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 Radio Edit
Freestylers Lyrics
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Kinda moves you made were rockin' the place
Then your favourite song came on - the one you love
You came over to me, looked me in the eyes and said, "Push up"
You had your hands all over my body tonight
You didn′t care about respectability
People starin' 'cause you really made a scene
(You said)
Where I come from, we don′t play around
And when it's time to party, we know how to get down
And where we′re 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 it when you feel like gettin′ nasty
Just like a drug, you rock with my reality
You were a figment of my sexuality
I know you're capable of blowin' out my mind
So excuse me if when you talk to me, I seem 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 we're 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 it when you feel like gettin' nasty
(Nasty, nasty)
Where I come from... uh no
We don′t play around (no, no)
And where I come from yeah...
We get down, 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 it when you feel like gettin' 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 it when you feel like gettin' nasty
"Push Up" by Freestylers is a dance-pop song that encourages its listeners to let the music take control and move their body in a fun and flirtatious way. The lyrics are straight forward and describe the singer's experience of getting caught up in the moment with someone on the dancefloor. The person they are dancing with is confident and unapologetic about their moves and doesn't care what others might think about them. They are entirely focused on the person they are dancing with and the pulsating beat of the music. The song's chorus instructs the audience to "Push up" and move their bodies to the rhythm of the music.
The song's lyrics showcase a carefree and energetic approach to partying and dancing, emphasizing the importance of letting go of inhibitions and enjoying the moment. The song's bridge highlights this theme further by likening the dancing to a drug that intoxicates its listener's senses, making them lose themselves in the music and the movement. It's an anthem of sorts for those who want to party hard and have a good time without worrying about what anyone else might think.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I saw your body ′fore I saw your face
Your physical attributes caught my attention before I saw your face and could make a judgment on your character
Kinda moves you made were rockin' the place
The way you were moving was having a positive impact on the environment and making the party more enjoyable
Then your favourite song came on - the one you love
Your favorite song began playing, the one that you're most passionate about
You came over to me, looked me in the eyes and said, 'Push up'
You approached me, met my gaze, and encouraged me to participate in the exciting activity
You had your hands all over my body tonight
You were physically affectionate with me throughout the night
You didn't care about respectability
You were not concerned with maintaining a socially acceptable image
People starin' 'cause you really made a scene
Others were looking at us due to the scene we created with our behavior
It must have looked like we were doin' it for real
Our actions may have appeared to be genuine in their nature
Where I come from, we don′t play around
In my culture and upbringing, we take things seriously and follow through with our actions
And when it's time to party, we know how to get down
When we are in a festive atmosphere, we are aware of how to have a good time
And where we′re goin' baby, you don′t have to worry 'bout a thing
In our destination, you can trust that you will not have any concerns
Take my hand
I offer you the opportunity to grasp my hand
Move your body up and down
Engage in the motion of moving your body in a vertical fashion
Push up
Participate in the activity with enthusiasm
Your body, your body next to mine
Our bodies close in proximity to one another
I gotta make that sexy booty mine
I am captivated by the allure of your physical features and am drawn towards them
And shake it, baby shake that ass
Move your body in a way that is appealing to the senses
I love it when you feel like gettin′ nasty
I find it enticing when you are inclined to engage in taboo or promiscuous actions
Just like a drug, you rock with my reality
Just as a drug can affect one's perception of reality, your presence has a comparable impact on how I perceive the world
You were a figment of my sexuality
You were a manifestation of desire in my subconscious
I know you're capable of blowin' out my mind
I recognize that you possess the ability to impress me, even to the point of overwhelming my senses
So excuse me if when you talk to me, I seem preoccupied
Do not be offended if I appear distracted during our conversation
We get down, get down, so
When we engage in festivities, we are thoroughly committed and enthusiastic
Writer(s): Roger Troutman, Randy Cantor, T. Brehony, Reza Safinia
Contributed by Tyler A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cocaine Cinderella
I heard this track during a freestyle dance battle 4 years ago. Since then I was searching for this song. Finally found this lit track !!!
Kurachi84
Normally i wasn't into this kinda music, but somewhere i used to work, i heard it, and it's been nice there.. and the beat's still nice, which i cannot deny.
Luminis
CLASICO!!!!!!!
AMO ESTE TEMA
Julz XD
I miss these days. The 2000s the last decade of good music
Twat Law-Abiding-Citizen
NOTHING WRONG WITH CALVIN HARRIS lol! JULZ XD AND NOTHING WRONG THE 80's!
Sequoya G
90's n 2000's all the way with a little peice from the rest 🤾
p herst
No 80s was bettet
Zoe Thomson
I remember me and my sister putting this song on as kids just to laugh at the inappropriate lyrics, good times
elia zografos
makes me wanna dance !!!
Paperbagman555
2:37-2:50 makes me feel nostalgic