If you know anything about the golden era of hip-hop, you know that Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock didn’t just make music—they made history. Their signature blend of hip-hop beats and house samples redefined the late ’80s and early ’90s club scene. Even today, the moment that opening sample drops, the energy in the room completely changes.
Beyond the infectious beats, Rob Base delivered lines that were confident, smooth, and instantly memorable. Whether you are looking for a dose of old-school nostalgia or the perfect caption for your next throwback post, these lyrics still hit the spot.
Here are 30 of the best lyric quotes from Rob Base’s catalog to take you back to the days of pure party energy.
The Anthem: “It Takes Two”
“I wanna rock right now / I’m Rob Base and I came to get down.”
- “I’m not internationally known, but I’m known to rock the microphone.”
- “It takes two to make a thing go right / It takes two to make it outta sight.”
- “Hit it!”
- “My name is Rob, I’m the king of the rap / And when I’m on the mic, there is no trap.”
- “I’m the freshist MC in the world today.”
- “All the people in the crowd, just clap your hands.”
- “I step in the place and I cool her down.”
- “So look at the crowd and watch ’em get wild.”
- “The rhythm is smooth, the rhyme is sweet.”
- “I’m not a comedian, I’m not a joke.”
- “I love to rock the party till the break of dawn.”
The Follow-Up Energy: “Joy and Pain”
“Joy and pain, sunshine and rain.”
- “You can’t have the good without the bad.”
- “I look at the world and I see the change.”
- “Music is the key to set you free.”
- “In the midst of the storm, you gotta stand tall.”
- “We’re gonna make you dance, gonna make you move.”
- “Keep the faith, don’t let it slip away.”
- “Life is a journey, you gotta live it right.”
- “Feel the vibration, feel the sound.”
Pure Old-School Confidence: “Get On the Dance Floor” & More
“Get on the dance floor and do that dance.”
- “Rhymes so sharp, they cut like a knife.”
- “We don’t stop, we just keep it going.”
- “Listen to the bass, let it build inside.”
- “I came to bring the hype, I came to bring the noise.”
- “Just clear the way and let the master speak.”
- “From New York to the world, we bring the flavor.”
- “Put your hands in the air if you feel the vibe.”
- “The beat goes on, and it never stops.”
- “We started this party, and we’re gonna finish it right.”
Which One Is Your Favorite?
Rob Base proved that hip-hop could be incredibly fun, universally appealing, and timelessly cool. Decades later, these lines still carry the same explosive energy they did on day one.
Which of these quotes takes you straight back to the dance floor? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this post with your fellow old-school hip-hop fans!
