The magic has been bubbling ever since Wright and Wiggett met Bassline Smith at one of Derby’s mentalist Technique club nights in the summer of 1998. The Drumsound pair had been crafting beats since 1997, having originally started as a crew of six artists, while Bassline Smith had carved out a reputation as one of D&B’s most influential players, with a career stretching back to the early ‘80s.
Together, they enjoy an impressively diverse arsenal of music that’s ensured their place atop the D&B scene for over a decade. A peep through Wright’s background and you’ll find he’s a classically trained musician with a strong background in indie rock – an ideal platform for harnessing the energetic groove that makes Drumsound & Smith’s productions slide over the dancefloor. His Drumsound compadre Wigget has been a diehard D&B head since the womb, while also tipping his hat to his Jamaican roots. Veteran Bassline Smith has been a funk and soul connoisseur for over 25 years and knows his way around a dancefloor blindfolded.
Drumsound & Bassline Smith are also in hot demand from the most respected heads at Radio One and 1Xtra and enjoy regular flogging on the airwaves from the likes of Zane Lowe, MistaJam, Annie Nightingale and Annie Mac to name a few. Something which has led to the trio being playlisted across both BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra. The group are also one of the few artists to complete multiple mixes for the famed Radio 1, with a whisper of a request to complete a coveted Essential Mix in 2010. “We love them and have been supporting them since day one,” Mac tells.
As their popularity begins to steamroll, so do the requests and as such Drumsound & Smith have issued re-rubs of songs including VV Brown’s ‘Leave’ at the request of Warner/Universal and Fugative - Supafly for Ministry of Sound. Radio 1’s Annie Mac also personally requested the crew complete a remix of Chipmunk’s no.1 anthem ‘Oopsy Daisy’ for her Mash Hitz segment. They also achieved an unlikely feat when they made the Eastenders theme dope, completing a re-rub for the E20 Music Competition set up by the BBC. Recent notable remixes include DJ Fresh’s #1 single “Louder”, Afrojack’s “Take Over Control” and even remixes for Daft Punk and Moby.
No surprise that demand has seen the guys independently tour all corners of the globe setting the standard across America, Canada, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Iceland, Spain, Holland, Sweden, Ireland, Czech Republic, Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, Uruguay, Norway and Italy.
2011 saw two of their own singles, Freak & Close both get Radio 1 playlisted & Record Of The Week for Mistajam & Zane Lowe. In the first few months of 2012, the group entered the UK charts with Ministry Of Sound released single “What Can You Do For Me”, alongside Utah Saints.
Daylight
Drumsound & Bassline Smith Lyrics
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'Cause it's over now
Yeah it's over now
And I mean it, the day will go wrong
Go wrong, go wrong
And as the daylight comes
Don't waste it all again
Oh yeah
And as the daylight comes
Don't waste it all again
And as the daylight comes
Don't waste it all again
Oh yeah
Gotta let it go
Trust me, you'll see where you are
'Cause it's over now
Yeah it's over now
And I mean it, the day will go wrong
Go wrong, go wrong
When you see that the time is gone
And the world has moved along
Gotta let it go
Gotta let it go
Why do you wanna know?
Why do you need to know?
Why do you wanna know about it?
And as the daylight comes
Don't waste it all again
And as the daylight comes
Don't waste it all again
Oh yeah
Gotta let it go
The lyrics to the song Daylight by Drumsound & Bassline Smith feat. Hadouken! seem to be about the fleeting nature of time and the importance of seizing the day. The lines "Trust me, you'll see where you are/Cause it's over now/Yeah it's over now" suggest that time has run out for something or someone, and that it's time to move on. The repeated refrain "And as the daylight comes/Don't waste it all again/Gotta let it go" emphasizes the need to let go of the past and focus on the present.
The verses of the song suggest a feeling of regret or missed opportunities. The lines "Why do you wanna know?/Why do you need to know?/Why do you wanna know about it?" could be interpreted as being addressed to someone who is dwelling on the past, or as a self-criticism for dwelling on the past. The overall message of the song is one of encouragement to let go of past mistakes and live in the moment.
One interesting aspect of the song is its fusion of different genres. Drumsound & Bassline Smith are known for their drum and bass sound, while Hadouken! is known for their punk rock and electronic music. The combination of these two styles creates a unique hybrid sound. Additionally, the song features spoken word parts that add to the overall trippy and atmospheric vibe of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust me, you'll see where you are
I assure you that you will soon realize your position in life.
'Cause it's over now
The situation has ended and passed.
Yeah it's over now
Indeed, the situation has ended and passed.
And I mean it, the day will go wrong
I'm speaking truthfully, the day will not go as planned.
Go wrong, go wrong
It will not go as planned, it will not go well.
And as the daylight comes
With the arrival of the new day,
Don't waste it all again
Don't squander the time you have.
Oh yeah
Indeed.
Gotta let it go
You need to release your grip on a situation or feeling.
When you see that the time is gone
Once you realize that time has passed,
And the world has moved along
As the world has progressed forward,
Why do you wanna know?
What is your reason for wanting to know?
Why do you need to know?
What need do you have for this knowledge?
Why do you wanna know about it?
Why are you curious about this situation?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM LEVINE, SAMUEL DENISON MARTIN, MAX MARTIN, MASON DAVID LEVY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@APH1991
The drum work is crispy.
Can't believe it's 8+ years old.
@silvian-nicolaeobrete1185
still banging as hard as back then
@danielstukal4095
11, dude...11
@APH1991
@@danielstukal4095,
Don't remind me how long ago I first heard it.
Makes me old.
@DaReeceMan1
This is the first song I heard from Hadouken! Me and my friend was in the gym working out and then this came on the music channel, we both instantly stopped, looked at each other and watched the music video to the end and we was like "what a tune!!!". I've been hooked on Hadouken! ever since :')
@FulgurPrime
Wait for you is a track and a half mate give it a listen ;)
@DaReeceMan1
ryan collett I've listened to all of Hadouken's songs. Thanks anyway.
@FulgurPrime
You and me both man
@angelespatino7705
His voice <3 <3
@hugefan6574
One of my first DnB track.