The native of Orlando Florida first made his mark during a brief stay in Miami, becoming greatly inspired by 2 Live Crew's DJ/producer Mr. Mixx. There at a rap music seminar, he met up with Suntown Records producer/rapper Rod Whitehead, an active producer who's home studio was ground zero for many aspiring Hip-Hop/Bass acts. Rod and Mike teamed up long enough to produce the song "Get Up On This" in 1987 for Suntown, but Mike refused to sign a deal with the label's owner, Edward Meriwether. Leaving the label and Rod behind meant the song would be left on the shelf indefinitly.
Mike was then heard scratching on the radio by Beatmaster Clay D, a Miami Bass producer working closely with rappers MC Cool Rock and MC Chaszey Chess and Rock Force Records. Clay D hired Mike to be the scratch DJ for the act, and as a result, stepped up to the plate as co-producer for many of the group's songs, including the 1987 hit "Creep Dog". Rock Force Records was acquired by Vision Records shortly after, moving Mike and Clay to a new label.
After wrapping up the Cool Rock and Chaszey Chess sessions and a number of side projects, Clay began work on a album as Beatmaster Clay D, Prince Rahiem, and DJ Magic Mike, but only after one single hit the market (Rock the House/Ugly People Be Quiet), friction grew and Mike left the outfit. He was replaced by DJ Doc Fresh, although, the 1988 album was largely produced by Clay and Mike as Mike went uncredited.
Mike returned to his hometown of Orlando where he met Tom Reich who was getting his Cheetah Records imprint off of the ground. Signing a deal as both producer and featured artist, he assembled a roster of rap groups, including Vicious Bass, a Miami based group who had one song produced by Clay D with Mike's help only months earlier. The result of this was Mike's debut album, "DJ Magic Mike and the Royal Posse" in 1989. The success of this album rested largely on the fact that Miami Bass and Hip-Hop had recently been discovered by the suburban market, shifting focus from singles for club play to full-length albums in tape format for car play.
Mike followed up this with a landslide of success with 1990's album "Bass is the Name of the Game", the first full on unfettered Miami Bass album. The success of this album shifted the entire Miami Bass industry to follow suit, eventually spawning the car-audio bass market that lasted throughout the 1990's.
Next, Mike began working closely with Vicious Bass's rapper MC Madness, producing their debut album "Back to Haunt You" in 1991, and "Ain't No Doubt About It" as a duo later that year. Both albums showed the Miami Bass element diminishing in favor of a Bomb-Squad styled Hip-Hop sample collages.
In 1992, he produced rapper T. Issaam's "Southern Hospitality", a somewhat political Hip-Hop album, followed in 1994 with solo car audio bass albums entitled "Bass Bowl" and "Bass Is How It Should Be Done" in 1995. In 1996, he teamed up with reigning king of the car audio bass scene, Techmaster P.E.B., to record "Back in Bass", but that same year he attempted to break free from his Bass stigma with his solo effort "Don't Talk Just Listen". His relationship with Cheetah Records ended shortly after this.
In 2000, he began working closely with Mo Wax Records, releasing the triple single "Bass Joint/Booty Joint/DJ Joint", revisiting some of his classic material alongside new. His stint with Mo Wax culminated that year with the full length "The Journey (Era Of Bass Part 1)". This was followed by that same year by the solo album "Magic's Kingdom" on a new label.
In 2005, he returned with the Florida Breakbeat styled single "Cowbell" based on the Saturday Night Live skit.
Electric Kingdom
DJ Magic Mike Lyrics
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You got to be careful of everyone you meet
There's lootin and shootin, people stabbin and grabbin
The innocent bystander, the police are grabbin
Ain't it a pity, cause you hate the city
But the way you feel, ain't no big deal
You got to survive and that's the real nitty gritty
Back in the jungle, a man is free
Free from the street, from captivity
Breakout, breakin. It doesn't matter where you've been
Snake pit, lion's den. You need someone to be your friend
Come to... Electric Kingdom
Drop To... Electric Kingdom
(X2)
Electric Kingdom
(X2)
Come to... Electric Kingdom
Drop To... Electric Kingdom
(X2)
Ain't it a pity, cause you hate the city
But the way you feel, ain't no big deal
You got to survive and that's the real nitty gritty
You go uptown, downtown. You got to turn your life around
Electric Kingdom
(X3)
The lyrics to DJ Magic Mike's song "Electric Kingdom" explore the harsh reality of living in the inner city, where danger is always lurking. The opening lines "Deep in the city people live in the streets. You got to be careful of everyone you meet" set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that the city can be a violent and unpredictable place, where people are constantly on guard and feeling threatened. The line "There's lootin and shootin, people stabbin and grabbin. The innocent bystander, the police are grabbin" highlights the negative aspects of city life, including crime, the risk of becoming a victim, and the possibility of being falsely accused by law enforcement.
Despite the reality of living in the city, the lyrics suggest that one can still find freedom and escape from the chaos. The line "Back in the jungle, a man is free. Free from the street, from captivity" compares inner city life to a jungle, where one can easily get lost or trapped. The chorus "Come to... Electric Kingdom. Drop To... Electric Kingdom" encourages the listener to find solace in this "Electric Kingdom", which could be interpreted as a futuristic and alternative reality free from the troubles of the city. The repeated "Electric Kingdom" emphasizes the importance of finding a place of refuge from the harsh reality of inner city life.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in the city people live in the streets
People living in poverty in the city are forced to live on the streets.
You got to be careful of everyone you meet
Due to the dangerous environment, one must be cautious of those they encounter.
There's lootin and shootin, people stabbin and grabbin
In this environment, crime is rampant and individuals are resorting to theft, violence, and assault.
The innocent bystander, the police are grabbin
Even innocent individuals are becoming victims and being apprehended by law enforcement due to the chaos.
Ain't it a pity, cause you hate the city
It's unfortunate that one dislikes the city due to the circumstances they've been forced into.
But the way you feel, ain't no big deal
However, one must endure these feelings and overcome them in order to survive.
You got to survive and that's the real nitty gritty
Survival is essential and requires effort and determination despite the challenges faced.
You go uptown, downtown. You got to turn your life around
Changing one's environment or situation is necessary in order to make progress and escape the current circumstances.
Back in the jungle, a man is free
In contrast, one could be free and unencumbered in a natural environment like the jungle.
Free from the street, from captivity
A natural environment could provide a means of escape from the oppressive nature of the city.
Breakout, breakin. It doesn't matter where you've been
No matter where an individual may have come from, they have the ability to break free and start anew.
Snake pit, lion's den. You need someone to be your friend
Living in a hostile environment alone is difficult and one may require companionship or support.
Come to... Electric Kingdom
The Electric Kingdom represents a metaphorical utopia or dream destination.
Drop To... Electric Kingdom
The idea of reaching this utopia requires one to 'drop' from their current circumstances and strive towards it.
Electric Kingdom
The name of this desired destination or state of being.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERROL MOORE, GORDON S. BAHARY, JOSEPH N. SAULTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lewayneembry2613
Im 56 a former break dancer and its still a thrill to watch this kinda dancing and music you will never hear again.
@Poodleballin
Get that cardboard back out! Never too late
@ArthurDesentz
As long as we keep bringing it to the front it will always be heard real hip-hop heads don't follow the trash that's out now,,, I see a lot of young ones react to the old school and they love it and I'm loving that they loving it
@Carl_Jr
I'm 50 yrs old and STILL jamming to this song! I used to beat down the block to this song back when it came out, in my 81 GMC rocking two 10" Blue Thunders and my Punch 100 amp!
Guess what . . . I'm still rocking out in my 2012 Silverado with two 10" Alpine Type S and Bazooka 600 amp!
🤣🤣🤣
No shame in my game! 😎👍
@grayrabbit2211
Would you have ever imagined 50 year olds listening to this back in the day? 😉
@irpk239
@@grayrabbit2211 Hes 50 NOW, not when the song came out lol. Also hes missing out on all kinds of notes with 10s instead of 15s or 18s.
@grayrabbit2211
@@irpk239 to me, the idea of someone being 50 and listening to this stuff was unfathomable back in the day. Don't let size fool you. Speakers and box design have gotten a lot better in 30 years.
I can get down to a solid 38Hz with my current car stereo and it uses tiny 6" drivers with very good boxes mounted behind the front of the front footwells. Sure, you don't feel it as much as you would with a larger driver but the sound is there. Haven't bothered measuring the SPL but it makes it above 105dB which is more than enough for me. I have hearing loss already so I don't need to add more to it.
@atheistpeace7579
@@grayrabbit2211 dude. the length of the Soundwave subs put out can't hurt your ears drums. a tweeter will do it very quickly
@coreynelson8246
Got you by 2. This is what we did instead of shooting each other…at least for a short time. 😂😂😂
@Shawn-rq4py
My daughter is 18. When she turned 16 we bought her a 2013 Nissan Juke. I replaced all her factory speakers, stereo and added 10” powered under seat woofers.
I dialed it all in and she played “her music” w bass. Nothing was hitting or working her new speakers.
None of what she listens to had any worthy bass.
I pulled out my phone w “MY SONGS” (IM 46) and played DJ Magic Mike, Nemesis and the like.
That little Juke was thumping just fine.
I think for the first time she was impressed by her old mans music. Lol
Brought back good memories hearing this music again.