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.
R U Ready
Drumsound & Bassline Smith Lyrics
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Crushed a qt time and tha fun is up, sun down, and the sun is up
Late at night night and day, you was up under me or I was up under ya
Punda ya, when I′m on the cut I can come to ya and when I bust
You suck it up like a pundaba, you kept a bundle a under ya
Gucci or a coach bag, whatever ya got ya gave smoke had
Thats why it's so sad, when ya say take me and I
Gotta disappoint cha, it′s not I don't want cha
Expensive champagnes to drank trees to tree
And drop mo hits than Tina T receive from Ike
And mo classics than Rees and Chevy Caprice
So please be sweet, and believe in me and understand
Ya can′t be with me but ya aint trying ta hear it
′Cuz ya still screaming to me
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you 'fore I die
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you ′fore I die
Nah, nah, nah once there was this boy, this boy sixteen
He had this girl, loved her trusted her, boy would give girl the world
But he was working at burger king, sorry hated him
Man he wasn't that popular, sorry hated him
He ain′t have no car, strike three, the boy dat got dumped was me
Wait time passed, like quarter backs I moved on
Start doin' mo bigga and betta thangs like tippers my cheddar came
Up, up, and away, hey what do ya know? I′m on T.V. now
Can't help but see me now even Muslims, vegetarians
Want meet me now but anyway, one night in the club
I way in the back, you know V.I.P, C.I.B, Low-key
Like the midget locksmith, chillin', listen, long story
Short bumped into my ex, talked, walked her to the bar
And back to the room, we played doctor
I played the part of the pap smith
Diggin′ all up in her womb, next morning she said
"Where are you going?" Well I had was gone kick it with Craig
And ′Nem, gotta go, see ya, when I see ya
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you 'fore I die
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you ′fore I die
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you 'fore I die
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you ′fore I die
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you 'fore I die
Are going
Where are you going?
Take me with you ′fore I die
...
The lyrics of Drumsound & Bassline Smith's song "R U Ready" are a mix of memories and experiences of the artist, as well as a commentary on the nature of relationships. The artist reminisces about a past lover, recalling the good times they had together, but ultimately, how he had to move on to bigger and better things. The artist describes what it was like to be with his lover, and the physical and emotional connection they shared. However, he also mentions how he had other priorities in his life such as work, success, and fame, that he couldn't let go of. The chorus, "Where are you going? Take me with you 'fore I die," is a plea from the artist's old lover to join him on his journey, but the artist knows he can't take her with him.
Furthermore, the lyrics also tell the story of a teenage boy who loved a girl but was rejected because he did not meet her expectations. However, he eventually becomes successful and famous, and the girl who once rejected him now wants to be with him. The artist implies that the girl's newfound interest in him is only because of his success and wealth.
The overall theme of the song is about the sacrifices one must make in order to achieve success and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics are relatable to any individual who has had to choose between love and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Two times, comin up, and I feel you and I done it up together
We've had a great time together and now we're about to do it again.
Crushed a qt time and tha fun is up, sun down, and the sun is up
We've had a lot of fun, but it's time to call it a day and start again in the morning.
Late at night night and day, you was up under me or I was up under ya
We spent a lot of time together, both during the day and at night.
Punda ya, when I'm on the cut I can come to ya and when I bust
I can always rely on you, whether I need help or just someone to talk to.
You suck it up like a pundaba, you kept a bundle a under ya
You're always there to support me, and you never let me down.
Gucci or a coach bag, whatever ya got ya gave smoke had
You always have my back, and you'll give me whatever support I need.
Thats why it's so sad, when ya say take me and I
It hurts me when you ask to come with me, and I can't take you.
Gotta disappoint cha, it's not I don't want cha
I have other things I need to do, but that doesn't mean I don't care about you.
It's that I got thangs to do peeps to see
I have a lot of things to do and people to see.
Expensive champagnes to drank trees to tree
I have expensive tastes and enjoy living the high life.
And drop mo hits than Tina T receive from Ike
I'm more successful and productive than Tina Turner was when she was with Ike.
And mo classics than Rees and Chevy Caprice
I've created more timeless music than Reese Witherspoon and the classic Chevy Caprice car.
So please be sweet, and believe in me and understand
Please be patient and trust me, and know that I care about you.
Ya can't be with me but ya aint trying ta hear it
You want to be with me, but you don't understand why that's not possible.
'Cuz ya still screaming to me Are going Where are you going? Take me with you 'fore I die
You're begging me to take you with me, even though I can't.
Nah, nah, nah once there was this boy, this boy sixteen
Let me tell you a story about a sixteen-year-old boy.
He had this girl, loved her trusted her, boy would give girl the world
He was in a loving relationship with a girl he trusted and cared for deeply.
But he was working at burger king, sorry hated him
Unfortunately, he was not very successful and worked at a fast food restaurant that he disliked.
Man he wasn't that popular, sorry hated him
He also lacked popularity, which made him dislike himself even more.
He ain't have no car, strike three, the boy dat got dumped was me
He didn't have a car, which was the final straw for his girlfriend and she ended their relationship.
Wait time passed, like quarter backs I moved on
Time passed and, like a quarterback in football, he picked himself up and moved on.
Start doin' mo bigga and betta thangs like tippers my cheddar came
He started doing bigger and better things and making more money, especially as a DJ.
Up, up, and away, hey what do ya know? I'm on T.V. now
He achieved a level of success that brought him onto television.
Can't help but see me now even Muslims, vegetarians
Even people who don't watch television, like Muslims and vegetarians, know who he is now.
Want meet me now but anyway, one night in the club
People now want to meet him, and one night he met his ex-girlfriend in a club.
I way in the back, you know V.I.P, C.I.B, Low-key
He was in the VIP section of the club, keeping a low profile.
Like the midget locksmith, chillin', listen, long story
He was relaxed and taking things easy, enjoying himself in the club with a long story to tell.
Short bumped into my ex, talked, walked her to the bar
He ran into his ex-girlfriend and they talked and walked to the bar together.
And back to the room, we played doctor
They went back to a room together and had sex.
I played the part of the pap smith
He played the dominant role during their sexual encounter.
Diggin' all up in her womb, next morning she said
He had sex with her, and the next morning she asked where he was going.
"Where are you going?" Well I had was gone kick it with Craig And 'Nem
He was leaving to go hang out with his friends Craig and others.
Gotta go, see ya, when I see ya
He had to leave, and he would see her again when he saw her.
Writer(s): Andrew Wright, Simon Smith
Contributed by Elena M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HomeWithDrew
Forgot about Drumsound and Bassline Smith, time to go back through the back catalogue and can't believe its been over 10 years now!
@shadowowolf
Right??
@HomeWithDrew
@@shadowowolf thanks for this. Forgot again lol
@5sk1ller5
Forgot all about this tune, 2010 days
@goodturbosaregood177
I can't believe this is so old now...
@Nitrxgen
That 0280 synth will absolutely be a golden gem in this genre
@plumbc007
yep get the protracker out on the amiga lol
@steffan241
one of the few artist that i have the pleasure of seeing tonight along with shy fx, modestep and friction
@MaahirMomtaz12
So glad these guys are still making music
@DrudgeAudio
sounds incredibly hazard like, my kind of drum and bass to see live, like it :)