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Ian Carey. He is a Multi-Platinum artist with multiple world wide top 10 hits. He’s sold millions of records across every format. He has over 50 million YouTube views. He's dj’ed in over 50 countries, produces the biggest house anthems AND runs his own label – GFAB Records. His discography, label associations and partners read off like a VIP guest list for a Miami Winter Music Conference Industry Party. Ian Carey is a DJ at heart with a rich musical history that has made him a legendary key player in the house scene worldwide.
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Ian Carey is and has been for many years a legendary key player in the house scene worldwide.
Ian grew up in a small town in Maryland, USA; about 2 hours from Washington DC. He was exposed to music at a young age, as his father (RIP) was a live sound engineer and ran a sound reinforcement company. His father engineered for such groups as Kool and The Gang and The Duke Ellington Orchestra. Also, his mother played guitar and sang as a hobby. By the time he was 7 years old he was able to mic a stage for a concert and travel along with his father during summer vacation making tour stops all over America from east to west. In high school, he played drums and was even in the school marching band.
Ian discovered dance music while he was in college. Already a part of the graffiti-writing scene in Baltimore, MD he met hip-hop DJs which led him to his next passion. So, he put down his spray can and bought some turntables. He started djing and played mostly hip-hop. Then worked at Music Liberated in Baltimore as a buyer/sales rep where he was properly introduced to house music.
His friends recommended his first setup. He bought a Pentium computer running at
100MHz, an Ensoniq ASR-10 sampler, E-mu Orbit, Planet Phat and the Proteus 2000. With that, he made his very first vocal production (with Jason Papillon as Soul Providers) "Rise". It was a crossover hit and went Gold in the UK.
It wasn’t long before Ian decided to move to Europe, as it was more convenient to be closer to the place the dance music scene thrives. His signature “funky bass line” sound grew and eventually propelled the demand for his top-notch productions, especially remixes. In one single week, Ian held 8 mixes on the UK Upfront Club Top 40*.
Clubbers, djs, and fans who demanded to know more created an influx of interviews from radio, magazines and people like MTV. The most exclusive to date - an impressive 8 page spread (and 2 hour DVD) exploring the intimate details of his production techniques in the very prominent Future Music Magazine - published in many languages and countries worldwide.
He’s made hits like “Say What You Want” on Nero Records and in 2008 released a rework of his former project Soul Providers’ Rise into the smash “Keep On Rising”. As a result, Ian gets respect from guys like Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong and continues top 40 sales and radio in many countries.
"Get Shaky" was unleashed and saw huge success world-wide, including the coveted Double Platinum certification in Australia and a Gold certification in the UK. In the first week of its UK release, it became a Top 10 in the Official UK Singles Chart. Ian also co-Produced the video which not only ranked as Top 10 on iTunes...it landed him a VMA Moonman award for Best Dance Video in Australia's MTV Music awards.
2010 and 2011 touring highlights include some of the top nightclubs and festivals worldwide including a 9 show tour in Brazil, a full month tour with 15 shows in Australia, a residency at Set Miami, as well as one off shows in Dubai, Los Angeles, Singapore, Vancouver, Munich, Dublin, London and Moscow just to name a few. Video touring highlights are available to view on Ian’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/iancareyofficial 2011 also saw the release of the Vicious Cuts CD compilation that was released by Ministry of Sound/Universal/Vicious Records.
Ian’s newest single “Last Night” features singer Bobby Anthony and Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg. The collaboration has already earned a Platinum certification in Australia and is still working it’s way through the charts worldwide. Ian is currently in his Miami based studio working on his next singles and collaborating with A-list artists as well as up and coming talent. Summer 2011 sees the launch of Ian’s monthly radio show “Muzik Liberated” syndicated world-wide and available for streaming online.
Redlight
Ian Carey Lyrics
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turn on
the redlight
yeah yeah yeah
it’s alright
tonight
i feel it on the street
so so fine
you’re gonna feel the heat
when there’s something that makes you want it
there’s no way you can just say no
but you can’t put your finger on it
oh no
oh no
we don’t have long
don’t let it get away
see something like this
won’t come along every day
when there’s something that makes you want it
there’s no way you can just say no
but you can’t put your finger on it
oh no
oh no
The lyrics to Ian Carey's song Redlight convey a sense of urgency and desire. The repetition of "yeah yeah yeah" and "oh no oh no" give the song a pulsing rhythm that underscores the message of the lyrics. The chorus, urging the listener to "turn on the redlight" and assuring them that "it's alright tonight," provides a sense of release and abandon.
The verses speak to the intensity of desire and the difficulty of resisting temptation. The singer describes feeling something "on the street" and how it's "so so fine" that the listener will "feel the heat." The lines "when there's something that makes you want it/there's no way you can just say no" speak to the power of desire to overcome rational thought. Finally, the song closes with the warning that "we don't have long/don't let it get away" indicating that the moment of opportunity may be fleeting, and urging the listener to seize the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
yeah yeah yeah
An excited and upbeat expression that signifies the start of something new and thrilling
turn on
Activate or initiate a process to ignite a spark of excitement
the redlight
A metaphorical representation of passion, energy, and desire
it’s alright
Expressing comfort and confidence in the unfolding of events
tonight
A reference to the current moment that is charged with a sense of anticipation
oh my my
A feeling of being overwhelmed by the abundance of positive sensations
i feel it on the street
The palpable energy and excitement emanating from the surroundings
so so fine
An expression of the sublime nature of the experience and how it takes one to new heights
you’re gonna feel the heat
A warning about how the excitement can be overwhelming and should be approached cautiously
when there’s something that makes you want it
A reflection on the nature of desire and how it can be irresistible
there’s no way you can just say no
The acknowledgment that the pull of desire is too strong to resist
but you can’t put your finger on it
A recognition that the source of desire is elusive and hard to define
oh no
A sense of trepidation about the power of desire and its consequences
we don’t have long
A sense of urgency about the fleeting nature of the moment and the need to seize the opportunity
don’t let it get away
A call to action to take control and direct the course of events to achieve the desired outcome
see something like this
An acknowledgement of the rarity of the moment and how it should be appreciated
won’t come along every day
A reminder that unique opportunities should be pursued with vigor
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IgorSemenich
R.I.P. Ian Carey😥
@seidismiyev5881
😔
@seidismiyev5641
😢😢😢😢🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿😰
@mattheusg7
🇩🇪🙋🏻♂️
@MrGreemlin
Ian Carey, is most important man in my life. R.I.P man, you gave me inspiration to my sound producer life.
@seidismiyev5881
😔
@Kosimomusic
Me too
@ozanturkkan
Ah, the songs of my youth. rest in heaven man.
@seidismiyev5641
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@NewTimeNewPlace
Dzięki Ian za te świetne chwile z Twoją muzyką mojej młodości.