As a teenager, Slug (Sean Daley) became entranced with hip-hop, graffiti, and breakdancing, forming the Rhymesayers label and collective (originally known as Headshots) with two high-school friends, Siddiq Ali (Stress) and Derek Turner (Spawn). After some early gigs as Urban Atmosphere -- where Slug DJed behind Spawn's rhyming -- the pair hooked up with producer Ant (Anthony Davis), as well as like-minded locals such as MC Musab, Mr. Gene Poole, and the Abstract Pack, forming an underground hip-hop clique dedicated to freestyling and clever lyricism. In 1997, Atmosphere released their debut album, Overcast!, which received college radio airplay and earned an underground hip-hop following thanks to Slug's deeply personal, poetic musings, as well as Ant's bare-bones -- but inventive -- production.
Atmosphere participated in the supergroup the Dynospectrum (who released a self-titled album on Rhymesayers in 1998) and Slug contributed to another supergroup, Anticon's Deep Puddle Dynamics (whose full-length The Taste of Rain...Why Kneel appeared in 1999). The Headshots collective concluded their series of underground cassettes with a seventh volume in 1999, later reissued as an Atmosphere release called Headshots: Se7en. The group also began a series of limited releases (often sold exclusively on tour) titled Sad Clown Bad Dub, beginning with an extremely scarce 1999 cassette.
A year later, Atmosphere (then down to the duo of Slug and Ant) released the Ford One and Ford Two EPs, followed by the Lucy EP in 2001. Collected as the 2001 full-length Lucy Ford: The Atmosphere EPs, the three EPs were built around the theme of Slug's complicated relationship with his ex-girlfriend, the lost love of his life. As Atmosphere's following increased beyond underground hip-hop circles, they toured consistently, both at home and overseas; while Ant usually didn't accompany the group on the road, Mr. Dibbs of the group 1200 Hobos often joined in behind the turntables while Slug was assisted on the mike by young rappers like the teenaged Eyedea. In June 2002, Atmosphere unleashed God Loves Ugly, an 18-track effort that returned to previous themes ("F*@k You Lucy"), but also contained the group's pop-friendly single "Modern Man's Hustle," which reached the Top 20 of the U.S. rap singles chart.
By this time indie rap superstars, Atmosphere returned with their fourth album, Seven's Travels, in 2003, followed two years later by You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having. Following the record's success, Ant began regularly touring with the group. They continued to put music out during the next couple of years, including the free download Strictly Leakage in late 2007, a near-party album that they followed up with When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold in April 2008. The record featured plenty of live instrumentation and guest background vocal spots from Tom Waits and TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe; it was also their highest-charting album, hitting number five on the Billboard 200. The "double EP" To All My Friends: Blood Makes the Blade Holy appeared in 2010, with the full-length album The Family Sign following in 2011.
In 2014, the group released the album Southsiders, which featured the single "Bitter" and became another Top Ten-charting hit. The following year, Atmosphere celebrated the ten-year anniversary of You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having by reissuing the album as a four-LP set (including instrumental versions of all the album's songs), in addition to The Fun EP, a picture-disc vinyl issue of an EP of You Can't Imagine outtakes that was originally released as a promo CD in 2006. In 2016, they returned with Fishing Blues, an album that featured the single "Ringo" along with guest appearances from MF Doom, Kool Keith, and Aesop Rock. While the set peaked just outside the Top 20 on the Billboard 200, it became their second album to top the U.S. indie chart. Mi Vida Local, an urgent reflection on middle age, appeared in 2018, followed a year later by the full-length Whenever. The Day Before Halloween arrived on that exact date in 2020, with Atmosphere unexpectedly switching to sci-fi/horror-informed themes over spooky, synth-heavy backdrops. Nearly a year later, Ant and Slug swerved back to their signature sound with Word?, which included guests such as Evidence, Aesop Rock, Sa-Roc, and MF Doom.
Biography by Dan LeRoy
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2) A Polish rock group, established in 1993 in Leszno, Poland, with Marcin Rozynek as a vocalist. In 1994 the group appeared at Mokotowska Jesień Muzyczna, where they were runners-up just behind Myslovitz. Two years later they won competition Marlboro Rock In. In 1997, Atmosphere released their self-titled debut album, Atmosphere, and in 1999 released Europa Naftowa. Atmosphere was awarded the Album debut of the year 1997 by magazine Tylko Rock and was nominated for the award Fryderyk in 1998 in the category Debut of the Year. In 1998, Atmosphere appeared at the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole with song Niewielki Skrawek Ziemi. Disbanded after Marcin Rozynek departure for a solo career. However, Atmosphere regrouped recently with a new line-up and is recording a new album.
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4) A thrash metal band of the same name from Vietnam who have released two demo's.
white noise
Atmosphere Lyrics
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White noise, made its way into my life
It should all get cancelled
I don't think I can handle you going channel to channel
[Slug]
A million channels, nothing channelled
Bunch of reality shows full of assholes
caught up in the oxymoronic hypocrisy
On the couch with remote on search
Seen better acting on them shopping networks
I'd like put my foot through the glass
But without it I would have to shoot smack to relax
Every A.M. starts to a cartoon
Watch it in the afternoon and see the people argue
Prime time television is worse though
Surf the shit, I'd rather watch the commercials
Program a nation of clones
Subliminal seeds, watch 'em grow
So tune in for next week's show
like if it wasn't all, what the fuck would you know?
It goes...
[Chorus: 2X]
[Slug]
A million channels selling me dreams
Expensive celebrities telling me things
So insecure I must confess
that I'ma purchase whatever it takes to get sex
I need your product for my life to grow
I buy those so I can be more desirable
I'm trying everything under the sun, I want one
so I can separate myself from the crumbs
White noise at the speed of light
Make me feel right so I can sleep at night
Make my teeth white, help to build my self-esteem
cause I believe in your magic beans
Now, cast and call all attractive characters
Goodnight to groove and gesundheit America
Hurry up, plug it in and serve it up
Put it on a channel full of static and turn it up
[Chorus: 2X]
[Slug]
When I go to the job, it's on!
When I go to the bar, it's on!
When I go to my home, it's on!
When I go to my bed, it's on!
When I pick up my son, it's on!
When I'm tracking at the studio, it's on!
When I'm in my hotel room, it's on!
When I get on the tour bus, it's on!
When I visit you in jail, it's on!
When I'm at Anthony's house, it's on!
When I go see Sahdeeq, it's on!
When I'm kicking it with Murs, it's on!
When I'm out in Los Angeles, it's on!
When I visit New York, it's on!
When I'm kicking it in Texas, it's on!
When I went to South Korea, it's on!
[Chorus]
In the song "White Noise," Atmosphere expresses their frustrations with the overwhelming amount of media that surrounds us. He discusses how the excessive number of channels on television have resulted in a bunch of meaningless noise. He goes on to admit that he'd rather watch the commercials than the actual programming, reflecting on how this "white noise" has become a significant part of his life. He talks about how everything is for sale, and how he feels that he must buy into the products to be more desirable or to fit into society's standards. He suggests that people aren't living their lives as much as they are living up to the media's standards, and how that's become an issue. The chorus warns about the dangers of this white noise, suggesting that the constant inundation of media leaves no room for clarity in life, and that we should cancel it all.
The song conveys a powerful message about how the media has permeated our lives, and how it can negatively affect our perceptions of ourselves, society, and the world around us. The white noise of media has become a part of the fabric of our lives, and we can't escape it, but we can control how much presence we give it. The message of the song is one of caution, urging us to be mindful of the effects of the media on our lives and our mental health, and to cancel it all if necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
White noise, made its way into my life
The constant chatter of television has become a part of my everyday existence.
It should all get cancelled
I wish that every channel would just go off the air.
I don't think I can handle you going channel to channel
The constant flipping from one channel to another is overwhelming and I cannot keep up.
A million channels, nothing channelled
There are countless channels to choose from, but none of them have anything meaningful or worthwhile to watch.
Bunch of reality shows full of assholes
Most of the reality shows that dominate television feature unpleasant people doing uninteresting things.
All the popular situation comedy caught up in the oxymoronic hypocrisy
Even the comedic shows that are popular are full of hypocritical messages and contradictions.
On the couch with remote on search
I sit on the couch, endlessly scrolling through channels with the hopes of finding something worthwhile.
Seen better acting on them shopping networks
The acting on some of the shopping channels is actually better than what I see on regular programming.
I'd like put my foot through the glass
I feel so frustrated with television that I want to break my own television set.
But without it I would have to shoot smack to relax
Television acts as a soothing distraction in my life and without it, I may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with my stress.
Every A.M. starts to a cartoon
Television starts my day with mindless and childish entertainment.
Watch it in the afternoon and see the people argue
Daytime programming is filled with conflict, as if watching other people argue is entertaining.
Prime time television is worse though
The programming that is supposed to be the best at night is actually even more disappointing.
Surf the shit, I'd rather watch the commercials
Flipping through channels is pointless, and I would rather watch the commercials than any actual programming.
Program a nation of clones
Television programming is often responsible for perpetuating the same ideas and values to a wide audience, leading to a lack of uniqueness and individuality.
Subliminal seeds, watch 'em grow
Television programming can plant ideas and messages subtly in our minds, which can manifest into bigger issues down the line.
So tune in for next week's show like if it wasn't all, what the fuck would you know?
We are so obsessed with the constant stream of television programming that we struggle to imagine life without it.
A million channels selling me dreams
Television networks sell us the idea that our lives can improve if we buy into their products or programming.
Expensive celebrities telling me things
Famous people endorse products and influence our behaviors and decisions, often for their own gain.
So insecure I must confess
I admit that my own insecurities and desires drive my need to consume what television is selling.
that I'ma purchase whatever it takes to get sex
I am willing to buy into whatever television marketing is selling in order to feel more desirable to others.
I need your product for my life to grow
Television programming and marketing has convinced me that I need their products to improve my life and become a better person.
I buy those so I can be more desirable
I spend money on products advertised on television because I believe it will make me better than others and more desirable to those around me.
I'm trying everything under the sun, I want one so I can separate myself from the crumbs
I try every possible product suggested on television to set myself apart from others and be considered more successful than them.
White noise at the speed of light
The constant chatter and messaging of television is overwhelming and unrelenting.
Make me feel right so I can sleep at night
Watching television helps me feel comforted and calm enough to sleep at night.
Make my teeth white, help to build my self-esteem cause I believe in your magic beans
I believe the magical promises made by television advertisements that suggest a product can help fix my self-esteem, fix my physical appearance, etc.
Now, cast and call all attractive characters
The people on television are frequently chosen for their looks, rather than their actual abilities or talent.
Goodnight to groove and gesundheit America
I say goodnight to the television programming that has just filled my night with messaging and noise, instead of creating actual change in my life.
Hurry up, plug it in and serve it up
I rush to turn on the television and start consuming whatever programming is available.
Put it on a channel full of static and turn it up
I have become so conditioned to the noise and distraction of television that even a channel with static is comforting to me.
When I go to the job, it's on!
Television programming is present everywhere in my life, including when I go to work.
When I go to the bar, it's on!
Even when I go to social settings like a bar, the television is present and on display.
When I go to my home, it's on!
Television programming is constantly filling my home and becoming a part of my everyday life.
When I go to my bed, it's on!
Watching television before bed has become a necessary part of my bedtime routine.
When I pick up my son, it's on!
Even when I am with my son, the television programming is present and often playing in the background.
When I'm tracking at the studio, it's on!
Even when I am working on music in a studio setting, there is often a television on in the background.
When I'm in my hotel room, it's on!
The television programming follows me even when I am away from home and staying in a hotel room.
When I get on the tour bus, it's on!
Traveling on tour, the television programming is constantly present, whether in the tour bus or at venues.
When I visit you in jail, it's on!
Even in tough or serious situations, like visiting someone in jail, there is often television programming playing in the background.
When I'm at Anthony's house, it's on!
Even when visiting someone else's home, there is often television programming filling the space.
When I go see Sahdeeq, it's on!
Even when visiting with friends, the television programming is often present and a part of their lives.
When I'm kicking it with Murs, it's on!
Even when hanging out with other musicians or artists, the television programming is present in their lives.
When I'm out in Los Angeles, it's on!
Even in large cities like Los Angeles, the television programming is constantly present and inescapable.
When I visit New York, it's on!
Even when visiting different cities, the television programming is still omnipresent and unrelenting.
When I'm kicking it in Texas, it's on!
Even in different states like Texas, the television programming is always present and unchanging.
When I went to South Korea, it's on!
Even when traveling internationally, the television programming is still present and unyielding.
Contributed by Cooper M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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0:00: Opening Scene
3:35 Protagonist Introduced
4:32 Protagonist Backstory
6:56 Problems Arise
9:10 Villain Introduced
1:00:00 Villain Backstory
1:50:21 Epic Fight
2:00:00 Villain Defeated
2:50:50 Everything Back To Normal
10:00:00 Ending Credits
@RockeTized
salute to person who went to space just for recording this
@ChrisM-qo1jc
i almost spat my drink reading this
@jikanwa
Chris M wait wait wait you almost spat your whole entire drink out? Jeez man it isnt THAT funny
@zb1haobin
The way your profile pic and name make it a whole xD
@noerbegood3127
(Salutes)
@dutch1832
@@jikanwa oh man im wheezing
@urshidid
When the song said: “OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” I felt that
@Lynn-ip9sh
time stamp?
@urshidid
6:09
@Lynn-ip9sh
@@urshidid i dont how i missed that part thank you!❤️