1. Swedish sy… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Freestyle:
1. Swedish synthpop group from the early 1980s
2. Electro artist Tony Butler
3. Filipino band
4. American MC from Arsonists.
5. Korean band - use this tag - 프리스타일
6. Canadian skate punk band in the late '90s.
1. A Swedish synthpop group from the early 1980s. Their most popular hits were "Vill Ha Dig" and "Fantasi". Members: Tommy Ekman, Christer Sandelin, Gigi Hamilton, Joakim Hagleitner, Anders Uddberg and Diane Corinne Söderholm. When the group split up in 1983, Sandelin, Ekman and Hamilton formed Style. Freestyle briefly reunited in 1998, re-recording a few old songs.
2. One of the '80s electro artists, Miami-based producer Tony Butler recorded a string of club tracks on Power/Jam Packed and his own Music Specialist label in the mid-'80s, helping build the Miami-style bass music and freestyle (named after Butler's primary pseudonym), as well as influence '90s post-techno artists such as Autechre and Biochip C. Butler's earlier tracks under his own name includes singles such as "Fix It in the Mix," "Jam the Box," and "Get Some" exploring a thinner, more stripped-down sound similar to Man Parrish and Cybotron. Butler's tracks with Freestyle are perhaps the more well known, and include such club staples as "It's Automatic," "Don't Stop the Rock," and "The Party Has Begun." His more commercial, pop-oriented writing and production work with Trinere, Debbie Deb, and Shannon, however, remain his claim to fame. Butler continued to live and record in Miami thereafter.
3. A Filipino band, formed by Top Suzara and Jinky Vidal in 1996. When Freestyle hit the Manila bar scene in 1998, it was a case of young musicians being at the right place at the right time, with the right sound. Those five guys and a girl had then what Manila was looking for- a new band with vast appeal and the knack for filling venues with their blend of pop, R&B and original hits. After seven years of doing what they do best, Freestyle has grown into an OPM heavyweight with four studio-recorded albums (two of which made platinum), a string of local and international concerts, and industry accolades under their belts, thus making them one of the country’s best-loved and most sought-after group.
Last year, a new leaf turned for Freestyle. Freestyle learned that change is vital for any band seeking quality and longevity in the music biz. Ushering a new era for Freestyle are the fresh voices of Mike Luis (former Brand New Funk, Next Level), and Joshua Desiderio (former Kindred Garden, Art & Soul), themselves seasoned musicians. Also, since the migration of one of the founding members, Carlo Tapia, Freestyle is proud to welcome Rommel de la Cruz on bass, formerly of Barbie’s Cradle. Continuing members are Gerald Banzon (drums), Nikki Cabardo (keyboards), Tat Suzara (guitar), and Jinky Vidal (vocals).
Seven seems to be a good number for the group who, after only a few rehearsals have blended together seamlessly. The addition of Mike and Joshua (who each play synths on stage) has revitalized Freestyle’s sound to a level of funk and soul that builds upon Jinky’s solid vocals and the band’s tight playing. The result is a powerhouse of rich harmonies and robust music, flavoring their cool mix of old and new school R&B, Hip Hop, funk, neo soul and ballads.
Freestyle is positive of the path they are taking. A new vibe was introduced by the new members. From watching their gigs, it’s clear that Freestyle is happy to be where they are now, and is very much here to stay.
Band info from Official website
4. Hip Hop artist, former member of Arsonists.
Bubblar
Freestyle Lyrics
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Kyokushokai de yureru furikodokei
Hazukashii tango o tate ni narabe te
Tsugi no pazuru ni chakushushi ta tokoro
Nankai na shiki de egai ta aijou
Hito to iu kikai wa omoi haseru
Kimi wa nani ga suki?
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Sonna koto ja nai
Kata ga fureru koto nan tomo omowa nai?
Sono tabi ni tamaru kimi no seibun
Sugu te ga todoku yo dakedo deki nai
Yuujou de sae mo kowashi te shimai sou de
Koi no uta karakuri-hitsuji maware
Suki kirai no mondai kotae awase
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Kimi wa dare ga suki?
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Sou iu imi ja nai
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Kimi no konomi wa?
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Watashi todoi te ru?
Suuji ni tayora nai naraba taikutsu o nan'ni kae reru darou
Fui ni me ga atte toiki kakusu
Soshite hito to iu kikai ni omoi haseru no ka
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Kimi wa nani ga suki?
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Sonna koto ja nai
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Kimi wa dare ga suki?
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Zenbu oshie te
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Kimi no egao ni
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
Watashi kyouki suru
Oshie te ne
The lyrics to Freestyle's song Bubblar are full of abstract thoughts and emotions that are difficult to pin down. The first verse talks about the singer's thoughts and feelings being uncertain and shaky, like a trembling clock in a jewelry shop display. The second verse mentions the confusion of love and the machines that people can become when it comes to relationships. The chorus repeatedly questions what someone likes or loves, and states that simply saying "I like or love something/someone" is not enough to fully understand it.
The third verse is about physical intimacy and how the singer doesn't know how to feel about it. The next verse talks about the feelings that arise when around another person, even if they're not in a romantic context. The chorus repeats again, questioning the love interests and preferences of the person being addressed. In the final verse, the singer wonders about how they could get rid of their boredom, and then gets surprised by their own sudden interest in another person, wondering if that person feels the same way.
Overall, the song seems to deal with the struggles of communication and connection, especially in the realm of intimacy and romance. The abstract lyrics could be interpreted in various ways, and the song may resonate differently with each individual listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonari de nayanderu watashi no shikou wa
My troubled thoughts next to you
Kyokushokai de yureru furikodokei
A swinging pocket watch in a straight and narrow world
Hazukashii tango o tate ni narabe te
Lining up embarrassing words
Tsugi no pazuru ni chakushushi ta tokoro
Where it fits in the next puzzle piece
Nankai na shiki de egai ta aijou
A love that was painted in countless forms
Hito to iu kikai wa omoi haseru
A machine known as a human, racing thoughts
Dou iu koto na no dou iu koto na no
What is it? What is it?
Kimi wa nani ga suki?
What do you like?
Sonna koto ja nai
That's not it
Kata ga fureru koto nan tomo omowa nai?
I don't even think about touching you
Sono tabi ni tamaru kimi no seibun
Your genes that get stuck in me every time
Sugu te ga todoku yo dakedo deki nai
My hand reaches you instantly but I can't do anything
Yuujou de sae mo kowashi te shimai sou de
Even our friendship seems to be breaking
Koi no uta karakuri-hitsuji maware
Love song, spin the puppet sheep
Suki kirai no mondai kotae awase
Matching up our likes and dislikes
Kimi wa dare ga suki?
Who do you like?
Sou iu imi ja nai
That's not what I meant
Kimi no konomi wa?
What's your preference?
Watashi todoi te ru?
Can I reach it?
Suuji ni tayora nai naraba taikutsu o nan'ni kae reru darou
If we can't rely on numbers, what can we change about the boredom?
Fui ni me ga atte toiki kakusu
Suddenly our eyes meet, we hide our sighs
Soshite hito to iu kikai ni omoi haseru no ka
And then, do we race towards that machine called a human?
Zenbu oshie te
Teach me everything
Kimi no egao ni
To your smile
Watashi kyouki suru
I go crazy
Oshie te ne
Teach me, okay?
Writer(s): Joakim Ernst Hagleitner, DIANE CORINNE SÖDERHOLM, Christer Eric Sandelin, Anders Carl Uddberg, Tommy Ekman Faelt, Gigi Lorrine Christi Hamilton
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.