A cornerstone of Hip-Hop's late 90's indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas (having released an impressive slew of 12" singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era's lyrical giants. As an emcee in New York City, if you didn't have a Spinna production under your belt, well, you just hadn't accomplished all there was to accomplish. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. At the height of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, Spinna was in demand, also churning out timeless classics of the era from the likes of J-Live, Mr. Complex and The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam Sadeeq and Complex).
As collaborative production work flooded his studio, from hip-hop legends like Sadat X & Grand Puba (Brand Nubian), Masta Ace and Guru (Gangstarr) to even The Jungle Brothers. Yet, while his stock as a the go-to producer rose so did his value as a key, if not crucial, remixer. At the time reworking hits for the major-label likes of De La Soul ("Stakes is High") Das EFX and MC Eiht.
Turning heads throughout the industry, Spinna's sonics soon infiltrated numerous genres. Tapped by everyone from George Michael to Mary J. Blige to Motown Records (for his brilliant Michael Jackson homage to "We're Almost There"). It's here his production presence would flourish greatly, as Spinna would go on to revive and revise Soulful marvels like Donald Byrd, Eddie Kendricks, Betty Carter, Roy Ayers and Al Jarreau. Always relevant to the current, Spinna has taken to new mixes for the J Dilla-bred Platinum Pied Pipers and Bay Area songstress Goapele as with the well respected Les Nubian. Though it goes without saying that one of the more memorable mixes goes to his monumental version of Shawn Escoffery's "Days Like This". In turn, catapulting Spinna into his now stately, touted presence in the dance music scene. Which made the transition to BBE Records smooth as ever, for his landmark solo production album "Here To There". It also spawned another record label, Spinna's own, Wonderwax. A home for his soulful dance classics, the imprint came to fruition in 2003, and has seen memorable releases from contemporaries such as Rich Medina, Lady Alma, Blaze, The Free Radikalz and Selan.
With so much studio work, it's a marvel Spinna travels as much as he does. The constant, globe-trotting performances he's become equally famed for have brought the DJ as far as Iceland, Australia, and South Africa as well as countless jaunts through England, Europe and the U.S. Not to forget, his hugely successful tours of Japan, where Spinna is held in the highest regard throughout the country for his craft in music. Not always the lone crowd-controller, Spinna's collaborated on stage alongside contemporary luminaries like Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Joe Claussell, Bugz In The Attic, Osunlade, Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Keb Darge, DJ Scratch (EPMD), DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist. He's a true showman and versatile as ever.
Yet nothing compares to his celebrated Stevie Wonder inspired WONDER-Full DJ-performances (aside friend and contributor Bobbito Garcia). Garnering overwhelming fanfare each occasion done - whether NYC, LA, San Francisco, Japan or beyond and if a WONDER-Full event is booked at a club you can put money on a line around the block and thousands of Stevie Wonder admirers rocking the house. And while he's gained so much attention and accolade for his tributes to Stevie, Spinna is not incapable of doing the same for any other pivotal forefather. Visit New York City any given month and find a number of Spinna themed throw-downs in the city's esteemed venues - each as memorable as the last.
Its true that there are other likeminded DJ/Producers in the world comparable to DJ Spinna, but for the most part, they choose a genre and master it. Ask them to flip another variety with the same intense knowledge and sleek-savvy and you'll be hard pressed to find someone that'll do it to Spinna's extent.
With a brand new album "InterGalactic Soul" at its completion (set for release in May, 06), Spinna's venturing to new reaches in his quest to musical harmony. Tapping into his perfected take on a truly cosmic boom-bap to a sexy, stylishly accessible brand of House and dance music that is unique only to him.
Remaining a musician for the ages, Spinna's true successes happily await in the future. Won't you come along for the ride?
The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game
DJ Spinna Lyrics
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Sudden things rearrange, and this whole world seems like a new place
Secretly i been tailing you
Like a fox that prays on a rabbit
Had to get you and so i knew
I had to learn your ways and habits
Ooooooh, you were the catch that i was after
I looked up and i was in your arms and i knew that i was captured
What's this whole world comin to
Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game
I had to lay such a tender trap
Hoping you might fall into it
Love hit me with a sudden slap
One kiss and then i knew it
Ooooooh, my plans didn't work out like i thought
'Cause i had laid my trap for you but it seems that i got caught
What's this whole world comin' to
Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game
Ah yeah, yeah yeah, hey yeah
DJ Spinna's song "The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game" is a song about a person who has been secretly following and tailing someone like a fox that prays on a rabbit. The person is intrigued by the target and wants to learn their ways and habits, feeling that they are the catch that they are after. They lay a tender trap, hoping that the target will fall into it, and eventually love hits them with a sudden slap. The person realizes that their plans didn't work out as they had thought, as they had laid a trap for their target but instead got caught themselves.
The lyrics discuss the idea that every day brings change and that the world is constantly putting on a new face. The sudden rearrangement of things can make the whole world feel like a new place. The title of the song, "The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game," suggests that no matter how much one plans and prepares, they may still end up falling for the one they are trying to capture. It also speaks to the idea that we can't always control the outcome of our actions, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday brings change, and the world puts on a new face
Change is constant and the world keeps evolving relentlessly.
Sudden things rearrange, and this whole world seems like a new place
Things happen unexpectedly, and the world can seem unfamiliar.
Secretly i been tailing you
I have been following you without you knowing.
Like a fox that prays on a rabbit
Just like a fox stalks and preys on a rabbit.
Had to get you and so i knew
I had to get you and that meant studying your ways.
I had to learn your ways and habits
I needed to understand your behavior and habits to catch you.
Ooooooh, you were the catch that i was after
You were what I was searching for all along.
I looked up and i was in your arms and i knew that i was captured
One moment I was hunting, and the next I found myself captured by you.
What's this whole world comin to
What is happening to the world nowadays?
Things just ain't the same
Things are not as they used to be.
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game
Whenever the person who was hunting gets caught by their prey.
I had to lay such a tender trap
I had to set up a very gentle and subtle strategy.
Hoping you might fall into it
I was hoping that you would be fooled by my trap.
Love hit me with a sudden slap
I immediately fell in love with you.
One kiss and then i knew it
One kiss confirmed my feelings for you.
Ooooooh, my plans didn't work out like i thought
Despite my efforts, things did not go as planned.
'Cause i had laid my trap for you but it seems that i got caught
Although I tried to catch you, it turned out that you ended up catching me.
Ah yeah, yeah yeah, hey yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Writer(s): WILLIAM SMOKY ROBINSON
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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