause I want you, let’s make it happen, let’s make it true.” (“Do You Want Me,” Blacks’ Magic, 1990)
- “Shake your thang, it’s your thang, do what you wanna do.” (“Shake Your Thang,” A Salt with a Deadly Pepa, 1988)
- “I’m the queen on the scene, got the groove, got the flow, watch me shine, let it show.” (“I Like It Like That,” Hot, Cool & Vicious, 1986)
- “Ain’t nuthin’ but a she thing, baby, we’re takin’ it to the top.” (“Ain’t Nuthin’ But a She Thing,” Very Necessary, 1993)
- “Independent, don’t need no man to hold me down, I’m livin’ my life, wearin’ my crown.” (“Independent,” Blacks’ Magic, 1990)
- “Break of dawn, I’m risin’ up, keepin’ it real, never givin’ up.” (“Break of Dawn,” Very Necessary, 1993)
- “Get up, everybody, let’s get loose, feel the beat, let it move your juice.” (“Get Up Everybody (Get Up),” A Salt with a Deadly Pepa, 1988)
- “Groove me, hold me, love me, show me, let’s make it last all night.” (“Groove Me,” A Salt with a Deadly Pepa, 1988)
Salt-N-Pepa’s lyrics quotes are a dynamic mix of bold swagger, empowerment, and infectious energy, inspiring fans to embrace their individuality and shake up the scene. Which one’s got you ready to “Push It”? Drop it in the comments and keep their hip-hop legacy vibin’!
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