1. An acid jazz project… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Incognito:
1. An acid jazz project by Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick with deep roots in the 1970's jazz/funk/fusion world (active from 1979 to present) See below 1. for their discography.
2. A smooth jazz online group from Tupelo Records / IODA. No other information found about this unregistered band ("Buy at Insound" link is broken). They released similar or exactly the same title tunes/logo as the other Incognito above. (See below for details)
3. A Rock/Pop band who released album Four (2007) from Aero Music
4. A blues rock band from Vancouver. Album releases include Blues Alive! (1995) and Bitter Sweet (1999).
Rob Montgomery has been a major player in the Vancouver Music Scene for many years, and has just released his 2nd Solo Album: Rob Montgomery and Friends "Guitar Stories: featuring 12 original songs, and line-up of very special guests: Alita Dupray, Amanda Dean, Nadine States, Darcy Hepner, Ken Emerson, Steve Werbicki and more. The Album consists of original material that Rob wrote in a way he pays tribute to all of his guitar influences, and styles that have followed him through a long successful music career. Rob has also played a big part in Vancouver as a Musical Director for INCOGNITO, LADIES SING the BLUES, SWEET HOME CHICAGO, NO QUARTER, BLUES in the CITY Concert Series, The Yale Hotel, and many more. This Album brings together a lot of these musicians, with Rob Montgomery's "Guitar Stories" concept and visits a Celebration of Music with some of the finest talent on the planet. 2017 has started off with this great new project, and we hope you enjoy it!
INCOGNITO continues to be one of Vancouver's Premiere Rock'n Soul Party featuring some of this city's top session pro's, and are huge hit in the corporate market in Vancouver. Featuring Nadine Staes, Rob Montgomery, Steve Werbicki, Dave Barton and Darrell Mayes
Facebook: Incognito Band
Sonicbids: Rob Montgomery & Nadine States and INCOGNITO
5. A drum & bass producer/DJ from Nelson, New Zealand.
6. A UK drill rapper (also known as SK), associated with the UK drill group Moscow17.
Incognito are a British band, widely regarded as one of the key members of the acid jazz movement. Their first album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with 13 further albums following, the last of which, Transatlantic RPM, was released in July 2010.
Throughout the band's history, it has been led and driven by composer, producer, guitarist and singer Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick. Other notable guest singers are Leon Ware, Chaka Khan, Mario Biondi, Maysa, Jocelyn Brown and Carleen Anderson.
The band has had intermittent success in the singles charts, with their breakthrough hit a version of the Ronnie Laws tune "Always There", featuring Jocelyn Brown. They have also been a favourite of various re-mixers, including Masters At Work, David Morales, Roger Sanchez and Jazzanova, and have released three albums consisting almost entirely of remixes.
Official Site http://www.incognito.org.uk
Albums - see Incognito Releases
* 1981 Jazz Funk
* 1991 Inside Life
* 1992 Tribes, Vibes And Scribes
* 1993 Positivity
* 1995 100° and Rising
(* 1995 100ﾟ And Rising +1)
* 1996 Beneath The Surface
* 1999 No Time Like The Future
* 2001 Life, Stranger Than Fiction
* 2003 Who Needs Love
* 2004 Adventures in Black Sunshine
* 2005 Eleven
* 2006 Bees + Things + Flowers
* 2008 Tales From The Beach
* 2010 Transatlantic RPM
Popular songs
* Everyday
* Roots
* Talkin' Loud
2. Not only this Smooth Jazz band shares same band name, they have a song called "Millenium"(2006) that is exactly same title (intentionally misspelled) as the other Incognito's (Jazz Funk) song on their album "100° and Rising"(1995), plus the logo resembles in font. The title "Every Day"(2006) on the album Street Smarts exactly alike in titles (when read) with the other Incognito's famous tune "Everyday"(1995). They are often tagged totec radio. Also mis-tagged by fans as bluey where there's no link to Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick himself. r00ts & t4lk1n l0ud tags also used, that could mislead fans to the Bluey's famous tunes like "Roots" & "Talkin' Loud".
Most of the album below are about 30 minutes short and they all released by Tupelo Records There are 3 more albums released by this band(Tupelo Records)
* 2005 Make Or Break
* 2006 Millenium
* 2006 Street Smarts
* 2008 Only the Truth
Don't Break Me Down
Incognito Lyrics
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As we try to match each other blow by blow
The days go by but nothing's changed
We simply patch the surface of what lies below
On any given morning
Yesterday's smile may just have been replaced
From somewhere without warning
Break into my consciousness.
Break into my silence
But don't break me down
Break into my loneliness.
Do it with some tenderness
Don't break me down
It would hurt for me to know
That I could never change your heart or mine
It's easier to let it go
But that's an option that I'm likely to decline
The truth is understanding
That everything has a time and a place
A chapter could be closing
As an opening door your saving grace
The lyrics to Incognito Feat. Vanessa Haynes's song Don't Break Me Down seem to be about a couple experiencing difficulties in their relationship. They are trying to work things out by communicating and being honest with each other, but they are also afraid of being hurt or breaking down emotionally. The first verse talks about how they are both trying to fight for their own feelings without really listening to each other. They are not making any progress, just trying to fix things on the surface while ignoring deeper issues. The second verse talks about the fear of not being able to change or save the relationship, but also the fear of letting go. However, the chorus is a plea for tenderness and understanding. The singer wants to be heard and understood, but not broken down in the process. They are looking for a way to create a deeper connection, but not at the expense of their own well-being.
Overall, the lyrics are quite powerful and emotional. They speak to the experience of many people who have struggled in their relationships, trying to communicate and be heard, yet always fearing the worst. The song also has a hopeful message, suggesting that even if things don't work out, there is always a new beginning waiting.
Line by Line Meaning
Tears well up and words exchanged
Emotions rise and we start to argue
As we try to match each other blow by blow
We're competing to see who can hurt each other more
The days go by but nothing's changed
Time passes but we're not making any real progress in our relationship
We simply patch the surface of what lies below
We're only fixing the superficial issues and ignoring the deeper problems
On any given morning
At any moment
Yesterday's smile may just have been replaced
You might not be as happy as you seemed yesterday
From somewhere without warning
Without any prior indication
Rain clouds appear on sunny days
Problems arise unexpectedly
Break into my consciousness.
Enter my mind
Break into my silence
Make me speak up
But don't break me down
But don't hurt me
Break into my loneliness.
Come into my life
Do it with some tenderness
Be gentle with me
Don't break me down
Don't cause me pain
It would hurt for me to know
It would be painful for me to acknowledge
That I could never change your heart or mine
That we cannot change how we truly feel about each other
It's easier to let it go
It seems easier to move on
But that's an option that I'm likely to decline
But I might not be able to choose that path
The truth is understanding
The reality is realizing
That everything has a time and a place
That everything happens for a reason
A chapter could be closing
A phase of our lives may be ending
As an opening door your saving grace
And a new opportunity may be what saves us both
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.