Fat Freddy's Drop have now released their second major studio album, Dr Boondigga & The Big BW - shipping GOLD on the first day of release on 26th May 2009. Featuring Art & Design by Otis Frizzell, the album features nine fresh phat tracks that span soul, dub, reggae, techno, blues flavors.
The group's first major release was a live album, Live at the Matterhorn, a lengthy jam session recorded in a popular Wellington night club. Their first studio album, Based on a True Story was released in 2005. After only a day of release it had gone gold and was number one in the New Zealand album charts despite having little advertising or marketing. The album's first single, "Wandering Eye", spent 17 weeks in the RIANZ Top 40 Singles Chart and peaked at number six.
Freddy's dominated the 2005 New Zealand Music Awards, taking Best Group, Best Album, Best New Zealand Roots Group and the Peoples Choice Award. On December 18, 2005 the group were awarded the Worldwide "Album of the Year Award", as voted for by over 20,000 listeners of Gilles Peterson's BBC Radio 1 'Worldwide' show.
They won three awards at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards (18 October). The People's Choice Award, the Highest Selling NZ Album ([album/artist=fat freddy's drop]Based On A True Story[album/artist]) and Best Music Video for the single Wandering Eye.
Midnight Marauders and Hope both scaled to the number one spot on Gilles Peterson’s top twenty Worldwide picks in 2002 and 2003 respectively.
From the underground to the higher-ground, Fat Freddy’s Drop do it for the love of music, and food!
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Russia
Fat Freddy's Drop Lyrics
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We're doing it fine
Taste the dub wine
Gets better with time
Spin on a dime
Turn it all around
This is the sound
Come follow me now
I wait until the sun has fallen
And go to where the stream is flawing
Swim in the darkest waters
With all the midnight sons and daughters
Where I go you will not follow
It's such a bitter drink to swallow
The rhythm beat that has no equal
Time is running now with no sequel
Got to strike while the time is ripe
If you feeling it's the rhythm of your heartbeat
The heart…
If you feeling it's the rhythm of your heartbeat
Of you heart…
And this is how you start, I say:
You feel it in the rhythm
And you feel it in your heart Say they're both bound together
You can never tear apart Interconnected by this foundation
This universal sound felt by each and everyone
Felt by your daughters and felt by your sons
Heartbeat rhythm is the inspiration
Yes it's felt in the heart of a musician
And spread around the world to each and every nation
DJ Fitchie got the top The Drop selection
Drop comes to conquer like a true champion
Drop originated down the New Zealand
Top choice music
I say that's where we come from
Say The Twelve Tribes, [?] and The Roots Foundation
Sweet reggae music and we're still number one
Take the step forward
Take the step back
Looking for my destination
All your strategies
Leave them at the door
We don't need no information
Living in the age of technology
But it's all the same to me now
Just keep it on the flame
Keep the fire burning
Keep the fire burning
Strike while the time is ripe
Rhythm of you heartbeat
Strike while the time is ripe
Feeling it's the rhythm of your heartbeat
Strike while the time is ripe
I've been waiting till the sun goes down
That's when I come around
I've been waiting till the sun goes down
That's when I come around
That's when I come around
"Russia" by Fat Freddy's Drop, is a mesmerizing track that conveys the uplifting message of seizing the moment and following your heart. The track starts by celebrating life with lyrics like "From ninety-nine, we're doing it fine, Taste the dub wine, gets better with time," thereby emphasizing that despite difficulties, life does only improve with time. The song encourages people to take risks and make the best of their lives, all while feeling the beat in their hearts.
The song is a beautiful fusion of reggae, soul, and dub music. The chorus of the song, "If you feeling it's the rhythm of your heartbeat, This is how you start," encourages listeners to follow their instincts to create a positive impact in the world. The song's lyrics also depict the inspiration that can be found within music, with the phrase "The rhythm beat that has no equal" being a perfect example of that.
Overall, "Russia" is an empowering song with an uplifting message. The song encourages individuals to follow their passions, stay true to themselves, and make the most of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
From ninety-nine
From the year ninety-nine, we've been doing fine
We're doing it fine
We're doing well, everything is okay
Taste the dub wine
Enjoy the reggae music
Gets better with time
Reggae music improves with time
Spin on a dime
To be able to adapt quickly to changes
Turn it all around
To change things for the better
This is the sound
This is the sound of reggae music
Come follow me now
Follow me and let's enjoy the reggae music together
I wait until the sun has fallen
I wait until sunset
And go to where the stream is flawing
I go to the river where the water flows
Swim in the darkest waters
Swim in the river even in the darkest hour
With all the midnight sons and daughters
With all the people who love reggae music
Where I go you will not follow
You can't follow me to my special place
It's such a bitter drink to swallow
It's hard to accept the reality
The rhythm beat that has no equal
There's no music like reggae
Time is running now with no sequel
Time is moving on and can't be stopped
Got to strike while the time is ripe
Take action while the opportunity is there
If you feeling it's the rhythm of your heartbeat
If you feel connected to reggae music
The heart...
The heart is the center of the connection to reggae music
Of you heart...
The rhythm of your heart connects you to reggae music
And this is how you start, I say:
This is how you start to appreciate reggae music
You feel it in the rhythm
You feel it in the music
And you feel it in your heart
You feel it in your emotions
Say they're both bound together
The rhythm and emotions are connected
You can never tear apart
They can't be separated
Interconnected by this foundation
They are connected by the foundation of reggae music
This universal sound felt by each and everyone
This music is felt by everyone
Felt by your daughters and felt by your sons
Felt by both men and women
Heartbeat rhythm is the inspiration
The rhythm of the heart inspires the music
Yes it's felt in the heart of a musician
Musicians feel the rhythm in their hearts
And spread around the world to each and every nation
Reggae music is shared all over the world
DJ Fitchie got the top The Drop selection
DJ Fitchie has the best selection of reggae music
Drop comes to conquer like a true champion
Reggae music dominates like a champion
Drop originated down the New Zealand
Reggae music started in New Zealand
Top choice music
The best music
I say that's where we come from
That's our roots
Say The Twelve Tribes, [?] and The Roots Foundation
Referencing reggae music groups and foundations
Sweet reggae music and we're still number one
Reggae music is still the best
Take the step forward
Take a step forward and enjoy the music
Take the step back
Step back and relax
Looking for my destination
Searching for my purpose in life
All your strategies
All your plans
Leave them at the door
Forget about your plans
We don't need no information
We don't need to think too hard about things
Living in the age of technology
We live in the modern world
But it's all the same to me now
It's all good, I'm happy how things are
Just keep it on the flame
Keep the music playing
Keep the fire burning
Keep the passion alive
Strike while the time is ripe
Don't miss the opportunity
Rhythm of you heartbeat
The rhythm of your heart connected to music
Feeling it's the rhythm of your heartbeat
If you feel connected to reggae music
I've been waiting till the sun goes down
I wait for the right moment
That's when I come around
That's when I start to enjoy the music
That's when I come around
That's when I start to enjoy the music
Writer(s): Chris Faiumu, Joseph Lindsay, Dallas Tamaira, Scott Towers, Iain Gordon, Mark Williams, Toby Laing, Tehimana Kerr
Contributed by Bailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lesegozeez0umotebe226
This is thee Fat Freddy's Drop that I know - this is fire
@serviaaan
From ninety-nine We’re doing it fine Taste the dub wine Gets better with time Spin on a dime Turn it all around This is the sound Come follow me now I wait until the sun has fallen And go to where the stream is flowing Swim in the darkest waters With all the midnight sons and daughters Where I go you will not follow It’s such a bitter drink to swallow The rhythm beat that has no equal Time is running now with no sequel Oh yes, got to strike while the time is right If you feel it, it’s the rhythm of your heartbeat Of the heart… (yeah, yeah) If you feel it, it’s the rhythm of your heartbeat (yeah) Of your heart… [Verse 2: MC Slave] And this is how you start, I say: You feel it in the rhythm And you feel it in your heart You feel it in the rhythm And you feel it in your heart Say they’re both bound together You can never tear apart Say they’re both bound together You can never tear apart Interconnected by this foundation This universal sound felt by each and everyone Felt by your daughters and now felt by your sons Heartbeat rhythm is the inspiration Yes it’s felt in the heart of a musician And spread around the world to each and every nation DJ Fitchie got the top The Drop selection Drop comes to conquer like a true champion Drop originated down in New Zealand Top choice music I say that’s where we come from Say The Twelve Tribes, the Bureau and The Roots Foundation Sweet reggae music and we’re still number one Take a step forward Take a step back Looking for my destination All your strategies Leave them at the door We don’t need no information Living in the age of technology But it’s all the same to me now Just keep it on the flame Keep the fire burning Keep the fire burning Strike while the time is ripe Rhythm of you heartbeat Strike while the time is ripe Feeling it’s the rhythm of your heartbeat Strike while the time is ripe Feeling it’s the rhythm of your heartbeat (Strike while the time is ripe Feeling it’s the rhythm of your heartbeat) I’ve been waiting till the sun goes down That’s when I come around I’ve been waiting till the sun goes down That’s when I come around That’s when I come around
@laikamcaproductions
I love you Fat Freddy
@fatfreddysdrop
Fat Freddy loves you, chur
@3139194
ive been listening to this song for so many years... never get tired of it, love you fat freddy
@romesino7603
4:30 to 4:59 purity at its finest. Proud to stay in Aotearoa
@chilpepc8863
Always gives me shivers
@Theiftanlazx
Haha glad I am not the only one that feels this!!!!
@FRamps
So good man...
@danielcortes4523
What a nice track! Thanks for make it! please don't stop keep doing nice music! I am from Colombia a guy from New Zealand told me you are the best band from there!