Beetles has described his sound as "dark and robotic," while trying to remain "funky and gangster" and "dirty," and has mentioned the significant influence hip-hop has had on his music. He has cited a wide range of musical inspirations, including Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Method Man.
In 2009 alone, Datsik had 7 number one releases on Beatport, and he has had successful vinyl sales on many other sites such as Chemical Records, Red-Eye, and Juno.
The stage name "Datsik" was inspired by his former Xbox Live Gamertag, which was itself inspired by Russian MMA fighter Viacheslav Datsik.
In March 2018, Beetles was accused of sexual assault spanning multiple years, resulting in public backlash and cancellation of all Datsik appearances at upcoming shows and festivals. He officially stepped down from his label Firepower Records.
In mid-2020 Datsik returned to the music scene by uploading 4 songs to his soundcloud page, and at the end of the year he uploaded a fifth song dubbed "Year of The Dragon". Troy has however not publicly released an album or gotten signed to any labels as of yet.
Hold it Down
Datsik Lyrics
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We're holdin' it down
We're holdin' it down, hold it down
We're holdin' it down
We're holdin' it down
Hold it down
Hold it down
Hold it down
We don't lie,
We do what we say
Warning shot to the sky
And we're hell bound
With one last round
Hold it down
Hold it down
Get up
Get up
Ashes fall to the ground
We breath fire, we light up this town
Holding it down
With one last round
Hold it down
We hold it down
We hold it down
We hold it down
Hold it down, oh, oh
We hold it
We hold it
We hold it down
The lyrics to Datsik Georgia Murray's song Hold It Down seem to be an expression of power and resilience in the face of adversity. The repeated phrase "hold it down" can be interpreted as a call to maintain one's strength and stability, even in difficult situations. When the lyrics say "we don't lie, we do what we say," it seems to suggest a commitment to following through on one's promises and staying true to one's word. The line "warning shot to the sky" could be interpreted as a warning to anyone who dares to challenge the strength and power of the song's subject.
The chorus of the song ("hold it down") is accompanied by a pulsing beat that reinforces the message of strength and resilience. The lines "ashes fall to the ground, we breathe fire, we light up this town" suggest that the song's subject is choosing to embrace their power and make an impact, rather than fading away or giving up. Throughout the song, there is a sense of determination and pride in one's own strength, as well as a call to unite and work together to hold down a shared goal or objective.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go, hold it down
We are starting, and we will maintain control over the situation.
We’re holdin' it down
We have taken control and are staying in control.
Hold it down
Maintain control, do not let go.
We don’t lie,
We are truthful individuals.
We do what we say
We follow through on our promises and do not make empty ones.
Warning shot to the sky
We will take action if necessary to maintain control, or as a message to others.
And we’re hell bound
We are determined to succeed and will not let anything stop us.
With one last round
We are prepared to give our all, with nothing left to lose.
Get up
Do not give up or stay down, keep going.
Ashes fall to the ground
There will be destruction and consequences, but we will keep moving forward.
We breath fire, we light up this town
We are powerful and influential, making our mark on the world around us.
Holding it down
We are maintaining our control and power.
We hold it down
We are still in control.
Hold it down, oh, oh
Remain in control, do not let go, no matter what happens.
We hold it
We maintain our control and power.
We hold it down
We are still in control and will continue to be so.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Troy David Beetles, Anthony Day, Georgia Murray
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@blitzatom
I really hope Datsik comes back soon...
@pr0d1g1ummusic3
Me too! :(
@43forlife
He will mate 🙂 let's all be patient and give him some more time, he's not teasing us with his new tracks for nothing. I know it's harsh but for now we have enough oldies like this one to enjoy ^^
@kristoltembley5902
I love Georgia's voice!
@vincentvandenbos5328
Datsik, all i can say! ❤
@francoisburger8683
best best ever
@ThirdFocusMusic
Miss old Datsik!
@kamiladawnmirzaev2217
Dafaa bro same
@pr0d1g1ummusic3
Same!
@sharkoman1
i miss the old datsik but new stuff are masterpieces too