His debut longplayer "True Colours" was released on Hospital to massive critical acclaim in June 2002, paving the way for a move onto the outernational DJ circuit and remixer of choice for many labels inside and outside of the Drum & Bass community. It was the club sessions and mixing skills that dominated the year following the release of "True Colours" - with Lincoln making a name for himself as one of the hottest Drum & Bass DJs around.
In autumn 2004 he dropped the massive "High Society" LP, featuring the anthemic singles "Twilights Last Gleaming" and "Racing Green". The album has already become the stuff of legend, with Knowledge Magazine voting it into their top 3 jungle albums of the last 10 years.
More recently after reaching Drum & Bass superstardom he has released mix albums for Fabric and Mixmag and seen his White Stripes remix all over Radio 1. Missy Elliot and Blaze have also come knocking for a Contrast remix and the world's dance floors have been blown apart by that Gold Digger booty.
2007 saw the High Contrast success story continue, with the single "If We Ever" getting play on Radio One, followed by arguably his finest album yet - "Tough Guys Don’t Dance". Rounding the year off with yet another huge remix – this time for Axwell’s Ibizan anthem "I Found You". As we speak, he’s back on the road taking his brand of widescreen jungle soul to the people. "All killer no filler" says IDJ Magazine. Go catch some Contrast and see that they are spot on!
High Contrast released a new album in 2007. The album "Tough Guys Don't Dance" was released on October 1, 2007 in the US. The single "Pink Flamingos" has gotten multiple plays on Sirius' Boombox (a.k.a. Channel 34). The album also has a mixed/mashed up version of Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".
Lincoln was born in Penarth, Wales and started his career in 2000
Everything's Different
High Contrast Lyrics
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The way some people try to bring you down.
Why's it got to be so crazy?
Always try to give you the run around.
So I let the music just take control.
Cause it rocks my body.
And it moves my soul.
I can't stop dancing to the beat.
I just can't help it.
Cause music is my life.
It helps me through the night.
MUSIC IS MY LIFE!
"Everything's Different" by High Contrast is a song about the power of music and how it can help us navigate through life's difficulties. The lyrics focus on the challenges that people face in their day-to-day lives, particularly the shady, crazy behavior of some individuals who try to bring others down or give them the run-around. In the face of these challenges, the singer turns to music as a means of liberation and escape. They let the music take control and allow it to move their body and soul. This isn't just some ordinary enjoyment of music; it's a deep emotional connection that the singer feels towards music. They describe it as their life, something that helps them through the night.
Overall, the song has a positive, uplifting message that emphasizes the importance of music as a coping mechanism. No matter what happens in life, we can always turn to music to help us overcome our struggles and find joy in the moment. The lyrics also highlight the unique power of music to evoke deep emotions and inspire us to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Life can be so shady.
Life can sometimes be deceitful and dishonest.
The way some people try to bring you down.
Some individuals attempt to undermine and demoralize others.
Why's it got to be so crazy?
Why does the world have to be so chaotic and irrational?
Always try to give you the run around.
People often try to confuse or mislead you.
So I let the music just take control.
I allow the power of music to influence and direct me.
Cause it rocks my body.
It excites and invigorates my physical being.
And it moves my soul.
It touches and stimulates my emotional core.
I can't stop dancing to the beat.
I am compelled to move and groove to the rhythm.
And I just can't help it.
I'm unable to resist it.
Cause music is my life.
Music is an essential part of my existence.
It helps me through the night.
It provides me with comfort and solace during difficult times.
MUSIC IS MY LIFE!
Music is my passion, my purpose, my reason for being.
Writer(s): Lincoln Barrett, Bob Kessler, Taylor Coleridge
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David Stevens
50 year old original old school raver here this is a beautiful piece of music shout out to all the original break beat soldiers.your never too old.remember growing old is inevitable but growing up is optional.
Sarah Hutchins
48 yr old original raver here, big up the ravers who never grew up 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Austin Dean
Big ups from Boston
David Stevens
@Austin Dean hi my friend. Big ups from england👍
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eternal wanderer
I remember playing this beauty countless times while driving taxi during night back in 2006. One of the best ever
Bagoo69er
Great song 🎉
Tomasz Miller
Fantastic as always!
Petr
The best song ever. This tune is make my morning sooo much years :-) High C. forever!!!
Sechaba Aapies
It still bangs.