(1) French house artist from… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Darius:
(1) French house artist from France.
(2) Soft-pop singer from Scotland.
(3) Neo-progressive rock band from Germany.
(4) A psychedelic artist from the U.S.
(5) An alias of Emma Essex under the Halley Labs label.
(1)
Darius (a.k.a. Terence N'guyen) is a French producer from Paris. His preferred genres usually range between house and disco, though many have pinpointed his sound in the "French touch" category. His work has been likened to Cassius, Fred Falke, and Daft Punk. To date, he has released two EPs via his label, Roche Musique - the critically-praised 'Velour', released in 2012, and his 2014 follow-up, 'Romance'.
N'guyen is also a member of the nu-disco duo Cherokee, alongside Dorian Miche.
(2)
Darius Campbell-Danesh (born 19 August 1980 in Glasgow, Scotland of Persian descendants, died 11 August 2022) was a songwriter, platinum recording artist and acclaimed West End stage actor, well-known from the British TV hit show Pop Idol, from which American Idol was born. His first, self-penned single, "Colourblind", entered the UK singles chart at number one, and his debut album went platinum under the guidance of Grammy-winning U2 producer Steve Lillywhite. Darius has had five UK Top Ten singles and he is managed by Simon Fuller. In 2006 he ended a second successful West End run in the musical Chicago playing Billy Flynn, and 2007 will see him star as Sky Masterson in the musical Guys and Dolls.
Darius' professional career began playing a ten-year-old Trojan boy in the Scottish Opera's avante garde 1990s production of The Trojans. As a teenager he then toured with the Scottish Opera in a critically acclaimed production of Carmen. After performing at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, Darius faced the first of many career cross-roads. He chose to return to his studies in lieu of training his rich baritone voice for an Operatic career.
While studying English Literature at Edinburgh University, a chance audition and promise of a record deal led Darius to fame on the television show Popstars. After reaching the final stages, Darius went on to audition for the show that was in a sense its successor, Pop Idol. He got through to the final rounds of Pop Idol, ultimately placing third. However, he turned down Simon Cowell's million pound offer to sing cover songs,[3] and instead sent a self-composed track to his favourite producer in the hope of creating something original. Grammy-winning U2 producer Steve Lillywhite signed him to a five-album deal. In the summer of 2002, "Colourblind" became Darius' first number one single and that Christmas, his self-penned album "Dive In" went platinum.
Over the next two years, Darius would go on to support Shakira in Paris on her World Tour; complete his own sell-out UK tour; become an Ambassador for the Prince's Trust; contribute to the War Child charity album[5] with Coldplay and Oasis; write a no. 6 Sunday Times Best Seller book, "Sink or Swim"; and headline in India with Alanis Morissette after his album went platinum there.
After receiving news that his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Darius wrote and dedicated his second studio album to Dr Booth Danesh, the man he calls his "hero". In 2005, the album's title track "Live Twice" became Darius' fifth Top Ten single. Amazingly, father Booth not only lived to see his son perform it at the Royal Albert Hall, but fought and beat his cancer into remission, echoing the song's lyrics.
During 2006 and 2007 he composed for his third album in Los Angeles.
(3)
DARIUS is a German band formed in December 1989 in Germany, whose style is rooted in such bands as PINK FLOYD, SAGA and MARILLION among others.
The band was formed by: Marcus Arnrich / drums, Markus Getta / guitars, Tom Mueller / bass, Dirk Bovensiepen / vocals and Sven Martin / keyboards, and with this lineup they released their debut album "A Poet's Soliloquy" in 1994.
This first album is promising but it's evident that they required some practice because the sound is a bit amateur, with a clearly Fish-era MARILLION which is enhanced by the voice of Dirk Bobvenspen which is very similar to the tall Scottish vocalist.
In 1997, the band released their second album, "Voices from the Crowd", which represents a great evolution since their debut; pay special attention to the second half of the album that is dedicated to an Egyptian tale, since we are talking about a semi-conceptual album.
In 1999 the band released their last and only live album, "Somewhere Alive in the Crowd", which contains excellent material from their previous albums and a cover version of Kayleigh by MARILLION.
(4)
Not much is know about "Darius" (AKA Robert J. Ott), other than he was a psychedelic artist from the late '60s and early '70s in the U.S. He only recorded two albums ("Darius" and the unreleased "Darius II").
(5)
An alias of Emma Essex under Halley Labs / LapFox Trax label.
Darius can be recognized from his fusion of acid house and jazz inspired chord progressions.
Darius' first album 'Ergosphere' was released on August 26th 2011 on http://halleylabs.com/, and reached #2 on Bandcamp's recent top-seller list in two days. This alias is still active and new releases keep coming on Halley Labs.
New Age
Darius Lyrics
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Predecessors claim their era better what we living in
Ones that passed see conditions now don't wanna live again
Feel an end coming world is splitting like a dividend
Lord forgive me for my troubles trust that I will never sin again
In exchange a duffle stuffed with increments of Benjamins
In a sense I never found my inner sense
Off the porch chasing cents before I lost my innocence
Money's what I desire
A bad bitch with less in her attire
Is all that I acquire
Can't forget this spliff that I just set to fire helps forget my problems prior
Been a minute since I've felt inspired
Quiet all these niggas wired had to get that off my conscience
It's really simple why y'all have to make it complex
Should've figured niggas couldn't comprehend my context
Truth be told I never saw y'all niggas as my contest
It's given couldn't sell a million writtens if they're conscious
Only question left is if I'm here to settle for the lesser
Every letter that I piece together show you that I'm better
Came to change the climate whether you accustomed to the weather
Never off beat just off beats no acapella
In a couple years catch me at Coachella
Leading in the industry I'm Rockefeller
Telling Hov to pass the rock nation watch me rock a fellow
I don't need no niggas on my tape I got exquisite taste
All this heat I'm dropping got em sweating let it ventilate
Yeah I been aware y'all been unaware
The only way to contrast me and you is saying that you can't compare
I'm looking at the world like what the fuck we living in
Predecessors claim their era better what we living in
Ones that passed see conditions now don't wanna live again
Feel an end coming world is splitting like a dividend
All my disciples come witness hip hops revival
In the midst of Jesus Christ every scripture inside my bible
I spit has proven as vital the golden child is their idol
Million March to my recital to see the rebirth of Michael
I am the flows Moses I split the ocean then stroll it like an aisle
In denial of this child of a Pharaoh leave you in the Nile
It's been awhile since you been in the wild
Pile bodies catch my body at the top of the pile
With some gold chains for my image
Soul blacker than the diamonds draped inside a nigga pendant
Global is the goal patient zero to this pandemic
Global is the goal no this ain't no nother epidemic
Keep it spinning till my money fold stretching bands gymnast
Making decimals from cracking decibels commas end sentence
Let me finish rapping bout my future like my past don't exist
Cause in the future one's that laughed can see I'm passing they shit
If I wanna make their shit the past I have to persist
With that said until you're on your ass don't ask when I quit
Unauthentic styles existent is what they insist
But me I'm rap game Barry Bonds with hits I never miss
The lyrics to "New Age" by Darius touch on various themes and emotions. The song begins by questioning the state of the world and expressing frustration with the previous generations who claim that their era was better. The singer acknowledges the struggles of the present and the fear of experiencing those conditions again in the future. There is a sense of guilt and a desire for redemption, as the singer asks for forgiveness and promises to never sin again.
The lyrics then shift to the pursuit of money and material possessions as a means to find fulfillment and escape from problems. The singer reflects on the loss of innocence and the single-minded focus on wealth. There is a sense of isolation and a desire to distance oneself from others who might not understand their mindset. The singer asserts their talent and superiority, highlighting their ambition to change the music industry and become a leader. They emphasize their individuality and distinct taste, showcasing their confidence in their own abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking at the world like what the fuck we living in
I'm observing the state of the world and questioning its absurdity
Predecessors claim their era better what we living in
Those who came before us often believe their time was superior to ours
Ones that passed see conditions now don't wanna live again
Those who have died would rather not experience the current conditions
Feel an end coming world is splitting like a dividend
Sense a looming end where society is dividing and separating
Lord forgive me for my troubles trust that I will never sin again
Asking for forgiveness and promising to avoid wrongdoing in the future
In exchange a duffle stuffed with increments of Benjamins
In return, I receive a bag filled with bundles of hundred-dollar bills
In a sense I never found my inner sense
In a way, I never discovered my true purpose or understanding
Off the porch chasing cents before I lost my innocence
Since my early days, I've been pursuing money before losing my naivety
Making money's dire
Earning money is crucial and urgent
Money's what I desire
I crave wealth and material possessions
A bad bitch with less in her attire
I seek attractive women who wear revealing clothing
Is all that I acquire
That's all I obtain or obtain satisfaction from
Can't forget this spliff that I just set to fire helps forget my problems prior
I smoke this rolled marijuana joint to assist in forgetting my previous troubles
Been a minute since I've felt inspired
It's been a while since I last experienced motivation or inspiration
Quiet all these niggas wired had to get that off my conscience
Silence those individuals who are overly alert or anxious, needed to express this to relieve my guilt
It's really simple why y'all have to make it complex
It's straightforward, don't understand why you complicate it
Should've figured niggas couldn't comprehend my context
I should have known that others wouldn't understand the meaning of my words
Truth be told I never saw y'all niggas as my contest
Honestly, I never considered you all as my competition
It's given couldn't sell a million writtens if they're conscious
It's obvious, they wouldn't be able to sell a million written works if they were more aware
Only question left is if I'm here to settle for the lesser
The only remaining question is whether I'm willing to accept something inferior
Every letter that I piece together show you that I'm better
Every word I craft reveals my superiority
Came to change the climate whether you accustomed to the weather
I arrived to alter the atmosphere, regardless of whether you're used to the conditions
Never off beat just off beats no acapella
I am always on rhythm, only deviating from the norm, not completely unplugged from musical accompaniment
In a couple years catch me at Coachella
In a few years, you'll see me performing at the Coachella music festival
Leading in the industry I'm Rockefeller
I am at the forefront of the music industry, like the influential Rockefeller family
Telling Hov to pass the rock nation watch me rock a fellow
Directing Jay-Z to pass his record label, Roc Nation, to me, so he can witness my dominance
I don't need no niggas on my tape I got exquisite taste
I don't require others to feature on my album, I have exceptional preferences
All this heat I'm dropping got em sweating let it ventilate
The music I release is so intense that it makes people perspire; let them cool off and absorb it
Yeah I been aware y'all been unaware
Yes, I have been conscious while you all have remained oblivious
The only way to contrast me and you is saying that you can't compare
The only method to differentiate between us is by asserting that you cannot measure up to me
All my disciples come witness hip hops revival
My followers, gather and observe the resurgence of hip hop
In the midst of Jesus Christ every scripture inside my bible
Deeply rooted in Jesus Christ, every verse within my lyrics is sacred
I spit has proven as vital the golden child is their idol
My lyrical delivery has demonstrated its importance; I am the revered figure they idolize
Million March to my recital to see the rebirth of Michael
A million people gather to witness my performance and witness the resurgence of greatness like Michael Jackson
I am the flows Moses I split the ocean then stroll it like an aisle
I am the leader of rap flows, like Moses splitting the sea and confidently walking through it
In denial of this child of a Pharaoh leave you in the Nile
Denying the power and significance of this talented offspring of a royal Egyptian lineage, leaving you feeling defeated
It's been awhile since you been in the wild
It's been a long time since you've experienced the rawness and intensity
Pile bodies catch my body at the top of the pile
Stack up the bodies, let them compete to be at the summit where I stand
With some gold chains for my image
Wearing gold chains to enhance my appearance and persona
Soul blacker than the diamonds draped inside a nigga pendant
My soul is darker and more valuable than the diamonds adorning my necklace
Global is the goal patient zero to this pandemic
My objective is worldwide recognition, being patient zero in spreading my influence like a pandemic
Global is the goal no this ain't no nother epidemic
I strive for global success, and this is not just another temporary trend
Keep it spinning till my money fold stretching bands gymnast
I will keep hustling until I accumulate significant wealth, stretching my income like a flexible gymnast
Making decimals from cracking decibels commas end sentence
Generating profits from producing music with high sound levels, turning them into financial figures, while punctuation marks indicate the end of musical phrases
Let me finish rapping bout my future like my past don't exist
Allow me to continue rapping about my future aspirations without dwelling on my past
Cause in the future one's that laughed can see I'm passing they shit
Because in the future, those who mocked me will witness my success surpassing their own
If I wanna make their shit the past I have to persist
To render their accomplishments irrelevant, I must persist and endure
With that said until you're on your ass don't ask when I quit
Therefore, don't inquire about my retirement until you experience failure
Unauthentic styles existent is what they insist
They persist in showcasing inauthentic styles as if they are valid
But me I'm rap game Barry Bonds with hits I never miss
But me, I'm akin to Barry Bonds in the rap game, consistently delivering successful tracks
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Darius Johnson
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