Parents got him taking piano lessons in the elementary music school when he was in 2nd grade, but he dropped out 2 years later because he wasn't feeling that whole classical music thing as that was the only genre they were teaching. He later got some private piano lessons, learning the stuff he wanted to learn to play like Beatles and Rhythm & Blues in general. He and a few of his 4th grade classmates formed a band and became the youngest band in the history of his elementary school, playing school events on the regular. When he got to 7th grade he discovered Hip-Hop and felt totally overtaken and compelled by it's elements, especially by the power of the rhythmically accented poetry(RAP). He soon left the band, started writing and became an MC. His friends were amazed by his flow and delivery since there were no hip-hop artists in his home town Piran(Slovenia) at the time, except him and one of his classmates and they were dope on top of it! They formed a duo called Bow Down and threw the first hip-hop party in the history of their home town. In 1998, Gramatik met his first audio sequencing software on the computer of his classmate's older brother and felt like he got struck by lightening, totally overwhelmed by it! His parents were financially struggling at the time, so they couldn't afford a computer, so he was hanging out at his friend's house all the time, messing around with the sequencer when his older brother wasn't home. 2 years later his parents bought him a computer and the first thing he did was install that audio sequencer! He started producing his first beats and day by day felt more and more compelled by the craft & the magic of it. It wasn't long untill he discovered sampling which became his one true love in the music making process, chopping up all those old funk, soul, blues and jazz tracks he used to listen to all the time and making something completely new out of it was the best feeling ever. All of a sudden his life started to make perfect sense.
In 2006, he and 2 of his friends, fellow MC's, released their debut hip-hop album as a group called 5th Element, which was critically acclaimed throughout the country as one of the best hip-hop albums in Slovenia. After the album, Gramatik felt hip-hop just wasn't enough, that he was limiting himself with doing only one genre while he enjoyed listening to so many of them so he started producing House, Techno, Breakbeat, Electro, Drum'n'Bass, basically any genre that he liked which was anything that evolved from Blues, Jazz, Soul and Funk, as those ''father genres'' were all embedded deep in his style, whatever he would do. He realized that to him, music is much bigger than a genre name and their specific categorization, it's all about embracing what moves you and rejecting what doesn't. He released his first ever track on Beatport.com in june 2008, which was an Electro House track, a remix he did for DJ Vitamin D's track entitled Motherfuckers Know Whos The Best. The track ended up 24 on the Electro House Top 100 chart, a nice surprise and an excellent quality validation for this newcomer. Soon after that he ended up on 40 of the House Top 100 chart with his tribal banger Letz Get Ill while his Dreams About Her EP topped the Chil Out top 100 chart for 3 weeks. He kept releasing different stuff on various labels all owned by DJ Vitamin D which he became good friends with. Not long after his first release stroke the chart, Vitamin D suggests to him that he should scrap up those 20 hip-hop beatz he had sitting in a flash player on his myspace for over 2 years and release them as an album on the new Chill Out/Trip-Hop/Instrumental Hip-Hop label he's about to open inspired by those same beatz he was listening to. So Gramatik does that(thinking he won't sell more than 3 tracks off the album since they were just 2:30 minuets long hip-hop beatz, which are not commonly sold on beatport) and the album he entitled Street Bangerz Vol.1 get's released in december 2008 on the fresh new label Cold Busted. little did he know that the album was gonna catapult straight to the 1 spot on the Top 100 Chill Out chart and has been holding hostage the first 20 spots ever since. Street Bangerz Vol.1 has been a total success, completely unexpected, selling over 50.000 tracks world wide in less than 6 months on beatport alone. It made him realize that quite often, the things that you expect to work the least, usually work the most. Gramatik is now working on various projects while determined to keep up the SB series, dropping one a year, perfecting them volume after volume and hopefully tour the world in due time.
SomeBody
Gramatik Lyrics
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(Repeated throughout the song)
Gramatik's song "Somebody" is an instrumental track, characterized by its funky bassline, groovy beats, and catchy chants of "Somebody" throughout the song. The repetition of the word "Somebody" throughout the song represents a call out to all the people feeling lost, lonely, or forgotten, encouraging them to find their way and become somebody in their own right.
The song can be interpreted as a type of empowerment anthem, serving as a reminder that each individual has the potential to be Somebody and make a difference in their own lives and the world. The upbeat and energetic melody of the song reflects this message of hope and positivity, urging the listener to break out of their limitations and pursue their dreams.
In essence, "Somebody" is a song about self-discovery, self-improvement, and embracing one's unique identity in a world that often tries to erase it. It encourages the listener to be themselves and not apologize for who they are, reminding them that they are Somebody and that they matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody
The subject matter of the song, referring to the desire for companionship and a connection with another person.
I need somebody to follow
The feeling of being lost or directionless and needing guidance or leadership from someone else.
Someone to hold when I'm hollow
The longing for emotional comfort and support during times of sadness or emptiness.
I need somebody to heal me
The desire for someone to help mend emotional wounds or provide a sense of emotional well-being.
I need somebody to know
The need for someone to understand and connect with on a deeper level, for companionship and empathy.
Someone to help me let go
The desire for someone to assist in releasing negative emotions or past experiences in order to move forward in life.
I need somebody to trust
The longing for a trustworthy individual in order to build a healthy, stable relationship based on mutual respect and honesty.
All I need is somebody
The repetition of the desire for companionship and connection with another person.
To love and hold me tight
The longing for a loving and supportive partner to provide comfort and stability in life.
Somebody to make me feel alive
The desire for someone to bring excitement and passion into life, and to feel a sense of purpose and connection through a relationship.
Contributed by Katherine Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.