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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.
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.
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Freestylers Lyrics
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B-Boy Stance All up for one more time, I wanna.. anyway Now listen…
Cracks Leave the past behind Just walk away When it's over And my h…
Cracks (Flux Pavilion Remix) Leave the past behind, just walk away When it's over, and…
Cracks Feat. Belle Humble Leave the past behind Just walk away When it's over And my h…
Cracks ft Belle Humble Leave the past behind Just walk away When it's over And m…
Cracks Ft. Belle Humble Leave the past behind Just walk away When it's over And my h…
Don't Stop Don't stop The bass is kicking The bass is kicking I knew, …
Don't Stop the Rock There's a party in the house and we'll be rockin'…
Drop the Boom No es alarmatico No es problematico Es algo normal Dos chica…
Freestyle Noize Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey... Come on now If you really like…
Freestylers Well, they say you're having an affair You're living it up,…
Get a Life Are you a total addict? see-see-see-see-see-see-see-see-see…
Get a Life (Radio Edit) Are you a total addict? C-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c'mon! U…
Get Get Down Are you a total addict? see-see-see-see-see-see-see-see-see…
Get Up no one can hear the things I whisper no one but…
Hard To Stay I offer you reality. You′ve got to stand tall and demand…
Here We Go One-two mike check 1998 Settin' it straight, for you and you…
In Love With You I'm in love with you, I know I saw you yesterday, but…
Looking for the Perfect Beat Universal B-boy, looking for the perfect beat Mortal motiva…
No Way Too far gone ain't no way back Too far gone ain't…
Pain Killer Ah-uh, ah-uh Jeah, jeah, jeah Lets it go Ah-uh, ah-uh C'mon,…
Painkiller (Ed Solo & Skool of Thought remix) (feat. Pendulum & Sirreal) ah-uh ah-uh jeah - jeah - jeah lets it go ah-uh ah-uh c'mon …
Painkiller feat. Pendulum and Sirreal Ah-uh, ah-uh Jeah, jeah, jeah Lets it go Ah-uh, ah-uh C'mon,…
Punks Teenage had a race for the nighttime Spent my cash on…
Punks (Krafty Kuts remix) Teenage had a race for the nighttime Spent my cash on…
Push think I saw your body before I saw your face, The…
Push Up (Plump DJs remix) I think I saw your body 'fore I saw your…
Push Up Radio Edit I think I saw your body ′fore I saw your…
Push Up Word Up think I saw your body before I saw your face, The…
Ruffneck Let the attack begin Freestylers, 'longside the navigator a…
Security A subtle wake, a familiar smell A certain scent controls the…
Told You So Excuse the smirk on my face I find it hard to…
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Travis Collins
01. Headhunters - God Make Me Funky (1975) 02. Cerrone - Rocket In The Pocket (1978) 03. Isaac Hayes - Ike's Mood (1970) 04. Bar Kays - Holy Ghost (1978) 05. The Eagles - Those shoes (1979) 06. Bar Kays - Let's Have Some Fun (1977) 07. Dennis Coffey - Son Of Scorpio (1972) 08. Hot Chocolate - Disco Queen (1974) 09. Babe Ruth - Keep Your Distance (1976) 10. Joe Tex - You Said A Bad Word (1972) 11. Flaming Ember - Gotta Get Away (1971) 12. Friend And Lover - Reach Out Of The Darkness (1967)
Lars Grim Røsten
Thanks
djTakMoney
Thanks for the Playlist
PercivalFromWales
This is the real deal. Sure enough, turntablism took off and evolved since, but the art of putting together a set that keeps you hooked for however long the set lasts, is one this founding father of hip-hop masters to perfection. This track is a history lesson that lost nothing of its freshness.
ed08181973
It's GREAT to sit back and listen to all the samples and think of what records they went on to make! Only Flash can break it down so pure!
Abd Al-Haqq
The static on Holy Ghost.... priceless!
Abd Al-Haqq
Keep your distance worn out at the beginning of the break..... priceless!
Debra Jones
Love it🥰
Tony Birks
My words exactly. .
Mista Mike
Great beats... great inspiriton... great mix!!!
Thanx!!!