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.
Freestyler
Bomfunk MC's Lyrics
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Rock the microphone
Carry on with the freestyler
I got to throw on and go on
You know I gots to flow on
Selectors on the radio play us
'Cause we're friendly for ozone
As I rock the mic right
Oh, excuse me, pardon
As I synchronise with the analysed
Upcomin' vibes, the session
Let there be a lesson, question
You carry protection
Or will your heart go on
Like Celine Dion
Karma Chameleon
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
Styles, steelos
We bring many kilos
So you could pick yours from the various
Ambitious, nutritious, delicious, delirious or vicious
Just tell us, we deliver anything
From acappellas to propellers
Suckers get jealous but they're soft like marshmallows
You know they can't handle us like Debbie does Dallas
Yeah, we come scandalous so who the fuck is Alice
She from Buckingham Palace?
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Freestyler
Rock the microphone
Carry on with the freestyler
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
The song "Freestyler" by Bomfunk MC's is about the power of freestyling, or improvising lyrics on the spot. The lyrics describe the MC's ability to effortlessly flow over beats, as well as their confidence and swagger as they approach the microphone. The opening lines, "Freestyler, rock the microphone, carry on with the freestyler," set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the importance of improvisation and spontaneity in hip hop.
The rest of the lyrics further establish the MC's skills as they boast about their ability to "throw on and go on" and "flow on" over any beat or rhythm. They acknowledge the radio DJs who play their songs and describe themselves as "friendly for ozone," suggesting their music promotes positive energy and unity. The MC's also reference other pop culture figures, such as Celine Dion and Karma Chameleon, adding a touch of humor to the song.
Overall, "Freestyler" is a celebration of freestyling as a musical art form and the MC's ability to impress and entertain listeners with their lyrical skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Freestyler
This song is called Freestyler.
Rock the microphone
I am going to rap into the microphone now.
Carry on with the freestyler
Let's keep going with this freestyling.
I got to throw on and go on
I have to get started and keep going with my flow.
You know I gots to flow on
You understand that I must continue to rap and not stop.
Selectors on the radio play us
The people in charge of playing music on the radio choose to play our songs.
'Cause we're friendly for ozone
Our music is environmentally conscious and safe for the ozone layer.
But that's not all so hold on tight
But wait, there's more to come, so prepare yourself.
As I rock the mic right
I will rap fluidly and with skill.
Oh, excuse me, pardon
I apologize, please forgive me.
As I synchronise with the analysed
As I flow in sync with the beat and rhythm of the music.
Upcomin' vibes, the session
The forthcoming musical moods for this session.
Let there be a lesson, question
There is a moral or message being conveyed, can you discern it?
You carry protection
Do you have a means to defend yourself?
Or will your heart go on
Will you continue to have faith and not give up?
Like Celine Dion
Like the famous singer Celine Dion, who sang about having faith and not giving up.
Karma Chameleon
An allusion to the Culture Club song of the same name, which also contains lyrics about changing and adapting.
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
Yes, I am freestyling straight from the top of my head.
Styles, steelos
We have many different styles and ways of expressing ourselves.
We bring many kilos
We come with a lot of weight and influence.
So you could pick yours from the various
You can choose your favorite style or type of music from our collection.
Ambitious, nutritious, delicious, delirious or vicious
Our music can be uplifting, healthy, pleasing to the ear, crazy, or intense.
Just tell us, we deliver anything
Just let us know what you want, we can provide it.
From acappellas to propellers
We can provide anything from unaccompanied vocal music to the blades that make helicopters fly.
Suckers get jealous but they're soft like marshmallows
People who try to compete with us get jealous, but they are weak and easily defeated.
You know they can't handle us like Debbie does Dallas
You know they cannot deal with us, like the character Debbie from the movie 'Debbie Does Dallas.'
Yeah, we come scandalous so who the fuck is Alice
Yes, we are notorious, so who cares about someone named Alice?
She from Buckingham Palace?
Is she royalty or important in any way?
Freestyler
This song is called Freestyler.
Rock the microphone
I am going to rap into the microphone now.
Carry on with the freestyler
Let's keep freestyling and having fun.
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
Yes, I am freestyling straight from the top of my head.
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
As I repeatedly rap and perform for you.
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
Yes, I am freestyling straight from the top of my head.
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
As I repeatedly rap and perform for you.
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
Yes, I am freestyling straight from the top of my head.
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
As I repeatedly rap and perform for you.
Yeah, straight from the top of my dome
Yes, I am freestyling straight from the top of my head.
As I rock, rock, rock, rock, rock the microphone
As I repeatedly rap and perform for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jaakko Sakari Salovaara, Raymond Ebanks
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