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1) The world hasn’t seen an emcee like Dynasty before. It’s rare when an artist combines heartfelt storytelling, commanding stage presence, and a deep and palpable audience connection. The soul of Lauryn Hill, and the ruff neck swagger of MC Lyte, all appropriate descriptions for the femcee, D.Y. It’s easy to make comparisons when you start talking about female emcees. D.Y. herself says “I’m complimented by comparisons to Lauryn” but one look at her live and you’ll see that she truly holds her own in this game.
Born and raised in Queens, Dynasty (Diana Hardy) has always found herself at the center of attention. She was the kid that was always doing something to entertain the family. Whether making up a dance to BBD’s “Poison” in the front yard or playing “the song that grandma liked” on the piano for guests, life often seemed like a stage. She attended a small performing arts college on Long Island, Five Towns College. After graduating with her Associate degree in Theatre Arts, she wasn’t sure how she would pay to continue on for her Bachelor’s degree. The grants had run out and financial aid wasn’t offering much. Believing in her dream, the president of the school offered to waive the balance on her tuition. Because of this, you will often hear her say “I’m the first rap chic with a rap scholarship.”
The soul of a dreamer, and the fearless determination to follow that dream wherever it might lead, her presence on stage is a guaranteed, take no prisoners, always leave them wanting more, show stealer. D.Y. has lit up shows opening for The Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, Big Daddy Kane, Redman and Method Man, Talib Kweli, KRS One and more. A Wu-Tang Clan crowd will not stand for anything less than ruff, rugged, and raw, so you know she has skills. She also did the Florida leg of the Duck Down 15th Anniversary tour along with the entire roster including Sean Price and Pharoahe Monch. But it’s her performance on records that truly sets Dynasty in a class all her own. While she has an affinity for hard beats and raw hip hop artists such as MOP and Slaughterhouse, she often finds inspiration from artists on the opposite side of the spectrum like the soulful Erykah Badu and the timeless, Ella Fitzgerald. Never caught up in writing “formula rap” as she calls it, Dynasty writes from the heart and only makes music that’s good for the soul and at the same time, remains a beast on the mic. Rhyming ever since she was a kid, it wasn’t until she moved to Tampa, FL and opened for Little Brother that she really got the push that she needed to take her career to the next level. At that show, she linked with her dj, DJ Sandman. From that point on, she’s been pushin’ even harder for her dream and it appears that it is within reach.
Dynasty has been slowly making a name for herself, turning heads locally and all over the world thanks to a co-sign from DJ Premier who put her last single “Femcee” on his “On Tha Road Again” mixtape. The following year, he gave her the ultimate cosign by producing a song for her. “Epic Dynasty” was placed on his compilation album, Get Used to Us. The legendary DJ even appears alongside DY in the video for the song, set to drop in 2011.
Her first project which dropped in 2010, Dreampusher, tells a story of transcendence, hope and is universal in its themes. She lets you know who she is by touching on everything from love and life to tackling the stigma of the female emcee. On “Femcee” she takes the term that some view negatively and flips it by saying “there’s nothin’ feminine about killin’ an emcee”.
Her passion transcends the stage; her mass appeal transcends all boundaries. There is no “set demographic” for D.Y., no gimmick, no crafted agenda aside from making beautiful music. She rocks for the grown folks, the kids and people from all walks of life. Rightfully so, soul music touches the world.
“Inside there’s a flame that is untamed/ I stand strong in the rain, I am unchanged/ til the earth takes me in & I’m reclaimed/ when the sound stops still make the ground hot.. and I don’t do it for the fame/ I got nothin’ to lose but have everything to gain/ and when its all said and done..I will remain, pushin’ my dream forever your girl, D.Y. remember the name..” – Dynasty.
2) Based out of the wildly diverse Los Angeles music scene, Dynasty is a collective in the grand tradition of of all that is grand and glorious in old school hardcore. With a dynamic new album entitled Truer Living With A Youthful Vengeance on the verge of being released on Strike First Records as well as an upcoming tour with Call To Preserve, Dynasty is sure to leave a lasting legacy in this year of 2011. On the spiritual side of the spectrum and yet more then ready to unleash a Beastie Boys cover if you request it, there is a strong sense of urgency and conviction to be found within Dynasty’s impassioned compositions.
3) Formed in the year of 1996, in the city of Nova Lima/MG, with the intention of playing Heavy Metal, in your first steps. The band always preferred to work with own music in detriment of the local bands, that preferred to explore the covers. The compositions were simple and purely based on traditional bands as: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon and Black Sabbath.
The musicians, at that time, were Nahor, Daflas, Anderson and Lelo. The formation is altered with the entrance of one more guitarrist Walter, and the first presentations still felt in the year of 1996. They were very humble but done with claw. In this same year, Daflas and Lelo they leave the band, this last one being substituted by Samuel.
In the first months of 1997, the band raised higher flights, making your first presentation rejection of Minas Gerais, going to the city of Barueri/SP, being one of the prominences of the event. Still today Dynasty is considered one of the pioneers of Heavy Christian Metal in Brazil.
4) Supremely talented, immaculately attired, sporting hooks, looks, chops, and undeniable rockstar power, Dynasty are the complete package royale. This is their seven-song, multiple re-entry vehicular salvo from the heart and loin of the San Francisco dancewavepartypunk culture war.
Fronted by the mercurial Jibz Cameron (Roofies) on vox and keyboards, hips set rocking by the bomb-ass bass of Diana Hayes (Mono Pause), and jet-propelled by the undeniable beatz of Indra Dunis (Numbers), Dynasty is the soundtrack to your fever-dream night-on-the-town with Alexis Carrington, Dorothy Parker, and Terri Nunn. Dynasty is not some tired, warmed-over electro retread. This is fresh, beat-oriented, melodic, everlasting gobstopper party music, awash in sex, deadpan humor, and all-consuming uniform lust.
Upon their 2002 inception, Dynasty instantly became one of the most sought-after bands on the contemporary West Coast dancewave party circuit, having shared bills with Erase Errata, Stereo Total, Gravy Train, and the Deep Throats.
5) A French Kiss tribute-band.
6) A Reggaeton/Dancehall male singer of Dominican & Puerto Rican descent. Self-proclaimed "Prince of Dancehall." Also, he is a part of Dynasty & Padrino.
7) The creation of producer/label-head Dick Griffey and Leon Sylvers, this Los Angeles band recorded light funk and clever dance-pop numbers in the late '70s and into the late '80's for the SOLAR Records label. Still sampled today , their first 4 albums were released in annual succession from 1979 to 1982. Bassist Kevin Spencer and vocalists Nidra Beard and Linda Carriere comprised the group and their biggest hit was 1980's"I've Just Begun To Love You" which hit #6 on Billboard's R&B chart. beard also wrote material for labelmates Shalamar and The Whispers.
8) A band composed of Carlos Gonzales (Russian Tsarlag), Jeremy Harris (Lazy Magnet), Christopher Forgues (Mark Lord), and Ren Schofield (Container) from 2006 - 2007.
9) American hip hop duo from NYC area, they were active from late 90s till early 00s. Consiting of SUN aka Stroker Brown & Rapper Ness aka Classy Freddie Blassie.
I Don't Want to Be a Freak
Dynasty Lyrics
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Drift
I Don′t Want To Be Like This
I see you're angry with the things you did
And I know you will be lost until
You find a reason that can make you see my wish
And now I′m watching as you swing your dress
But you could change it all with
Just one kiss, one kiss
CHORUS
'Cause I don't want to be like this... for too long
And the words are racing through my head
But they need to come from you instead
So close your eyes and think of all the things you miss
CHORUS
The days are growing colder now
And I′m lost when you don′t come around
But you could change it all with
Just one kiss, one kiss
CHORUS
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The song I Don't Want to Be a Freak by Dynasty talks about the desire to change one's life and not be stuck in a particular way of living. The lyrics are written in a narrative style, where the singer is watching a person who is angry with themselves and looking for a reason to change. The singer believes that the person can change everything with just one kiss, but it needs to come from the person themselves. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't want to be like this" indicating the singer's personal desire to not be stuck in a particular situation for too long.
The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation. The phrase "be like this" could mean a lot of different things, such as being stuck in a relationship, job or a certain lifestyle. The song also talks about the influence of friends on an individual's personal choices. Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of the phrase "just one kiss" throughout the song. It creates a sense of longing and desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Devlins
Possibly a reference to the Irish rock band The Devlins, but unclear how it relates to the rest of the song.
Drift
Unclear how this single word relates to the rest of the song.
I Don't Want To Be Like This
The singer of the song doesn't want to continue living in the current manner they are, they want a change.
I see you're angry with the things you did
The artist is aware that the person they are singing to is angry at themselves for something they did.
And I know you will be lost until
The artist understands that the person they are addressing will be lost (confused, struggling) until something happens.
You find a reason that can make you see my wish
The person the singer is addressing must find a reason that will help them see and understand the singer's wish.
And now I'm watching as you swing your dress
The singer is currently observing the person they are addressing as they move or dance (possibly indicating a party or social setting).
And your friends may cool your own distress
The person the artist is addressing may be comforted by their friends as they deal with their own distress or problems.
But you could change it all with just one kiss, one kiss
The artist believes that a single kiss could change the course of the person's life and help them move past their current problems.
'Cause I don't want to be like this... for too long
The artist doesn't want to continue living in their current way for much longer.
And the words are racing through my head
The singer now has thoughts and words racing through their head.
But they need to come from you instead
The artist believes that the person they are addressing must provide the words they need to hear in order to move forward.
So close your eyes and think of all the things you miss
The singer is asking the person they are addressing to close their eyes and think back on important memories or things that they miss.
The days are growing colder now
A possible reference to the approach of winter or a change in the relationship between the singer and the person they are addressing.
And I'm lost when you don't come around
The singer feels aimless or lost when the person they are addressing is not present in their life.
But you could change it all with just one kiss, one kiss
The artist still believes that a single kiss could resolve the issues between them and the person they are addressing.
'Cause I don't want to be like this... for too long
Reiterating that the artist doesn't want to stay in their current way of life for an extended period of time.
Writer(s): Nidra Beard, Dick Griffey, Leon Sylvers
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@manueltubens535
This group was underrated and I enjoyed listening to their music.
@shermanw711
They had whispers Shalimar 😳 should I say more Leon silvers .
@REDD_BLITZ
SOLAR was certainly underrated in its heyday but at the same time, it had all a unique sound that just couldn't be ignored.
@arnaudmontet7588
Totally agree with you . It was an amazing funky music label with a unique sound like prelude records was
@REDD_BLITZ
@Arnaud Montet
Ah, yes, Prelude Records. As a kid coming up, I too remember that label putting out some memorable hard hitting gems.
@arnaudmontet7588
@Redd Blitz François K mixed a few months ago in his Twitch channel all the most favourite tunes of this wonderful prelude records label
@REDD_BLITZ
@Arnaud Montet
I know. I was just a watchin' and rockin' too lol
@shermanw711
They were unrated if you were not a real fan man whispers Shalimar 😉
@luizhonorio9917
Essa banda é um verdadeiro SHOW da música FUNK!!!!!
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@manueltubens535
I had this song in my mind all day and I just needed to hear it