At the time of their disappearance the band consisted of:
Raymond ''B.O.Dubb'' Ebanks - MC, writer.
Previously part of The Master Brothers. His previous nickname B.O.W. means "The Brother of Word".
Ville ''Mr. Wily'' Mäkinen - Bassist, singer, keyboardist.
Has been a bassist in many small Finnish bands, and has released many mixes on his own, mostly under the name of Will Power. Together with Riku and Okke he forms the DJ trio Skillstersplusone.
Riku ''Infekto'' Pentti - DJ, keyboardist.
Infekto is a Finnish breakbeat pioneer mostly known for the record Occam's Razor. Part of the DJ duo Skillsters, famous for their Skills? Plenty record, and of the DJ trio Skillstersplusone. Also known as Rico Tubbs.
Okke Komulainen - Keyboardist.
Famous both on his own, but more so for being part of the Skillsters and Skillstersplusone.
Ari ''A.T.'' Toikka - Drummer.
Has been playing the drums for 20 years, and has played in several smaller bands as well as being a jump-in.
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Previous members:
Ismo ''Gismo'' Lappalainen - Once a famous DJ in Tampere, Finland, DJ Gismo's life took a turn when Raymond Ebanks asked to rap on his records. Together they founded the Bomfunk MCs. In 2001 Gismo left the group to pursue his dreams, while remaining friends with the rest of the group, and joining Stonedeep.
Back To Back
Bomfunk MC's Lyrics
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Z-MC,
Bomfunk MC's
Back to back,
Back to back,
Say we love it like that,
Z-MC, B.O.Dubb on the phat track
Breaking formats,
Ahead by the miles, so whatcha say black, [We go]
Back to back,
Say we love it like that,
Z-MC, B.O.Dubb on the phat track
Innovating styles,
Breaking formats,
Ahead by the miles, so whatcha say black,
It's like
One, take two, its life, now what you gonna do,
Old skool, new skool and the drop-outs too
One with the two,
What you gonna say,
Rollin' with two MCs and one DJ
Massive and crew in the front and the back,
Rollin' to the sounds and we love it like that
Riding to the rhythm we got the flavour,
The bass is so loud, disturb your neighbour
Back to back,
Say we love it like that,
Z-MC, B.O.Dubb on the phat track
Innovating styles,
Breaking formats,
Ahead by the miles, so whatcha say black, [We go]
Back to back,
Say we love it like that,
Z-MC, B.O.Dubb on the phat track
Innovating styles,
Breaking formats,
Ahead by the miles, so whatcha say black,
the hilla roller coaster we be turning and twisting
With the styles we remixing
Cause the maximum kicking..bo!
We approach with the most
Yes very distinguished
Delicate it is and not a flick of the wrist
But I mean we cut the record,
For the ones who check this,
Feel neglected
Cool, calm and collected,
What's the afro funky record
That we rockin and rumbling
Fry like dumpling
Let me give a little something
Riding to the rhythm we got the flavour,
The bass is so loud disturb your neighbour,
Rollin' for the crews, and the raver,-
The song "Back to Back" by Bomfunk MC's featuring Z-MC and B.O.Dubb is a high-energy hip-hop track that focuses on the group's passion for groundbreaking and innovative music. The song starts with the repetitive line of "Back to back, say we love it like that" and throughout the song, we hear Z-MC, and B.O.Dubb rapping about their unique style and creative experimentation with different music formats. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace new and innovative music styles and to reject conventional ideas of genre and format.
The verses are filled with intricate wordplay and rhymes, with the rappers showcasing their lyrical skill and masterful delivery. In the second verse, the group shows love for all generations of music, from old school to new school, and encourages everyone to come together and enjoy the music regardless of age, race or social status. The song also emphasizes the importance of the DJ in music creation, and the crucial role they play in bringing the sound to life and firing up the dance floor.
Overall, "Back to Back" is a celebration of the infinite possibilities of music and the boundless creativity of artists, and it encourages listeners to embrace new ideas and experiment with new styles without fear of judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok,
Opening statement to indicate the start of the song
Z-MC,
Refers to the rapper Z-MC
Bomfunk MC's
Refers to the group Bomfunk MC's
Back to back,
Indicates a repetition or continuation of what's happening
Say we love it like that,
Proclaiming their enjoyment of what they're doing
Z-MC, B.O.Dubb on the phat track
Acknowledges the involvement of Z-MC and B.O.Dubb in creating the music
Innovating styles,
Asserts their creativity and experimentation with different styles
Breaking formats,
Challenges traditional or expected structures
Ahead by the miles, so whatcha say black,
Boasting their talent and skills relative to others, and asking for a response
Back to back,
Reiteration of repetition
It's like
Starting a comparison or analogy
One, take two, its life, now what you gonna do,
Life is unpredictable and you need to adapt
Old skool, new skool and the drop-outs too
Referencing different groups of people and generations
One with the two,
Referring to the combination of the two MCs
What you gonna say,
Asks for a response or reaction
Rollin' with two MCs and one DJ
Describing the composition of the group
Massive and crew in the front and the back,
Referring to their followers and supporters
Rollin' to the sounds and we love it like that
Expressing their enjoyment of music and performing
Riding to the rhythm we got the flavour,
Describing their musical vibe
The bass is so loud, disturb your neighbour
Describing the intensity of the music
Back to back,
Repetition
the hilla roller coaster we be turning and twisting
Using a rollercoaster metaphor to describe the ups and downs of their journey
With the styles we remixing
Putting their own spin on existing styles
Cause the maximum kicking..bo!
Expressing their energy and excitement
We approach with the most
Claiming to have the best approach or strategy
Yes very distinguished
Emphasizing their uniqueness and class
Delicate it is and not a flick of the wrist
Describing the precision and craft involved in their work
But I mean we cut the record,
Referring to their proficiency in music production
For the ones who check this,
Referring to their audience
Feel neglected
Addressing those who may have been overlooked
Cool, calm and collected,
Expressing composure and focus
What's the afro funky record
Asking about a specific type of music
That we rockin' and rumbling
Describing the music they're playing
Fry like dumpling
Using a food metaphor to describe the energy of the music
Let me give a little something
Announcing their intention to perform or entertain
Rollin' for the crews, and the raver,
Referencing their supporters and fans
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAAKKO SAKARI SALOVAARA, JONATHAN ERIK ZURBEL, RAYMOND EBANKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ricardo1906
It's a mistery for me how the hell Bomfunk Mc's have so few views on Youtube...this group was the bomb a decade ago in all Europe...
@77Fmydog
they hit a billion just now. 11 years ago i agree lol
@AgentVamp
It's a mystery how you spell mystery that way.
@AntonioPerez-tr6mz
Where are they from ?? Usa?
@Ricardo1906
@@AntonioPerez-tr6mz Sweden I guess
@jesse9469
@@Ricardo1906Finland. But Sweden is where I think the music initially blew up with Freestyler
@bloodyhandsjol485
было круто, спасибо им за офигенное детство!
@jumpjumpjumpjumpjumpjump4527
KAZAKstan ВЗАРВАЛИ
@MirageMusicUk
God i miss these guys!
This is such a coooooool sound.
@M.J.2012
Indeed. Love it!