He became widely known when his collaboration with DJ P, Uneasy Listening, Volume 1, was released in 2001. Only 2000 copies were made, but the album was soon distributed over the Internet in MP3 format.
Z-Trip contributed several pieces of work to EA Games' release Skate.
Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time doing over 100 shows a year, every year. Considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification. His early independent releases have become highly sought after collectibles. Uneasy Listening, the collaboration with DJ P, was one of the first of its kind, and has sold for as much as $500 on eBay.
No other DJ can claim playing to 500,000 people opening for the Rolling Stones at Sars-stock in Toronto, playing the Bonaroo main stage to over 70,000 people 2 years in a row, in addition to headlining a tent at Coachella twice. He's also been busy around the world as a headliner at the Good Vibrations Festival 2006 in Australia. All of this in addition to his US and international headlining sold out shows and multiple club residencies.
Z-Trip's major label debut "Shifting Gears" was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone—it's highest honor. The first single "Walking Dead" went Top 20 and featured Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. The album also had two Number 1s on the college chart. "Listen to the DJ" featuring Soup of Jurassic 5 and "Shock and Awe" featuring Chuck D. He's also a master of the remix, with a stand out re-working of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on "Motown Remixed".
Z-Trip can be seen in the movie "Scratch" (and "Scratch Live") alongside Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike and originators of the art form like Afrika Bambaataa and Jazzy Jay. In addition, he's appeared in "Brainfreeze" and "Product Placement", two live concert movies, both of which feature friends DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.
DJ P is Danny Phillips, a party-rocking Hip Hop DJ originally hailing from Springfield, Missouri.
His first big break came in 1999. He had won the DMC Midwest Championship a few months prior and was now competing against the country's top turntablists in San Francisco at the 1999 DMC US Finals. He dropped Bruce Hornsby's "That's Just The Way It Is," aiming the song's "they can't get a job" lyric at his competitors. Then he dropped Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More" as a warning to the other DJs to step off. Ever the b-boy, P topped his performance off by coming out in front of the tables and breaking and popping. He was the only DJ who received a standing ovation that night. Now you can find him two nights a week(Thursday and Saturday) as the resident DJ at "CLUB MOON" in the Palms Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, NV.
The Air.
DJ Z-Trip & DJ P Lyrics
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I'm starting to realize I'm unprepared
To see you next weekend, to see you tonight
I'm just a sad boy who got too high
So don't hold me down
I'm in a new town
Trying to figure out when I'll see you again
Told you twice that I really like you
But our plans never seem to come through
So don't hold me down
I'm in a new town
My mum said to me long distance is hard
I think you're worth it
I want to follow my head and my heart
I think you're worth it
So don't hold me down
I'm in a new town
My mum said to me long distance is hard
I think you're worth it
I want to follow my head and my heart
I think you're worth it
So don't hold me down
I'm in a new town
The lyrics of DJ Z-Trip & DJ P's "The Air" portray a sense of longing and uncertainty, as the singer ponders the state of his relationship with a distant lover. The opening stanza sets the tone, with the singer admitting to doubts that his partner cares for him and realizing that he is ill-prepared to see her soon. He identifies himself as a "sad boy" who has become too emotionally invested in the relationship, hinting at the possibility of unrequited love.
The second stanza highlights the distance between the two lovers, with the singer only able to communicate with his partner through drunk texts at 3AM. He expresses frustration that their plans to meet never seem to come to fruition, perhaps reflecting the unpredictability of long-distance relationships. However, he remains determined not to be held down, declaring himself as being in a new town, symbolizing his eagerness to move forward and not let the situation bring him down.
The final stanza sees the singer grappling with the challenges of long-distance relationships, acknowledging that his mother had warned him about their difficulties. However, he remains optimistic, believing that the distance is worth it because he considers his partner to be so valuable. Ultimately, he affirms that he must follow his head and heart in this situation, emphasizing that he refuses to be held down by anyone or anything.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm starting to wonder if you even care
I am beginning to have doubts about your level of concern for me
I'm starting to realize I'm unprepared
I am becoming aware that I am not ready for whatever is to come
To see you next weekend, to see you tonight
I am eager and anxious to spend time with you either soon or immediately
I'm just a sad boy who got too high
I am feeling sad and overwhelmed, possibly due to drug use
So don't hold me down
Please do not restrain me or prevent me from being free and independent
I'm in a new town
I am in a new location away from my norms or comfort zone
Drunk texts at 3AM
I am under the influence of alcohol and may be sending you messages late at night
Trying to figure out when I'll see you again
I am attempting to plan or arrange a future meeting with you
Told you twice that I really like you
I have expressed my fondness for you twice before
But our plans never seem to come through
However, our plans to meet or spend time together do not seem to materialize
My mum said to me long distance is hard
My mother has informed me that relationships over long distances are difficult
I think you're worth it
However, I believe that you are worth the extra effort and challenges of a long distance relationship
I want to follow my head and my heart
I am conflicted between logic and emotions, but I wish to pursue what I feel is right
I think you're worth it
Again, I believe that you are worth the struggle and difficulty that may come with this relationship
So don't hold me down
Once more, I wish to be free and independent in my pursuits
I'm in a new town
Lastly, I am in a new place and setting, and this may impact the decisions and actions I take
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Written by: Liam Lambert, Rob Glithero
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J K
This goes so fucking hard
Jon A. Scholt
Why didn't Michael Mann not use this in the Miami Vice remake?
SEGAHEADDY
I can't believe this is a thing.