A full decade after the release of 'Homework', and 8 years after Oizo broke… Read Full Bio ↴A full decade after the release of 'Homework', and 8 years after Oizo broke through, Busy P (Pedro Winter) is the head of one of the most exciting record labels in the business. But for 11 years (and counting) Busy P has been handling Ed Banger and Headbanger, his management/media company. Oddly though, Busy explained that the method behind starting Ed Banger Records was fairly straightforward. "I had no plan when I created Ed Banger records," he told us, "I just wanted to share what I've learnt with Daft Punk. I wanted to [work with] new kids and their contemporary music." As an understudy of Daft Punk, Winter was certainly taught well.

The originality of Ed Banger's image is one of the major factors behind its success; this originality is contingent upon its balance of artistically driven music and musically driven art. Winter enlisted So Me as Ed Banger's artistic director, and like Justice's grinding synth lines and striking hi-hat stabs, So Me's work has become one of the label's instantly recognizable hallmarks. His vision for the cover Busy P's 'Rainbow Man' E.P. is inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man'; a tip of the hat to Busy P, renaissance man in his own right.

Unsurprisingly, Busy P's own work fits comfortably on Ed Banger. His latest E.P. 'Rainbow Man' was released at the end of February, and it is yet another example of the frenzied, distorted dance-thrash that Ed Banger has really perfected in the past few years. The title track hammers through its slow-motion jerks and thrusts with interminable persistence; sounding something like the Chemical Brothers "Block Rockin' Beats". Only drunk. And abusive. His remix of Fancy's "What's Your Name Again" is disjointed, noisy and crazy hard--an archetypal Ed Banger track. Lastly "Chop Suey", the E.P.'s second song, is a bona-fide Ed Banger rump-shaker. Busy, hacks away at some classic booty samples and drags them through a caustic tangle of synthesizers. And yet, we all find ourselves dancing.

Apparently "Chop Suey" is dedicated to DJ Funk, who last year turned Justice's "Let there Be Light" into 5 minutes of completely insane ghetto-house. Winter credits the American mid-west as a major inspiration for both his and Daft Punk's work. "Me and Daft Punk," he explained, "share the same roots and love for U.S. house music producers."

"Of course Chicago is the hometown of our love for electronic music," Winter continued, elaborating on some other influences of his, "Kenny Dope from NYC is [a favorite]. Also I have lots of respect for genius hip-hop heads like DJ Premier, Timbaland and the Neptunes." Winter even credits Mike D, MCA and Ad Rock as early influences. Perhaps that's where Busy P gets some of his light-hearted energy.

"As a DJ I want to party as much as the kids on the dancefloor," he told us, "I want to be close to the audience. DJs are not fucking rock stars!" Refreshingly inconspicuous words from a DJ/producer who has earned his place among the ranks of Daft Punk and Kenny Dope, and whose roots go well back into the 90s.

Yet, Winter was apprehensive to answer questions regarding the direction of dance music in the future, or about the widespread resurgence of dance music right now. "Music is getting better, life too," he said, "I don't really think about the future, let's enjoy the moment now."

That said, the near future looks pretty good for Busy P. Ed Banger is on tour in North America right now, and Busy P told us he will be back on this side of the Atlantic this summer to tour with Daft Punk. Mr. Oizo's next release "Transexual" will be out on Ed Banger records this May, it's on Youtube and it sounds completely bananas, and the world is eagerly awaiting the release of Justice's forthcoming full-length album.

To Protect and Entertain
Busy P Lyrics

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L.A., city of smog
Scenesters, hipsters, sneakers, blogs
I got the flyer from Amoeba Records
I called up P and I said, "Yo, let's check this"
I heard at these rave-things, chicks get naked
And I got a dick that's as big as Texas
?? arrived from the crew LA DAFT
I said it's my first rave, they just laughed

Picked up P from the Magic Castle
And hit up LAX and got in, no hassle
We left there when we hit up center space
Ron got his camera all up in my face
Tomorrow morning, I'ma be on Cobrasnake
Making out with a chick that my girlfriend hates
But who cares, the party's downtown
??, we're leaving right now

To protect and entertain
In party we trust
Them other DJs ain't fuckin' with us
And from Paris to L.A.
In cash we trust
It's Murs and Busy P, they ain't fuckin' with us

To protect and entertain
In party we trust
Them other DJs ain't fuckin' with us
And from Paris to L.A.
In cash we trust
It's Murs and Busy P, they ain't fuckin' with us

To protect and entertain
In party we trust
Them other DJs ain't fuckin' with us
And from Paris to L.A.
In cash we trust
It's Murs and Busy P, motherfucker!

In the middle of the dance floor, so damn crunk
I see the Goldenvoice crew and they so damn drunk
Lindsey, Donna, my man Paul T!
Stacy and they all doin' shots with P
Me, I just saw my future wife walk past me
Singing that Peaches--damn she nasty
DJ AM, Steve Aoki
Got the dance floor packed and it's mostly
Girls, girls, every day
From Paris to Canada to U.S.A.
I snatched one up and we danced for hours
She talked too much; she was off that powder
But looked so good in her Jeremy Scott
And her looks looked perfect for my copping lot
She put her hand down my pants
So I said, "Later P, I'll see you in France"

To protect and entertain
In party we trust
Them other DJs ain't fuckin' with us
And from Paris to L.A.
In cash we trust
It's Murs and Busy P, they ain't fuckin' with us

To protect and entertain
In party we trust
Them other DJs ain't fuckin' with us
And from Paris to L.A.
In cash we trust
It's Murs and Busy P, they ain't fuckin' with us

To protect and entertain
In party we trust
Them other DJs ain't fuckin' with us
And from Paris to L.A.
In cash we trust
It's Murs and Busy P, motherfucker!

Paris to Los Angeles
Au revoir, motherfuckers
And you can fuck with my accent all you want
But you can suck my dick
And shoutout to all the--all my, all my n-words
All my black people in France
For being the only other niggas to burn some shit down when the white people fuck wit you

We don't take any shit
Peace!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Busy P's song "To Protect and Entertain" talk about the experience of attending a rave party in Los Angeles. The song begins with a description of the city, its culture, and its people. The singer then talks about his excitement for the rave party, which he learned about through a flyer from the Amoeba Records store. He convinces his friend P to go along with him and they head to the party. The lyrics also mention the singers' encounter with a girl at the party who is under the influence of drugs and who he dances with. Finally, the song ends with the singer shouting out to his black fans in France and his unapologetic attitude towards anyone who tries to mess with him.

The lyrics are very descriptive and demonstrate the fast and energetic pace of the rave scene. The song primarily speaks on how music can protect and entertain people from their monotonous lives. The lyrics speak of the trust the singers have in rave parties and their ability to provide a fun and safe environment. It also portrays the confidence and swagger of the singers, which adds to the overall vibe of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

L.A., city of smog
The city of Los Angeles is polluted

Scenesters, hipsters, sneakers, blogs
There are a variety of people and styles present, including those who are trendy and into fashion

I got the flyer from Amoeba Records
I obtained information about a music event from a record store

I called up P and I said, "Yo, let's check this"
I contacted Busy P to invite him to the event

I heard at these rave-things, chicks get naked
I learned that women may expose themselves at raves

And I got a dick that's as big as Texas
I am suggesting that I am well-endowed

?? arrived from the crew LA DAFT
A member of LA DAFT arrived at the event

I said it's my first rave, they just laughed
I mentioned that I am a first-time attendee to LA DAFT and they found it amusing

Picked up P from the Magic Castle
I picked up Busy P from the Magic Castle, a performance venue

And hit up LAX and got in, no hassle
We easily entered LAX airport

We left there when we hit up center space
We left when we visited Center Space, a venue for events

Ron got his camera all up in my face
Ron was very close with his camera, possibly intrusive, while filming

Tomorrow morning, I'ma be on Cobrasnake
I plan on appearing on Cobrasnake, a website known for taking photos of party-goers

Making out with a chick that my girlfriend hates
I plan on kissing a woman who my girlfriend dislikes

But who cares, the party's downtown
I am ignoring the potential consequences because the party is enjoyable and lively

??, we're leaving right now
We exit the event immediately

In the middle of the dance floor, so damn crunk
We are in the energetic center of the dance floor

I see the Goldenvoice crew and they so damn drunk
I observe the Goldenvoice crew to be highly intoxicated

Lindsey, Donna, my man Paul T!
I recognize acquaintances named Lindsey, Donna, and Paul T

Stacy and they all doin' shots with P
Stacy and others are drinking shots with Busy P

Me, I just saw my future wife walk past me
I saw a woman I am interested in and see a future with

Singing that Peaches--damn she nasty
I heard a song by Peaches and find it vulgar

DJ AM, Steve Aoki
DJ AM and Steve Aoki are present at the party

Got the dance floor packed and it's mostly
The dance floor is full of mostly women

Girls, girls, every day
There are many women present

From Paris to Canada to U.S.A.
People have come from many different locations

I snatched one up and we danced for hours
I picked up a woman and danced with her for a prolonged period

She talked too much; she was off that powder
The woman was talkative, possibly due to drug use

But looked so good in her Jeremy Scott
The woman was fashionable while wearing Jeremy Scott clothing and accessories

And her looks looked perfect for my copping lot
I found the woman's appearance to be ideal for me

She put her hand down my pants
The woman touched my genitals

So I said, "Later P, I'll see you in France"
I left the party with the woman, telling Busy P that I will see him later in France

Paris to Los Angeles
Traveling between Paris and Los Angeles

Au revoir, motherfuckers
Goodbye, assholes

And you can fuck with my accent all you want
You can make fun of my accent

But you can suck my dick
An aggressive statement, expressing a lack of concern for others' opinions

And shoutout to all the--all my, all my n-words
A greeting to black people, using a racial slur

All my black people in France
A reference to black people living in France

For being the only other niggas to burn some shit down when the white people fuck wit you
Commenting on the tendency of black people in France to riot in response to perceived mistreatment from white people

We don't take any shit
We refuse to tolerate any disrespect

Peace!
A farewell, wishing others well

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS CARTER, PIERRE WINTER

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