Djax Records signed Bong-Ra in 1998, proceeding to release the debut album ‘New Millennium Dreadz’ and the 12-inch series ‘Darkbreaks’ Volumes 1 and 2. Bong-Ra at that time was accompanied by MC Guzman on vocals.
In 2001 Clash Records (a hardcore jungle orientated 7-inch label) was set up. In that same year John Peel invited Bong-Ra to do a ‘Peel Session’ which was released on UK label Death$ucker Records. Several vinyl releases followed in the period between 2001 and 2003.
From 2001 to 2004 the ‘Breakcore a Go-Go!’ parties were run and organised by FFF and Bong-Ra becoming one of the first (bi) monthly regular Breakcore nights in Europe. ‘Bikini Bandits, Kill! Kill! Kill!’ the second full length album was released in 2003 on Supertracks Records. This album saw an audiovisual co-operation with US based film company Gyromart. The track ‘666MPH’ was used on the Bikini Bandits DVD and the videoclip to ‘666MPH’ aired on MTV. The Bikini Bandits audiovisual project became an exposition in the Museum of Modern Arts in Arnhem, The Netherlands. That year Bong-Ra also appeared on some of Holland’s biggest Festivals : Lowlands, Metropolis and Eurosonic. Also a small UK tour with DJ Scud and Soundmurderer followed.
In 2004 Bong-Ra set up his second label Kriss Records, focussing on edgier breaks (mostly combining metal and breakbeats). That same year the Center for Electronic Music (CEM) in Amsterdam asked Bong-Ra to produce a special 4 track EP solely using vintage equipment in the CEM studios, resulting in the ‘Colony of Electric Machines’ EP on the Vynalogica label. The ‘Monsters of Mash Up’ European Tour in 2005 with Shitmat (UK) and Enduser (USA) and a Japanese Tour with Parasite (UK) was followed by the third full length ‘I am the God of Hellfire’ released on Very Friendly and Ad Noiseam and the jungle/raggacore CD compilation ‘Warrior Sound’ on Supertracks Records (NL).
In 2006 a special 4 track remix EP of Venetian Snares’ ‘Rossz Csillag Allat Szuletett’ and the debut of Bong-Ra’s main side project The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble were released on Planet Mu (UK). The politically charged album ‘Soldaat van Oranje’ was released on Sublight Records (CAN). Bong-Ra returned for his second Lowlands Festival, becoming one of the highlights of the Festival (according to Dutch magazine OOR). A second European tour and split 12-inc with Enduser ‘The Kill’ and a memorable muddy Glastonbury Festival highlighted 2007.
After the succes of Glastonbury, continued 2007 working on a variety of side projects including ; Deathstorm (extreme hypergrind project with japanese noise / grind legend Maruosa). [artists]Glowstyx (90's rave revival album). White Darkness (uberdoom combining funeral doom with classical music). The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation (TKDE live improv sideproject). Köhnen vs Nottelman (improv hardcore electronica jazz core stuff).
2008 saw the legendary Bang Face Weekender take place, a festival with a legendary line up...a classic! The first Bong-Ra US Tour, and a return to the dutch Lowlands Festival.
Reference Links:
Bong-Ra : www.bong-ra.com
Clash Records : www.clashrecords.com
Kriss Records : www.krissrecords.com
Myspace : www.myspace.com/teambongra
Youtube : www.youtube.com/bongra
Bong-Ra appears on:
]Ad Noiseam (D), Bruchstellen Records (D), Clash Records (NL), Cock Rock Disco (USA), Deathsucker Records (UK), Djax Records(NL), Hydrophonic Records (IT), Mash It! (USA), Planet Mu (UK), Reduced Phat (USA), Russian Roulette Recordings (D), Soothsayer Records (USA), Sublight Records (CAN), Supertracks Records (NL), Very Friendly (UK), Violent Turd/Tigerbeat6 (USA), Vynalogica (NL), Zhark (US/DE)
Bong-Ra side-projects:
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation
Servants of the Apocalyptic Goat Rave
Glowstyx
Deathstorm
White Darkness
Köhnen vs Nottelman
The Giants Of Husavik
Can You Dig It?
Bong-Ra Lyrics
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Pete Rock soul brother number 1
Soul on Ice number 2
VERSE 1
Im mixing mango with vodka in my Nutribullet
just cuz Trevon couldn't i stay hooded - way hooded
Class of '96 freshman rapper
'The Great Gatzby' dopest nigga out if you ask me
before Chapelle got ripped & Larry was Ashy
I watch hashish turn into dabs
420 friendly let you burn in the lab
Im so concerned with the pad, pens and Bars
No glamourous shit besides 'Woman of the Year' got a dick?!
Take money
Gone Baby Gone like a stillborn
Cuz I'm the Future of rap - Nayvadius Wilburn
Let me get to the point, no goal tending
With no fucks given! cuz I'm a rider I love women
Tryna meet Lana Del Rey & climax inside her
Then Whisper in her ear... ""Hail Hydra!""
Chorus: Do you see what I see do you see what I see, Do you hear what I hear do you hear what I hear.
Hook: Roll a lil' something, pour out some liquor let it take effect and the results come quicker
CAN YOU FEEL IT?
The results come quicker
CAN YOU FEEL IT?
The results come quicker
VERSE 2
Too many niggas auto-tuning singing the whole verse
Thought that was what the hook was for - y'all need to soul search
Even got on TV wearing his Ho skirt to win
Are you the type to be bisexual just to fit in?!
In The End - I'm 11 on a scale of 1 to 10
I spit - transcending whatever trends
I'm lit - you ain't knowing then nigga go ask a friend
(It's the task of a match i will strike again)
Right on God, anything less would be uncivilized
you're still a Nazi if you sympathize
The revolution won't be televised just 15 seconds Snapchats
gats in MCM backpacks
Stack a billion before Netflix & Chillin'
Children of the Corn watch my porn from the mirrored ceiling
Glass sweat: the ice melt the Jamo and ginger
I creep like a muthafucking ninja
Chorus
In Bong-Ra's song Can You Dig It?, the lyrics showcase a mix of various themes including personal experiences, pop culture references, and societal commentary. The first verse opens with the artist mixing up mango and vodka in his Nutribullet, further implying that he is hooded in his ways. He then references his freshman rapping days in the class of '96 and his association with a drug dealer before transitioning to pop culture references. He mentions 'The Great Gatsby' and how he believes that the singer of the book is the dopest character. He also comments on Dave Chapelle's downfall and Larry David's ashy skin. The artist then talks about his passion for writing lyrics and his disinterest in glamourous things, including the controversial topic of transgender women winning 'Woman of the Year.' The verse closes with referencing the artist Nayvadius Wilburn and his rap career followed by a sly comment about wanting to meet Lana Del Rey and whispering "Hail Hydra" in her ear.
In the second verse, the artist criticizes the overuse of auto-tune in the music industry and how some artists prioritize fitting in over their own beliefs. He then claims that he is above those trends and that his music transcends them. The artist then refers to himself as being "lit" and "11 on a scale of 1 to 10," indicating that he is at the top of his game. He also comments on political issues such as Nazis and the revolution that won't be televised, finishing his verse with a mention of his interest in pornography, mirrored ceilings, and his craftiness in stealth movement.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I get a soul clap?
Can I get some recognition and appreciation for my soulful music?
Pete Rock soul brother number 1
Pete Rock is the top soulful hip-hop artist and an inspiration to me.
Soul on Ice number 2
The book 'Soul on Ice' is the second most inspirational piece of literature to me, after the Bible.
Im mixing mango with vodka in my Nutribullet
I'm trying out a new drink recipe with my Nutribullet.
just cuz Trevon couldn't i stay hooded - way hooded
I'm staying true to my roots and my identity, even if others in similar situations did not.
Class of '96 freshman rapper
I was an aspiring rapper when I was a freshman in 1996.
My lil bro a trapper We consorting with Flappers
My younger brother is involved in the drug trade, and we are also spending time with prostitutes.
'The Great Gatzby' dopest nigga out if you ask me
I believe 'The Great Gatsby' is the best and most impressive work of literature.
before Chapelle got ripped & Larry was Ashy
I enjoyed Dave Chappelle before he gained a lot of muscle, and Larry is a reference to the character 'Lawrence' from the show 'Insecure'.
I watch hashish turn into dabs
I have seen the evolution in how people consume marijuana.
420 friendly let you burn in the lab
I am accepting and supportive of people who smoke marijuana, even if they do so in a laboratory setting.
Im so concerned with the pad, pens and Bars
I am deeply focused on my craft of writing and delivering rap lyrics.
No glamourous shit besides 'Woman of the Year' got a dick?!
I am not interested in flashy things, except for a trans woman winning a 'Woman of the Year' award.
Take money
I am not afraid to make money.
Gone Baby Gone like a stillborn
I can easily leave or abandon things, like a stillborn baby.
Cuz I'm the Future of rap - Nayvadius Wilburn
I believe that I am the future of rap, like the artist Nayvadius Wilburn, also known as Future.
Let me get to the point, no goal tending
I am getting straight to the point without any hesitation or interference.
With no fucks given! cuz I'm a rider I love women
I don't care about anyone's opinion of me, because I am a confident and sexually active man.
Tryna meet Lana Del Rey & climax inside her
I have a strong desire to have sex with the musician Lana Del Rey.
Then Whisper in her ear... ""Hail Hydra!"
After having sex with Lana Del Rey, I plan to say something nonsensical to confuse and possibly amuse her.
Do you see what I see do you see what I see, Do you hear what I hear do you hear what I hear.
I want to know if others perceive the world the same way that I do.
Roll a lil' something, pour out some liquor let it take effect and the results come quicker
I suggest using drugs and alcohol to enhance one's enjoyment of life and get results faster.
CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Are you able to sensually and emotionally connect with the music and lifestyle that I am promoting?
The results come quicker
Using drugs and alcohol can help you achieve your goals faster.
Too many niggas auto-tuning singing the whole verse
I am not a fan of the current trend of using auto-tune in rap music.
Thought that was what the hook was for - y'all need to soul search
The hook of a song is meant to have a certain melody and catchiness, and it seems like many artists are missing the point of it. They need to engage in some introspection.
Even got on TV wearing his Ho skirt to win
A male celebrity wore a skirt on television in order to gain attention and approval.
Are you the type to be bisexual just to fit in?!
I am questioning whether certain people are legitimately bisexual or if they are just pretending to fit in with a certain crowd.
In The End - I'm 11 on a scale of 1 to 10
I have an incredibly high level of talent, and would rate myself as an 11 out of 10.
I spit - transcending whatever trends
My rap style is so unique and powerful that it is not limited by any current trends and will always remain relevant.
I'm lit - you ain't knowing then nigga go ask a friend
I'm really on top of my game, and if you don't believe me, ask someone who knows me.
(It's the task of a match i will strike again)
I am constantly innovating and will continue to create meaningful music.
Right on God, anything less would be uncivilized
I am committed to living my life with a sense of morality and awareness of a higher power.
you're still a Nazi if you sympathize
It is unacceptable to sympathize with or support Nazi beliefs in any way.
The revolution won't be televised just 15 seconds Snapchats
The most important societal changes will not come from brief and superficial social media posts, but rather through more meaningful actions and advocacy.
gats in MCM backpacks
People are carrying guns in fashionable and expensive backpacks made by the brand MCM.
Stack a billion before Netflix & Chillin'
I want to accumulate a billion dollars in wealth before casually enjoying time at home watching Netflix with a partner.
Children of the Corn watch my porn from the mirrored ceiling
I am aware that some young people are watching my pornographic content from ceilings that have mirrors, like in some hotels or bedrooms.
Glass sweat: the ice melt the Jamo and ginger
The ice in my drink is beginning to melt and condensation is forming on the outside of the glass, indicating that it is getting warmer. The drink contains Jameson whiskey and ginger ale.
I creep like a muthafucking ninja
I am sneaky and stealthy in everything that I do.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: OMID G, John IV Austin
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