At age 10, Bobby was already determined to make his dream come true and become a DJ. Originally his goal was to become a DJ because he loved the music and found himself most comfortable behind a pair of turntables creating his own unique sound. When he first started with his radio shack Realistic turntables there was no turning back. By the age of 12, Bobby was doing his own gigs and parties, spinning for 5 hours at a time for minimum pay. But word spread fast of his skills and by the time he was 13, Bobby was working for WDGC, a radio station for his high school in Downers Grove, IL. Although the signal for the station was small, his show was by far the most fun and interactive.
His work for WDGC got him a chance to create his own radio show for his schools Junior Achievement Program. His radio show was broadcasted on WBBM-FM, Chicagos B96. Although his show was on at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings, it was still a huge accomplishment for this young man who was dedicated to pursuing his music career.
Continuing to throw parties and doing gigs through high school was taking up most of Bobbys time, though his first love was always in his room, mixing music. During high school, Bobby had befriended some promoters that were looking to open a club in the suburbs. And in 1990, he got his first residency at a club; Totos in Schaumburg, IL. While Bobby was spinning nights, he went on to Columbia College in Chicago, IL for broadcasting. But he found that the courses he was taking at Columbia were not challenging enough for him, and he decided to continue his broadcasting education at the Illinois Center for Broadcasting. When he finished his courses there, he was more determined than ever to do something more in the music field.
In 1991 Bobby summoned up his courage and sent a demo tape to WGCI in Chicago, IL and was thrilled to find out that they liked it and began to air his mixes on their weekly mixshow. Bobby continued to send new mixes every week and slowly a bigger buzz was created around the name Bobby D.
However, the real start of Bobby D.s career came in 1993 with the B96 Mixer Search. Although Bobby had sent in resumes and demos to B96 in Chicago, IL for some time, his mixes were never aired. When Bobby saw his chance at the Mixer Search, he was certain that this was going to be it. The Mixer Search finalists were going to be able to be a guest DJ on B96, which at that time and even still is considered the most prestigious radio mixshow in the country. When the contest began, Bobby was more than ready and came in 3rd place out of the six finalists. And so it began. Bobby got his first guest DJ spot on B96. For six months he continued to submit new mixes each week and it finally paid off. After half a year as a guest DJ, Bobby was a B96 Chicagoland Mixmaster. At the time the mixmaster roster consisted of legends such as Bad Boy Bill, Julian Jumpin Perez, Tim Spinnin Schommer, Brian Hitmix Middleton and Frankie Hollywood Rodriguez.
Bobby once again took charge of his destiny in 1995 and became the first Chicagoland mixer to released a fully licensed dance mix compilation entitled Hot House Mix. This compilation was the first to lead Strictly Hype/Underground Construction Records into their ongoing process of releasing mix compilations worldwide. Hot House Mix is still being sold globally to date. Other mix compilations soon followed including UC 97 with Bobby D. and Tony B. on PR Records, Bobby D.s In The House on Underground Construction and The DJ Rocks on ESP-Sun/Roadrunner Records.
However, these releases were not Bobby s first compilations. Through the years Bobby created a collection of tapes and CDs that he used to promote his name and his talents called Edit Crazy. This collection originally began in the early 90s and continued for several years. Most of the early mixes were done on reel to reel tape and edited manually. The process was long and tedious and Bobby learned to master it, therefore earning the nickname The Edit Crazy Man.
The Edit Crazy Man became so recognized for his talents that in 1996 Tommy Boy Records approached him with a projecta 4 minute megamix of their best Jock Jam hits. Tackling this task put Bobby on the map faster than anything else he had accomplished at that point. The Jock Jam Megamix went multi-platinum and Bobby D. became a household name. People began to book Bobby for parties in droves and promoted him as the creator of the Jock Jam.
Less than a year later, Tommy Boy Records requested Bobby to do another Jock Jam megamix, this one was entitled, Its Awesome Baby! Bobby once again proved himself a success and was again approached by another company, Arista Records. He then created a very challenging New Wave 80s megamix for them to promote their Ultimate New Wave Dance Party compilation. This megamix turned out to be very popular with the retro bars and is still being played by request consistently.
Finally changing hats again in 1998, Bobby was requested to do a megamix for RCA/MCA. This one was definitely something that was new to hima country megamix for the band, Alabama. After spending days listening to their top 42 singles, Bobby went to work and once again surprised everyone, even himself. He ended up finishing the year with yet another Jock Jam megamix featuring Austin Powers.
Not only was Bobby busy with his weekly radio mixes, parties, megamixes and compilations but had decided to take it even further. In 1995 Jasper Stone Records was created. The first release was Who Came to Party by MCM-13. Starting the record company with this track was a huge success and Jasper Stone became the leader in club anthems continuing with My Ding Dong, 100% Not Guilty and the Jasper Stone number one selling record, How To Run A Train. These tracks continue even now, years later, to be very popular in clubs across the U.S. and overseas.
Jasper Stone Records has been proud to have tracks produced by DJ Angel Alanis, DJ Trajic, MCM-13, DJ Josh Collins, DJ Self, Mr. Eddie, DJ Josh R and many more. Other projects released on Jasper Stone have been mix compilations by Hypersound entitled Makin It Phat and Eric Bam Bam Ceas House Factor. With Jasper Stones growing popularity, two compilations were released containing all of Jasper Stones best club anthems called Jasper Stone Club Hits. Bobby also released a CD entitled Summer Mix 99 and Summer Mix 00 where he mixes the best of the Jasper Stone hard house.
Continuing his own record business and forever producing megamixes, compilations and street mixes in his studio, Bobby still finds time to hold residencies at clubs across the states. Some of his residencies have included Zero Gravity in Naperville, IL and Merrillville, IN, Galaxy Club in Des Plaines, IL and countless clubs outside the state such as Rock N Dome in Stitzer, WI, The Factory and Stars and Stripes in Davenport, IA. Performing at all of these clubs doesnt give Bobby much time, yet he still manages to travel to perform at raves and clubs across the country.
Last summer, Bobby took his talents to another extreme digital video editing and it looks like the edit crazy man has a future in movies and videos as a highly sought after video editor. Bobby not only shot his own video with the help of some friends, but he concepted and edited the whole thing, proving once again that he is a DJ of many, many talents. His first ever music video can be seen at clubs across the states and on the web.
So what does the future hold for this incredibly talented young man? Well, if you can catch up with him he may tell you that he may produce one of his own records one day, instead of doing remixes for other record labels. He may tell you that Jasper Stone will have a subsidiary label one day. He might even tell you that one day there will be an Edit Crazy 10. But the one thing you can count on is more Bobby D in some way. This is only the beginning. He has proved time and again that he can roll with the changes and adapt and come out even better than before. Having a mix show on the most listened to radio station in Chicago, running a prestigious record label, having multi-platinum megamixes and now digging into a world of music videos, has proved one thing for sure
Bobby D.s In The House!
Long way home
BOBBY D Lyrics
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Down your street alone
And the walls criticize where I have gone
I'm throwing that stone
Through your open door
And the halls seem to tell me I am wrong
[Chorus]
Where everything's overgrown
Just like the boy
Trying to give it away
I regret tomorrow
I'm taking the long way home
Whatever may come and go
Just like the boy
Trying to give it away
I regret tomorrow
I regret tomorrow more than yesterday
Remember that wall
Where we used to hide
And the world seemed so dark and cold outside
Remember that field
Where we used to kiss
And the rain washed away our secret list
[Chorus]
Nobody's home
And I feel lost inside
There's a clock counting down what's left of time
When you're all alone
It's easy to hesitate
Like a girl listening to her heart break
The lyrics in "Long Way Home" by BOBBY D convey themes of introspection, regret, and longing for a sense of belonging. The song begins with the singer walking alone down a street, kicking a stone. The walls around them seem to pass judgment on their choices and actions, highlighting their feelings of being criticized and misunderstood.
As the song progresses, the singer throws the stone through an open door, symbolizing their desire to break through barriers and enter a new space. However, the halls within seem to echo their feelings of being in the wrong or making mistakes. This suggests that the singer may be seeking validation and acceptance, but is continuously faced with internal and external judgment.
The chorus illustrates the singer's search for purpose and meaning in their journey. They take the long way home, where everything appears overgrown, representing the unkempt and unexplored aspects of their life. This parallels the image of a boy trying to give something away, possibly referring to their desire to find connection and meaning in their actions.
The mention of regret in the chorus suggests that the singer is reflecting on their past decisions and their impact on the present. They regret tomorrow more than yesterday, indicating that they are anxious about the future and the consequences of their choices.
In the second verse, the lyrics remind the listener of a wall where the singer and someone else used to hide. This wall becomes a metaphor for the barriers they faced in their relationship or personal struggles. The mention of a field where they used to kiss hints at a lost romance or a special connection that has faded away. The rain washing away their secret list symbolizes the erasure of their shared hopes and dreams, leaving them feeling exposed and vulnerable.
The final verse shifts the focus to the singer's loneliness and internal struggle. They feel lost inside and perceive the ticking clock as a reminder of the limited time they have left. The reference to a girl listening to her heart break suggests that the singer is going through a painful experience, and the isolation intensifies their indecision and reluctance to take action.
Overall, "Long Way Home" delves into the complex emotions of feeling misunderstood, regretful, and lost while seeking a sense of home and connection. The lyrics invite the listener to empathize with the singer's journey and reflect on their own experiences of longing and self-exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm kicking that stone
I'm aimlessly wandering, feeling lost and alone
Down your street alone
Navigating through a path without anyone to accompany me
And the walls criticize where I have gone
Feeling judged and condemned by my surroundings for my past actions and choices
I'm throwing that stone
I'm releasing my frustrations and regrets
Through your open door
Expressing my emotions and vulnerability openly
And the halls seem to tell me I am wrong
Feeling the weight of disapproval and condemnation from those around me
I'm taking the long way home
Choosing a path of introspection and reflection, even if it's challenging
Where everything's overgrown
Finding myself in a place where things have become neglected and abandoned
Just like the boy
Similar to a young and naive individual
Trying to give it away
Attempting to let go and free myself from burdens and regrets
I regret tomorrow
Feeling remorse and sadness about the future
Whatever may come and go
No matter what happens and changes
Just like the boy
Similar to a young and naive individual
Trying to give it away
Attempting to let go and free myself from burdens and regrets
I regret tomorrow
Feeling remorse and sadness about the future
I regret tomorrow more than yesterday
Feeling a stronger sense of regret towards the future than the past
Remember that wall
Recalling the barrier that separated us
Where we used to hide
A place where we sought refuge and privacy
And the world seemed so dark and cold outside
Perceiving the external world as harsh and unwelcoming
Remember that field
Recalling a specific area of land
Where we used to kiss
A place where we shared intimate moments
And the rain washed away our secret list
Symbolizing the cleansing and erasing of our shared memories and secrets
Nobody's home
Feeling isolated and abandoned
And I feel lost inside
Experiencing a deep sense of confusion and disorientation
There's a clock counting down what's left of time
Awareness of the passing of time and the limited moments remaining
When you're all alone
In moments of solitude
It's easy to hesitate
Finding it effortless to doubt and second-guess myself
Like a girl listening to her heart break
Comparable to a young woman experiencing the agony of emotional pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, KEN JOHN HARRISON
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