"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.
Play the Game
Blazin' Squad Lyrics
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Play the game,
We're like the blazin flame,
you know we're gonna break it up,
rip it up,
you know we're gonna blaze it up,
so whats our name? X 2
KENZIE
You wanna
play me at my own game
so lame, white branch?
your goin insane
your the one to blame when you just get shamed
like back to back
when I bust though the door
you want more? oncore
you betta be sure
when I rock the mic I ride the mic raw
spit lyric galore, man gonna get bored, get jacked
when I'm under attack
man got probably song two song dat
and our decks onto, so you can't catch me
feel crazy cuz our A-G-E
don't say nuttin this dont test my ability
to rock the M-I-C, cuz I do it proply
so blaze and I'm a true blazer, don't come to cuz blazin get ya!
MELO-D
You already know me I'm the M to the D
come and bish it and spit it and you'll never wanna leave
when I lyrical attack can you feel the spit in my heart
cuz my lyrics are shot like a bullet
here I come again, never gonna stop me now
king of all Mc's come and nab my crown
other Mc's never gonna lock this down
cuz im back and I'm phat and I'm a bad boy now!
ROCKY-B
Step on the mic
trust big out slang,
our nang you nang,
be a member of this gang,
our twang, I'm just a chichichiban,
I'm just the rock of all these gangs,
cuz I always rock the streets with a ball u know,
oh oh oh oh oooh I'm a lyrical G,
step to rocky S-H-O-T shot!
*Chorus*
FLAVA
So whats our name?
Blazin so they wanna try shhhh,
startin trouble and pain,
and they can't touch me cause I'm not that lame,
and they can't touch me at the end of the days,
cause I smash the crew into smash days,
for young Mc's we start a new faze,
like a brand new faze,
spit my lyrics create a hard blaze, o my day.
FREEK
I've got a cold heart,
as hard as rock,
when I pick up the mic I never flock,
don't stop, we're top, its time to bop,
step to my boys and you'll get shot,
whats shot? thats true, as we burry the tune,
big up me and my blazin' crew, who are you?
we're new, so who, what to, say 'booo' and blazin' hits you!
REEPA
Don't mess with me cause I'm not too nice,
if you wanna play my game you better think twice,
cause you can see me I'm a poltergeist,
as cold as ice,
roll my lyrics just like a dice,
giving you the vibe from your head to your toes,
Reepa's my name and we're blazin' up the show,
with my blazin' boys to a fast tempo,
like a bomb I'm about to blow!
KRAZY
Those mans wanna keep on prayin.
SPIKE-E:
Mans wanna keep on sayin.
KRAZY:
Those mans like me wanna keep on prayin.
SPIKE-E:
You don't test me and my family, your like S P P P I K double E
KRAZY:
K-R-A-Z-Y wow thats me.
SPIKE-E:
Stand by dj T to Tom B
KRAZY AND SPIKE-E:
Blazin' Squad its soundin HEAVY!
*Chorus*
KENZIE:
Don't say nuttin this dont test,
dont say nuttin this dont test,
don't say nuttin this dont test my ability to rock the M-I-C
dont say dont say dont say nuttin,
dont say nuttin that dont test.
*Chorus*
ALL: BLAZIN SQUAD ITS TIME TO GET HEAVY! X2
FLAVA: (Breathing)
The song "Play The Game" by Blazin' Squad is an energetic rap performance that showcases the lyrical strengths of each member of the group. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the group's confidence and determination as they declare themselves to be like a blazin' flame that cannot be contained. Each member gets a chance to show off their skills and style in their verses, with Kenzie rapping about the futility of trying to beat him at his own game and Melo-D boasting about his status as the king of all MCs. Rocky-B talks about his ability to rock the streets with his ball, while Flava declares that no one can touch him, and Freek warns that anyone who messes with him or his crew will get shot. Reepa and Krazy both warn listeners not to test them, with Spike-E adding his own unique style to the mix.
Overall, "Play The Game" is a powerful and confident statement from Blazin' Squad, showcasing their talents while also warning any rivals that they are not to be messed with. The group's energy and creativity shine through in their lyrics, with each member bringing their own unique style and personality to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Play the game,
Let's participate and compete in this music industry.
We're like the blazin flame,
Our performance and music style are full of energy and passion.
you know we're gonna break it up,
You already know we will rock the music scene and blow your minds.
rip it up,
We will demolish every obstacle and challenge in front of us.
you know we're gonna blaze it up,
We will set the stage alight with our fiery and captivating performance.
so whats our name? X 2
We are Blazin Squad, and we want to make sure everyone knows who we are.
You wanna play me at my own game
You want to compete with me using my own music style and skills.
so lame, white branch?
Your attempt is futile, and you don't have the skills to match mine.
your goin insane
You are losing your senses and mind because you are hopeless against me.
your the one to blame when you just get shamed
It's your fault when you embarrass yourself in front of everyone by challenging me.
like back to back
I continue to deliver amazing performances one after another.
when I bust though the door
When I enter the stage, I will burst with energy and charisma.
you want more? oncore
You will love my performance so much that you will want me to continue with an encore.
you betta be sure
You should be sure before challenging me because you will regret it.
when I rock the mic I ride the mic raw
When I perform, I go all out and give it my everything.
spit lyric galore, man gonna get bored, get jacked
I have so many lyrics and skills that it might bore or intimidate other performers.
when I'm under attack
When other performers try to compete with me.
man got probably song two song dat
They probably don't have enough songs to compete with me effectively.
and our decks onto, so you can't catch me
We make sure our music is always on point, so no one can catch us off guard.
feel crazy cuz our A-G-E
We're young and energetic, and we love what we do.
don't say nuttin this dont test my ability
Don't doubt my skills because I will prove you wrong.
to rock the M-I-C, cuz I do it proply
I know how to perform and entertain properly.
so blaze and I'm a true blazer, don't come to cuz blazin get ya!
I am a true performer, and my energy will overwhelm anyone who tries to compete with me.
You already know me I'm the M to the D
You know who I am, I am Melo-D.
come and bish it and spit it and you'll never wanna leave
Once you see my performance, you will be hooked and never want to leave.
when I lyrical attack can you feel the spit in my heart
When I perform, I put all my heart into it, and you can feel it in my lyrics.
cuz my lyrics are shot like a bullet
My lyrics are powerful and impactful like a bullet.
here I come again, never gonna stop me now
I am not going to stop performing and entertaining anytime soon.
king of all Mc's come and nab my crown
I am the best at what I do, and I challenge anyone to take my crown.
other Mc's never gonna lock this down
No other performer can match my skills and style.
cuz im back and I'm phat and I'm a bad boy now!
I am back and better than ever, and I am ready to show everyone what I can do.
Step on the mic
It's my turn to perform.
trust big out slang
Trust me to deliver a great performance.
our nang you nang
Our performance is amazing and unbeatable.
be a member of this gang
Be a fan of our music and style.
our twang, I'm just a chichichiban
Our style is unique and one of a kind.
I'm just the rock of all these gangs
I am the best performer in all the groups I am in.
cuz I always rock the streets with a ball u know
I always deliver great performances on the streets and in live shows.
oh oh oh oh oooh I'm a lyrical G
I am a master at rapping and performing.
step to rocky S-H-O-T shot!
Don't challenge me because I will respond with a powerful performance.
Blazin so they wanna try shhhh
Other performers want to compete with us because we are so popular and talented.
startin trouble and pain
They are trying to start trouble and competition with us.
and they can't touch me cause I'm not that lame
They can't compete with me because I am too skilled and talented.
and they can't touch me at the end of the days
No one can match my skills and performance.
cause I smash the crew into smash days
I destroy all the competition with my amazing performance.
for young Mc's we start a new faze
We are setting a new standard and wave for young rappers and performers.
like a brand new faze
We are innovative and fresh in our approach to music and performance.
spit my lyrics create a hard blaze
My lyrics are powerful and have a strong impact on the audience.
I've got a cold heart
I am tough and resilient in my performance and life.
as hard as rock
I am unbreakable and unstoppable.
when I pick up the mic I never flock
I always deliver a great performance with confidence and passion.
don't stop, we're top, its time to bop
We are unbeatable and ready to entertain the audience.
step to my boys and you'll get shot
Don't challenge my group because we will deliver a powerful and amazing performance.
whats shot? thats true, as we burry the tune
Our performance is so amazing that it will overshadow any other performer or song.
big up me and my blazin' crew, who are you?
We are proud of our group and our amazing skills, and we challenge anyone to compete with us.
we're new, so who, what to, say 'booo' and blazin' hits you!
We are new and fresh, and we will surprise and impress the audience with our skills and performance.
Don't mess with me cause I'm not too nice
Don't challenge me because I am tough and uncompromising in my performance and life.
if you wanna play my game you better think twice
You should reconsider challenging me because it will be a mistake.
cause you can see me I'm a poltergeist
I am a powerful and scary performer.
as cold as ice
I am tough and resilient in my performance and life.
roll my lyrics just like a dice
My lyrics are unpredictable and exciting, just like rolling a dice.
giving you the vibe from your head to your toes
My performance and music will make you feel good and excited from head to toe.
Reepa's my name and we're blazin' up the show
I am Reepa, and my group and I are delivering a fiery and exciting performance.
with my blazin' boys to a fast tempo
My group and I are delivering a fast-paced and energetic performance.
like a bomb I'm about to blow!
My performance is explosive and exciting, just like a bomb.
Those mans wanna keep on prayin.
Those performers want to keep competing with us.
Mans wanna keep on sayin.
They want to keep saying they are better than us.
Those mans like me wanna keep on prayin.
Those performers like me want to keep competing and proving our skills.
You don't test me and my family, your like S P P P I K double E
Don't challenge me, or my group because we are unbeatable, just like the way I spell Spike.
K-R-A-Z-Y wow thats me.
I am Krazy, and I am amazing and unbeatable.
Stand by dj T to Tom B
Our group and performance are supported by amazing DJs and performers.
Blazin' Squad its soundin HEAVY!
Our performance and music are powerful, impactful, and exciting.
don't say nuttin this dont test,
Don't doubt my skills or underestimate me.
dont say nuttin this dont test,
Don't doubt my skills or underestimate me.
don't say nuttin this dont test my ability to rock the M-I-C
Don't doubt my skills in performing and entertaining the audience.
dont say dont say dont say nuttin,
Don't challenge me or doubt my skills.
dont say nuttin that dont test.
Don't say anything that will doubt or challenge my skills.
BLAZIN SQUAD ITS TIME TO GET HEAVY! X2
It's our time to show everyone what we are made of, and deliver a powerful and amazing performance.
(Breathing)
Flava is taking a breath before starting his performance.
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
stay triumphant
This brings back memories
June Bug
omdz look at melo-d (1:17 min) the look hes givin kenzie is soo hot.. nd love the scene between krazy nd spikee (2:48 - 3:00) check it out!! i luv the dvd!!!