Detroit Jitting is a fast-paced, high-energy street dance style that originated in Detroit, Michigan. It is known for its rapid footwork, intricate rhythms, sharp body control, and creative freestyle movements. The dance is closely connected to Detroit's hip-hop culture and is often performed to local styles of music, especially Detroit ghettotech, hip-hop, and other high-tempo beats.
Jitting emphasizes individuality, speed, precision, and musicality. Dancers frequently engage in freestyle sessions and dance battles, where they showcase their technique, creativity, and ability to interpret the music. Over time, Detroit Jitting has become an important part of the city's cultural identity, influencing dancers both locally and internationally while continuing to evolve through new generations of performers.
(Beat kicks in: stripped-back, aggressive 808 sub-bass, frantic hi-hats, and a repetitive, hypnotic clap pattern)
[Intro]
Yeah.
You know what time it is.
Detroit.
We don’t walk, we jitt.
She said she ready.
Let’s go.
[Chorus]
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! ,look at the feet move
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , watch how I groove
Slide to the left, snap to the right
We Jitt’n crazy all through the night
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , yeah I’m the soul
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , lose all control
[Verse 1 – Male]
808 knocking, shaking the floor
I’m tearing up the spot, then I’m sliding out the door
Feet moving fast, call it electric
My style is raw, the motion hectic
Hardcore rhythm, bass in the chest
Put my Jitt’n to the ultimate test
City on my back, wheels on the ground
I’m the fastest thing in this whole damn town
[Chorus]
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! ,look at the feet move
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , watch how I groove
Slide to the left, snap to the right
We Jitt’n crazy all through the night
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , yeah I’m the soul
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , lose all control
[Verse 2 – Female]
Beat hit heavy, I’m right on cue
He think he cold, but I slide straight through
Toes on fire, heels so slick
I flip the pattern, hit every kick
Spin on the line, land on my toes
He try to match, but the gap still grows
Crowd get loud when I set that pace
I lock the groove, make him chase this race
[Chorus]
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! ,look at the feet move
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , watch how I groove
Slide to the left, snap to the right
We Jitt’n crazy all through the night
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , yeah I’m the soul
I’m Jitt’n Bitch ! , lose all control
[Bridge]
Jitt, Jitt, Jitt, Jitt (go)
Keep it moving
Jitt, Jitt, Jitt, Jitt (whoa)
Don’t stop, don’t stop
Detroit style, baby
Let it ride.
[Outro]
Yeah.
You see us?
We Jitt’n.
We Jitt’n wild.
(Fade out with heavy, distorted bass kicks)
bass kicks)
