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
True To Myself
Incognito Lyrics
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Beneath the calm exterior
There can be a soul on fire
Truth is not always what the eyes can see
The smile upon our faces
Can disguise our pain and hide the traces
Melts into the ground and disappears
The one thing you thought was forever
Slowly washed away by all the tears
If I gotta be true to no other
I gotta be true to myself
Raise up your head now so the world can see
You have the inner vision
Though the fight is far from over
You've got to battle with it endlessly
Before life becomes a rumor
A sudden risin' tide that pulls you under
Sometimes the rock that we depend on
Melts into the ground and disappears
The one thing you thought was forever
Slowly washed away by all the tears
If I gotta be true to no other
I gotta be true to myself
(True to myself)
(True to myself)
If I'm gonna make it come tomorrow
(True to myself)
Hallowed be the voice of constant sorrow
(True to myself)
Gotta climb the ladder if I'm able
(True to myself)
I can't keep this shining light under the table, my love
(True to myself)
I wanna be, I gotta be true to myself, hey, hey'
(True to myself)
The song 'True To Myself' by Incognito paints a picture of the complexity of human emotions and the need for authenticity. The first few lines suggest that things are not always what they seem and that beneath the surface, we could be dealing with intense emotions. The word "soul on fire" refers to the burning passion or anger that could be deeply rooted inside of a person. The next couple of lines emphasize that the truth is not always visible and could be betrayed by appearances, even if the person's smile or demeanor is that of calmness, they could still be dealing with hidden pain.
The lyrics also emphasize the instability and unpredictability of life. The rock that we depend on could melt, and things we thought were forever could dissipate with time. The chorus, 'If I gotta be true to no other, I gotta be true to myself,' suggests that the only constant in life is our ability to remain true to ourselves. The song encourages listeners to raise their heads and show the world their inner vision despite the challenges they face.
The last few lines of the song are a call to action. "If I'm gonna make it come tomorrow... Gotta climb the ladder if I'm able, I can't keep the shining light under the table, my love." This emphasizes the need for perseverance and fighting for what one wants in life. One needs to be true to their self to make it in the world and to keep their hopes and dreams shining.
Line by Line Meaning
Things are not always what they appear to be
Appearances can be deceptive
Beneath the calm exterior
Hidden beneath the surface
There can be a soul on fire
A person can be burning with emotion
Truth is not always what the eyes can see
Reality is not always evident
The smile upon our faces
The façade we put on
Can disguise our pain and hide the traces
Our suffering is concealed and not easily noticeable
Sometimes the rock that we depend on
Something that we rely on for stability
Melts into the ground and disappears
Can vanish unexpectedly
The one thing you thought was forever
Something that seemed permanent
Slowly washed away by all the tears
Slowly eroded by sadness
If I gotta be true to no other
If I must only be honest with myself
I gotta be true to myself
I must always stay true to my own beliefs and values
Raise up your head now so the world can see
Stand up tall and be seen by others
You have the inner vision
You possess an inner strength or clarity of purpose
Though the fight is far from over
Even if the struggle is ongoing
You've got to battle with it endlessly
You must keep fighting constantly
Before life becomes a rumor
Before life passes by quickly and time runs out
A sudden risin' tide that pulls you under
A sudden, overwhelming force that can swallow you up
If I'm gonna make it come tomorrow
If I want to succeed in the future
Hallowed be the voice of constant sorrow
Acknowledging the pain and sadness can be liberating
Gotta climb the ladder if I'm able
I must work hard and strive for success
I can't keep this shining light under the table, my love
I can't hide my talent or potential
I wanna be, I gotta be true to myself, hey, hey'
I want to stay true to myself and my values
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOMINIC JOHN OAKENFULL, EDOUARD JEAN PAUL MAUNICK
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