One of the most rock & roll acts out there, Barry Ashworth’s merry band of reprobates — the unstoppable Dub Pistols — are staying true to form with their sixth long-player. It’s called ‘White Lines’, although Barry is keen to stress that the title isn’t some sort of blatant drug reference. “It’s about the number of white lines we see on motorways and at airports when we’re travelling around all the time,” he says.
Bass. The Dubs continue to be one of the busiest bands on the circuit. Seemingly no music festival is complete without their riotous blend of ska, dub, hip-hop, electro, breakbeat, punk and drum & bass. Good times are guaranteed when the Dub Pistols blaze in to fire up the joint, and they’ll party all night — if you let them — until the motorway sun comes up with the morning light.
Over the years the Dubs have earned their ticket to ride the white line highway — and if you aren’t already hooked, baby, it’s nobody else’s fault. They originally grew out of the DJ sound system that Barry Ashworth started with cohort Jason O’Bryan in the mid-90s.
Along with contemporaries the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, the Dubs initially surfed the late ‘90s big beat wave with tracks like ‘Cyclone’, ‘Westway’ and ‘There’s Gonna Be A Riot’ before swerving into the more political ‘Six Million Ways To Live’ album after the Millennium and their first hook-up with unforgettable Specials frontman Terry Hall.
The procession of guest vocalists who’ve joined them in the intervening decade or so reads like a roll call of urban legends. UK hip-hopper Rodney P, late reggae great Gregory Isaacs, Freak Power man Ashley Slater, Beats International’s Lindy Layton, acid house original Justin Robertson, the sweet tones of Horace Andy, UK rapper Akala, TK from New York, Red Star Lion from the West Indies, Dan Bowskills… the list goes on. Despite these top collaborators, they’ve somehow still managed to remain a cohesive unit, and it’s for their riotous sense of fun, entertainment value and tireless ability to make crowds jump that the Dubs have carved a niche for themselves. Verily, they’re something of a phenomenon.
‘White Lines’ is more of a party album than the conscious vibes of previous LP ‘Worshipping The Dollar’, and also has its fair share of top-notch guests. Reggae don Earl 16, eminent hip-hopper Seanie T,Dark Horizon, Rodney P in-demand rhymer Serocee — as well as regulars TK, Darrison, Sir Real, Ashley Slater and Barry Ashworth himself on vocals — all make an appearance, as well as the dubwise horns of Tim Hutton.
Official Chemical
Dub Pistols Lyrics
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The loose mic with two stripes, keeps moving
Like turnpikes, nothing average like the mastered assassin
We bring it with too much passion
A new chapter, first page
Book of life, and got y'all shit to write
The master commanding
That's be us, bringing hot, have we got an understanding?
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light and Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
Give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light, Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
Dead the subscription, I'll sift through the issues
Rip your skin tissue so fast that the wind whistle
You think your man miss you? They really searching for a gem crystal
So dark that to most, they invisible
Just sort of close to your physical
And later cut, too, just like vitamin and minerals
Follow the SBL ritual, hip-hoply committed tunes
Spread love on side, the wife slid, too
Don't let the industry condition you, rock your own shit
So nowadays so many heads is trying to clone this
They lack the genetic components
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light and Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light, Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light and Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light, Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light and Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light, Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light and Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Sight Beyond Light, Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Dub Pistols
Official chemical, visual missiles
Official chemical, visual missiles
The lyrics of Dub Pistols' "Official Chemical" consist of a powerful and confident declaration of the band's purpose and style. The opening line "here are the thrill seekers" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the band asserts their role as energetic and daring performers. The following lines about the "loose mic with two stripes" and "too much passion" further emphasize the band's dynamic and compelling approach to music.
As the song continues, the lyrics touch on themes of self-expression, originality, and resistance against conformity. The lines "Don't let the industry condition you, rock your own shit / So nowadays so many heads is trying to clone this" seem to be directed towards other musicians who may be imitating or copying the band's sound. The chorus repeats the lines "we give you what you want, we give you what you like" as a confident assertion of the band's ability to deliver a unique and exciting musical experience.
Overall, "Official Chemical" is a bold and self-assured statement from Dub Pistols, declaring their dedication to delivering fresh and original music while resisting the pressure to conform to industry norms.
Line by Line Meaning
The loose mic with two stripes, keeps moving
The microphone is free and energetic, constantly in motion
Like turnpikes, nothing average like the mastered assassin
Dub Pistols are confident, like a skilled assassin who never settles for mediocrity
We bring it with too much passion
Their music is fueled by intense emotion and energy
A new chapter, first page
This song is the start of a new musical journey for Dub Pistols
Book of life, and got y'all shit to write
Dub Pistols have a lot to say and want their listeners to add their own stories to the 'book of life'
Looking for your first aid, got burned by the sight
Their music can be a healing balm, but it can also be intense and overwhelming
The master commanding
Dub Pistols are in control of their music and their message
That's be us, bringing hot, have we got an understanding?
Dub Pistols are confident that their music is 'hot' and want to make sure their listeners understand that
Dead the subscription, I'll sift through the issues
They reject conformity and are willing to wade through difficult issues to find their own path
Rip your skin tissue so fast that the wind whistle
Their music can be so intense that it feels like the wind is howling past your skin
You think your man miss you? They really searching for a gem crystal
Dub Pistols' music is valuable and unique, and listeners will be drawn to it even if they don't initially realize it
So dark that to most, they invisible
Their music is complex and profound, and not everyone will be able to fully grasp it
Just sort of close to your physical
Their music has a physical, visceral quality that can be felt deeply
And later cut, too, just like vitamin and minerals
Their music can have a lasting, transformative effect on listeners, similar to the effects of vitamins and minerals
Follow the SBL ritual, hip-hoply committed tunes
Dub Pistols have their own ritualistic approach to music-making, and their songs are infused with a hip-hop sensibility
Spread love on side, the wife slid, too
Their music promotes love and positivity, and even those close to them are influenced by this message
Don't let the industry condition you, rock your own shit
Dub Pistols reject the conformist tendencies of the music industry and encourage listeners to stay true to themselves
So nowadays so many heads is trying to clone this
Their unique sound has spawned imitators who are trying to replicate their success
They lack the genetic components
These imitators will never be able to replicate Dub Pistols' success because they lack the inherent talent and creativity that Dub Pistols possess
Dub Pistols
A shout-out to their own name and brand
Official chemical, visual missiles
Their music is a potent, explosive force that combines visual and aural elements
We give you what you want, we give you what you like
Dub Pistols are confident in their ability to deliver music that listeners will enjoy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Anthony Ashworth, Jason Daniel O'bryan, T. K. Lawrence, Baqi Abdush-Shaheed, James Matthew Dewees
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@JesseBochekTV
God, as much as the early 2000s were an extension of the 90s, it had its own flavour. So great....wish I could go back every day.
@To-mos
Ahh the good old days of wild west dial-up internet, SJW snowflakes weren't everywhere and it was ok to laugh at an offensive joke.
@o.portista
Driven 🔥
@TekkenOnlineFights
Driven man this is the song which I have in my mind for years finally found it and gives me goosebumps. Remember that first heard in a kinda better matrix of my life. Keep fighting warriors ⚔️
@becsebebo561
Fck just watched it, but i used to listem the ost
@Drawsome_209
mat Hoffman pro bmx 2 - official chemical
tony hawk pro skater 2 - Cyclone
both great songs from these dudes
@oohplah
Fernando Guerrero
I liked Toxic and Unified
what console did you play on?
@jnerdsblog
Frequency my dude!
@doubtequalsammo
remixed this on freq...
...and ran like a cycle-own in thps
@RasterYT
Yes, I played Mat Hoffman pro bmx 2 all the time on my ps2 and resonantly bought on original Xbox to play on 360