It's My House (song)
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"It's My House" is a song composed and produced by Ashford & Simpson
and released as a single by singer Diana Ross
on the Motown label in 1979.
While not fully promoted on pop radio, the song became a modest R&B hit, peaking at number 27 on that chart.
The song was a hit at around the same time for Lovers' Rock reggae outfit Storm
- and was recorded by a number of artistes not well known beyond specialised reggae audiences. Storm's version was popular with Northern English general disco audiences, as well as in reggae clubs.
The song would also be referenced by rapper Snoop Dogg
in his intro to his 2002 album, Pays the Cost to Be the Boss.
In the video Here Comes the Hammer, MC Hammer
claims a bizarre home with images of James Brown
dancing throughout and references the line "It's my house and I live here" at the end of the video.
Ashford & Simpson
Nickolas Ashford , and Valerie Simpson , were a husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists....
and released as a single by singer Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
on the Motown label in 1979.
While not fully promoted on pop radio, the song became a modest R&B hit, peaking at number 27 on that chart.
The song was a hit at around the same time for Lovers' Rock reggae outfit Storm
Storm
A storm is any disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere, especially affecting its surface, and strongly implying severe weather...
- and was recorded by a number of artistes not well known beyond specialised reggae audiences. Storm's version was popular with Northern English general disco audiences, as well as in reggae clubs.
The song would also be referenced by rapper Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
in his intro to his 2002 album, Pays the Cost to Be the Boss.
In the video Here Comes the Hammer, MC Hammer
MC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell , better known by his stage name MC Hammer , is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s...
claims a bizarre home with images of James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
dancing throughout and references the line "It's my house and I live here" at the end of the video.
Personnel
- Lead vocals by Diana Ross
- Background vocals by Stephanie Spruill, Maxine Waters and Julia Waters
- Produced by Ashford & Simpson