Hixxy is well known for his performances on the Bonkers compilation series. He also contributes to many Clubland CDs, including many Clubland X-Treme Hardcore compilations, and Hardcore Till I Die. He started off his DJ career with the song "Toytown" which was released in 1995, This record was a huge hit in the UK. Some of his most famous songs would include "More & More," "Forever Together," "Sea of Love," and many more. His remix of "Sea of Love" is featured in the popular indie game Techno Kitten Adventure.
Ian Hicks was born in Portsmouth on the 3rd of August 1975. Hixxy's interest in DJing stemmed from an early obsession with US hip hop and rap. He was also influenced from watching DMC Championship videos. His interest in rave music developed in the early 1990s, and Hixxy began appearing at events on the south coast part of the UK, along with fellow DJs Ramos, Supreme and Sunset Regime. In 1994, Hicks met DJ Dougal at a Dreamscape event, which led to the creation of their own label Essential Platinum. The label was instantly catapulted to the top of the hardcore tree, making them instant heroes within the underground rave scene.
Hixxy's first production break came in 1994 with a collaboration with Sunset Regime, a tune called People's Party. Then in 1995 with the then MC Sharkey (now an established and successful all-rounder in the industry), he produced the track Toytown (released on his own label Essential Platinum), a massive hit which continues to be played at raves today. In 1996 React Records offered Hixxy an album release that was to start a new era of hardcore. He featured alongside DJ Sharkey and Bonkers - the first in a series of surprisingly successful hardcore compilation albums - was born. Indeed Bonkers became the best selling series of hardcore music in the UK (as of 2009, now extended to its 18th installment). In 1997, Hixxy secured a spot as a radio DJ on London's Kiss FM where he became well loved for his jovial style and high-octane selections
By 1999, the hardcore scene had become tired with the absence of earlier creativity, and Hicks became disillusioned, however he made the decision to continue with a scene into which he had invested so much energy, time and money. By 2001, however, the hardcore scene experienced a considerable revival, with an influx of new events, tracks, DJs and labels (including Hixxy's own label Raver Baby). Raver Baby was soon seen as the saviour of a hardcore scene that was otherwise starved of new labels and innovative ideas.
Hixxy has released many tracks under the monikers of Yum-Yi, OMG and Antisocial (along with Sunset Regime).
R U Ready
Hixxy Lyrics
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Ten, ten
Nine, nine
Eight, eight
Seven, seven
Six, six
Five, five
Two, one
Takes over your mind
Cause I'm a raver not a fucking drug-addict
Welcome to...
ARE YOU READY!?
Open your eyes, take a look inside
Open your eyes, take a look inside
(Repeated)
The underworld, that is where I stand
Are you ready!?
ARE YOU READY!?
The underworld, that is where I stand
Where do you stand?
Oh hell, oh hell
Let me ask you something
The roots of evil
Enjoy this trip!
Oh, oh, yeah!
You know I'm rushing
You know I'm rushing
You know I'm rushing
Ooooooh hell, hey-yeah
Open your eyes, take a look inside
Open your eyes, take a look inside
Open your eyes, take a look inside
Open your eyes, take a look inside
Open your eyes
Are you ready!?
You know I'm rushing
You know I'm rushing
You know I'm rushing
Ooooooh hell, hey-yeah
X2
There is no playing hot, retard (?)
There is no playing hot, retard (?)
Is there (?)
Are you ready, ARE YOU READY?!
X2
The song "R U Ready" by Hixxy is an energetic and fast-paced track that belongs to the hardcore sub-genre of electronic dance music (EDM). The song starts with a countdown, which adds to the excitement and anticipation of the listener. It portrays the atmosphere of a rave where the singer asks the listener whether they are ready to join him on this journey. He encourages the audience to let go of their inhibitions and enter the world of hardcore EDM, also known as the "underworld."
The lyrics also criticize the misconception that ravers are drug addicts. The lyrics "Cause I'm a raver not a fucking drug-addict" shed light on the issue of stereotyping and encourage people to look beyond that stereotype. The phrase "You know I'm rushing" itself refers to the feeling of euphoria and adrenaline that arises from a combination of music and environment in a rave.
Interestingly, the song also features a sample from the 1999 horror movie Stigmata. The phrase "The roots of evil. Enjoy this trip!" is taken from a scene featuring Gabriel Byrne’s character, a Catholic priest called Father Andrew Kiernan.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten, ten
The countdown begins from ten
Nine, nine
The countdown continues from nine
Eight, eight
The countdown continues from eight
Seven, seven
The countdown continues from seven
Six, six
The countdown continues from six
Five, five
The countdown continues from five
Four, three
The countdown continues from four, skips three
Two, one
The countdown continues from two, ends at one
Takes over your mind
The music gains control of your thoughts and emotions
Cause I'm a raver not a fucking drug-addict
The artist enjoys the music and culture without substance abuse
Welcome to...
The singer introduces the event or experience
ARE YOU READY!?
The artist asks the audience if they are excited and prepared
Open your eyes, take a look inside
The singer urges the listener to reflect and observe their own thoughts and feelings
(Repeated)
This instruction is repeated for emphasis
The underworld, that is where I stand
The singer identifies with a subculture or outcast group
Where do you stand?
The artist questions the listener's position and identity
Oh hell, oh hell
The artist expresses excitement or anticipation
Let me ask you something
The singer poses a rhetorical question or challenge
The roots of evil
The singer refers to negative influences or origins
Enjoy this trip!
The artist encourages the listener to embrace the experience
Oh, oh, yeah!
The artist repeats a phrase of enthusiasm or affirmation
You know I'm rushing
The artist acknowledges their intense emotional state
Ooooooh hell, hey-yeah
The singer expresses excitement or anticipation
Open your eyes
The artist repeats their instruction to reflect and observe
Are you ready!?
The singer repeats their question to the audience
There is no playing hot, retard (?)/Is there (?)/Are you ready, ARE YOU READY?!
The singer challenges the listener to participate fully
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Stacey Clarkson
had this tune in my head for about 4 days trying to figure it out and a mate kindly found it for me!