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.
Fasten Your Seatbelts
Freestylers Lyrics
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Soundboy...you're too young to play that sound now...
Combination style!
Ladies and gentlemen...fasten your seatbelts!
The lyrics to Freestylers' song "Fasten Your Seatbelts" incorporate various elements of electronic music, including the distinctive sound of the soundboy (the person responsible for playing music at a reggae or dancehall event). The lyrics warn the soundboy that he is too young to play certain sounds and call for a "combination style" that blends different genres and styles. The declaration to "fasten your seatbelts" serves as a warning to listeners that the upcoming music will be intense and high-energy.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the evolution of electronic music and the need for innovation and blending of styles to keep the genre fresh and exciting. The use of the soundboy as a symbol for traditional reggae and dancehall music highlights the importance of respecting and incorporating the roots of electronic music while also pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds and techniques.
Overall, "Fasten Your Seatbelts" is a call to action for both listeners and musicians alike to embrace creativity and take risks in the pursuit of innovative electronic music.
Line by Line Meaning
Soundboy...
Attention! The music is starting, and the sound system is activating.
Soundboy...you're too young to play that sound now...
The soundboy is advised to be careful as the music being presented is not for beginners.
Combination style!
This song will combine various music styles and techniques to create a unique sound experience.
Ladies and gentlemen...fasten your seatbelts!
The song that is about to be played is intense, get ready for a wild ride and be prepared to be blown away.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASTON HARVEY, MATTHEW DAVID CANTOR, ROBERT THOMPSON SWIRE
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Gabe , i fucking love you.
@Noah-uo1gm
o boiiii, same.
@gabe80million
Thanks??? XD Ik you meant Gabe the Dog.
@aurimo_
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA OMFG EXACTLY ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
@msprikoloshaGames
Song from 2006, still better than most drum and bass and dubstep sub-cultures.
@MrPerson3572
True
@stevemed880
That means nothing when there are still better dub songs and dnb songs today. The truth is majority of music is trash so you can pick any well made song and say "still better than most songs out today" during any time period
@lv6892
This ain't dnb though.
@arminfreudenthaler2292
@@lv6892 THIS IS DNB. Pendulum still has a major impact in the present scene. They were worlds infront of anybody else
@lv6892
@@arminfreudenthaler2292 The track is definetly not drum and bass, it's big beat. Pendulum does make mostly dnb, yes...but if you can't tell the genre of this song you need to listen to more drum and bass man.