Originally a breakdancer, DJ Stratch Stein began playing electro music as a teenager in the early 1980's. He then played Hip Hop and Rare Groove before turning to producing in 1988 initially Acid House, Hardcore, Breakbeat and finally Jungle/Drum and Bass tracks.
SS got his big break DJ'ing at the big British raves of the early 1990's such as Telepathy. Since then he has gone on to DJ world wide.
SS is the co-founder and head of the Formation Records label and has released over 100 tracks using a number of aliases. These include the "Color Series" and the "Country Series", MA3 "Those DJs", the piano-from-Love Story -sampling "Lighter" (the label's biggest hit) plus many more popular Drum and Bass / Jump-Up Jungle music tunes.
The Formation label has become a stable for new Drum and Bass producers such as John B and Twisted Individual.
DJ SS played an important role in the early-'90s development of drum'n'bass, releasing a number of formative tracks beginning in 1990 on his co-owned Formation label before returning in the mid-'90s with a plethora of productions after a brief sabbatical. Born Leroy Small in Leicester, England, SS's involvement in the drum'n'bass scene predates its development, back in the days of hardcore. In the early '90s when hardcore began to morph into what would become known as drum'n'bass, he released a series of influential tracks on Formation, including "Breakbeat Pressure," one of the style's early classics. However, once drum'n'bass traded its hardcore roots for a more ragga-inflected sound around 1993, SS retired from production, not being interested in the ragga sound. He focused his efforts during this period on other labels that he ran. He returned to drum'n'bass a few years later, though, in a big way. Throughout the late '90s he released several records on different labels under a number of monikers (Keen, Tekniq), becoming one of the more recognized producers in the U.K. drum'n'bass scene. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
Lighter
DJ SS Lyrics
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This is absolutely wicked, for real
Now hear this one
Lighter
This is absolutely wicked, for real
Now hear this one
This is absolutely wicked, for real
Lighter
Now crew
This is absolutely wicked, for real
Now hear this one
Lighter
Lighter
Lighter
Lighter
Lighter
Lighter
The song "The Lighter" by DJ SS uses repetition and rhythm to create an energetic and danceable track that is intended to get the crowd moving. The lyrics themselves are simple and repetitive, with the main focus being on the repeated phrase "lighter". However, the use of the phrase "absolutely wicked, for real" at the beginning of the song suggests that the DJ is excited to share this particular track with the audience, and that they believe it is especially worthy of attention.
The repetition of the word "lighter" suggests that this object is important in some way - it could represent a lighter used to light cigarettes or candles, or it could be a metaphor for something else entirely. The repeated emphasis on the word creates a sense of urgency and excitement, encouraging the listener to pay close attention to each beat and rhythm in the track.
Overall, "The Lighter" is a dance-inducing track that relies on repetition and rhythmic patterns to create a sense of energy and excitement. While the lyrics are simple and repetitive, they serve to reinforce the beat and create a sense of cohesion within the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Now crew
Attention everyone
This is absolutely wicked, for real
The following is truly excellent
Now hear this one
Listen closely to this track
Lighter
Instrumental drop with a heavy bassline
Lighter
Repeating the instrumental drop
Lighter
More of the same instrumental drop
Lighter
Repeated drop with added variation
Lighter
Final drop of the song
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nawaz Hemmuth
The best version of this legendary tune by an absolute fucking mile.
TangoMerchant
They was trying to find a way to remix this for a good while. Some attempts were good, to be fair. Bladerunner was all like "hold my beer".
Melan
This remix is huge!!
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Love this fresh dnb
Claus Samp
love it
Lisa Jarvis
Lightaaaaaaaaa!!!!! 🙏❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
London Radio
Amazing
Boxboy76
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Matthew Knight
I was quest crew.....went to fantazie Bournemouth,donning ton,,,,,the edge....b4 eclipse....slippmatt played on my 21st bday..... Toooooooop tuuuuuuune,,,,,,,guess how old I am
Henry
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