Bomb the Bass was the creation of the British musician Tim Simenon. His first single "Beat Dis" from the album "Into the Dragon" was a number two hit in the UK and was one of the first songs to introduce the mainstream to sampling culture (along with songs by Paul Hardcastle, M/A/R/R/S and S'Express). The song "Megablast" from the album was also used in the computer game Xenon 2 Megablast. Other hits include a cover of the Aretha Franklin track "Say a Little Prayer" ("Say a Little Prayer (feat. Maureen)") and "Don't Make me Wait". The UK Top 10-Hit "Winter in July" is from their second album "Unknown Territory". Their third album "Clear" features appearances from Sinéad O'Connor, Jah Wobble, Benjamin Zephaniah and a rare vocal from novelist Will Self.
Simenon has also gone on to become a successful producer for other artists (Depeche Mode, etc.). He also owns an Amsterdam-based label called "Electric Tones" on which he released in 2001 the "Clear Cut" EP which is the last to date from Bomb The Bass.
The band is back for the first time in 20 years at the London Astoria
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Megablast
Bomb the Bass Lyrics
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Just stop look and listen 'cause you haven't heard the lastest
Don't touch that dial
That's over nine, zero point thirty hours
There have been mixes and dance tracks
Put together in the past
But none can outrun or equal
Oh yeah, check this out
Is that him? Could I be right?
Could that be Kid, uh Dyn-o-mite
Say turn it up
Say turn it up
Say turn it up
Play for the, play for the, play for the Hip-Hop
Ah dyn-o-mite
All that scratching is making me itch
Play, kick it
Check this out
Well how about cutting that reefer
Oh yeah
All that scratching is making me itch
That's over nine, zero point thirty hours
All together now
(Oh my God)
It's a Megablast
It's the real blast, it's the real blast
We give it the name a Megablast (it's the real blast)
It's the real blast known to gonna last
We give it the name a Megablast
Dyn-o-mite
Could I be right?
Could that be Kid, uh Dyn-o-mite
The lyrics to Bomb the Bass's song, Megablast, are a celebration of hip-hop music and the power of the DJ. The song begins with a warning to those DJs who think they are the greatest, telling them to stop, look, and listen because they haven't heard the latest. The lyrics go on to describe the incredible power of the Megablast, a mix of dance tracks that outruns and outdoes anything that came before it.
Throughout the song, there are references to scratching, reefer, and other elements of hip-hop culture. There is also a mention of Kid Dyn-o-mite, a reference to the character J.J. Evans from the television show Good Times, who was known for his use of the catchphrase "Dyn-o-mite!"
Overall, the lyrics to Megablast are a celebration of the creativity and power of hip-hop music, and they pay tribute to the DJs and artists who make it all possible.
Line by Line Meaning
So to those DJs that think you're the greatest
Attention all DJs who believe they are the best
Just stop look and listen 'cause you haven't heard the lastest
Pause and listen carefully because you have not yet heard the best
Don't touch that dial
Do not change the radio station
That's over nine, zero point thirty hours
The time is currently 9:30 pm
There have been mixes and dance tracks
Throughout time, there have been many music remixes and songs to dance to
Put together in the past
Produced and created in previous years
But none can outrun or equal
However, none can surpass or compare to
The power of Megablast
The intense, energetic strength of Megablast
Oh yeah, check this out
Listen closely, because this is good
Is that him? Could I be right?
Could that be the person I think it is?
Could that be Kid, uh Dyn-o-mite
Is that Kid, aka Dyn-o-mite?
Say turn it up
Increase the volume of the music
Play for the, play for the, play for the Hip-Hop
Play the music for the Hip-Hop culture and community
Ah dyn-o-mite
Ah, yes, Dyn-o-mite!
All that scratching is making me itch
The sound of the DJ scratching on the turntables is irritating my skin
Play, kick it
Play the music and get the party started
Check this out
Listen to this
Well how about cutting that reefer
How about putting out that marijuana cigarette?
Oh yeah
Yes, indeed
All that scratching is making me itch
The DJ's scratching is still causing me discomfort
That's over nine, zero point thirty hours
The time is still 9:30 pm
All together now
Everyone, join in now
(Oh my God)
(Exclamation of excitement or surprise)
It's a Megablast
This music is a powerful explosion
It's the real blast, it's the real blast
This is not a drill, this is indeed incredible
We give it the name a Megablast (it's the real blast)
We call this music a Megablast because it truly is an explosive hit
It's the real blast known to gonna last
This is the real deal that will endure the test of time
We give it the name a Megablast
Once again, we refer to this music as a Megablast
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tim Simenon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrMittens1974
It still bloody rocks in 2023 👊
@pj3679
You should check out the banjo version of this song, it rocks the banjo player tears it up.
@GKitz211
This is THE song of the Amiga-era.
And it's still dope!
@UrbanHim
This song, along with the Turrican 1 & 2 soundtracks seriously gives me Amigasms!
@thezipgeniusteam6442
@@UrbanHim Don't forget Speedball 1 & 2
@dickjohnsonsixtynine
One of the best dance tracks of all time, period. The production of this track was mind blowing. Hardcore will never die. Big up all Junglists. Amen
@GaraGambini
Slave to the rave, rave to the grave!
@Borat808
massive! 😁
@jack-a-lopium
The movie is great too!
And the OST :D
@VittorioSella
And the Bitmap Brothers are still among us 😎