Apostle of Hustle is the creation of Andrew Whiteman. Whiteman is a Canadia… Read Full Bio ↴Apostle of Hustle is the creation of Andrew Whiteman. Whiteman is a Canadian musician and songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. After a series of groups and musical projects he had during the 90s, Andrew was invited by Leslie Feist to collaborate with herself and what was then essentially the core of Broken Social Scene -- Brendan Canning, Kevin Drew and Justin Peroff. The chemistry was successful and Whiteman became one of the band's four members to consistently appear in every tour.

Since his affiliation with the record label Arts&Crafts, Andrew Whiteman began his side project, Apostle of Hustle, inspired by various literary philosophical classics and world music -- particuarly that of Cuba. The band's first album, Folkloric Feel, is an eclectic but stunning display of vision and original sound. The band's follow-up LP was National Anthem of Nowhere, released in February of 2007. Their third album, Eats Darkness, was released on May 19th, 2009.

Folkloric Feel
Apostle of Hustle Lyrics

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Folkloric feel

6/8 clave counted in 6/8 time
1 2 3 4 5 6

Folkloric feel

Everything's in place

It's on

Overall Meaning

"Folkloric Feel" is a song by Apostle of Hustle that evokes complex feelings and themes of nostalgia, dance, and cultural identity. The song has a distinct 6/8 clave rhythm, which is counted in 6/8 time. The lyrics themselves are sparse and repetitive, with the phrase "folkloric feel" repeated throughout the song, seemingly emphasizing the overall mood and atmosphere created by the music.

The song seems to embody the feeling of being in a specific cultural setting, with "everything's in place" creating the impression of a specific time and place where cultural traditions are still honored and celebrated. The use of the word "folkloric" suggests that the traditions and customs being represented are passed down over time, and hold a special significance for the people who continue to honor them. The song's mood and emphasis on cultural roots may be viewed as a commentary on the loss of cultural identity and the nostalgia that arises from missing one's cultural traditions.

Line by Line Meaning

Folkloric feel
The song has a traditional and cultural vibe

6/8 clave counted in 6/8 time
The song follows a specific rhythm and time signature

1 2 3 4 5 6
The song's rhythm is counted in six beats

Folkloric feel
Repeated emphasis on the cultural sound and feel of the song

Everything's in place
The components of the song are balanced and harmonious

It's on
The song is ready to begin or is currently being played

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew David Whiteman, Dean Brandon Stone, Julian Brown

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