1. Ada (Real N… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists/bands with the name Ada.
1. Ada (Real Name: Michaela Dippel) is a German Melodic techno/electropop artist and producer.
Dippel started her musical career as a singer in a rock band back in 1994. As the band slowly incorporated synthesizers and samplers into their repertoire, Ada too started exploring electronic music. Whilst already receiving acclaim for her remix work, it was her debut release "Blindhouse" that signalled there was much to look forward to from Ada and Areal Records.
She made her debut as a vocalist in mainstream music on Metope's "Livedriver." A few months after that 2002 release, she put out her first production 12" for Cologne's Areal label (the same label responsible for "Livedriver") and went on to release her second and third singles, along with the occasional track for compilations and split-artist singles. Appearances on mix albums from Triple R, Tyrant and Erlend Øye also raised her profile, all of which led up to "Blondie" -- her first full-length, ten sumptuous mini-symphonies of synth pop, techno, and house, released in late 2004. The covers of Everything But the Girl and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs that appeared on the album helped her gain recognition outside of the expected dance circles.
Originally from Friedberg (near Frankfurt), Dippel played in a number of bands prior to her current incarnation. The first was a rock group, followed by a more synthesizer-based outfit that collapsed after three years when band members moved to other cities to pursue other musical directions. Sensing the promise a major change might bring, she moved to Cologne where many friends had relocated and, from there, her story develops incrementally and serendipitously. Reconvening one day with a one-time band-mate for a session at her house, she found herself less focused on singing and more drawn to the korg-sampler they were using. After discovering her friend had left the device behind, she starting working with it and eventually generated loops which she played for Areal's Michael (Metope), an old friend from the pre-Cologne days. “He was one of the first to move to the Big City,” she recalls. “Without his friendship, I never would have shown my tracks to anyone because, at that time, I didn't expect anyone to like them but me.” In fact, the folks at Areal were so impressed they pushed her to finish the tracks and, after a few intense weeks, the “Blindhouse / Luckycharm” 12-inch was completed. As for the moniker's origin, she explains, “I once had an audio-book containing a horror story about a house full of blind zombies. I found the audio-book's dark, organ-based music really inspiring and it eventually led to the “Blindhouse” 12-inch. In the story, the warden of the blindhouse who had to feed and take care of the zombies was named Ada.”
Like Areal in general, Ada's music sounds fresh and oozes a contemporary Cologne sheen but it's also warm and endearingly retro in its embrace of timeless song structures and analog tools. One of Blondie's many peaks is “Each And Everyone (Blindhouse–Mix)” which overlays the heavenly “Blindhouse” core of skipping beats and harpsichord tinkles with a crooned melody so deliciously forlorn it's simultaneously heartbreaking and transcendent. Blondie also includes an inspired rendition of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' “Maps” with an affectingly silky vocal from Ada couched in chiming synths and simple beats. From the hard careening techno of “Our Love Never Dies” to the Kompakt-styled shuffle of “The Red Shoes” to the Deep House flavorings of “Livedriver,” the album marvelously straddles techno and pop with seeming ease, never venturing too far into one without returning to the other. Certainly many of the album's tracks are rooted in techno yet, always changing, they never devolve into run-on grooves (the best example of this mercurial approach might be the opener “Eve”); in fact, her original idea of an album filled with short, three-minute songs was abandoned when Areal pushed her to develop them into longer, eight-minute tracks. “I think that most of all I was and still am influenced by pop-music of all kinds. I used to think that a song couldn't work if it was over three minutes long but I don't believe that anymore. Even so, what remains of that original idea is my need for a lot of movement, and maybe that's why they sound more like songs than tracks.”
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2. ADA are a foursome making dream pop tunes with a few trapdoors that make one free-fall in sudden and beautiful elongations; rhythmic and melodic abysses powering alongside the future ghost of Steve Reich. There are references to dance music, krautrock, artrock and, for the band’s singer and guitarist Isabel Munoz Newsome, a frequent, possibly unwelcome allusion to a young Patti Smith and Florence and The Machine. Though Isabel always thought she was a bit more like David Bowie. Their House of Pop has peeling walls, secret tunnels, four and a half floors and an armoury of synths, beat machines and reverb drenched electric guitar. That fly has got to go.
ADA is a soulful, glory-face full of watermelon without seeds in a bag eat bag world.
3. Ada is an Ontario, Canada-based 4-piece rock band with musical influences from the post-hardcore outfit At The Drive-In to contemporary prog-rockers Coheed and Cambria. They have a completely free album up for grabs here. Their myspace page can be found here.
One Way
Ada Lyrics
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I’m not care to overcome no
I’m not trying to become a winner oh oh oh no
It’s a training me to run for the racing to the trophy home yeah eh
Or asking me to show before them I’m already home
I’m in charge of my game and plan
I overcame even before I came here
Victory is the song I sing oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Tell me which way we dey go up up once and forward
Tell me now which way we dey go up up once and forward
then we go
One way ahead
One way ahead
One way ahead ahead ahead
One way ahead
One way ahead
One way ahead ahead ahead ha
Yeah yeah ahead ahead
I can’t stop thinking to myself ahead ahead
I gotta keep moving I’ve made a word I’ve made a word in the holy ghost tonight here here
Upward and forward like elevator is the way I go
As far as my eyes can see I’ll learn battle
I’m riding on the bus of place because I’m the boss
Taken a trolley and flying like a kriss cross
Upward and forward is the story over your life making a giant stride just keep walking in the light open up your mouth and start saying out the vision shout it on the mountain top and don’t ever lose your sight the only way to keep keep your swag is working out solo keep your feet on the water your eyes on the master
When you rise and fight your feet and roar like a lion and never let it slide the soldier on the mission the battle is the lord but you wearing a champion always keep’n your mind you’re a match for the occasion
You win every day with the mouth keep saying it and never end your praise you don’t stop singin it
Once again as we go the only way we’re going ahead ahead
In everything we’re doing go ahead ahead
From now on till forever we go ahead ahead ahead
We go we go we go ahead ahead
We go we go we go ahead ahead
We go we go we go ahead ahead we go ahead ahead ahead
We go we go we go ahead ahead we go ahead ahead ahead
We go we go we go we go ahead ahead ahead
We go we go we go we go ahead ahead ahead until it’s in my life
We go ahead ahead ahead
We go ahead ahead ahead until it’s in my life
Until it’s in my life
The song "One Way" by Ada is a motivational and inspirational song that urges listeners to keep moving forward in their journey of success. The opening lines "Aiye dade aiye aiye dade aiye dade" which means "The world is live, the world is moving" introduces the theme of the song - the continuous movement of life. The singer declares that she is not striving to become a winner by overcoming obstacles because she already has the victory in her heart. She is in charge of her game and plan and has overcome even before she came. The victory she sings about is not limited to a particular race or competition but a way of life.
The chorus "One way ahead, One way ahead, One way ahead ahead ahead" further emphasizes the theme of the song, which is moving forward in one way - the right way. The singer encourages listeners to keep moving forward and never to lose sight of their goals. She advises to keep shouting out their vision and never to stop praising even when they win.
The bridge of the song is a call to action to keep rising and fighting like a lion and never to let go of their dreams. It urges listeners to keep singing, praising and proclaiming their victory in every aspect of their lives. In summary, "One Way" is a song of encouragement and motivation that will resonate with individuals who are on the journey of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Aiye dade aiye aiye dade aiye dade
I am here and now, not fretting about competing or winning. My mind is focused on learning and improving, training myself to reach my goals without being intimidated by others. I have already succeeded before even starting.
I'm in charge of my game and plan
I am the master of my fate, controlling my journey and destiny. My plans and actions are under my control.
Victory is the song I sing oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
My life is a melodious chant that exudes triumph from every pore. I always strive for success and celebrate any victorious moments.
I'm a singer to the end of time eh e eh
My voice echoes my confidence, motivation, and undying achievements that persist even in eternity. I will never stop singing my story.
Tell me which way we dey go up up once and forward
Ask me which path I'm taking; it's a straight-ahead progress, upward and forward towards my goals, with no hesitation or doubts.
One way ahead One way ahead One way ahead ahead ahead
There is only one clear route to my aspirations, with no detours or backtracks, and I approach it with certainty and determination.
I gotta keep moving, I've made a word in the Holy Ghost tonight here here
I need to keep progressing relentlessly, having been led by the Holy Spirit to make a definitive statement, reinforcing my faith and determination to succeed.
Upward and forward like an elevator is the way I go
I rise continuously, moving upwards like an elevator, being propelled by my ambition and strong willpower.
Upward and forward is the story over your life, making a giant stride, just keep walking in the light
I commit to pushing forward and upward, making significant strides to enrich my life, continuously embracing positivity and enlightenment.
Open up your mouth and start saying out the vision, shout it on the mountain top, and don't ever lose your sight
I vocalize my visions loudly and clearly, projecting them out into the world with confidence and enthusiasm, never losing sight of my aspirations.
We go we go we go ahead ahead until it's in my life
I will not stop or slow down my pursuit of my goals until I have accomplished them.
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