1) Bentley, bor… Read Full Bio ↴There are currently 2 artists with the name Bentley:
1) Bentley, born Benjamin Oakley II, was raised in Florence Alabama. His city is well known for two things: being home to the father of the blues W.C. Handy & crooked police. This sets the tone of his music having laid back instrumentation accompanied by gritty lyricism that explains the cause & effects of everyday life choices.
Gangster rap is defined as a sub genre in hip-hop that reflects violence and urban crime of the inner city youth. From a sky view this would be a good synopsis but at eye level it more closely resembles an audio version of the nightly news. In Alabama, everything from police brutality to inadequate schoolings can go unheard of, relying solely on the people to educate one another.
This voice is Bentley. Being haled as the “Intelligent Hoodlum”, his music paints graphic depictions of reality with the finesse of an undergraduate’s thesis paper.
Bentley first surfaced with his childhood friends in a group called FTP, which stood for “Fuck The Police”, mainly talking about surviving the pressures that bombard young men in the ghetto. This caught the attention of a well-known street veteran Geoffrey Robinson, or as you all may know him “G Mane”. Eager to leave one life in exchange for another, Bentley would follow G Mane on the road as a videographer, hype man, carrying DJ equipment… doing whatever it took to get away from the street life that had claimed so many of his close friends and family...the same life he was becoming wrapped up in. This would eventually lead to becoming part of the Slow Motion Soundz family that is home to Kristmas, Slash, G Mane, Zilla, G-Side, & production team Block Beattaz. After garnering critical praise for several standout feature verses as well as participating in the group project from DB49, Bentley is now prepping his first solo mixtape entitled Bootlegs & B-Sides.
2) Bentley is an Australian Drummer and Producer
Let There Be Light
Bentley Lyrics
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Great, that's what I need!
Have you ever been tickled and laughed like that?
Have you laughed tilled you cried so that tears
Ran down your cheeks? If so, think of the details
Bentley Rhythm Ace's song "Let There Be Flutes" is a funky, electronic track that features samples from various sources. The above lyrics are heard at the beginning of the song, where a voice is heard saying "We've found this control tape!" followed by another voice exclaiming "Great, that's what I need!". This exchange sets the tone for the song, as if the band has stumbled upon something exciting and unexpected.
The following lines ask the listener if they've ever been tickled to the point of uncontrollable laughter, prompting them to think of the details surrounding such a moment when tears were streaming down their face. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the joy and release experienced through dance and music, which is a prominent theme throughout the song.
Overall, "Let There Be Flutes" is a fun, upbeat track that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment. The use of playful and unexpected samples, as well as the driving beat and catchy melody, make it a memorable and unique addition to the electronic music landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
We've found this control tape!
We have stumbled upon a tape that controls the situation at hand.
Great, that's what I need!
Excellent, this is exactly what I require in order to achieve my goals.
Have you ever been tickled and laughed like that?
Have you experienced a sensation of tickling that resulted in uncontrollable fits of laughter?
Have you laughed 'till you cried so that tears ran down your cheeks?
Have you ever experienced such a level of humorous joy that tears streamed down your face?
If so, think of the details
If you have indeed experienced such a sensation, take a moment to recall the specifics of the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY BELL, LISA MALLETT, MICHAEL BARRY STOKES, RICHARD PAUL MARCH
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