Band members include John Pandit (aka Pandit G) (turntables), Deeder Zaman (aka Master D) (vocals) and Aniruddha Das (aka Dr Das) (bass), later joined by Steve Chandra Savale (aka Chandrasonic) (guitar and adf mastermind), Sanjay Tailor (aka Sun-J) (midi, soundeffects), and Bubble-E (dancer).
Master D left the band in 2000, shortly after that the band was joined by new members:
Pritphal Rajput (aka Cyber) (dhol, tabla), Rocky Singh (drums), MC Spex (vocals), MC Lord Kimo and Akhtar Ahmed (aka Aktarv8r) (vocals), the latter recruited from the band's ongoing education project ADFED.
In 2005 with the release of 'Tank' the band was joined by Ghetto Priest. In August 2007 Asian Dub Foundation started playing with two new vocalists, Al Rumjen (previously with King Prawn) and Aktarv8r returned after MC Spex was asked to leave the band. In November and December 2007 Asian Dub Foundation recorded a new album, Punkara, that was released in spring 2008. The current line-up of the band consists of Chandrasonic, Sun-J, Al Rumjen, Cyber, Aktarv8r, Pandit G and bassist Martin Savale (C-Sonic's brother).
They describe their sound as a mix of "...hard ragga-jungle rhythms, indo-dub basslines, searing sitar- inspired guitars and 'traditional' sounds gleaned from their parents' record collections, shot through with fast-chat conscious lyrics."
Most of their lyrics are politically oriented.
Sites: YouTube.
19 Rebellions
Asian Dub Foundation Lyrics
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This is the new sound coming around
No we never lost sight of the fight on our hands
People of colour listen up we're giving you the first bite
Home grown-many seeds have been sown
We're developing our sound now it's fully blown
Creative movements-moves made to make you think
Sounds shaped to take you to the brink
OMNI on
This is R.A.F.I.'s revenge
This is R.A.F.I.'s revenge
Equal opportunities denied to us
Yes they put us on the white list
That's why we're making a fuss
They never thought we'd get to this stage
Still they won't give us any space on their page
Mixing the rant and the rave
That's our way
But they only want to listen if we've nothing to say
No start or end points
Just dealing with this time stretch
Cos in this time dread
we're on a mission to vex
Check it out-check it out without a doubt
This is the new sound coming around
No we never lost sight of the fight on our hands
People of colour listen up we're giving you the first bite
Home grown-many seeds have been sown
We're developing our sound now it's fully blown
Creative movements-moves made to make you think
Sounds shaped to take you to the brink
Midi warriors
OMNI on
This is R.A.F.I.'s revenge
This is R.A.F.I.'s revenge
The lyrics of Asian Dub Foundation's song "19 Rebellions" are a powerful call to action for people of color to rise up against the inequalities and discrimination they face. The song starts with the declaration of a new sound, a fresh voice that refuses to be silenced. Asian Dub Foundation establishes themselves as unafraid to tackle the injustices that people of color face on a daily basis- be that in opportunities denied to them or the refusal to make room for their voices in the mainstream.
The lines "Equal opportunities denied to us/ Yes, they put us on the white list/ That's why we're making a fuss" highlight the structural inequalities prevalent in society that limit the opportunities of people of color. The makers of the song refuse to be silenced and make their voice heard through their music, even if it's not always accepted by the mainstream. They refuse to conform to the mainstream standard of what is considered acceptable music or art and instead make creative movements that can make people think.
The song's climax comes with the declaration of "This is R.A.F.I's revenge." The acronym R.A.F.I. stands for Rock Against Fascism and Intolerance, and this line speaks both to their mission to challenge societal norms and oppression through their music and also represents a call to action for others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it out-check it out without a doubt
Listen closely, pay attention
This is the new sound coming around
We’re introducing a fresh, revolutionary genre
No we never lost sight of the fight on our hands
We’re still fighting for the same cause
People of colour listen up we're giving you the first bite
We’re prioritizing the voices of people of colour
Home grown-many seeds have been sown
We’ve put in our own hard work and effort
We're developing our sound now it's fully blown
Our sound has evolved and grown fully
Creative movements-moves made to make you think
Our music has a purpose to make people think critically
Sounds shaped to take you to the brink
Our music has the power to move people emotionally
Midi warriors
We’re musicians who use modern technology
OMNI on
We’re all-inclusive, united and powerful
This is R.A.F.I.'s revenge
Our music is a retaliation for unfair treatment
Equal opportunities denied to us
We’ve been held back unfairly
Yes they put us on the white list
We’ve been marginalized and excluded
That's why we're making a fuss
We’re speaking out against injustice
They never thought we'd get to this stage
They underestimated our strength and determination
Still they won't give us any space on their page
We’re still being silenced and overlooked
Mixing the rant and the rave
Our music has elements of protest and celebration
That's our way
This is our approach and style
But they only want to listen if we've nothing to say
Our voices aren’t valued unless we’re being complacent
No start or end points
Our music is an ongoing journey
Just dealing with this time stretch
We’re navigating through difficult times
Cos in this time dread
This is a challenging and scary time
we're on a mission to vex
We’re determined to cause discomfort to those who oppress us
Writer(s): John Ashok Pandit, Anirudda Das, John Pandit, Steven Savale, Sanjay Tailor, Aniruddha Das, Steven Chandra Savale, Patrick Andrade Copyright: Embassy Music Corp. O/B/o Mute Song, MCA Music Ltd.
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wellitinho
Acabei de ouvir na Band News Fm 👏🏾👏🏾
Glauce Ferreira
Muito bom. Também corri aqui pra conhecer. Adoro Ed Rock
Davi Carneiro
@Zizi Lobo tambem
Zizi Lobo
Também
Roman Melenchuk
COISA LINDA CARALHO..!!
Belmiro G. Vianez Neto
Edi Rock, Racionais, arrebenta...!!! Sensacional.....
Pablo Nicolás Marcanth Collazo
Lembro sim...tinha apenas seis anos, mas lembrei levemente da treta...mas mudando da água pro vinho, nem sabia que ADF tinha músicas cantadas na nossa língua...
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Edi Rock na rima!
Som pesado criticando a chacina feita no maior presidio da América Latina, Carandiru. Policiais ao não conterem uma rebelião, invadiram o Pavilhão 9 do presidio, exterminando vários que lá estavam.
dulnikdula
anyone got lyrics to that ? this brazilian raper is awesome !!!
Felipe Barboza
Hey!!!! Bom pá CaraLIo...!!! hsuauhshuaushhuahsuasu