They released six albums on Pork Recordings and after creating their own music label, Twentythree Records in 1999, a further four albums followed. Other releases include a various artists compilation in the Another Late Night series, which featured a new track of theirs, Nature Boy (a Nat King Cole cover), and a more dancefloor-oriented compilation entitled Another Fine Mess, as well as two double albums of Fila remixes commissioned by other artists and labels entitled Brazilification and B2.
They co-produced The Twilight singers debut l.p with Greg Dulli and collaborated with Harold Budd and Bill Nelson to produce Three White Roses & A Budd EP.
It appears that after releasing their "Best of"-album Retrospective (2006), a single (Neanderthal) and a final four-track EP entitled One Track Mind - EP in 2007 (these last two only available as downloads), Fila Brazillia quietly disbanded in 2008. Steve Cobby had formed the label Steel Tiger Records in late 2006 with Sim Lister. Over the course of 2007, the label saw various digital releases by J*S*T*A*R*S (Cobby and Lister), Peacecorps (Cobby and guitarist Rich Arthurs) and The Cutler (Cobby and Pork). Other projects of his include Solid Doctor (or The Solid Doctor) and Heights of Abraham (with Lister and Jake Harries). Currently, David McSherry is an instructor of audio processes at the University of Lincoln. He has also recorded a solo LP as Mandrillus Sphynx.
Steve Cobby mixcloud page @ http://www.mixcloud.com/porky/
(2) Hull-based duo Fila Brazillia is the most popular and acclaimed of the noted Pork Recordings stable. Formed in 1990 by producers Steve Cobby and Dave McSherry, Fila followed Cobby's association with Ashley & Jackson, a moderately successful pop/dance group signed to Big Life! that went belly up as the label began demanding more and more pop and less dance. Returning to his native Hull from Manchester, Cobby met DJ/dabbler Dave Pork, and the two forged a creative alliance. Hooking up with McSherry to form Fila, the group's first 12", "The Mermaid," was released that same year on Pork's fledgling imprint (formed, actually, specifically for the occasion), gaining instant acclaim among DJs and headphonauts alike for its innovative fusion of funk, dub, house, hip-hop, and acid jazz.
The group followed their debut single with a string of full-length releases (Old Codes, New Chaos, Maim That Tune, and Black Market Gardening among them), which were instrumental in building Pork's reputation as one of the most consistent and respected of England's vast ocean of underground breakbeat/trip-hop labels. Later releases integrated elements of pop and drum'n'bass on a number of tracks. Fila's rep also translated into a number of acclaimed remixes, including Lamb's "Cotton Wool," the Orb's "Toxygene," and DJ Food's "Freedom" (over a dozen of which were featured on the 2000 collection Brazilification). During the new millennium, the duo released the mix album Another Late Night in 2001 and the studio effort Jump Leads early the following year. After two years of recording inactivity, in 2004 the duo released a pair of production albums (The Life and Times of Phoebus Brumal and Dicks), plus another mix album (Another Fine Mess). In addition to Fila, Cobby is also an active member of other Pork stable acts such as Solid Doctor (his solo guise) and Heights of Abraham, both of which have released a number of full-length recordings. ~ Sean Cooper, Rovi
Hero Theme
Fila Brazillia Lyrics
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Ooh, there's big fandango in the wrangle
Ooh, there's loads on loads of g-strings and marble bags
On this beach, leave you speechless
Like no-star Sneetches, like
Brain cells sucked by leeches
Short Beach is the best bash
If I was a woman, I'd demand a tongue-lash
Ain't life fantastic?
Switch-gender spastic
Impale the she-male, down some more champale
Bombay chicken cooked like hell
Get arrested for sluttery and make-hell
Posted testicles on virtual e-mail
I'm the nouveau-beat superstar
Super-stealin' in Manhattan
Your girl is cattin':
"I strictly listen to Luscious Jackson"
Aversion to heights, got you froze up like deer in headlights
And purple nights, like Heaven's Gate
Watch the world gyrate -- fuck it
If there's a hole in the bucket, I'll plug it
If your fat body talkin' shit, then I'll slug it
Scared of your girl's clit? I'll suck it
Cheese thick from the bricks, I'll pluck it
I like rhymin' like Mascis
My beats are like molasses
Sweet and slow like Jackie Onassis
With Alzheimer's
Social climbers
Slip on my diarrhea
MCs sound the same, like onomatopoeia
God bless the Infesticons! Fuck the Majesticons!
God bless the Infesticons! Fuck the Majesticons!
Exasperated, systemic miscalculation
Four thousand twisted roads to salvation
Choose one sand-blasted alabaster bastard
Gilded monogram, four heads commanded their commanders
Comin' up flat like South Park Marlon Brandos
Celebrates his Contradicticons
We assume question marks are for morons, but I'm askin'
What floor are we on? Where's the connection?
Disseminated web of 360 degrees of relations
On juxtaposed plantation Soul Station Zebra
This world's a two-foot closet with Taurus, Cancers and Libras
Three Trent Lotts and two Eldridge Cleavers
Five John Wayne Gacies and one Beaver
All out to get cheese like dreamweaver
They cops ain't nothing but lost believers
Hiding out in the Bronx camouflage with a goatee in the season
[scratch] "Nothing less... nothing more"
God bless the Infesticons! Fuck the Majesticons!
God bless the Infesticons! Fuck the Majesticons!
God bless the Infesticons! Fuck the Majesticons!
God bless the Infesticons! Fuck the Majesticons!
The lyrics to Fila Brazillia's song Hero Theme are dense with references and social commentary. The first section depicts a party on Short Beach, where the singer describes an idealized version of themselves as a tall, blond woman with a beautiful body. The lines "I'm the nouveau-beat superstar/Super-stealin' in Manhattan" suggest a critique of the music industry's focus on image and appearance over talent. The line "Your girl is cattin': 'I strictly listen to Luscious Jackson'" could be interpreted as derision toward the mainstream music scene and its listeners.
The next section begins with the repeated calls to "God bless the Infesticons" and "fuck the Majesticons," which are references to two fictional groups from the album's larger concept. The lines "Exasperated, systemic miscalculation/Four thousand twisted roads to salvation" suggest a criticism of society's inability to solve its problems. The following lines mention "South Park Marlon Brandos" and "Contradicticons," which are references to popular culture and the album's themes of contradiction and rebellion. The lines "This world's a two-foot closet with Taurus, Cancers and Libras/Three Trent Lotts and two Eldridge Cleavers" suggest the singer's frustration with society's rigid structures and the persistence of racism.
Overall, the lyrics to Hero Theme are complex and multi-layered, filled with critiques of mainstream culture, society's failures, and the constraints of identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, there's big fandango in the wrangle
There's a lot of commotion and chaos going on
Ooh, there's loads on loads of g-strings and marble bags
There's a lot of scantily clad people and wealth on display
On this beach, leave you speechless
The beach is so amazing that it leaves you without words
Like no-star Sneetches, like
Like a Dr. Seuss character without a star on its belly
Brain cells sucked by leeches
Feeling mentally drained and exhausted
Short Beach is the best bash
This beach is the best party
If I was a woman, I'd demand a tongue-lash
If I were a woman, I would expect oral sex
Be tall and blond with ass, like that girl in Splash
I want to look like the actress in the movie Splash
Ain't life fantastic?
Isn't life great?
Switch-gender spastic
Playing around with gender roles
Impale the she-male, down some more champale
Violent and explicit sexual act involving trans individuals and champagne
Bombay chicken cooked like hell
Spicy chicken dish cooked to perfection
Get arrested for sluttery and make-hell
Getting arrested for being promiscuous or engaging in criminal activity
Posted testicles on virtual e-mail
Sharing explicit content online
I'm the nouveau-beat superstar
I'm a new and innovative music superstar
Super-stealin' in Manhattan
Stealing and committing crimes in Manhattan
Your girl is cattin':
Your girlfriend is flirting with other people
"I strictly listen to Luscious Jackson"
"I only listen to one specific band"
Aversion to heights, got you froze up like deer in headlights
Being paralyzed by fear or anxiety
And purple nights, like Heaven's Gate
References the Heaven's Gate cult and their beliefs about the color purple
Watch the world gyrate -- fuck it
Watching the world move on without caring
If there's a hole in the bucket, I'll plug it
If there's a problem, I'll solve it
If your fat body talkin' shit, then I'll slug it
If someone is being rude or insulting, I'll fight back
Scared of your girl's clit? I'll suck it
Explicit sexual act involving female genitalia
Cheese thick from the bricks, I'll pluck it
Enjoying and taking advantage of wealth
I like rhymin' like Mascis
Enjoying a more laid-back and melodic style of rap
My beats are like molasses
My music is slow and sticky
Sweet and slow like Jackie Onassis
Referencing the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her demeanor
With Alzheimer's
Having memory loss or forgetfulness
Social climbers
People who try to improve their social status
Slip on my diarrhea
A nonsensical and vulgar phrase that doesn't have an actual meaning
MCs sound the same, like onomatopoeia
Rappers often use similar sounds and rhymes in their music
God bless the Infesticons! Fuck the Majesticons!
Showing support for their own group and disdain for another
Exasperated, systemic miscalculation
Feeling annoyed and frustrated about being wrong
Four thousand twisted roads to salvation
There are many different paths to take in order to achieve success
Choose one sand-blasted alabaster bastard
Pick one wealthy and privileged person
Gilded monogram, four heads commanded their commanders
Rich and powerful people with a lot of influence
Comin' up flat like South Park Marlon Brandos
Feeling unsuccessful and unaccomplished
Celebrates his Contradicticons
Someone who celebrates things that don't make sense or contradict each other
We assume question marks are for morons, but I'm askin'
Questioning why people think it's dumb to ask questions
What floor are we on? Where's the connection?
Feeling lost and unsure about what's happening
Disseminated web of 360 degrees of relations
A complex network of relationships and connections
On juxtaposed plantation Soul Station Zebra
A strange and confusing location or situation
This world's a two-foot closet with Taurus, Cancers and Libras
Feeling boxed in or confined by astrological signs
Three Trent Lotts and two Eldridge Cleavers
Referencing politicians with controversial beliefs and actions
Five John Wayne Gacies and one Beaver
Referencing people known for their strange or disturbing behavior
All out to get cheese like dreamweaver
Trying to get as much wealth and material possessions as possible
They cops ain't nothing but lost believers
Police officers who are misguided or lost in their beliefs
Hiding out in the Bronx camouflage with a goatee in the season
Someone hiding or blending in with their surroundings
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The Dweller DarHraku
That is some god damn flow with that stream
DeeJay Rico
God bless the Infesticons!