(1) A rocksteady band from Jap… Read Full Bio ↴Many artists go by the name of Frisco
(1) A rocksteady band from Japan including horns and pedal steel. http://friscosound.org/
(2) Deshane Cornwall, better known by his stage name Frisco is Based in North London and a member of the Boy Better Know collective and CEO of the Sky Trax imprint. Frisco is also affiliated with Alwayz Recording.
Frisco garnered attention after what can only be decribed as a legendary battle with Grime heavyweight Wiley in Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
Frisco gained further recognition for his appearance in the “Private Caller” video in 2005, alongside fellow North London Grime MC’s JME, Cookie, President T, Scorcher, Cel 22, Dimples, Danny B and Skepta, who also produced the song.
In his 2006 return after an 18 month hiatus, Frisco released his first mixtape; (thus pioneering the practice of doing so in the Grime scene) titled “Back 2 Da Lab Volume 1″, which was a great underground success and was followed by Volume 2 which like Volume 1 was very well recieved. In the same year Frisco also battled ‘Scorcher’ of the collective ‘The Movement’ which stemmed from the Boy Better Know vs Movement conflict. The feud ended with both MC’s, as part of their respective crews working together on numerous songs together.
Years that followeded saw Frisco continue to release great mixtapes in the form of "Back 2 Da Lab Volume 3 and Volume 4, EP's such as "Have That EP" and the "Tear Drops EP" and his debut album "Fully Grown". Frisco's sound has taken him accross the globe having performed in countries such as Cyprus, Crete, Spain, Netherlands, Jamaica, Paris just to name a few. 2012 saw Frisco embark on his first solo UK tour alongside fellow Boy Better Know patriot Jammer.
After taking a short creative break, March 2014 saw Big Fris return with the critically acclaimed EP 'British Nights' which many regard as his best release thus far.
Frisco recently launched his own clothing line called "SKYY" which can be purchased from his website bigfris.com
Darkside
Frisco Lyrics
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hard like my boner
You man are soft like pillow
big dutty stinkin hard like bonah'
big dutty skinkin smelly
hard like my boner
You man are soft like pillow
big dutty stinkin hard like bonah'
hard like my boner
You man are soft like pillow
big dutty stinkin hard like bonah'
big dutty skinkin smelly
hard like my boner
You man are soft like pillow
big dutty stinkin hard like bonah'
big dutty skinkin smelly
hard like my boner
You man are soft like pillow
big dutty stinkin hard like bonah'
big dutty skinkin smelly
hard like my boner
You man are soft like pillow
big dutty stinkin hard like bonah'
The lyrics to Frisco's song "Darkside" are quite explicit and crude, but they also reveal certain aspects of the artist's personality and mentality. The repeated phrase "big dutty skinkin smelly" is a Jamaican patois expression that means something dirty, foul-smelling, and generally unpleasant. Frisco seems to use this phrase to describe his own status as a hardcore, raw, and unapologetic rapper who doesn't shy away from controversy or explicit language.
The line "hard like my bonah'" is another crude reference to Frisco's sexual prowess and physical strength. He's implying that he's tough, rugged, and formidable, both in his lyrics and in his everyday life. The line "You man are soft like pillow" is a direct insult to his rivals or detractors, who he perceives as weak, cowardly, and effeminate. Frisco is asserting his dominance and superiority in the context of the rap game, where bravado and machismo are often prized.
Overall, the lyrics to "Darkside" are a reflection of Frisco's brash and aggressive style, as well as his self-confidence and defiance. He's not afraid to be confrontational, vulgar, or provocative, and he uses his music as a means of asserting his identity and challenging his opponents. While the lyrics may not be everyone's cup of tea, they do reveal a certain honesty and authenticity that is rare in today's commercialized and sanitized music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
big dutty skinkin smelly
I come from a rough background and my experience has made me tough and streetwise.
hard like my boner
I am confident and unafraid, standing up for what I believe in and asserting myself when necessary.
You man are soft like pillow
I see weaknesses in others and feel superior to them, viewing them as inferior or lacking in toughness.
big dutty stinkin hard like bonah'
I am proud of my rough, no-nonsense attitude and feel that it sets me apart from others.
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LittleRedGiant
Remember banging this constantly in my first car. Sounded so sick on my sub
0800styles
one of many bangers on back to the lab vol 3... caned this one so many times still not bored of it
Dan Stanford89
original fris at his best wish he still made albums like back 2 the labs
Dan Stanford89
Grime 404 oh really hoping for the best then havnt seen a lot of good barz from him this year since he changed his vibe
Dominik Jonathan
Back to the lab times!!!!!! 👌🔥💯
Hamza Mohamed
Big up frisco 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rufaro
this was well needed
Gar
Back in the day 🔥🔥
Callum Freely
holy shit, i must have been about 11 when i started listening to grime; didn't even know what it was, god i was so young i couldn't even remember the names of songs. This tune and Ghetts artillery though, straight madness!
Cmcm B
This is years old but still hard