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.
It's Automatic
Freestyle Lyrics
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It's automatic [Repeat: x4]
Girl I can see right through your false defenses
You act as if you can ignore the sound
My force detectors tell me your pretending
All of your systems are about to go down
No need to panic, I know you feel it
I'm your mechanic, I know you feel it
This automatic romance
[Chorus]
I know the secrets to your circuitry girl
To your diskette I have to access code
Don't try to fight this electricity girl
From all this power you might overload
No need to panic, I know you feel it
If you can stand it, just dance
I'm your mechanic, I know you feel it
This automatic romance
[Chorus]
Girl I can see right through your false defenses
Before you know it, I will be in control
My force detectors tell me your pretending
Your force repellors can no longer hold
No need to panic, I know you feel it
If you can stand it, just dance
I'm your mechanic, I know you feel it
This automatic romance
[Chorus: x2]
It's automatic baby
It's automatic
I realize baby
All the things you fantasize baby
It's in your eyes baby
So let your body rock
Shake that thing
I'll make you wet baby
I'll make you sweat baby
I'm your best bet baby
So let your body rock
I know you feel it, just dance
I know you feel it, romance
[Chorus: x2]
I know you feel it, romance
I know you feel it, just dance
No need to panic, I know you feel it
This automatic romance
It's automatic, I know you feel it
The song "It's Automatic" by Freestyle is an upbeat dance track that describes a robotic romance between the singer and his love interest. The lyrics are full of metaphorical language, comparing the woman's emotions and responses to that of a machine. The singer claims that he can see right through the woman's false defenses and that her "force detectors" and "force repellors" are no longer working on him.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's automatic," emphasizing the idea that this romance is effortless and almost mechanical. The singer urges the woman to let her body rock and dance along with him. The lyrics also suggest a sense of control and dominance as the singer claims to know the secrets of the woman's "circuitry" and to have access to her "diskette."
Overall, the song is a fun and upbeat take on a futuristic love affair that incorporates elements of technology and robotics.
Line by Line Meaning
It's automatic
The relationship or attraction they are experiencing is natural, effortless, and beyond their control, like a reflex or a machine.
Girl I can see right through your false defenses
The singer can easily recognize that the girl is putting up a façade or front.
You act as if you can ignore the sound
The girl tries to pretend that she is not affected by the singer's advances.
My force detectors tell me your pretending
The artist's instincts or intuition are telling him that the girl is faking it.
All of your systems are about to go down
The girl's emotional defenses or mechanisms are about to fail or break down.
No need to panic, I know you feel it
The singer reassures the girl that she does have feelings for him and shouldn't be scared of it.
If you can stand it, just dance
The singer urges the girl to embrace their feelings and enjoy the moment.
I'm your mechanic, I know you feel it
The artist sees himself as someone who can fix or repair the girl's emotional needs, and understands her on a deeper level.
I know the secrets to your circuitry girl
The artist has taken the time to get to know the girl's emotional and psychological makeup.
To your diskette I have to access code
The artist is being metaphorical and suggesting that he has to decode or decipher the girl's emotional programming or patterns.
Don't try to fight this electricity girl
The attraction between them is intense and electric and cannot be ignored or denied.
From all this power you might overload
The girl might become overwhelmed or overstimulated by the intensity of the feelings between them.
Before you know it, I will be in control
The singer is confident that he will be able to dominate or take charge in the relationship.
Your force repellors can no longer hold
The girl's defenses are breaking down, and she can no longer resist the singer's advances.
It's automatic baby
The relationship is beyond their control, like a reflex or a machine.
All the things you fantasize baby
The artist is aware of the girl's secret desires, hopes, and dreams.
It's in your eyes baby
The artist can see or sense the girl's emotions and feelings through her eyes.
So let your body rock, shake that thing
The singer encourages the girl to let go of her inhibitions and enjoy their physical connection.
I'll make you wet baby
The singer is being explicitly sexual in his references, and suggests that he can arouse and excite the girl.
I'll make you sweat baby
The artist is confident that he can physically satisfy the girl and make her feel good.
I'm your best bet baby
The artist is confident that he is the right or optimal choice for the girl in terms of a romantic partner.
I know you feel it, just dance
The artist is sure that the girl is attracted to him and wants her to express it physically.
I know you feel it, romance
The singer is confident that the girl is experiencing romantic feelings for him and that their connection goes beyond physical attraction.
This automatic romance
The relationship between them is effortless, natural, and beyond their control, like a reflex or a machine.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONY BUTLER, GARFIELD BAKER, BYRON SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alejandroangel7326
Eu cantava melody funk em Inglês nessa era de ouro da música!
Ja cantei no AABB da tijuca, no Nautilus da Ilha, Mackenzie, no Garnier, na ilha dos pescadores, no sargento do Rocha, Magnatas, de Cascadura e em muiutos outros bailes espetaculares dessa época.
Eu tinha um grupo de dança que se apresentava comigo chamado Crazy for dance.
Já cantei com o grupo PIpos, Cash Box, Furacão 2000 , Abdula, Fly e até com o Latino quando era quase desconhecido.
Época maravilhosa e inesquecível!
@somedude2630
For those of you who didn’t get to experience this music in clubs in 86 when it was fresh I’m sorry. Clubs in Gainesville Florida were literally bouncing off this music...STACKS HOLIDAY INN..
@dustintravis8791
Gainesvillian here...are you saying there was a place in the Holiday Inn (I'm guessing the University and 13th location) called Stacks?
@joys1783
I wish..I was 10..lol
@terrenceblackhill1286
Just try
@hawkpantera9425
We had some killa clubs throwin down here in New Orleans
@SeanCrowley-ks1mu
We rocked this in Philly as well
@BarbieSasquatch
Omg I am losing my mind right now I found it! I finally found my old skating jam!
@emersonredumbrella4527
Same here 👽
@anthonyholmes7123
One of Jam Pony Express' and Florida's favorite songs back in the 80s.
@bigdeech313
wow i dropped a tear i really miss these days real music good times ..great post