The Freestylers formed in 1996 when DJs and dance music p… Read Full Bio ↴United Kingdom
The Freestylers formed in 1996 when DJs and dance music producers Matt Cantor, Aston Harvey and (initially) Andrew Galea joined forces. All three of them had been involved in the British dance music scene since the 1980s. Cantor had recorded as Cut n' Paste and Strike with Andy Gardner (Plump DJs). Aston Harvey recorded as Blapps! Posse best known for the 1990 breakbeat dance hit "Don't Hold Back" before working with Definition of Sound, Rebel MC and DJ Rap (as DJ Rap and Aston). Harvey joined with Galea under the name Sol Brothers before Cantor was recruited to form the Freestylers. The group took their name from their first sample "Don't Stop The Rock" by Freestyle.
The trio's first single "Drop The Boom (AK-48)" on their own Scratch City Records in 1996 becoming a dancefloor hit in the UK and Miami. The band released the Freestyle EP in 1996 on Freskanova (Freskanova's parent label, Fresh, had released Cantor, Galea and Harvey's previous work). Andrew Galea left the Freestylers shortly after the release of the Freestyle EP.
After the departure of Andrew Galea, Matt and Aston formed an 11-piece band (initially an idea of their record label, Freskanova). This consisted of the 2 producers (Cantor and Harvey), a scratch DJ (Mad Doctor X), a guitarist (Tony Ayiotou), drummer (Clive Jenner), bass guitarist (Joe Henson), 2 MCs (MC Navigator and Tenor Fly) and 3 breakdancers (Coza, Marat, Tim).
The band's first album We Rock Hard was released in 1998. The single "B-Boy Stance" became a singles hit in the UK in 1998 featuring the contributions of rapper Tenor Fly. In 1999, the Freestylers enjoyed success in the U.S. with track "Don't Stop" reached the top 10 of the Billboard dance charts and "Here We Go" becoming a MTV Buzzworthy clip. We Rock Hard sold well in the US selling over 150,000 and reaching the top 30 of the Billboard Heatseeker chart.
Following the success of B-Boy Stance, the band were asked to remix tracks by Audioweb, Afrika Bambaataa and the Jungle Brothers as well as a big beat compilation album FSUK 2 and a Radio 1 Essential Mix featuring Beenie Man, Public Enemy, Whodini and The Fall.
The Freestylers released a mix album Electro Science in 2000. Their second album Pressure Point was released in 2001 with the track Get Down Massive featuring Navigator reaching top 20 on the Billboard dance charts in 2002.
During 2002 and 2003 the group began releasing singles under the artist name Raw As F**k which then became the title of their third album. Released in 2004, it featured the single "Push Up", which reached the top 30 in the UK and top 3 in Australia. Another single, which was previously released before "Push Up", called "Get A Life", was re-released and reached the top 20 in Australia.
Don't Stop
Freestylers Lyrics
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The bass is kicking
The bass is kicking
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
I knew, you were the one, the only one
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
Shake your body, shake your body
Shake your body, go way down
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
Shake your body, shake your body
Shake your body, go way down
I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rock
Can't go go, can't go go, stop rock
Can't go go, can't go go
Stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I can't go go, can't go go, stop rock
Can't go go, stop rock, can't go go, can't go go
Stop rock, can't go go, can't go go
Stop rockin' the tune 'cause I
The bass is kicking
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
Shake your body, shake your body
Shake your body, go way down
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
Shake your body, shake your body
Shake your body, go way down
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
Shake your body, shake your body
Shake your body, go way down
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
Don't stop
I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
'Cause I can't go on, stop rock
Can't go go, can't go go, stop rock
Can't go go, can't go go
Stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I can't go go, can't go go, stop rock
Can't go go, stop rock, can't go go, can't go go
Stop rock, can't go go, can't go go
Stop rockin' the tune 'cause I
Go way down
The lyrics of Freestylers' song "Don't Stop" are upbeat and catchy, with a prominent focus on bass and body movement. The repetition of the phrase "The bass is kicking" serves to emphasize the importance of the beat, which is intended to get listeners moving and dancing. The lyrics speak of a deep connection with a person or thing that is capable of making the singer feel as if they are giving away their soul. The line "I knew, you were the one, the only one" indicates that this connection is rare and special.
Throughout the song, the call to action is for the listener to shake their body and go way down. This is a clear indication that the song is meant to be danced to and that the physical movement is an integral part of the experience. The repetition of the phrase "Shake your body" serves as a prompt for listeners to move their bodies to the beat.
The final section of the song is a repetition of the same line, "Cause I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune," that is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing that the song is intended to be an uninterrupted, non-stop dance experience. Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Stop" are meant to convey a sense of connection to the music, as well as an invitation to move your body and lose yourself in the rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stop
Keep going and don't stop the music
The bass is kicking
The rhythm is strong and engaging
I knew, you were the one, the only one
To give, my baby, to give my soul away
I found someone who I trust enough to give my all to
Shake your body, shake your body
Shake your body, go way down
Move your body and let loose
I can't go on, stop rockin' the tune
'Cause I, get down, 'cause I, get down
I can't keep going at this pace and need to take a break
'Cause I can't go on, stop rock
Can't go go, can't go go, stop rock
Can't go go, can't go go
Stop rockin' the tune
I need to rest and take a break from the song
Go way down
Let yourself get lost in the music and have fun
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ASTON HARVEY, ERIC GRIFFIN, NORBERTO MORALES, MELVIN GLOVER, MATTHEW DAVID CANTOR
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pumpkinpjays
Easily in the top-10 rave classics. For those of you weren't there with us...I'm sorry. Fun doesn't even begin to describe it. Big love, all! Thanks for posting!
stone0808 saltydawg
Shit, easily in the top 3 for me yo! I almost feel bad for them, there isn't even a known language in which to even remotely describe what this was,..... some times, I think it all my have been a dream.
Nicole M
I was there
Funny Business
@Nicole M right there with ya
Sharon Bryant
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Pony Boy Curtis
I was about five or six in the early 1980"s and my older brother used to play this constant and I got hooked from that early age 😂
Kitiot
My mom would play this when I was really little, & I remembered it for years.I had no idea what it was called so I was just humming it a lot. I just found it. Now I'm listening to it on loop XD.
J Dog
Sounds like u had a cool mom.
DarianZG
I always had this song blasting in my headphones before I competed in martial arts tournaments and kickboxing matches. Became my song being played when I stepped into the ring. Even now, hearing that intense beat gets my heart going, wanting to punch or kick something. Man I love this song ever since I heard it on Groove Radio 103.1 in So Cal back in 1996.
Dave Baxter
Groove Radio 103.1 shout out!! NICE! - Big Dave morning show producer 1996!!!!