"Standard Flow" became the bands first single to be released, this featured the dancehall legend Elephant Man and was released to pirate radio stations on the Weighty Plates label. Xplosive Records and EastWest/Warner Music followed this with their first commercial release "Crossroads" which debuted at number one in the UK Charts.
Breakthrough and debut album
TNT Xplosive and EastWest/Warner Music both agreed to work on the single "Crossroads", which was originally recorded by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony as "Tha Crossroads" in 1996. Using their own version of the chorus the band wrote their own MC verses. The track was released as their first single once they left school at the ages of 16, where they also had a history of academic success.[citation needed] "Crossroads" went straight into the UK Singles Chart at number 1 in August 2002. During their short time of 2 years together, the group achieved 6 consecutive UK Top 10 hits, however they faced a lot of criticism. Their rap skills were not taken seriously by the British media, sidelining them to a younger audience. Despite this, their debut album In The Beginning achieved gold satus in the UK and spawned two further UK Top 10 hits, "Love On The Line" which reached number six and a double a-side single "Reminisce/Where The Story Ends" which reached number eight in February 2003.
The group were popular with commercial radio gigs and roadshows as well as pre-teen pop-music magazines such as Top of the Pops and Smash Hits[citation needed].
[Further success and Now or Never
The group achieved further chart success in 2003, with two UK top five chart hits. "We Just Be Dreamin'" reached number three in July 2003, whilst "Flip Reverse" reached number two in November. "Flip Reverse" was used to re-launch the BBC's Top Of The Pops. A special performance was recorded outside Television Centre with 100 or so hooded back-up dancers.
Despite the chart success with their singles, they failed to match it with their second album Now or Never, which failed to reach the UK Top 40 album chart. A live recording of a concert in Liverpool was released for Christmas 2003. However, it failed to re-ignite the flagging sales of their second album, nor did a follow-up single "Here 4 One", which peaked at number six in the UK, during early 2004. The group also completed a sold-out UK 21-date tour in 2003. The tour was managed by successful[citation needed] rap touring promoter mogul Aaron Hill. He has a hand in promotional internet videos with dizzie rascal currently.
Decline in popularity
2004 was quiet for the group, until January 2005 saw Kenzie appear on Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brother, finishing in second place. The original Blazin' Squad split shortly after. Kenzie went on to form Friday Hill with 2 other Blazin' Squad members. Friday Hill's music was more pop-based and different in vein to the music of Blazin' Squad. They released two singles in the UK, "Baby Goodbye" which peaked at number five on the Official UK Singles chart in November 2005, as well as "One More Night Alone" which reached number 13 in February 2006. They also released an album Times Like These, which failed to chart.
Blazin' Squad did make a brief return to the UK charts in October 2006, but as a four-piece. The single released was a summer-sounding "All Night Long", which reached number 54 in the UK Singles Chart. The group expressed their disappointment via their official myspace.
After this disappointment, the group split and Blazin' Squad was left to rest for the time being. There have been petitions and Myspace pages set up to re-unite Blazin' Squad again[citation needed], it is known that certain Blazin' Squad members are in talks to do a reunion tour in 2008[citation needed], adding further to this speculation a newly set up Official MySpace was set up with five of the original members and a new track "Lets Start Again", which is listed to be released April 13th 2009. [1]
Criticism
The band were notoriously criticised, even after the release of their second album, as they were seen to be pioneers of the chav culture, and some said that they were to So Solid Crew what S Club Juniors were to their senior counterparts, S Club. They were also seen to only appeal to the young population of the UK.
Split
The split occurred in 2005, shortly after Kenzie's appearance on Big Brother. MC Kenzie, MC Flava and MC Strider started their own band (preferring to be called Kenzie, James and Mus respectively), known as Friday Hill. The trio released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye" in October 2005. Blazin' Squad did consist of Marcel (MC Plat’num), Stuart (MC Reepa), Sam (MC Spike-E) & Chris (MC Melo-D). They decided to call it a day in 2006. Lee (Krazy) has gone solo and is currently working on his solo album in the US called the 'Lee Bailey project'.
Comeback
Blazin Squad are set to be making a comeback with the song "Let's Start Again" , a snippet is available on the MySpace. The song is expected to be released on 13th April 2009.
Only 5 of the original members will be returning though. They are Kenzie, Krazy, Strider, Flava and Plat'num B. However it is believed they will go by their first names due to the group's music sounding more different and personal.
Mic check
Blazin' Squad Lyrics
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A lotta people wanna hate cos we still in our prime
And don't notice all the skill of our rhymes
We keep on goin not livin with the conscience mind
And life's changed since the day we signed.
Now, we back don't be on a whole new grime
Listen to the album I'm sure you'll find something you like
Yep but before we start give me a mic check check
Spike-E
I grew from a kid to a adult
I moved out the shadows now I'm livin life flyin like an arrow
Watchin my face on the box and other tv channels
Is my flow hot?
Pass it to the panel
Dismantle a MC animal
A boom cannibal standin tall
Wots da mood fool
Riddem on my trophy wall
Now I'm livin life like I was at school
But this time I'm the teacher nice to meet ya
Senorita my flow holds no bars no meters
Other MCs fink twice I'm not nice
I'll beat ya wait
Wait w w w wot did e say
I'l r r r repeat cos ur feelin kinda grazed
Stay away from ma face when I'm up in a rave
Cos I'm up in this place looking for girls 2 chase
And I'm bang on your case if you're watchin my face
If its beef then its on but my mic's check ay!
Melo-D
Yo spittin lyrics in the booth is ma passion
I'm tearin beats up every day as if its goin outta fashion
You rele need to understand the dealins of my mind
So when I'm spititn on the track if you don't get it press rewind.
In the booths I'm like a predator n u gona b the prey
So when I spit in your direction boy get on your knees and pray.
We no put together one hit back like Hear'say
We dun this on our like it or not we're here to stay
Cos they all doubted us and said that this would fail from the start
But then their love was there when we declared our lyrical art
So now we aim high n settle for nuffin but the best
I'm only writin what I'm feelin very deep in my chest
So hearin people talking bout us sayin how we ain't real
That we dun changed completely cos we got us a deal
Got 10 of us so when we're rollin through the club it's on
Just need a mic check check 1 2 come on!
CHORUS
Strider
Yo uh
Man I flow like a riddle
I'm hittin sweet sounds like a fiddle
Focus from the middle gainin sounds just like a rebel
Watch me trickle through the fickle fields of ritical comments getting mowed
by my promsie I'm honest agen
Respect for being real not a fake manufactured TV deal
I will make or break but still
It's Weighty Plates with the beats
I'm lickin off the fool
Hit you feel the rhymes I speak
When I rip the mic to Reep
Reepa
I'm learning from mistakes made
Learnin how the game's played
Takin a different view on life to see how the game's changed
I keep my mind on women it's like
A race against my enemies but still I'm winnin
When I walk out my career I'm gona walk out blingin
Still singin the same song that I walked in singin
And clinchin same mic and the same old tools
So to you mic check check
Kenzie
I'm wot holdin it down see I'm a pro take no shit
Me and my whole clique
Bound to be seen in the town from the East
Chicks crowd round now I stand proud
Cos the life be highly you like me I might be high off a hardcrore attack
if ya find me remind me that I mighta caught a bit of luck
When your eyes light up just admit that you're starstruck!
I don't talk about violence I don't need to
I can silence your crew with the rhymes that I breathe through
I'm lethal spittin at people I need no intro
You know we win
Yo shout the name
Makin claims that we're plain or we're vain
A piss take cos we got fame that you hate
Shine down on your town with a cape round my neck
Mic check 1 2 you'll expect nuffin less
CHORUS
The lyrics of Blazin' Squad's song Mic Check revolve around the group's determination to keep going and thriving despite being subjected to hate and criticism by others. The chorus emphasizes the group's belief in the skill of their rhymes and the fact that life has changed since they signed their record deal. The first verse by Spike-E talks about his growth as an artist and his confidence in dismantling other MCs. Melo-D's verse depicts his passion for spitting lyrics with a predator-like approach, while Strider's verse highlights his commitment to being real and honest with his music. Reepa's verse speaks to his personal growth and experiences in the music industry, and Kenzie's verse expresses his confidence in his skills and his contempt for those who doubt the group. The song ends with the chorus repeating, asserting their confidence in their music and their refusal to let hate bring them down.
Overall, the song is a testament to the group's resilience and determination to succeed in the face of adversity. Despite the criticism thrown their way, they continue to make music that they believe in and push forward with their careers.
Line by Line Meaning
A lotta people wanna hate cos we still in our prime
Many people want to criticize us because we are still successful.
And don't notice all the skill of our rhymes
People fail to acknowledge the lyrical abilities that we possess.
We keep on goin not livin with the conscience mind
We continue to progress and create music, without concern for the judgment of others.
And life's changed since the day we signed.
Our lives have changed since we signed a record deal.
Now, we back don't be on a whole new grime
We have returned and are creating a new style of music.
Listen to the album I'm sure you'll find something you like
We believe that there is something on our album that will appeal to everyone.
Yep but before we start give me a mic check check 1 2 come on
We want to ensure that the mic is working before we start performing.
I grew from a kid to a adult
I have grown and matured from childhood to adulthood.
I moved out the shadows now I'm livin life flyin like an arrow
I no longer live in obscurity and am now living life to the fullest.
Watchin my face on the box and other tv channels
I see myself on various television channels.
Is my flow hot?
Are my rap lyrics good?
Pass it to the panel
Submit my music to the critics for evaluation.
Dismantle a MC animal
Beat a fellow rapper easily.
A boom cannibal standin tall
A powerful rapper standing out above others.
Wots da mood fool
What is going on?
Riddem on my trophy wall
My past victories are displayed on my metaphorical trophy wall.
Now I'm livin life like I was at school
I am enjoying life as if I were still in school.
But this time I'm the teacher nice to meet ya
This time I am in charge and welcome you to my world.
Senorita my flow holds no bars no meters
My music is unrestricted and free-flowing.
Other MCs fink twice I'm not nice
Other rappers think twice before rapping against me as I am not a pushover.
I'll beat ya wait Wait w w w wot did e say
I'll defeat you, wait, wait, what did he say?
I'l r r r repeat cos ur feelin kinda grazed
I will repeat myself because you seem to be taken aback.
Stay away from ma face when I'm up in a rave
Keep your distance while I am enjoying the party.
Cos I'm up in this place looking for girls 2 chase
I am at the club and looking for girls to talk to.
And I'm bang on your case if you're watchin my face
I will confront you if you keep staring at me.
If its beef then its on but my mic's check ay!
If there is a problem, let's deal with it, but first check the mic to make sure it's working properly.
Yo spittin lyrics in the booth is ma passion
I am passionate about rapping in the recording studio.
I'm tearin beats up every day as if its goin outta fashion
I am destroying beats every day with my lyrical abilities.
You rele need to understand the dealins of my mind
You must comprehend how I think to appreciate my music.
So when I'm spititn on the track if you don't get it press rewind.
If you do not understand my lyrics, rewind the song and listen again.
In the booths I'm like a predator n u gona b the prey
In the recording booth, I am a predator and you are the prey.
So when I spit in your direction boy get on your knees and pray.
If I direct my lyrics at you, you better hope for divine intervention.
We no put together one hit back like Hear'say
We did not become successful overnight, unlike the manufactured boy band, Hear'say.
We dun this on our like it or not we're here to stay
We became successful through our own hard work and will continue to thrive.
Cos they all doubted us and said that this would fail from the start
Many people expressed doubt that we would be successful.
But then their love was there when we declared our lyrical art
However, those same people supported us once they recognized our talent.
So now we aim high n settle for nuffin but the best
We strive for greatness and are not content with anything less.
I'm only writin what I'm feelin very deep in my chest
I only create music about what I feel deeply in my heart.
So hearin people talking bout us sayin how we ain't real
Hearing people criticize us by saying we are not authentic.
That we dun changed completely cos we got us a deal
Saying that we have become completely different people after getting signed.
Got 10 of us so when we're rollin through the club it's on
There are ten members in our group, and we have a good time when we go out clubbing.
Just need a mic check check 1 2 come on!
We need to test the microphone before beginning our performance.
Yo uh Man I flow like a riddle
I have a unique flow that may be difficult to understand.
I'm hittin sweet sounds like a fiddle
My flow is fluid and melodious like that of a violin.
Focus from the middle gainin sounds just like a rebel
I am determined to create quality music and do not conform to any standards.
Watch me trickle through the fickle fields of ritical comments getting mowed
I am navigating through the harsh landscape of music critics.
by my promsie I'm honest agen
I am truthful and transparent in my music.
Respect for being real not a fake manufactured TV deal
I have gained respect for being authentic, not part of a manufactured television deal.
I will make or break but still
I will either succeed or fail, but either way, I will continue to create music.
It's Weighty Plates with the beats
The beats I create are significant and impactful.
I'm lickin off the fool
I am successfully destroying my competitors.
Hit you feel the rhymes I speak
My lyrics are hard-hitting and impactful.
When I rip the mic to Reep
When I perform with the microphone, it is intense and forceful.
I'm learning from mistakes made
I am learning from the errors of my past.
Learnin how the game's played
Learning how the music industry operates.
Takin a different view on life to see how the game's changed
Changing my perspective on life to better understand how the music industry has evolved.
I keep my mind on women it's like
I am frequently thinking about women.
A race against my enemies but still I'm winnin
I see life as a competition against my rivals, but I am coming out on top.
When I walk out my career I'm gona walk out blingin
When I retire, I will have made so much money that I will be able to show it off with expensive jewelry.
Still singin the same song that I walked in singin
I am still performing the same style of music I did when I started my career.
And clinchin same mic and the same old tools
I am still using the same microphone and other equipment that I used when I started.
So to you mic check check
Again, we need to check that the microphone is working properly before beginning to perform.
I'm wot holdin it down see I'm a pro take no shit
I am a professional and will not tolerate disrespect.
Me and my whole clique
My friends and I.
Bound to be seen in the town from the East
We are guaranteed to be recognized in the area we are from.
Chicks crowd round now I stand proud
Women are attracted to us, and it makes us feel good.
Cos the life be highly you like me I might be high off a hardcrore attack
We live the luxurious life, so you might see me under the influence after a wild night out.
if ya find me remind me that I mighta caught a bit of luck
If you see me, remind that I am fortunate to be in the position I am in.
When your eyes light up just admit that you're starstruck!
When you see us in person, you will feel amazed and impressed.
I don't talk about violence I don't need to
I do not glorify violence in my lyrics.
I can silence your crew with the rhymes that I breathe through
With the power of my lyrics, I could destroy your entire crew.
I'm lethal spittin at people I need no intro
I am deadly on the mic and need no introduction to prove it.
You know we win
We are victorious at what we do.
Yo shout the name
I challenge you to say our name out loud.
Makin claims that we're plain or we're vain
People are accusing us of lacking substance and being conceited.
A piss take cos we got fame that you hate
This is a joke because people hate on us just because we are famous.
Shine down on your town with a cape round my neck
We will come into your town and dominate with the confidence of a superhero.
Mic check 1 2 you'll expect nuffin less
We always test the microphone before beginning to perform, and you can expect us to do it again.
Contributed by Elliot S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abel Murillo
LYRICS.
Hey (yeah) I wanna see you work it baby
I want you to be my lady
I love the way you move your body, oh you drive me crazy
I'm a do it real good if you know how I felt
We could take it downstairs, like below the belt
Whatever you want I got it, I'm hot baby ya want it
Love solid for hours not even austin powers could top it
Or do better than me slew better than me
Cruise over you's and use the penny, prove that I'm ready
Prefer it with many but really I don't care
Cos dis chick so bling its gettin frosty in ere
Me and the boys will be blazing it up,
So baby girl now take a ride in the back of the truck
If you wanna get crunk better know who you are
Girl, I love the way you work it
And if you let me, I wanna flip reverse it (c'mon baby work it for me oh)
Girl, I love the way you work it
And if you let me, I wanna flip reverse it (c'mon baby work it for me oh)
I'm the kind of boy that like a lot of heat undercovers
Sitting on some cheddar, need to work you girl
I'm the type, more like to pick up the mic
And bless this crowd with my flows, while u stare and grind
And I will bring my click, cos that's how we roll
And I'll take these chicks and I'll take them home
I'm making sure none of us leave this place alone
I gotta get a honey and get her alone
Me and the boys will be blazing it up
So baby girl now take a ride in the back of the truck
If you wanna get crunk better know who you are
Girl, I love the way you work it
And if you let me, I wanna flip reverse it (c'mon baby work it for me oh)
Girl, I love the way you work it
And if you let me, I wanna flip reverse it (c'mon baby work it for me oh)
This girl don't know that she'll be dealing with melo
I see you grindin in the club cheeks soft like a pillow
Make you hotter than an oven if ya gimme a second
Cos I'm consistant, when it comes
To pleasing girls I'm a blessing
Flip it, rip it, lick it, girls strip it, yo can you kick it
The mic is the ticket, goes to sip it
Yo freeky deeky shit, flick it, lick it good
And put it in the place is where you should and wen I take the nood
No-one gives you the feelings the way I could uh
Girl (yeah) I wanna see you work it baby
I want you to be my lady
I love the way you move your body, ooh you drive me crazy
Girl (yeah) I wanna see you work it baby
I want you to be my lady
I love the way you move your body, oh you drive me crazy
EJayNine
These guys were laughed at as "rappers" back in the day but this is lyrically better than any shit that comes out today.
Dave Walmash
Absolutely "We're hotter than an oven" - What lyrical genius came out with that 😂🤣🙃
Semion Walker
I was never the biggest fan of 'Flip Reverse' I was much more of a 'Reminisce' fan. However listening back to this song I can understand why it went mainstream. It's actually pretty darn good! The music is well produced and their flows are on point. I don't think people took them seriously when they came out because they saw them as a bunch of ASBO kids. People didn't realise that they were extremely talented. These guys were only very young at the time and they were doing something different at that time. The UK grime scene wasn't as popular and appreciated in the early 2000s as it is now. It wasn't easy for them to make a breakthrough
Just Checking In
Thank you for this Semion.
iluvlafferty
Wow, Blazin Squad go back so many years now. Makes me feel so old. The blonde guy was the best one out of the 1500 members of the band, lol
arunica hom-choudhury
Yes him and the ginger guy were so good looking 🥰❤
The Animal Whisperer
@arunica hom-choudhury krazy and flava didnt have the best vocals they all did well as a band even tho i loved kenzie and i knew hes not the strongest
Beyond London
1500 members pmsl
arunica hom-choudhury
Yes he was the fittest had a huge crush on him ❤❤❤❤❤
carlhaz1122
@arunica hom-choudhury was?