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.
Push Up
Freestylers Lyrics
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The kind of moves you made where wakin up the place,
Then you favourite song come one the one you love,
You come over to me,
Looked in my eyes and said for sure,
You had your hands all over my body tonight,
You didn't care about respectability,
With people staring 'cause you really made a seen,
You Said,
Where I come from we don't play around,
And when its time to party we know how to get down,
And where were goin baby you don't have to worry bout a thing,
Take my hand,
Move your body up and down,
And,
Push Up
Your body, Your body next to mine
Push Up
I gotta make that sexy booty mine
Push Up
And shake it, baby shake that ass
Push Up
I love when you feel like getting nasty.
Just like drug you work with my reality,
You where a figment of my sexuality,
I know your capable of blowing down the mic,
So excuse me when you talk to me I seam preoccupied.
'cause,
Where I come from we don't play around,
And when its time to party we know how to get down,
And where were goin baby you don't have to worry bout a thing,
Take my hand,
Move your body up and down,
And,
Push Up
Your body, Your body next to mine
Push Up
I gotta make that sexy booty mine
Push Up
And shake it, baby shake that ass
Push Up
I love when you feel like getting nasty.
Where I come from, no, we don't play around,
No No,
And where I Come from, yeah, we get down, we get down,
So move your body up and down and
Push Up
Your body, Your body next to mine
Push Up
I gotta make that sexy booty mine
Push Up
And shake it, baby shake that ass
Push Up
I love when you feel like getting nasty.
Push Up
Your body, Your body next to mine
Push Up
I gotta make that sexy booty mine
Push Up
And shake it, baby shake that ass
Push Up
I love when you feel like getting nasty.
The lyrics of Freestylers' song "Push Up" describe a sexual encounter between two people who are drawn to each other by their physicality. The singer of the song describes seeing the other person before seeing their face, and being entranced by their dance moves. The two quickly connect over a shared song and a mutual attraction, and engage in a public display of sexual energy that draws the attention of others. The song emphasizes a sense of liberation from social norms, as the two people engage in behavior that is not necessarily socially acceptable but is deeply satisfying to them in the moment.
The chorus of the song centers around the repeated phrase "Push Up," which is clearly intended as a reference to physical intimacy. The singer of the song is drawn to the other person's "sexy booty" and encourages them to "move your body up and down" as they continue to engage in sexual playfulness. The song portrays sex as a playful and joyful activity that is meant to be enjoyed without inhibition, highlighting the freeing effect of giving into desire and self-expression.
Overall, "Push Up" is a lively and energetic song that celebrates the joys of physical connection and the pleasure of indulging in unbridled desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Think I saw your body before I saw your face
I was first drawn in by your dance moves and how they energized and pumped up the place, and only then did I see the rest of you
Then your favorite song come on - the one you love
As you grooved to your favorite tune, I could tell that you were in your element and truly enjoying the moment
You come over to me
You approached me, as if sensing my interest and attention
Looked in my eyes and said for sure
You made direct eye contact with me and expressed a certain confidence, as if we shared the same vibe and energy
You had your hands all over my body tonight
You were not shy or hesitant about embracing me and being intimate in a very public and wild way
You didn't care about respectability
You were not worried about being judged or criticized for your actions and behavior
With people staring 'cause you really made a seen
Your dancing and connection with me caught the attention of others, who were curious or impressed by what was happening
It must of looked liked we were doin it for real
Our chemistry and physicality was so intense and convincing that others may have thought we were actually engaging in sexual activity
Where I come from we don't play around
Back home, we take partying and having fun very seriously and put our all into it
And when it's time to party we know how to get down
We have a knack for letting loose and getting wild when it's time to enjoy ourselves and cut loose
And where we're going baby you don't have to worry bout a thing
I will take the lead and guide us to a place where we can continue our wild and intense connection without any interruptions or distractions
Take my hand, move your body up and down, and push up
Follow my lead, go with the flow, and let your body do its thing as we continue to elevate the energy and excitement
Your body, your body next to mine, push up
Our bodies are in sync and aligned as we continue to dance and connect in a very intimate and passionate way
I gotta make that sexy booty mine
I am so attracted to you and your body that I cannot help but desire you in a very physical and sexual way
And shake it, baby shake that ass
You are incredibly hot and sexy, and I want to see you move and shake your body in a way that will drive me wild
I love when you feel like getting nasty
I am turned on by your wild and intense energy, and love it when you let go and embrace your primal instincts
Just like drug you work with my reality
Your energy and intensity is so addictive and stimulating that it feels like a powerful drug that I cannot get enough of
You where a figment of my sexuality
You were like a fantasy or a dream come true, fulfilling all of my deepest and most intense sexual desires
I know your capable of blowing down the mic
I am not just attracted to your body and dance moves, but also to your talent and skill as a performer or musician
So excuse me when you talk to me I seam preoccupied
I may seem a bit distant or distracted when we talk, but that is only because I am lost in your presence and energy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROGER TROUTMAN, TERRY TROUTMAN, T. BREHONY, A. SAFINIA, MATTHEW DAVID CANTOR, HARVEY ASTON
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@cobeyspeyer163
This song just randomly started playing in my head after 10 years of not hearing it at all. Thankyou brain.
@tammaliangrundlingh9342
Me too. I was just peacefully watching rugby
@qobonyoni3010
first heard it when I was 13 back in 2006. I must say , she one of the reasons I'm here
@SKOEPS
how can you have livin without hearing it for a year?
@jamesdconstantine.838
Same. Then it took me 2 weeks to bloody find it. 15 yrs since i hears it...
@AaronRoadkillSaxon
I got hit with it again out of the blue yesterday. Finally figured it out today! Now I'm following the band on Spotify!
@GraeHall
A legendary performance by this dancer. She sells every style like she owns it. And a banger of a track which holds up a decade or more later.
@Thunda1986
It's going on 20
@garyleaper3141
Kate Eloise Whitfield is the dancer .
@JonathanS-ki8zn
I really admire the dancer's confidence. She doesn't care what other people think. Fearless courage. The dance track is incredible.