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
Roots back to a way of life
Incognito Lyrics
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Where everything demands understanding
We try and find a way
Through the places and spaces in the game
We spend a long time running from ourselves
Before we can discover who we are
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Talkin' 'bout roots
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Take a step inside
Your cultural desires await you
We owe it to ourselves
To seek the primal spark that caused the flame
We spend a long time running from ourselves
Before we can discover who we are
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Talkin' 'bout roots
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Water is not stronger than the blood
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Talkin' 'bout roots
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Talkin' 'bout roots
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Talkin' 'bout roots
Back to a way of life
Roots, ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
The lyrics of Incognito's "Roots" take the listener on a journey to explore the importance of cultural identity and connection to one's roots. The song acknowledges the challenge of navigating a complex world that demands understanding, but it urges us to find our way back to a simpler way of life. The chorus repeats the phrase "talkin' 'bout roots" as a reminder of the significance of this quest. The lyrics suggest that by reconnecting with our cultural desires and seeking the primal spark that caused the flame, we can discover who we truly are.
The verse "we spend a long time running from ourselves before we can discover who we are" highlights the importance of self-reflection and the need to rediscover our identity. The line "water is not stronger than blood" emphasizes that no matter where life takes us and how far we may wander, our roots and cultural identity will always remain an essential part of our being.
The song's message is clear - through exploring our cultural heritage, we can find a sense of belonging in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming. By embracing our roots, we can discover our true selves, strengthen our connections to our past and present, and forge a path towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in a world
Inhabiting a planet where everything requires comprehension
Where everything demands understanding
Where every being, object or action necessitates comprehension
We try and find a way
We endeavor to discover a manner to progress
Through the places and spaces in the game
Via the locations and gaps within the world
We spend a long time running from ourselves
We take a considerable time to escape from our true self
Before we can discover who we are
Before we can ascertain our own identity
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Referring to our origins, oh yeah yeah
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Take a step inside
Enter within
Your cultural desires await you
Your longings for your civilization are waiting for you
We owe it to ourselves
It is our duty to ourselves
To seek the primal spark that caused the flame
To search for the initial spark that caused a metaphorical fire
Water is not stronger than the blood
The bond of family is more powerful than that of water
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Referring to our origins, oh yeah yeah
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Talkin' 'bout roots
Referring to our origins
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Roots, ah yah, yah
Our origins, oh yeah yeah
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Referring to our origins, oh yeah yeah
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Talkin' 'bout roots
Referring to our origins
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Talkin' 'bout roots, ah yah, yah
Referring to our origins, oh yeah yeah
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Roots, ah yah, yah
Our origins, oh yeah yeah
Back to a way of life
Return to a mode of existence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL TENAGLIA, DARRELL MARTIN
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