Intro / Sidewalk
A-Trak
From label boss, hit producer, World Champion DJ, trendsetter, genre-mangli… Read Full Bio ↴From label boss, hit producer, World Champion DJ, trendsetter, genre-mangling party-starter, to blogger extraordinaire, Alain Macklovitch, best known as A-Trak, embodies the full scope of the 21st Century musician-entrepreneur model. At the mere age of 29, A-Trak has had two distinct phases to his winding 11 year career. Stage one: after winning the World DMCs at age 15 (in 1997), he spent years as one of hip hop’s most renowned selectors. After taking over tour DJ duties for Kanye West in 2004, just as he was beginning to combine a bigger variety of sounds into his sets, A-Trak launched into stage two: becoming an undisputed icon for a generation of kids that worship hip hop and dance music alike, and commencing a worldwide boundary-blurring takeover. It all started very early, and developed very quickly, for A-Trak. As a young teenager in Montreal, he would scratch on one turntable for his brother (of Chromeo) Dave’s high school band. He begun practising, “with the discipline of a monk”, and after winning the Canadian, and later World, DMCs found himself an honorary member of Q-Bert’s legendary Skratch Piklz crew. He soon hooked up with DJ Craze and joined another famous scratch troupe, The Allies, and spent half a decade touring as hip hop’s hottest turntablist crew. Five years ago, after a chance meeting with Kanye West at a London in-store, A-Trak performed his first gig with the superstar, without a rehearsal, in front of 12,000 people – and from then on did every show with him for four years. Three years ago, after meeting the rising Chicagoan rapper Kid Sister, A-Trak began dabbling his way into production, which – also by way of happenstance - led to the beginnings of a record label. Ironically named Fool’s Gold, considering how many prosperous treasures it’s unearthed, the label has gone on to become one of the most sought-after imprints on the underground radar: a cross-over idol that’s wildly and unpretentiously united the worlds of club music and hip hop.

==Titles and Awards==

*1997 Canadian DMC Champion
*1997 Technics / DMC World Champion (15 years old - youngest ever)
*1998 Technics DMC World finals (3rd place)
*1999 ITF Western Hemisphere Scratch Champion
*1999 ITF Advancement World Champion
*1999 Vestax Extravaganza World Champion
*2000 West Coast Technics / DMC Team Champion
*2000 Technics / DMC Team World Champion
*2000 ITF Advancement World Champion

==Discography==
*''[[Gangsta Breaks]]'' (12")
*''[[Buck Tooth Wizards]]'' (CD)
*''[[The Grill/Like (with Obscure Disorder)]]'' (12")
*''[[Enter Ralph Wiggum]]'' (7")
*''[[Monkey Boy Breaks]]'' (12")
*''[[Don't Fool With The Dips]]'' (12")
*''[[Oh No You Didn't! Live From Vancouver]]'' (CD)
*''[[Drive Slow Mixtape w/ GLC]]'' (CD)
*''[[Sunglasses Is A Must]]'' (DVD)
*''[[Dirty South Dance]]'' (CD)
*''[[Infinity +1]]'' (CD)

A-trak has recently made a number of remixes for artists like Digitalism, Daft Punk and Kanye West. A little known fact is that he is the brother of Dave 1, the moustachioed half of Chromeo.

Intro / Sidewalk
A-Trak Lyrics


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Sit with me on the sidewalk, I wanna know your name
We can play or we can just talk, I wanna know your game
You seem nice, you seem cool
La la la la la la




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sidewalk" by A-Trak and John Dahlback are about making a connection with a stranger. The singer invites the person to sit with them on the sidewalk, expressing a desire to get to know them better. They offer to play together or simply have a conversation, indicating a willingness to engage with the person on their terms. The singer notes that the stranger seems nice and cool, leaving the rest of the interaction open-ended.


The song captures the beauty and simplicity of human connection. Despite being strangers, the singer and the person sitting next to them share a moment of intimacy and vulnerability. By starting a conversation or playing together, they break down barriers and connect on a human level. The lyrics culminate in the use of the word "la," which can be interpreted as the expression of a sense of joy and wonder at the potential of human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Sit with me on the sidewalk, I wanna know your name
Take a seat next to me on this concrete pathway, I am interested in discovering your identity


We can play or we can just talk, I wanna know your game
We have the option of engaging in activities or simply conversing, but my intention is to understand your motives


You seem nice, you seem cool
Based on my initial impression of you, I believe you to be pleasant and amiable


La la la la la la
This phrase serves as a filler and does not have a clear meaning.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELISSA BJORCK, JOHN DAHLBACK

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@MatthewDemoy

TIMEMSTAMPS

0:22 lift me from the ground - San Holo
1:17 worthy - San Holo
2:28 Life & Death - Rezz, DeathPact
3:17 Taky You Down - Illenium
4:06 Full/Burst - 1788-L & totto
5:15 High on Life - Martin Garrix ft. Bonn
6:01 Needed You - Gammer
7:31 Neverland - KSHMR, 7 Skies
8:30 Grave - NGHTMRE, Wavedash
9:32 Loud - GoldLink, Desiigner
10:27 Heaven to me - Don Diablo
11:06 DJs Gotta Dance More - A-track, Todd Terry
11:48 X - Kendrick Lamar(YehMe2 and Rickyxan remix)
12:50 Complicated - Mura Masa

ALSO WHATS THE SONG THAT GOES
POP IT DONT STOP POP IT POP IT DONT STOP?!?!?



@LowLightAquatics

Ah i'm a sucker for those bangers - gammer's track is going to be the Monday morning pump up & then 1788-L's track is just going to take me through the rest of the week :D
Here are my finds from the week!
Strat - Power Function
Kaivon - Can't Keep Loving (feat. Stella Smyth)
Kaskade - Disarm You (Prismo Remix)
ZHU & Tame Impala - My Life (AWAY Remix)
Robotaki - Satisfied ft. City Fidelia (Madnap Remix)
Murdbrain - Tiger
Silva - Retaliate
Gave It All (Prismo Remix)
Crankdat feat. Sara Skinner - Say It



@MatthewDemoy

Praveen Abeysinghe

0:22 lift me from the ground - San Holo
1:17 worthy - San Holo
2:28 Life & Death - Rezz, DeathPact
3:17 Taky You Down - Illenium
4:06 Full/Burst - 1788-L & totto
5:15 High on Life - Martin Garrix ft. Bonn
6:01 Needed You - Gammer
7:31 Neverland - KSHMR, 7 Skies
8:30 Grave - NGHTMRE, Wavedash
9:32 Loud - GoldLink, Desiigner
10:27 Heaven to me - Don Diablo
11:06 DJs Gotta Dance More - A-track, Todd Terry
11:48 X - Kendrick Lamar(YehMe2 and Rickyxan remix)
12:50 Complicated - Mura Masa



All comments from YouTube:

@stephenward2743

San writes some of the best melodies in the electronic scene imo

@rappinggrammy101

Stephen Ward I AGREE WITH THIS! like his is so unique, he is his own category lmfao

@MatthewDemoy

Extremely good imo

@uff_ansh

Stephen Ward he is the best...

@davcheroshi

Porter robinson too

@massx00

Yepp 👌

@MatthewDemoy

TIMEMSTAMPS

0:22 lift me from the ground - San Holo
1:17 worthy - San Holo
2:28 Life & Death - Rezz, DeathPact
3:17 Taky You Down - Illenium
4:06 Full/Burst - 1788-L & totto
5:15 High on Life - Martin Garrix ft. Bonn
6:01 Needed You - Gammer
7:31 Neverland - KSHMR, 7 Skies
8:30 Grave - NGHTMRE, Wavedash
9:32 Loud - GoldLink, Desiigner
10:27 Heaven to me - Don Diablo
11:06 DJs Gotta Dance More - A-track, Todd Terry
11:48 X - Kendrick Lamar(YehMe2 and Rickyxan remix)
12:50 Complicated - Mura Masa

ALSO WHATS THE SONG THAT GOES
POP IT DONT STOP POP IT POP IT DONT STOP?!?!?

@LowLightAquatics

Ah i'm a sucker for those bangers - gammer's track is going to be the Monday morning pump up & then 1788-L's track is just going to take me through the rest of the week :D
Here are my finds from the week!
Strat - Power Function
Kaivon - Can't Keep Loving (feat. Stella Smyth)
Kaskade - Disarm You (Prismo Remix)
ZHU & Tame Impala - My Life (AWAY Remix)
Robotaki - Satisfied ft. City Fidelia (Madnap Remix)
Murdbrain - Tiger
Silva - Retaliate
Gave It All (Prismo Remix)
Crankdat feat. Sara Skinner - Say It

@jordangyani2021

SpaceJump EDM azar- pop it

@kylitomosquito

Could be Pop that by French Montana ft. Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne or Pop Dat by 4B and AAZAR... still don't know if you asking that was a joke tho lol

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