1. - Hocus Pocus is a Hip Hop ban… Read Full Bio ↴Various artists named Hocus Pocus.
1. - Hocus Pocus is a Hip Hop band from Nantes, France. Formed in 1995, their music is a mix of all hip-hop true elements with live instrumentation influenced by jazz, soul & funk music.
This band gives positive vibrations, stepping outside the French rap box. The alchemy between the intruments and the main rapper/DJ/band leader 20Syl, results in a appreciable coherence.
The lineup includes muscians Matthieu Lelièvre (on fender rhodes) Hevré Gogard (on bass), and Antoine Saint-Jean (on drums) with DJ Greem and 20Syl (MC), both members of C2C, the DJ crew, 2003-to-2006 DMC World DJ Team Championships winner.
Often compared with The Roots, Their live performance are often showy, mostly when the standard live instruments communicate with the turntables.
Discography
- 18/10/2007 : 15 tilte CD/12" "Place 54"
- 26/12/2006 : "73 Touches", La Réédition
- February 2005 : 13-title CD/12" "73 Touches"
- December 2004 : Maxi Single "On And On part.2"
- June 2002 : 8-title CD "Acoustic Hip Hop Quintet"
- January 2003: Maxi single "Conscient"
- October 2001 : Maxi single "On and on"
- 1998 : Mixtape album "Seconde Formule"
They created On and On Label (ex-Coups2Cross), under wich one you can find C2C (DMC world chmpions in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006), The Procussions.
For more informations please go to
http://www.onandon-records.com/hocuspocus.php
2. - Real Name: Ferry Ridderhof & Peter Garnefski - A duo that produces hardcore music.
Aliases: Boobytrax, Doop, Ferry & Garnefski, Headcracker, Krimson, Madam, Mandroid, Rare Candy, Sebastian Blender, Sponk, Sugar 'N' Spice, Thick Red Spot, Vicious Delicious, Waxattack, X-Orgasmic
Most famous for their Here's Johnny record.
3. - Real Name: Dirk Nuttelmann
Aliases: Dirk Nuttelmann, Penny Lane, Sandy
Releases:Vibrator (12", Maxi, Cle)
4. - Hard rock band formed in 1986, first known as Lust.
Members: John Uhlinger, Ken Kennedy (2), Kurt Menck, Mike Easlo
Had songs feature on some compilations like Nashville Rock, What You Haven't Heard... and Hear Rock City Tennessee Tracks.
Hip Hop?
Hocus Pocus Lyrics
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Hey t'as vu c'type et sa dégaine de barge !
Là j'étais scié, son style m'a fusillé (hen hen hen hen)
Sapé comme le keuf des Y.M.C.A !
A base de cuirs serrés, à l'époque banal,
Et des bottes comme celles de Francis Lalanne .
J'sais que c'est un classique, mais qu'on m'enterre
Si c'est ça nos origines vestimentaires.
En fait nos sapes sont toujours aussi cheap,
Hip hop ? Les diamants énormes sur les lobes ?
Bullshit !Les taspés qu'ont oubliés leurs robes ?
J'suis pas convaincu mais au moins ça évolue,
Un peu plus que leurs perfectos et leurs têtes velues,
J'me dis qu'avec nos styles ridicules,
Dans 10 ans on risque de s'marrer,
Quand on se reverra avec du recul.
Hip hop ? Les diamants énormes sur les lobes ?
Hip hop ? Les taspés qu'ont oublié leurs robes ?
Hip hop ? Les baskets et les casquettes ?
Hip hop, j'crois qu'ça se passe plutôt dans la tête...
Hip hop ? Les sapes extra extra larges ?
Hip hop ? Les dollars comme seul objectif ?
Hip hop, c'est juste un esprit positif...
I got a passion it's, not just a habit
It's B-boy mentality deeper than any cavity
Way beyond fashion or any kind of salary
A quick elixir mixed with a heavy dose of reality
It's too complicated for the minds outside the lines
Drawn when the volume of drums gets over nine
I'm a, part of a movement not meant for the clueless
Use this in your curriculum when teachin the students
It's not
Who's it, what's is who scems to be controlling it
It's the future of hip hop and how we are unfolding it
It's traveled down the road that every genre must walk down
Hip hop is on the ledgeand it needs to be talked down
The renaissance to the untimely death
The revival of a culture or survival of a soldier
Brought by the common people of poverty and need
I'm a voice, it's a tool, god let the world see
You must be out of ya mind,
If you think the way you dress will serve to help the away you rhyme
Some people put their image first then self gets left behind
So when you search within the verse it's best that you be blind
Your remarkably designed your equal is hard to find
If your unsatisfied take it up with the divine
Cus we don't go the time.. and if you go to me
I'll say your better off just being who you supposed to be
Hip hop ? Les diamants énormes sur les lobes ?
Hip hop ? Les taspés qu'ont oublié leurs robes ?
Hip hop ? Big egos and big chains ?
Hip hop, I think it's all inside of your brain
Hip hop ? Les sapes extra extra larges ?
Hip hop ? J'ai dit extra extra larges ?
Hip hop ? Quick money and fast rides ?
Hip hop, just a good feeling inside
Jogging à trios bandes,
Aux pieds des vieilles Stan Smith,
Casquette trois fois trop grande,
Sans oublier les fat laces,
T'es hip hop mec mais tu t'es trompé de 20 pijes,
Maintenant sapé comme ça, t'es house tu piges ?
Ca évolue vite, trop vite j'suis désolé,
Quand j'commence à kiffer un truc c'est déjà démodé,
Au moment où j'écris, c'est Air Force 1 et baggy jean,
Mais à la fin d'ce couplet ça sera déjà has been..
On portera demain ce qu'aux States ils portaient hier,
La France, pays de la mode, on en est pourtant fier.
Oh oh j'suis pas dans l'trip fashion ni haute couture,
Les grosses fourrures. Puis quand c'est notre culture ?
J'fouille dans mes bacs plutôt que dans ma garde robe,
J'fais du son, ouais, et pas un défilé de mode.
The song "Hip Hop" by Hocus Pocus is a commentary on the evolution of hip hop culture, from its origins to the present day. The song first discusses the fashion of early hip hop, specifically noting the tight leather clothing and boots, which seem ridiculous to the singer. The singer acknowledges that although this style has become outdated, the fashion in hip hop videos today is "just as cheap."
The song then moves on to explore the mentality behind hip hop, which the singer believes is more important than any particular fashion choice. Hip hop is described as a complicated and positive state of mind, deeper than any salary or material possessions. The singer argues that hip hop is not about who controls it or what image is projected, but rather, it's about the revival of a culture brought by common people in need.
Overall, the song suggests that hip hop should be about more than just fashion or material possessions, and instead focus on the spirit and mindset behind the culture.
Line by Line Meaning
J'suis tombé sur un vieux clip de Grandmaster Flash
I stumbled upon an old video of Grandmaster Flash
Hey t'as vu c'type et sa dégaine de barge !
Have you seen that guy and his crazy style?
Là j'étais scié, son style m'a fusillé (hen hen hen hen)
I was amazed, his style blew me away (ha ha ha ha)
Sapé comme le keuf des Y.M.C.A !
Dressed like the policeman from the Y.M.C.A!
A base de cuirs serrés, à l'époque banal,
Wearing tight leathers, back then it was normal,
Et des bottes comme celles de Francis Lalanne .
And boots like those of Francis Lalanne.
J'sais que c'est un classique, mais qu'on m'enterre
I know it's a classic, but bury me
Si c'est ça nos origines vestimentaires.
If that's our fashion history.
Quoique regarde ce qu'on porte dans les clips,
Although look at what we wear in the music videos,
En fait nos sapes sont toujours aussi cheap,
In fact, our clothes are still just as cheap,
Hip hop ? Les diamants énormes sur les lobes ?
Hip hop? Huge diamonds on the earlobes?
Bullshit !Les taspés qu'ont oubliés leurs robes ?
Bullshit! Women who forgot their dresses?
J'suis pas convaincu mais au moins ça évolue,
I'm not convinced but at least things are changing,
Un peu plus que leurs perfectos et leurs têtes velues,
A bit more than their leather jackets and shaggy hair,
J'me dis qu'avec nos styles ridicules,
I think that with our ridiculous styles,
Dans 10 ans on risque de s'marrer,
In 10 years, we might laugh about it,
Quand on se reverra avec du recul.
When we see it with hindsight.
Hip hop ? Les taspés qu'ont oublié leurs robes ?
Hip hop? Women who forgot their dresses?
Hip hop ? Les baskets et les casquettes ?
Hip hop? Sneakers and baseball caps?
Hip hop, j'crois qu'ça se passe plutôt dans la tête...
Hip hop, I think it's more about the mindset...
Hip hop ? Les sapes extra extra larges ?
Hip hop? Extra extra large clothes?
Hip hop ? Les dollars comme seul objectif ?
Hip hop? Money as the only goal?
Hip hop, c'est juste un esprit positif...
Hip hop, it's just a positive spirit...
I got a passion it's, not just a habit
I have a passion, it's not just a habit
It's B-boy mentality deeper than any cavity
It's a B-boy mentality, deeper than any hole
Way beyond fashion or any kind of salary
Far beyond fashion or any kind of paycheck
A quick elixir mixed with a heavy dose of reality
A quick cure mixed with a heavy dose of reality
It's too complicated for the minds outside the lines
It's too complex for those who think inside the box
Drawn when the volume of drums gets over nine
Drawn when the drum volume goes over nine
I'm a, part of a movement not meant for the clueless
I'm part of a movement that's not for those who are clueless
Use this in your curriculum when teachin the students
Teach this to your students in the curriculum
It's not
It's not
Who's it, what's is who scems to be controlling it
It's not about who or what seems to be controlling it
It's the future of hip hop and how we are unfolding it
It's the future of hip hop and how we're shaping it
It's traveled down the road that every genre must walk down
It's gone down the path that every genre must go down
Hip hop is on the ledgeand it needs to be talked down
Hip hop is on the edge and needs to be saved
The renaissance to the untimely death
The rebirth to the premature death
The revival of a culture or survival of a soldier
The revival of a culture or the survival of a soldier
Brought by the common people of poverty and need
Brought by the common people of poverty and necessity
I'm a voice, it's a tool, god let the world see
I'm a voice, it's a tool, may God show the world
You must be out of ya mind,
You must be out of your mind,
If you think the way you dress will serve to help the away you rhyme
If you think your clothes will help your rapping ability
Some people put their image first then self gets left behind
Some people prioritize their image over their true self
So when you search within the verse it's best that you be blind
So when searching within the lyrics, it's best to be blind
Your remarkably designed your equal is hard to find
You're uniquely designed, your equal is hard to find
If your unsatisfied take it up with the divine
If you're unsatisfied, take it up with God
Cus we don't go the time.. and if you go to me
Cause we don't have the time... and if you ask me
I'll say your better off just being who you supposed to be
I'll say you're better off just being who you're supposed to be
Hip hop ? Big egos and big chains ?
Hip hop? Big egos and big chains?
Hip hop, I think it's all inside of your brain
Hip hop, I think it's all inside your mind
Hip hop ? J'ai dit extra extra larges ?
Hip hop? Did I say extra extra large?
Hip hop ? Quick money and fast rides ?
Hip hop? Fast money and fast cars?
Hip hop, just a good feeling inside
Hip hop, just a good feeling inside
Jogging à trios bandes,
Triple-striped jogging pants,
Aux pieds des vieilles Stan Smith,
Wearing old Stan Smith sneakers,
Casquette trois fois trop grande,
Wearing a cap three times too big,
Sans oublier les fat laces,
And don't forget the fat laces,
T'es hip hop mec mais tu t'es trompé de 20 pijes,
You're hip hop, man, but you're 20 years too late,
Maintenant sapé comme ça, t'es house tu piges ?
Now dressed like that, you're house music, you understand?
Ca évolue vite, trop vite j'suis désolé,
It evolves quickly, too quickly, I'm sorry,
Quand j'commence à kiffer un truc c'est déjà démodé,
When I start to like something, it's already outdated,
Au moment où j'écris, c'est Air Force 1 et baggy jean,
As I write this, it's Air Force 1s and baggy jeans,
Mais à la fin d'ce couplet ça sera déjà has been...
But by the end of this verse, it will already be out of fashion...
On portera demain ce qu'aux States ils portaient hier,
Tomorrow we'll wear what they wore in the States yesterday,
La France, pays de la mode, on en est pourtant fier.
France, the country of fashion, and we're still proud of it.
Oh oh j'suis pas dans l'trip fashion ni haute couture,
Oh, oh, I'm not into fashion or haute couture,
Les grosses fourrures. Puis quand c'est notre culture ?
The fur coats. But when it's our culture?
J'fouille dans mes bacs plutôt que dans ma garde robe,
I dig through my record crates rather than my closet,
J'fais du son, ouais, et pas un défilé de mode.
I make music, yeah, and not a fashion show.
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Et Cetera
Wow, can't believe this masterpiece came out a few months after my birth..........15 years, damn this is pretty darn underrated for how well this is made.
Khoco
It came out EXACTLY one month after my birth
thetricker24
20syl est je pense l'artiste francais le plus complet aujourd'hui (rappeur, dj, beatmaker,beatbox ) et en plus il exele dans chaque domaine ! respect mec bonne continuation
Thavius
trop pur ce son bien joué les gars. Sérieux je retrouve le son old school du début du hip-hop. On retrouve le côté funk du rap !
Subobobo
Des admirateurs du monde entier, et vous le méritez les gars ! :)
Yil2201
Clair. Très bonne zic, clip super moderne et original, super flow, elle a tout pour plaire cette chanson.
JC
this is unbelievable. the production values are off the meter. fucking good job, man.
A. For Things
This is one of the best videos ever. It's so cleanly done.
craktwo
hocus pocus, dernier album de folie, du vrai son qui ne revendik que l'autentikk! bonne continuation a vous les gars
AKUBZH
Enfin du Hip-hop intelligent! Sans insultes et Ferrari rutilante ;) De la vrai musique accessible et Rythmée; Du VRAI hip-hop...