Proceeding the vinyl release, Unity Committee with another group, Rebels of Rhythm, formed Jurassic 5. Cut Chemist contributed avidly to the group, adding "Lesson 6: The Lecture" to Jurassic 5's eponymous EP release and producing the entirety of the record. Between then and other releases, he explored remixing along side DJ Shadow and Liquid Liquid, and performed doing outside work (sampling and scratching for Less Than Jake, and appearing with Ozomatli). From late 1996 to mid 1997, Cut Chemist recorded his album debut, Live at Future Primitive Sound Session, with Shortkut of Invisibl Skratch Piklz.
According to the official Jurassic 5 website, Cut Chemist will not be appearing on their forthcoming album (due July of 2006). In May of 2006, Cut Chemist indicated to Billboard magazine that he has left the group.
Cut Chemist's first full-length solo album The Audience's Listening, was released on July 11, 2006. The album includes the pre-released song "The Garden", which features a bossa nova style, Portuguese vocals from Astrud Gilberto's Brazillian song "Berimbau", and berimbau instrumentals.
Motivational Speaker
Cut Chemist Lyrics
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Well hi out there and welcome to
And now the worlds most foremost authority check it out
Wearing the red striped shirt!
What do you do
It's a highly specialized field.
Are you ready?
Lets motivate
The DJ of the future is going
To be a respected member of the community.
Motivate people to get out and buy, and try or use.
Getalong lil' doggies
Your there creating, thinking feeling, doing.
Its a lot of fun to do. lets motivate
Good evening ladies and gentlemen
And welcome to the first annual DJ convention.
Shut up
Give the best of which you feel you are are capable.
Is that good?
It's only good when people listen,
But if people don't listen to it, then it's no good
No that's wrong you'll do it this way.
He's having a ball
DJ work is one of the most rewarding
And enjoyable tasks a person can set for himself.
If you don't like the product keep your mouth shut
It's as simple as that.
The song "Motivational Speaker" by Cut Chemist is an ode to the art of DJing and its potential as a powerful means of motivation and inspiration. The song opens with the lyrics "Start remembering what you hear," signaling a call to attention, followed by a welcoming announcement for the "world's most foremost authority" in DJing, who is introduced wearing a red striped shirt. The song then delves into the specialized field of playing records, which the DJ of the future is said to be a respected member of the community, able to motivate people to buy or try something through their craft.
The lyrics highlight the DJ's role in creating, thinking, feeling, and doing and the amount of fun involved. The song also welcomes the audience to the first annual DJ convention and encourages DJs to give the best of what they feel they are capable of. However, it also highlights the importance of people listening to their work, as the product becomes meaningless without an audience. The song concludes with the advice to keep quiet if someone does not like the product, emphasizing the power of authenticity and not pandering to the audience.
Overall, the song celebrates the art of DJing and recognizes its potential to motivate and inspire people beyond just playing music.
Line by Line Meaning
Start remembering what you hear
Pay attention to what you are about to hear
Well hi out there and welcome to
Greetings, thank you for tuning in
And now the worlds most foremost authority check it out
Presenting the best in the business
Wearing the red striped shirt!
Identifying the individual as the authority figure
What do you do
Inquiring about the profession
It's a highly specialized field.
Indicating the level of expertise required
Playing records. constant fun
Spinning tracks is a pleasurable activity
Are you ready?
Asking if the audience is prepared
Lets motivate
Encouraging inspiration
The DJ of the future is going
Future DJs will be respected members of society
To be a respected member of the community.
Enjoying a positive reputation in society
Motivate people to get out and buy, and try or use.
Encouraging people to make purchases or try things out
Getalong lil' doggies
Urging listeners to get moving and take action
Your there creating, thinking feeling, doing.
Expressing the joy of production and creation
Its a lot of fun to do. lets motivate
Emphasizing the pleasure in bringing motivation
Good evening ladies and gentlemen
Addressing a formal gathering
And welcome to the first annual DJ convention.
Welcoming participants to the first ever convention for DJs
Shut up
Demanding silence or quietness
Give the best of which you feel you are are capable.
Producing your best work to the best of your ability
Is that good?
Asking for feedback on the quality of the work
It's only good when people listen,
Acknowledging the importance of having an audience
But if people don't listen to it, then it's no good
Underscoring the significance of reaching an audience
No that's wrong you'll do it this way.
Correcting and directing the workflow
He's having a ball
Referring to the enjoyment of DJing
DJ work is one of the most rewarding
Highlighting the fulfillment of being a DJ
And enjoyable tasks a person can set for himself.
Stressing the gratification of selecting a DJ career
If you don't like the product keep your mouth shut
Advising critics to stay silent if they dislike a product
It's as simple as that.
Concluding the discussion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC BARRIER, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, LUCAS MACFADDEN
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