The story of Enur begins in Copenhagen with Rune, one half of the duo and established DJ/producer extraordinaire, who after years producing hip hop beats for, as he sardonically puts it, “blunt smoking, lazy rappers that never showed up on time for sessions,” decided to channel his expertise into electronic music. The decision immediately proved to be a wise one. In 2000 he teamed up with his brother Johannes and they formed the group Artificial Funk. Their first commercial single ‘Together’, which was released on Skint/Sony Music UK, sold 250,000 copies, and hit # 1 on the UK dance charts. DJ Mag hailed it one the Top 10 tracks of 2003.
2003 would also be the year that Enur began to take root when Rune and Johannes released the first iteration of ‘Calabria’ as a fully instrumental piece. The song, with its trademark saxophone riff and hooky, thumping beat, quickly brought them newfound popularity and a deal with Credence/ Parlophone Records. ‘Calabria’ became a hit in Ibiza, garnering spins from top DJ’s and being awarded as one of the top 50 tracks of the year by DJ Mag. The track would ultimately go on to sell over 2 million copies -- not too shabby for a track that, as Rune wryly claims, “took an hour and half and bottle of Coke to make.”
In spring 2006, the guys decided to remix the track and add a new element: the distinct ragga vocals of Afro-Danish dancehall reggae singer Natasja Saad. The new version of ‘Calabria', released under the moniker Enur, was licensed to Ministry of Sound in the UK and subsequently Ultra Records for the US. The new version of ‘Calabria’ took the world by storm, reaching # 2 on the France singles sales chart and #29 on the European Hot 100 singles chart. When it made its way to US shores it achieved the ultimate hat trick: playlisting on three major radio formats -- Top 40, Dance, and Latin. By late Fall 2007, major radio stations such as Z100 and KTU were charting the track. On January 16, 2008 the song reached #1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart and # 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The ‘seemingly indestructible track,’ as hailed by The New York Times, continued to circulate the world, through re-works and remixes by the likes of Alex Gaudino, who remixed for his own European hit ‘Destination Calabria feat. Crystal Waters’, and Pitbull, who sampled it in ‘The Anthem feat. Lil Jon,’ and a remix featuring New York rapper MIMS.
The song was also featured in the popular television shows ‘Ugly Betty’ and ‘Nip/Tuck’, as well as the Wii videogame ‘Namco: We Cheer’. It is presently being used in the national Target Back To School television campaign.
In a sad twist, Ms. Saad tragically died in a car accident in Jamaica in June 2007. “Her spirit will always live on in the music and hearts of Enur,” states Johannes.
With the success of ‘Calabria,’ Enur realized their blend of reggae, soca, R&B, and dance music in general had a large audience and their debut album Raggatronic was born. The 10 track album combines their unique production skills with the featured vocals of some of reggae and R&B's most established veterans -- as well as some rising stars. Raggatronic features Beenie Man, Strangeboy (aka Greg Nice of hip hop royalty Nice & Smooth), Natasja Saad, Natalie Storm, Nicki Minaj, and Chopper City Boyz, among others.
The songs on Raggatronic boast a unique sonic juxtaposition of cool Caribbean vibes with the tempo and edge of urban electronic, as showcased on cuts like ‘Whine’ which features Beenie Man and ‘Gwaan’ which features rising dancehall starlet Natalie Storm. Ms. Saad lends her distinct Jamaican-style patois to the track ‘Bonfire,’ while New Orleans rap collective Chopper City Boys bring their flawless Southern flow to the house-breakbeat driven ‘Ucci Ucci’.
Enur’s live show is equally inimitable. Their performances, which feature Rune on turntables and vocals, Johannes on percussion and drums, and the occasional guest vocalists, have been described as manic, sweaty, exhilarating affairs. Their DJ sets are no less thrilling and have brought them all over the world.
When not busy making or releasing music (Rune and Johannes also have their own electronic and house label, Arti Farti), the brothers spend their time with their other passion and award-winning talent: design. Their design company has offices in Denmark, UK and Italy. Within the last year alone, their design accolades have included restaurants in Beijing to signature travel bags in Italy, mobile phones in Taiwan to Tableware in Scandinavia, furniture in Denmark to the art direction of the Japanese jean brand EVISU. In 2007 they received Royal Danish Design Prize.
While reflecting on the past year’s success, and the release of Raggatronic, Rune and Johannes note “making hits like Calabria is easy. But making something truly interesting and everlasting… that’s our ultimate goal with all of this.” The world excitedly waits.
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Calabria 2007
Enur Lyrics
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Rock that, run that, this where we from
Easy now, no need fi go down
Rock that, run that, this where we from
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Easy now no need fi go down
Just wuk it gently and no break nah bone
Cool end-it-ly, you have a style of your own
Me never kno you saw ya master the saxsaphone
'Cause you sound like the talk of the town yea
Imma lock you when you run come around yea
Make me wobble, make me whole body bubble
An me no say ya trouble, when ya ready for the double
And n you hit that
No ti-na the mickle
Play with it a lickle, why you so na tickle
I'm tellin' you to, hit that
No ti-na the mickle
Stay with it a lickle, why you so na tickle
I'm feelin' them
Easy now no need fi go down
Walk it gently and no break nah bone
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Best shown overall, shiny and tall
One touch make a gal climb whoever you are
Brass hat, hatter than fireball
Whoop Whoop
You not small you not lickle at all
Dat touch, just dip on me mind yea
The good feelin dip on rewind yea
Make me wobble, make me whole body bubble
An me no say ya trouble, when ya ready for the double
And you hit that
No ti-na the mickle
Play with it a lickle, why you so na tickle
I'm tellin' you to, hit that
No ti-na the mickle
Stay with it a lickle, why you so na tickle
I'm feelin' them
Walk it gently and no break nah bone
Easy now no need fi go down
Rock that run that, this where we from
Easy now no need fi go down
Rock that run that, this where we from
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
The lyrics to Enur's song Calabria 2007 are a mixture of Jamaican Patois and English words, with a heavy focus on dance and movement. The lines "Easy now, no need fi go down / Rock that, run that, this where we from" suggest pride in their cultural heritage and a celebration of dance and music from their hometown. The repeated phrase "Whoop whoop, when you run come around / Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah" implies that the person being addressed is highly regarded and popular in their community.
The lines "Just wuk it gently and no break nah bone / Cool end-it-ly, you have a style of your own" encourage the listener to dance in their own style, without worrying about conforming to a particular trend. The mention of the saxophone suggests an appreciation for music and musicianship. The repeated use of "hit that / no ti-na the mickle / play with it a lickle, why you so na tickle" seems to be a reference to sexual activity, but the exact meaning is unclear.
Overall, the song's lyrics celebrate dance, music, and personal style, encouraging people to express themselves freely and celebrate their cultural heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy now, no need fi go down
Don't go too hard, take it easy
Rock that, run that, this where we from
Let's party and enjoy ourselves in our hometown
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
When you come around, everyone takes notice
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
You're the talk of the town and everyone knows it
Just wuk it gently and no break nah bone
Take it easy and don't hurt yourself
Cool end-it-ly, you have a style of your own
You're unique and have your own style
Me never kno you saw ya master the saxsaphone
I didn't know you were a master of the saxophone
'Cause you sound like the talk of the town yea
You're the center of attention and everyone is talking about you
Imma lock you when you run come around yea
I'll keep an eye on you when you come around
Make me wobble, make me whole body bubble
This music makes me dance and move
An me no say ya trouble, when ya ready for the double
I won't cause you any trouble, let's party together
And n you hit that
When you dance like that
No ti-na the mickle
Don't be shy, just enjoy yourself
Play with it a lickle, why you so na tickle
Loosen up and have fun
I'm tellin' you to, hit that
I'm encouraging you to keep dancing
Stay with it a lickle, why you so na tickle
Keep going and don't be shy
Best shown overall, shiny and tall
You look your best and stand out
One touch make a gal climb whoever you are
Your touch makes women go crazy, whoever you are
Brass hat, hatter than fireball
You're confident and hot as fire
You not small you not lickle at all
You're not small or insignificant
Dat touch, just dip on me mind yea
I can't stop thinking about your touch
The good feelin dip on rewind yea
I want to relive this good feeling
Walk it gently and no break nah bone
Take it slow and don't hurt yourself
Whoop whoop, when you run come around
When you come around, everyone takes notice
Car I know you're the talk of the town, yeah
You're the talk of the town and everyone knows it
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Rune Reilly Koelsch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kevinhunt00
This video only has 43 million views because the other 800 million can't find the name to the song.
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@olimpiasps
kevin hunt soooo true 👍🏼😎
@Bully50
kevin hunt I just found it,,,, it 2017 😂😂😂
@oykukurt1167
me too
@virgin5415
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@JorgeHernandez-ko5tw
a moment of silence for the people who still cant find this song...
@jorbop953
Face The North it’s not even that hard to find it tbh people who can’t have no iq all you have to search is whoop whoop when you run come around
@M_ldyCheese
@@jorbop953 My mom and I only had a short clip of the song to go off of and it sure as hell had no "whoop whoop"
@M_ldyCheese
@@jorbop953 In other words, it was pretty damn difficult.