In 1992, after surviving on cheese sandwiches and maximizing credit limits, Cajmere finally made an imprint on the dance community with his infectious experiment, "Coffee Pot" (It's Time for the Percolator) – Clubhouse Records. Then he moved on to more complex musical and lyrical arrangements with songs like Lidell Townsell's "Get With U" (Mercury Records).
The Cajmere and Dajae collaboration resulted in a #2 Billboard Dance Chart and International dance hit - "Brighter Days". It was at this point that Cajmere decided to start Cajual Records. Having his own label gave Cajmere the autonomy to attain his goal of developing a sound that was representative of Chicago. Later that year, he formed the sub-label Relief Records, mostly for instrumental tracks by himself and others. The label gave birth to his first Green Velvet production 'Velvet Tracks'.
When he emerged as the flamboyant, neon-haired Green Velvet to front mid-90's hits like 'Preacher Man', 'Answering Machine' and 'Flash', the shock-waves reverberated throughout house and techno scenes the world over. This elaborately garbed, lyrically wild creature scored a direct hit, putting his hometown back on house music's production map.
Jones has since brought his DJ stylings around the globe, playing house and techno under his Cajmere and Green Velvet monikers. In addition to DJ sets, he hit the road with his live show, performing original tracks in front of crowds numbering in the tens of thousands.
"I've always been quite shy and introverted in a way," says Jones. "So it was weird getting up on stage and doing the Velvet thing. It's just quite strange that I'm doing what I'm doing now." Recent stops have included Exit Festival (Serbia), Awakenings Festival (Netherlands) and T in the Park (Scotland).
In 2009, Green Velvet’s production made waves in the dance music scene yet again with “Everybody Wants”, this time collaborating with rap-songstress and fellow Chicago native Kid Sister. The club hit was swiftly followed up with “Turn It UP”, which features powerhouse production duo Santiago & Bushido.
2010 will see the release of a new Green Velvet album with an exciting guest list that includes Afrojack, De La Soul, Diplo, Kid Sister, Santiago & Bushido, Tommie Sunshine and more. With a new Cajual Records residency in Chicago—‘Green Velvet & Friends’—also to launch this year, the imprint of this artist remains fresh with the help of his network of DJ buddies from around the world.
Bigger Than Prince
Green Velvet Lyrics
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Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
You won't be able to solve them
There's no need to fuss
You just
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
They talk about you on youtube
Not like you to look good
Look at you with disgust
You just
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Don't listen to what people say
When what they say is crazy
In God we trust
You just
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Some people have problems
You won't be able to solve them
There's no need to fuss
You just
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
The lyrics to Green Velvet's song "Bigger Than Prince" are all about confidence and self-assurance. The song encourages the listener to walk around like they are bigger than Prince, the late musical icon. By comparing oneself to such a legendary figure, the song suggests that the listener should have the same level of self-belief and self-esteem as someone as revered as Prince.
Throughout the song, the lyrics speak about the struggles that some people face and how sometimes, there is nothing that can be done to solve those problems. Rather than getting bogged down in the difficulties of life, Green Velvet urges the listener to focus on their own self-confidence and walk around as if they are "bigger than Prince." The song urges the listener not to listen to what others say, and not let it bother them, but to stay strong and focused on their own path.
Overall, the song is a call to arms for confidence and belief in oneself. It encourages the listener to be strong and to not let others' opinions or struggles bring them down. By comparing oneself to Prince, the song suggests that each listener is already great and worthy of being celebrated, simply by existing and being themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk around like you're bigger than prince
Don't let other people's problems bring you down, keep your head up and exude confidence
Some people have problems
There will always be obstacles and issues in life that cannot be fixed
You won't be able to solve them
Recognize that not every problem is solvable and it's okay to let them be
There's no need to fuss
Don't waste time and energy on things that you have no control over
They talk about you on youtube
People will always talk and criticize, especially on social media platforms
Not like you to look good
It's not important to please everyone, focus on being true to yourself
Look at you with disgust
Some people will judge and hate for no reason, but it's not worth your attention
Don't listen to what people say
Learn to ignore the negativity and focus on yourself
When what they say is crazy
People can say absurd things that don't define who you are
In God we trust
Have faith that things will work out and trust in a higher power
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CURTIS JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
HAPPY HYPIE
Just discovered this gem a couple days ago and….well….it’s been on a loop nonstop since. Love ittttttt!!!
Laurens De Clercq
When this was hot in the clubs 🥵🔥
jim is i
@Laurens De Clercq the bassee never gets old
Henry
This beats is absolutely amazing.
Blessings to all person listening this masterpiece.🙏.
sally joan
masterpiece? hahahahha....
Ryan Vernon
Saw him live last night and he played this and the molly was hitting hard as f I cant describe how that experience was 😀
Andres Varela
I imagine you jumping around nonstop like crazy, at least i was doing that when i heard it 😂
Chloe Mc
Still such a banger of a tune! Green Velvet is timeless
Max Danckwardt
you know its hot since 82 right
nYx
Still a banger 2023.