About Jeroen Search:
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About Jeroen Search:
eroen Search simultaneously is one of techno’s most influential producers and well-kept public secrets. Consistently putting out quality music since the mid nineties on among many others his own genre-shaping Search imprint, he still resides where he has been for many years now; the absolute cutting edge.
Named by many as a source of inspiration, Jeroen Search embodies a clear and honest interpretation of techno. His tracks, while audibly open to new and exciting musical influences, always remain true to that typical, inimitable Search-sound. He has seen little to no need to completely reinvent himself at any stage as most, if not all, of his work communicates itself with great ease due to its truly timeless nature.
Starting out in 1993 under the DJ Groovehead alias with one of the first releases on X-Trax Records, Jeroen has so far put out his music on many respected labels such as Figure SPC, M_Rec LTD, Traut, Coincidence Records, and A&S, the latter he co-owns with friend and colleague Dimi Angélis. One of his personal highlights has been the ability to do two releases on Jeff Mills’ Axis/6277 label, one solo (New Reality EP) and one as Counterpart (The Martian Mystique).
Jeroen’s approach to music production is an unorthodox one; he records all his tracks in a single take and does all his editing live. Constantly pushing his creativity by trying to get the most out of a minimal setup Jeroen remains active in the studio and he now has new releases lined up on Sect, Affin and Gynoid Audio.
Jeroen Search live, which he debuted at Berghain in 2009, is more than just an excellent showcase of his work. It’s a journey through the vast landscape of techno, with an expert storyteller at the helm. When booked for a DJ-set, Jeroen always aims to show a unique and alternate side of himself as an artist; bringing along some gems that other DJ’s may have overlooked or under appreciated, a Search DJ-set is bound to be something special.
About Dimi Angélis
When considering his status as beloved and respected member of the contemporary Amsterdam techno scene, it’s sometimes easy to forget Dimi Angélis was among the founding members of the very culture that helped shape it. Promoting illegal raves and warehouse parties and putting his first needle on a record back when “underground” was still a defineable term, Dimi now holds well over a decade of international DJ-ing experience. It shouldn’t come as a suprise then that this is directly reflected by his record collection, musical knowledge and technical ability which all easily match and in most cases surpass that of many.
Such an extensive frame of reference enables Dimi to look at “techno” through a unique and highly personal lense. Well aware of the genre’s fluid boundaries, ever-changing trends and the impact of continually developing technology, Dimi is able to elegantly step outside of the pre-determined fabric and in a sense mold its essential elements into something that feels familiar but upon more careful observation, or rather listening, is actually quite special.
Putting personality and outspoken taste first, his DJ-sets are always remarkable and at no point predictable, more so because he does not believe in easy pleasing. Strongly opinionated and unafraid to speak on his thoughts, the records and flow incorporated in a Dimi Angélis set are equally straightforward and honest. What you see is in Dimi’s case really what you get, but it always comes wrapped in something appropriately unexpected.
In 2003 he joined forces with good friend Jeroen Search and together they have since launched multiple successful projects including outstanding live-acts “Counterpart” and “Dimi Angélis and Jeroen Search” as well as their own newly founded vinyl-only imprint, “A&S”. Under the first mentioned guise of Counterpart they are responsible for lauded EP’s such as “Ion” 01 and 02 on the sub-label of Rachmad’s Scorp of the same name, “Oxygenating” and “The Next Level” on Audiosculpture and “The Martian Mystique” on Jeff Mills’s Mission (6277/Axis). More recently they have put out characteristic, quality techno on their own A&S, Balans, Stockholm LTD, Smallville, Figure SPC and Traut as simply Dimi Angélis and Jeroen Search.
Dimi’s list of played clubs and festivals is nothing short of respectably long and includes Awakenings, Kozzmozz, Tresor, Rex, Berghain, Doornroosje, Paradiso, Dekmantel, Welcome to the Future, Free Your Mind, Rockit, Mysteryland, Club One, Stubnitz and even the late Innercity. Clearly deeming this list to be far from long enough however, Dimi’s set on doing in the future what he’s always done and still does best; play great techno, make you move your feet until they’re sore and give you a little something to smilingly contemplate when you’re back home.
Blurred Lines
A&S Lyrics
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Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
If you can't hear, what I'm tryna say
If you can't read, from the same page
Maybe I'm going deaf
Maybe I'm going blind
OK, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
You don't need no papers
That man is not your mate
And that's why I'm gon' take you
Good girl!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl!
Can't let it get past me
Me fall from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
But you're a good girl!
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me
What do they make dreams for
When you got them jeans on
What do we need steam for
You the hottest bitch in this place!
I feel so lucky
You wanna hug me
What rhymes with hug me?
Hey!
OK, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
You don't need no papers
That man is not your mate
And that's why I'm gon' take you
Good girl!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl!
Can't let it get past me
Me fall from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
But you're a good girl!
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me
(Hustle Gang Homie)
One thing I ask of you
Lemme be the one you bring that ass up to
From Malibu to Paris, boo
Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
So, hit me up when you passin' through
I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
I mean, it's almost unbearable
Honey you not there when I'm
At the bar side let you have me by
Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you
So I'm just watchin' and waitin'
For you to salute the truly pimpin'
Not many women can refuse this pimpin'
I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, you git'n it!
Shake your rump
Get down
Get up
Do it like it hurt, like it hurt
What, you don't like work?
Hey!
Baby, can you breathe?
I got this from Jamaica
It always works for me
Dakota to Decatur
No more pretending
Cause now your winning
Here's our beginning
I always wanted a
Good girl!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl!
Can't let it get past me
Me fall from plastic
Talk about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it
But you're a good girl!
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
The lyrics to the song Blurred Lines by A&S have been interpreted in a controversial manner by some as promoting rape culture. The song's lyrics seem to suggest a man trying to convince a woman to engage in sex with him by claiming that she wants it despite her saying no. The chorus of the song, "I know you want it" repeated multiple times, has been criticized as promoting rape culture and normalized violations of boundary and consent. The lines "But you're a good girl" and "Can't let it get past me" have also been interpreted as implying that the woman is not supposed to consent, even if she wants to, because of societal expectations of her being a "good girl."
The second verse of the song speaks of a man trying to "domesticate" the woman and claiming that he has to "liberate" her. This implies that the woman's actions and choices need to be controlled and that she is not free to make them on her own. The line "That man is not your mate, and that's why I'm gon' take you" implies that the woman belongs to the man in some way and that he can take her without her consent.
Overall, the lyrics to this song promote a power dynamic where the man is exerting control over the woman's choices and boundaries, leading to a controversial interpretation of the song as normalizing sexual assault and rape.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey
Repetitive intro to the song
If you can't hear, what I'm tryna say
If you don't understand my intentions
If you can't read, from the same page
If you don't have the same mindset as me
Maybe I'm going deaf
Maybe I'm losing my hearing of your denial
Maybe I'm going blind
Maybe I'm not able to see that you're not interested
Maybe I'm out of my mind
Maybe I'm crazy and keep trying
OK, now he was close
Describing the attempt of the previous man to tame the woman
Tried to domesticate you
Tried to change your nature and make you more conventional
But you're an animal
But you are inherently wild and unpredictable
Baby, it's in your nature
Baby, that is who you truly are
Just let me liberate you
Let me set you free
You don't need no papers
You don't need any sort of documentation to be free
That man is not your mate
That previous man was not right for you
And that's why I'm gon' take you
That's why I'm here and I will take care of you
Good girl!
Sarcastic and patronizing way to address the woman
I know you want it
Assumption that the woman desires the man
Can't let it get past me
Can't let the opportunity slip away
Me fall from plastic
The man can't fake it anymore
Talk about getting blasted
Talk about getting high or wild
I hate these blurred lines!
The man hates the uncertainty of the relationship
The way you grab me
The man assumes a sexual intent behind the woman's touch
Must wanna get nasty
Assuming the woman wants something dirty or X-rated
Go ahead, get at me
Encouraging the woman to engage in any type of contact with him
What do they make dreams for
What's the point of having a dream or an ideal in mind?
When you got them jeans on
When you have that physical attractiveness
What do we need steam for
What's the point of using any seduction techniques?
You the hottest bitch in this place!
You are the most attractive woman here
I feel so lucky
Feeling fortunate to have the opportunity to be with the woman
You wanna hug me
Assuming that the woman desires to hold him
What rhymes with hug me?
A playful way to continue the conversation
One thing I ask of you
A request from the man to the woman
Lemme be the one you bring that ass up to
Let me be the one with whom you feel comfortable and sexually engage with
From Malibu to Paris, boo
Willingness to travel and see the world with the woman
Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
Had another partner, but the woman is better
So, hit me up when you passin' through
When you're in town, let me know
I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
Alluding to a large penis and a violent sex act
Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
Feeling confident and attractive even when dressed casually
I mean, it's almost unbearable
Feeling overwhelmed by the woman's beauty and sex appeal
Honey you not there when I'm
Addressing the woman
At the bar side let you have me by
Trying to bestow the privilege of being with him onto the woman
Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
Implying that the previous man was not able to satisfy the woman's needs
He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you
Imagining the woman's desires for more violent sex acts
So I'm just watchin' and waitin'
Preferring to observe and wait for the woman's own decision to engage with the man
For you to salute the truly pimpin'
For you to acknowledge the man's coolness and creativity
Not many women can refuse this pimpin'
Assuming that the man's approach is irresistible
I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, you git'n it!
Trying to present himself as a gentleman, but not denying his intentions for sex
Shake your rump
A request for the woman to dance in a provocative manner
Get down
Command to the woman to lower her body, possibly to dance or to engage in sexual activity
Get up
Command to the woman to stand up or rise, possibly to continue dancing or to move to another location
Do it like it hurt, like it hurt
Request for the woman to perform in a way that indicates pain or roughness
What, you don't like work?
Questioning the woman's ability or willingness to perform in such an intense manner
Baby, can you breathe?
Commenting on the woman's sexual state of arousal
I got this from Jamaica
Referencing a sexual technique or drug that the man has learned or acquired from Jamaica
It always works for me
Assuming that the woman will also enjoy the technique
Dakota to Decatur
Describing the large geographic range of the man's sexual appeal
No more pretending
The man is not willing to pretend anymore
Cause now your winning
Because the woman is enjoying herself
Here's our beginning
This could be the start of a new relationship
Everybody get up
Encouraging everyone to dance and enjoy the music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BEHEMOTH PUBLISHING
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, CLIFFORD HARRIS, ROBIN THICKE
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