When he's not busy remixing Bloc Party, or winning awards from Rockstar Games (Best DJ Mix 2003), Solid Steel (Best Mix 2003), and Scion (Free-Up-Your-Mix Finalist 2005), this bot can be found tearing the roof of your local dancehall, art gallery, fashion show, and house party with a fierce live-set. His sharp skills and diverse selection have landed him countless shows across country. Perhaps you've caught him on stage with RJD2, The Juan Maclean, Prince Paul, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Cosmo Baker, DJ Ayers, DJ Premier, or Mr. Lif. Or maybe you have unknowingly bobbed your head to his beats featured on Nickelodeon, MTV, the Disney Channel, Numark and LOGO TV. It's no wonder some people call him "the second hardest working man in show business."
At the beginning of 2008, Ruckus quietly infiltrated the iPods & Turntables of the world with his long-awaited debut album, "Playing with Scratches" (Grease Records, 2008). While the album didn't quite reach the Pop Charts, his tracks nonetheless dazzled critics and DJ's alike, gaining support from indie juggernauts KCRW (Los Angeles), WFMU (New York), KEXP (Seattle), WOXY (Cincinnati), and others, eventually catapulting the album into the CMJ Top Ten. Tracks were also supported by The World Cafe (NPR), XM Satellite Radio, Rob Da Bank (BBC Radio 1), Annie Mac (BBC Radio 1), Solid Steel Radio (London), The Blend Corp. (Australia), Brooklyn Radio, and Spin Magazine.
"Playing With Scratches" reached another level it was ranked in WOXY's 97 Best Albums of 2008 (alongside albums by Santogold, TV On The Radio, Portishead, Beck, MGMT...), and Ruckus was declared one of the "Next 1000" by Urb Magazine. In royal fashion, he was crowned an official member of Ninja Tune's Solid Steel Radio, joining Cold Cut, DJ Food, DK and other top-notch DJs in producing the weekly radio show that broadcasts "The Broadest Beats" around the world.
Despite his continued success, Ruckus remains in relative obscurity in Ohio, working endlessly in the studio on a slew of new remixes, music for television, and his next solo LP. Song by song, and mix by mix, Ruckus continues to capture the hearts & minds of music lovers around the world. It's only a matter of time until the whole world realizes, this is the dawning of The Age Of Roboticus.
How To Handle Grown Ups
Ruckus Roboticus Lyrics
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Can't they be annoying
Nag nag nag
They not only keep after you about making good grades
Do your homework, Clean your room
They even want to pickout your career
They want you to do what they want
Instead of what YOU want
Now they are three things you can do about grownups:
One, Ignore them
Two,???
Three,???
That is the smartest thing that you can possibly do
Start putting it into practice with the grownups in your life
The song "How To Handle Grown Ups" by Ruckus Roboticus is a humorous take on the frustration that many young people feel towards the adults in their lives. The first verse highlights the annoying habits of adults, including nagging about good grades, homework, and cleanliness. The second verse focuses on how some adults want to control the careers and future plans of young people instead of allowing them to follow their own dreams and passions.
The chorus offers some advice on how to handle grownups. The first option is to ignore them, which could mean choosing to not engage in arguments or conversations with adults who are being difficult. The second and third options are left open-ended, which allows listeners to come up with their own creative solutions for dealing with adults. Overall, the song encourages young people to take control of their own lives and make decisions that are true to themselves.
In conclusion, "How To Handle Grown Ups" is a fun and playful song that touches on a relatable topic for many young people. It offers some lighthearted solutions for dealing with adults, while also empowering listeners to take charge of their own lives and make choices that are authentic to their own desires and passions.
Line by Line Meaning
How to handle grownups
Instructing on how to deal with adults
Can't they be annoying
Expressing dislike towards adults
Nag nag nag
Complaining constantly
They not only keep after you about making good grades
They pressure you to do well in school
Do your homework, Clean your room
Additional tasks they require you to do
They even want to pickout your career
They want to choose your profession for you
They want you to do what they want
They want control over your decisions
Instead of what YOU want
Instead of following your own desires
Now they are three things you can do about grownups:
Now, there are three ways to deal with adults
One, Ignore them
Option one is to not pay attention to them
Two,???
Option two is not yet provided
Three,???
Option three is also not yet provided
That is the smartest thing that you can possibly do
Ignoring adults is the best decision
Start putting it into practice with the grownups in your life
Begin implementing this tactic with the adults around you
Contributed by Nicholas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.