Dub Fx the street-loop-beatboxer grew up in St Kilda / Melbourne / Australia performing in various bands before hitting the world-wide road. Dub Fx uses Roland BOSS effect & loop pedals to create sounds which when layered creates a live musical construct. Predominantly Dub Fx can be found busking through Europe with his Girlfriend the 'Flower Fairy' who also performs along side.
The reggae band Dub FX originated in San Francisco, CA in 2004. Some of the band's influences include Steel Pulse, Aswad, Burning Spear, UB40, Roots Radics, Dub Nation and dozens of Jamaican roots bands from the '60s to the '80s. Dub's band members are: Paul Dawson (vocals, keyboards), Dale Mungaray (vocals, alto sax), Justin Cosgrove (bass), Andy Van Doren (lead & rhythm guitar), Scott Maddern (drums & percussion), Dan Shafer (keyboards & percussion) and Craig Bryant (trombone).
Hip Hop
Dub Fx Lyrics
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Let the rhythm come straight from your hips and
Let the fire come straight from your lips and
? let your culo hit the floor? enough deep?
? if I just as sweet? let me just rap to the beats?
Because I'm motivated when it comes to the floor
Drop the rhythm, everything is insecure
Put your foot to the ground
You are ready to dance
Now see
Hook
You see deception
It's the method to describe it and size it
? I tell you find, you just act? but you buy it
I take it you finally realize
That what you perceive to be rhythms full of lies
Because it's changing
See the world is rearranging
A profession that was? once I keep?
Is all about money making
How can't you see that the faking
Be familiar with process
And so
? I'm simply off to go to process of the settlement?
? pull for dreams? hike your? beams? and element?
And realize it's a one big deception
And don't be fooled by the props of perception
It's the chunky
You want to jump with me right now on this hip-hop beat
Get ready to dance
? telling to freestyle for me brother
?
Back in the cottage
Shouts to the general
And general, I speak in many different tunes
Big chunkstar, I ll be blazing up the earth
Spitting off the verge, blessed by the earth
So you know I'm ready to spit the lyrics
See you get with it
Big chunkstar got spirit
Let me just chop it in? 16 gate kid?
Because you know big chunkstar like to smoke the green
Every single day on the road home
It is all where I ll be in my area code
I ll be the one with the wisdom
Checking out the sizzler
Getting a little stern
Because I ll be mic
I might be just a guy
Joke on the mic, bring the?
Give me the microphone you know how we flow
Big chunkstar I'm about to explode
Chunkstar whipping the microphone since the youngster
I ll be in? suit
Repercussion, you feel the repecussion
? full time
Because you know we got a buster rhymes
Chunkstar, ? I can't sublime
Big shout to k-a-dollar
Hey, homie, I hear you holla
Represent this dude c-h-u-n-k-y that too
I be the mic wreck
I be the mic wreck kind of guy
Give me the microphone and you know I spit rhymes on
I spit the words, I spit out saliva
So I step right into this circle
You know I'm about to rip you off
Oh yeah, thank you chunky
Chorus
Ok. see I'm a lyrical, mimical
A political and critical
A clinical?pinnacle?
I'm invincible, now cynical
I'm ridicule and?cd-full?
Now people peep my noise?
I change voice?
?
?
Imma pop a fuse
?
?
?
And I'm truth
Because it doesn't even make sense in the rhyme
I put it in the?lyric? because I have not got time
And it's only one take to put it on the track
So if I make a mistake I can't jump back
A lyrical genius
?
?
My motto is the easiest
?
Can't abuse it
The lyrics of Dub Fx’s “Hip Hop” are deeply rooted in a critique of the music industry and the hollowness of modern rhythms. The chorus advises the listener to let their body and voice guide them in expressing their true selves through rhythm and lyrics. The song encourages one to be authentic with their expression and avoid conforming to what the industry expects of them to make a quick buck. The hook criticizes the music industry for its over-commercialization and perversion of the essence of hip hop. The song calls people to ignore the facade of the industry and to be true to themselves.
The verses then build on this idea, with Dub Fx praising the simplicity and honesty of his process in creating music. He asserts that he does not conform to the industry standards but instead focuses on being unique and genuine. The monologue in the middle of the song is his attempt at self-assertion and to show that he is confident in his artistry. He acknowledges that he is not perfect and may sometimes make mistakes, but he believes in staying true to his art, even if it goes against the norms of the industry.
The song's message is clear; it is a call for authenticity and realness in the industry that is becoming increasingly corporate and artificial. Dub Fx is urging folks to get back to the roots of true hip hop, which is about using rhythm and poetry as a means of social and political commentary. The song's driving beat is a nod to the soul and funk influences in early hip hop, with Dub Fx adding his unique spin to the mix.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the rhythm come straight from your hips and
Allow the beat to flow naturally through your body
Let the fire come straight from your lips and
Speak passionately and confidently
? let your culo hit the floor? enough deep?
Get low and let your body move in sync with the rhythm
? if I just as sweet? let me just rap to the beats?
If the music is good, I'll start rapping
Because I'm motivated when it comes to the floor
The music inspires me to dance
Drop the rhythm, everything is insecure
Without the beat, nothing feels certain or steady
? can you take your lives of?5 0 mass?
Can you get away from the constant noise and distraction?
Put your foot to the ground
Stand firm and be ready to move
You are ready to dance
Being grounded and connected allows you to fully enjoy the music
You see deception
The world is full of illusions and lies
It's the method to describe it and size it
This is the way to express and understand it
? I tell you find, you just act? but you buy it
People are often blindly following and buying into false realities
I take it you finally realize
I hope you see the truth now
That what you perceive to be rhythms full of lies
The music industry often perpetuates false stories and images
Because it's changing
The world constantly evolves and shifts
See the world is rearranging
Everything is in a constant state of flux
A profession that was? once I keep?
A career field that was once genuine and creative
Is all about money making
Has become solely focused on profit
How can't you see that the faking
It's difficult to ignore the disingenuous aspects of the industry
Be familiar with process
Understand the methodology behind the industry's illusions
And so
Therefore
? I'm simply off to go to process of the settlement?
I'm embarking on a journey to find resolution
? pull for dreams? hike your? beams? and element?
Strive for your aspirations, lift yourself up, and stay true to yourself
And realize it's one big deception
Know that the industry is largely disingenuous
And don't be fooled by the props of perception
Don't be swayed by the false appearances the industry presents
You want to jump with me right now on this hip-hop beat
Will you dance with me to this music?
Get ready to dance
Prepare to move your body
? telling to freestyle for me brother
Encouraging someone to improvise with the beat
Back in the cottage
Returning to a simpler time and place
Shouts to the general
Respect to those in leadership roles
And general, I speak in many different tunes
I am versatile in my musical abilities
Big chunkstar, I ll be blazing up the earth
I'll be making a big impact
Spitting off the verge, blessed by the earth
Performing with great passion and connection to nature
So you know I'm ready to spit the lyrics
I'm prepared to share my rhymes
See you get with it
I hope you're able to match my energy
Big chunkstar got spirit
I am passionate about my music
Let me just chop it in? 16 gate kid?
Let me rap a 16-bar verse
Because you know big chunkstar like to smoke the green
I enjoy smoking marijuana
Every single day on the road home
I smoke weed regularly while traveling
It is all where I ll be in my area code
I'm known for my music in my hometown
I ll be the one with the wisdom
I consider myself knowledgeable and experienced
Checking out the sizzler
Looking for a good time
Getting a little stern
Showing a more serious side
Because I ll be mic
When I'm on the mic
I might be just a guy
I may seem like an ordinary person
Joke on the mic, bring the?
Tell a funny joke and start rapping
Give me the microphone you know how we flow
Pass me the mic and let's start freestyling
Big chunkstar I'm about to explode
I'm bursting with creative energy
Chunkstar whipping the microphone since the youngster
I've been rapping and performing since a young age
I ll be in? suit
I look stylish and professional
Repercussion, you feel the repecussion
There are consequences for our actions and words
? full time
At all times
Because you know we got a buster rhymes
I have some fast and intricate rhymes
Chunkstar, ? I can't sublime
Chunkstar, I'm one of a kind
Big shout to k-a-dollar
I'm giving a shoutout to another artist
Hey, homie, I hear you holla
I hear you calling out
Represent this dude c-h-u-n-k-y that too
I'm representing myself as Chunky
I be the mic wreck
I'm a skilled rapper when I'm on the mic
I be the mic wreck kind of guy
I'm the type of rapper that can destroy the mic
Give me the microphone and you know I spit rhymes on
When I have the mic, I'm ready to perform
I spit the words, I spit out saliva
My rhymes are fluid and effortless
So I step right into this circle
I'm entering a freestyle rap battle
You know I'm about to rip you off
I'm going to win this battle with my rhymes
Ok. see I'm a lyrical, mimical
I'm a skilled rapper, actor, and impressionist
A political and critical
I'm also knowledgeable and skeptical of the world around me
A clinical?pinnacle?
I have the highest level of skill and expertise when it comes to rapping
I'm invincible, now cynical
I'm unstoppable and confident, but also jaded by the industry
I'm ridicule and?cd-full?
I'm often made fun of and criticized, but I have a strong fanbase
Now people peep my noise?
People are starting to notice my music
I change voice?
I have various styles and approaches to rapping
Imma pop a fuse
I'm about to explode with creative energy
?
This line doesn't make sense in context, but was included for rhyming purposes
And I'm truth
But despite everything, I remain true to myself and my music
Because it doesn't even make sense in the rhyme
Some things don't fit within the confines of a song's structure
I put it in the?lyric? because I have not got time
I included it anyway because I didn't have time to write a better line
And it's only one take to put it on the track
I only have one chance to record this song
So if I make a mistake I can't jump back
I have to be on my A-game during recording
My motto is the easiest
I try to keep things simple and straightforward
?
This line is unclear in its meaning
Can't abuse it
But I am careful not to take advantage of my abilities or success
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ytstopete
You know, this is the kind of genius that most kinds and teens have before adults kill their dreams. Glad you kept it Dub FX!
@dkaloudis
+ytstopete Best comment of the day man! Damn straight, fuck the world, keep the childishness alive, keep the genius alive!
@rodneyroberts6500
ytstopete sadly elders with dimentia say the first thing that goes is their imagination bout the next day, fuck that
I start playing Lego with my 8yo son, hour later he is back on the PS4 and I'm half way thru finishing the Eiffel Tower
Life.. for life
@Kilobite01
Following your dreams seems to be harder as time goes on. Expectations are higher. I'm glad he is what he is, Dub is a true inspiration on where music should be going. Creativity trumps copycat :)
@wanderstudi
„Nothing f*cks you harder than time.“
@s.d.mckinley1422
You hit A nail on the head!
@inscrutable67
I love it when he takes a couple minutes to build up the beat. Thats whats missing from his albums
@njarb1980
inscrutable, first came across dubFX via BD films in 2010 and was mesmerized watching him build the loops up. I haven't watched any of these in a few years but decided to watch them tonight on a whim.... and instantly thought the same thing you just stated!
@petesale1701
Seen him Street performing in 2008 in Manchester he was mint spent half the afternoon watching him
Just got kids singing or dancing now 😂
Studio stuff will never be as good as his live recordings like this or just his live performances
He just goes from strength to strength glad he got a mancunian musical education 😂
@hopscotchak4330
@@petesale1701 totes jealous, would be awesome to meet this guy on the street