Dr. Alban (born August 26, 1957 as Alban Nwapa in Nigeria) grew up listening to Fela Kuti and James Brown. At age 23, he began studying dentistry. In order to be able to finance his university studies the music-loving medical student started making his own music. During this time Alban worked as a DJ in the well known Stockholm club 'Alphabet Street'. Very quickly his name became widely known, especially since Alban often sang to the records he put on the turntable as a DJ. DJ René couldn't help but notice him and so the highly intelligent medical student was discovered. But first Alban finished his studies and even opened his own dentistry practice.
In 1990, he met Denniz PoP from the SweMix label. Alban laid aside his dentist's drill and realised his dream. Together with Denniz and Rap-Queen Leila K, his first record, Hello Africa - his declaration of love for his African home - broke all records. Alban Nwapa became Dr. Alban. His debut-album Hello Africa sold roughly 1 million copies world-wide.
One year later this success was surpassed by the second album One Love. 1.6 million singles of the song It's My Life were sold.
The album immediately sold over 1.7 million units. Then followed the albums Look Who's Talking and Born In Africa. All in all, Dr. Alban can look back on world-wide sales of over 5 million albums and over 6 million singles, which resulted in 7 times Silver, 30 times Gold and 30 times Platinum. His hit No Coke was even used to illustrate an anti-drugs campaign in Sweden.
After a re-release of No Coke, Dr. Alban confirmed his Euro dance style with his hits Look Who's Talking and Let The Beat Go On.
He created his own record company 'dr.records', on which he released Born in Africa, the first CD recorded completely in his studios. He became the producer of many artists such as La Cream.
More recently, his voice was featured on Sash!'s single Colour The World.
In 2000, he released the album titled Prescription.
In 2002 Dr. Alban featured Yamboo to release a remix for Sing Hallelujah!.
In 2007 Dr. Alban released the album titled Back To Basics.
Official website: http://www.dralban.net/
Mr DJ
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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Calling Mr DJ
Play that song for me
Calling Mr DJ
I believe you'll set me free
[Repeat: x2]
Ah Mr. DJ come on play my song
Come really put your mind to it
Come really put your mind to it
Come really put your mind to it [Repeat: x4]
Come really put your, mind to it [Repeat: x2]
Play it on until the morning rise
Play it on until me hold on, come on
Come really put your mind to it [Repeat: x2]
Play it on until the morning rise
Play it on until me hold on, come on
Come really put your mind to it
Come really put your mind to it
Set me free [Repeat: x3]
Come really put your mind to it
Set me free
Come really put your mind to it
I believe you'll set me free
Come really put your mind to it
The lyrics of Dr. Alban's "Mr. DJ" express a longing for freedom through the power of music. The singer makes a plea to the DJ, asking him to play a song that will alleviate his troubles and release him from his problems. There is a sense of urgency in the repeated calls to "Mr. DJ," as if the singer's liberation depends on the song that is chosen. The lyrics also suggest a kind of partnership between the DJ and the listener, with the latter trusting the former to provide the right sound to unlock his or her spirit.
The phrase "Come really put your mind to it" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of intention and focus in both the creation and enjoyment of music. The repetition of this phrase is also a call to action, inviting both the DJ and the listener to fully engage with the music and use it as a tool for personal transformation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mr. DJ" speak to the transformative power of music and the need for authentic connection between the listener and the songs that move them.
Line by Line Meaning
Come really put your mind to it
Please focus and give your all to this task
Calling Mr DJ
Asking the DJ to play a specific song
Play that song for me
Requesting the DJ to play a song
I believe you'll set me free
I trust that this song will release me from whatever troubles I may have
Ah Mr. DJ come on play my song
A plea to the DJ to play a requested song
Play it on until the morning rise
Keep the music going until sunrise
Play it on until me hold on, come on
Keep playing the song until I can't resist dancing anymore
Set me free
Let the music lift me out of my worries and bring me joy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, SongTrust, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAWI ASRAOUI, PETER HARTMANN, JORGEN JONSSON, RICHARD JONSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-kr6pz1dj9y
Сколько прекрасных исполнителей?!мне пятый десяток,но когда я слышу Албана,все уходят на задний план)Любовь всей жизни,можно сказать❤️🔥🔥🔥🥰
@jas9151
😏
@Denis_S_
Девяностые,девяточка, Dr. Alban качает,супер)
@tanjsmit8416
Какая прелесть. Супер, спасибо. Слушаю как в первый раз,а сколько времени прошло. 👍👍👍💋
@elzadedic2999
Born in 1981 still love your songs ❤💞
@mladenmladenovic9827
✌😉👍🇲🇪
@omela4247
The same here was born 1981
@valterplepi9932
👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱
1981
@garryk3769
Im was born in 1992. And i adore this guy too.
@mugenlee8276
I'm 1982 ,always hear my neighbor cousin Blastin in early 90s ,91,92,93