Betwee… Read Full Bio ↴DJ Yoda (born Duncan Beiny) is a British hip-hop turntablist.
Between 1995 and 1998 he studied English and American Literature at the University of Warwick. During this period he began performing at Mojo, a popular Warwick Hip hop and Soul night until he graduated. After he left university he began releasing underground demo mix-tapes to small music shops. Through the popularity of these tapes, Antidote Records asked him to create an official mixtape, from which 'How to Cut & Paste Mix Tape Vol.1' was released.
During his career he has won a DMC DJ of the Year award in the Scratch DJ category (2001), and was one of 6 nominees for best UK hip-hop DJ in the UK Hip-Hop Awards. He has also been nominated by Q magazine as one of the 'Ten DJs To See Before You Die', has released a series of mix-tapes and has toured the globe with the likes of Goldie and the Scratch Perverts.
He is currently the hip-hop correspondent for Sleaze Nation, The Face, and IDJ magazines, and also writes the DJ page for Hip Hop Connection magazine.
Yoda is currently a resident DJ at London club nights Spread Love, Step Up Front and The Xfm All City Night.
He has been one of the DMC DJ World Finals judges for the last 3 years.
In addition to releasing his own material, he has also performed scratches on Danger Mouse & Jemini's Ghetto Pop Life.
Salmon dance
DJ Yoda Lyrics
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And this is my friend, Sammy the Salmon
Today we're gonna teach you some
Fun facts about salmon and a brand new dance
Let me introduce to you a brand new dance
I know you're gonna love it if you give it one chance
It's not complicated, it's not too hard
See, anyone can do it, all you need is style
Listen up, people gang, I'm a show you how
Your hands to the side as silly as it seems
Shake your body like a salmon floating upstream
(I float upstream)
You know how we do it
You know how we do it again
All my peeps spend part of their life
In fresh water and part of their life in salt water
Wow, very interesting
They change round a couple of days after spawning then we die
When I first did the salmon all the people just laughed
They looked around and stood like I was on crack
I heard somebody say out loud
"What the fuck is that?
This nigga's dancing like a fish, while he's doing the snap"
But the more I kept doing it, the more they were feeling it
And then I heard some bitches say, "Yo, that nigga's killing it"
By the end of the night, everyone was on my team
And the whole club was dancing like a salmon floating upstream
(I float upstream)
You know how we do it
You know how we do it again
Most of our friends find their home waters by sense of smell
Which is even more keen than that of a dog or a bear
Wow, my family also rely on ocean currents, tides
The gravitational pull of the moon
(I float upstream again)
The moon? Fish pay attention to the moon?
Wow, who knew?
Did you know
What?
That I could go to Japan and back?
You're kidding me? Amazing, Geez
Polluted water can kill both baby salmon
That are developing and the adult salmon
That are on their way to spawn
Wow, what a shame, what a shame
Hey, kids, hey give it up for Sammy the Salmon
And his amazing salmon dance
What ya say? Alright, who's hungry?
The song "Salmon Dance" by DJ Yoda featuring Fat Lip is a fun, playful and informative track. It starts with Fat Lip introducing himself and his friend, Sammy the Salmon, and how they want to teach the listeners a new dance and some fun facts about salmon. The song then dives into the dance, which is very simple and easy to imitate, and the lyrics become an ode to the creature.
The song teaches us about the lives of salmon, such as how they spend part of their lives in fresh water before transitioning to salt water and then lay their eggs before passing away. Also, we find out that salmon navigate based on their sense of smell and only when they reach adulthood, and travel through the ocean currents, tides, and gravitational pull of the moon. We also learn how pollution can impact these creatures and put an end to generations.
The track stands out due to its unique blend of information and fun, with the salmon dance and Fat Lips’ witty commentary. The song is an innovative idea that combines humor, dance, and education. DJ Yoda’s beat is catchy, and Fat Lip's lyrics are both engaging and informative.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, boys and girls, my name is Fat Lip
Introducing himself as Fat Lip, the singer greets the audience.
And this is my friend, Sammy the Salmon
In addition to himself, Fat Lip acknowledges his friend, Sammy the Salmon.
Today we're gonna teach you some
Fun facts about salmon and a brand new dance
The singer announces that he and Sammy Salmon will teach the audience some fun facts about salmon and a new dance.
Let me introduce to you a brand new dance
I know you're gonna love it if you give it one chance
It's not complicated, it's not too hard
You don't even have to be a hip hop star
The artist introduces a new dance and assures the audience that it's easy to learn and anyone can do it regardless of their skill level.
See, anyone can do it, all you need is style
Listen up, people gang, I'm a show you how
Your hands to the side as silly as it seems
Shake your body like a salmon floating upstream
Further emphasizing the dance's simplicity, the artist demonstrates how to perform the dance move, urging the audience to follow his lead and move their bodies like a salmon swimming upstream.
(I float upstream)
You know how we do it
You know how we do it again
The singer repeats the dance move and invites the audience to join in.
All my peeps spend part of their life
In fresh water and part of their life in salt water
Wow, very interesting
They change round a couple of days after spawning then we die
Providing educational information about salmon, the singer explains that salmon spend part of their lives in fresh water and part in salt water, and that they change habitats after spawning before eventually dying.
When I first did the salmon all the people just laughed
They looked around and stood like I was on crack
I heard somebody say out loud
"What the fuck is that?
This nigga's dancing like a fish, while he's doing the snap"
The artist recounts the initial reaction of people to the salmon dance when he first performed it, with many people laughing and others making fun of him.
But the more I kept doing it, the more they were feeling it
And then I heard some bitches say, "Yo, that nigga's killing it"
By the end of the night, everyone was on my team
And the whole club was dancing like a salmon floating upstream
Despite the initial ridicule, the artist persisted with performing the salmon dance and eventually won over the crowd, who started joining in and having fun with the dance.
(I float upstream)
You know how we do it
You know how we do it again
The artist repeats the salmon dance, which is now being enjoyed by the whole club.
Most of our friends find their home waters by sense of smell
Which is even more keen than that of a dog or a bear
Wow, my family also rely on ocean currents, tides
The gravitational pull of the moon
Continuing with the educational information, the singer explains that salmon have a keen sense of smell that helps them find their home waters, and they also rely on ocean currents, tides, and the gravitational pull of the moon.
(I float upstream again)
The moon? Fish pay attention to the moon?
Wow, who knew?
The artist expresses surprise and amazement at the fact that fish pay attention to the moon and its gravitational pull.
Did you know
What?
That I could go to Japan and back?
You're kidding me? Amazing, Geez
The singer shares a fun fact about salmon, informing the audience that they are capable of traveling long distances to places like Japan and back.
Polluted water can kill both baby salmon
That are developing and the adult salmon
That are on their way to spawn
Wow, what a shame, what a shame
Hey, kids, hey give it up for Sammy the Salmon
And his amazing salmon dance
What ya say? Alright, who's hungry?
The singer issues a warning about the dangers of polluted water, which can harm and kill young and adult salmon. He then gives another shout-out to his friend Sammy the Salmon and his dance, before asking who's hungry, presumably for some fresh salmon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDMUND JOHN SIMONS, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS
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