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.
One In A Million
Drumsound & Bassline Smith Lyrics
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(Uh uh oh) When the curtain's down
(Uh uh oh) Then your heart beats faster
(Uh uh oh) The Time is comming 'round
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Flashing lights in the night
Ooh ooh ooh ohh
And you'll find you're smilin' away
Oh yeah
Everybody wants to be ya
Everybody wants to see ya
You're one in a million, million, million
Everybody wants to know ya
Tryin'a get a little closer
You're one in a million, million, million
Million, ohh you are the only one
In a million, ohh the one and only one
In a million, ohh the one and only one, in a million.
Uh uh oh heeeyyyyy
One in a million yeah.
(Uh uh oh) They paint a perfect picture.
(Uh uh oh) See the perfect lie
(Uh uh oh) Its only smoke and mirrors
(Uh uh oh) They only see one sight
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Flashing lights in the night
They're comin' out to get ya
Ooh ooh ooh ohh
And you'll find you're smilin' away
Oh yeah
Everybody wants to be ya
Everybody wants to see ya
You're one in a million, million, million
Everybody wants to know ya
Tryin'a get a little closer
You're one in a million, million, million
Million, ohhh you are the only one
In a million, ohh the only one
In a million, ohh you are the only one
In a million, ohh one in a million (uh uh oh)
The lyrics to Drumsound & Bassline Smith's song "One In A Million" delve into the allure of fame and success. The song describes the feeling of being the center of attention, where everyone wants to know and be close to the person in the spotlight. The flashing lights and excitement of the night create an environment where the heart beats faster, and smiles are inevitable. The song suggests that everyone wants to be the person in the spotlight, but there is only one person that can have that power.
The lyrics also reveal a darker side to fame, where one's image is controlled by those who are around them. The "perfect picture" and "perfect lie" creates a facade of perfection that is not true, and only maintains the illusion of fame. The "smoke and mirrors" metaphor reveals that the image of the person in the spotlight is not really who they are but rather what they are portrayed to be. The song suggests that the person in the spotlight is unique and special but can be consumed by the perils of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
(Uh uh oh) When the night get's closer
As night approaches, you feel a sense of anticipation and excitement.
(Uh uh oh) When the curtain's down
As the curtains close, you feel a sense of finality and closure.
(Uh uh oh) Then your heart beats faster
As your excitement builds, your heartbeat quickens in anticipation.
(Uh uh oh) The Time is comming 'round
The moment you've been waiting for is almost here; it's just around the corner.
They're comin' out to get ya
Everything around you is reaching out to capture and hold onto your attention.
And you'll find you're smilin' away
You'll be happy and satisfied with the attention you're getting.
Everybody wants to be ya
You have something that other people want, such as popularity, success, or personal qualities.
Everybody wants to see ya
People are curious about you and want to be around you.
You're one in a million, million, million
You're unique and special, unlike anyone else in the world.
Everybody wants to know ya
People want to get closer to you and learn more about you.
Tryin'a get a little closer
People are attempting to get your attention and build a connection with you.
Million, ohh you are the only one
Despite the many people who want to be close to you, you are still an individual.
In a million, ohh the one and only one
You are the only person that is exactly like you in the entire world.
(Uh uh oh) They paint a perfect picture.
Others may try to create an idealized image of you or your life.
(Uh uh oh) See the perfect lie
Others may believe in this idealized image, even if it doesn't reflect reality.
(Uh uh oh) Its only smoke and mirrors
This idealized image is just an illusion, created to mask the real you.
(Uh uh oh) They only see one sight
People may only see what they want to see in you, rather than the true person.
In a million, ohh one in a million (uh uh oh)
You are truly one of a kind, unique and special even in a sea of people who want to be close to you.
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@edgardobastidas4525
De seguro será un éxito por donde se escuche, temazooooooooo
@t00nvisi0n
One In a Million is now 10 years old! While I do prefer the Tantrum Desire remix more, the original is still quite good! The vocals from Fleur are great and the overall groove of this track is really nice! This was way too good for 2013!
@AnAlarmedCat
Love how the beat kicks in at 1:37 just as the basket is scored. Top marks to this song, very catchy and also inspiring.
@jamesprivet
Are you kidding me? Less than a million views. This song is worth more than one in a million.... Brilliant track and video!
@Mihaa296
Fleur is so talented! Such a great voice
@spk8489
DnB turned into pop music. Great.
@kerimba26
Blame UKF... there are still amazing DNB artists :)
@jorgehenrique2739
que voz perfeita boa d +
@jamescheeks6518
Drumsound and Bassline Smith never fail to impress
@LAMANSKY19
I LOVE THIS SONG. I WANT MORE SONGS LIKE THIS!!