Katone is… Read Full Bio ↴Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (1998 – present)
Katone is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer.
Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Katone began his career in the music industry as a drummer/vocalist playing for many bands throughout the East Coast in the 90’s. After years of sitting behind a drum kit, he resurfaced in the music world in 1998 as a solo artist and has released eight self-produced albums, including his 1999 debut album, Committing Suicide, The Next Devil (2000), Plastic Udder (2001), Erotic Crystallization Inertia (2003), Kat O’ Nine Tales (2010), Digital Warlock (2016), Combination of Sins (2018) and Super Kooker (2019).
Katone's musical influences are worn well upon his sleeve and his sound is often compared to a twist between the hard-edged Marilyn Manson and the straight forward rock n’ roll tone of T. Rex. At first listen his music is poetic, deep, honest, raw, and nasty. All the things rock n’ roll should be. Katone is also noted for playing all instruments on his eight releases as well as earning full writing and production credits.
Katone found himself behind the board producing other bands in which he stated he had a personal interest in. It was during these sessions that he began re-mixing and re-mastering early KATONE tracks, ultimately to be released on iTunes and as special edition physical CDs.
Late summer 2010 brought the first new KATONE record in almost five years. Kat O' Nine Tales was released with a built in rock n' roll statement. Claiming the record to be a departure from earlier concept works, Katone was quick to point out that the new record was a tribute to the music that inspired him to be an artist. Songs like Superstars and Bite The Heart bleed pure rock, while other songs Locked Up and Hidden and Desolate leave a more haunting tone similar to Katone's much earlier release, The Next Devil.
The sixth KATONE album, Digital Warlock, was released October 2016 worldwide. Katone claims that the album concept was inspired in part by people continuously asking him who the musicians are that play on his records. The Digital Warlock is the name he would jokingly give as a faux band that played the music tracks, when actually it is Katone himself playing all of the tracks. The album was originally titled "Songs from The Digital Warlock" but was shortened just prior to the release date to simply Digital Warlock.
KATONE 7 - Combination of Sins, released November 2018, is the first KATONE compilation album and includes 22 remastered favorites from the previous six KATONE releases, in addition to new songs and live tracks. Katone refers to the album as a 20 year anniversary boxed set and claims that "there are always new fans coming along and I think every once in a while it's good to buff up the older tracks and give them a new shine".
On October 1st, 2019 the latest KATONE album “Super Kooker” was released worldwide.
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V.I.P
Katone Lyrics
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I'm just what your world needs now
I'm the plastic udder simple solution
For your grinning superficial in crowd
Do as I say, do as I do
Try to be me
There's no such thing as you
I get off on the way that you stare
Cause I'm all about
Sex, drugs I've got it all
And I can do anything or anyone that I want
Cause I'm a rock god
My spectacular whores
It's all in the shades
So fuckin' dope to be a star
I'm the latest fist in the air
Of a society to prevail
I'm the latest hot topic
I'm a bundle of cash
I'm the face on the shirt
I'm a sale
Say what I say, do what I do
Try to be me
They've given up on you
Wear what I wear, do what I dare
I get off on the way that you stare
Do what I say, do as I do
You have to be me
There's no such thing as you
Wear what I wear, fuck with your hair
I get off on the way that you stare
Cause I'm all about
Sex, drugs I've got it all
And I can do anything or anyone that I want
Cause I'm a rock god
Super spectacular whore
It's all in the shades
So fuckin' dope to be a star
Sex, drugs I've got it all
And I can do anything or anyone that I want
Cause I'm a rock god
My spectacular whores
It's all in the shades
So fuckin' dope to be a star
The lyrics of "V.I.P" by Katone focus on the cult of celebrity and the idea that being famous is everything. The song is a scathing critique of superficiality and materialism. The singer declares himself to be a "rock god," bragging about his wealth, his ability to have anyone he wants, and his "spectacular whores." He commands his fans to do as he does, saying that there's no such thing as individuality or uniqueness - everyone should aspire to be like him.
The lyrics are steeped in irony and sarcasm, as the singer's tone throughout the song is one of ridicule towards this celebrity culture. He mocks the idea that anyone can be famous if they just follow a certain playbook and declares himself to be the latest hot topic and bundle of cash. The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to be a star, and he revels in the idea that he has the power to control his fans and their behavior.
In summary, "V.I.P" is a song that targets the desire for fame and fortune, highlighting its emptiness as well as the absolute ridiculousness of the fame itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Suck my situation
My current circumstances are problematic and unfavorable.
I'm just what your world needs now
I am exactly the kind of person that society desires at the moment.
I'm the plastic udder simple solution
I am a cheap, mass-produced product that offers a basic solution to your desires.
For your grinning superficial in crowd
I am meant for the shallow and fake people who only care about their own image.
Do as I say, do as I do
Follow my lead in all aspects of life.
Try to be me
Attempt to imitate my actions and style.
There's no such thing as you
You don't have your own identity or personality; you should become me.
Wear what I wear, fuck with your hair
Dress and style yourself the way I do, be daring with your appearance.
I get off on the way that you stare
I derive pleasure from your adoration and worship.
Cause I'm all about
This is my entire being and purpose.
Sex, drugs I've got it all
I have access to all vices and immoral activities.
And I can do anything or anyone that I want
I have complete control and power to do as I please.
Cause I'm a rock god
I am a deity in the world of music.
My spectacular whores
My female partners are just as flashy and showy as I am.
It's all in the shades
My fame and image are only enhanced by the sunglasses I wear.
So fuckin' dope to be a star
It's amazing to be famous and adored by so many people.
I'm the latest fist in the air
I am the newest symbol of rebellion and nonconformity.
Of a society to prevail
The masses have rallied behind me as their new leader and influencer.
I'm the latest hot topic
I am the current subject of discussion and gossip among everyone.
I'm a bundle of cash
I am wealthy and valuable, only regarded for my monetary worth.
I'm the face on the shirt
My image is plastered on merchandise for people to buy and wear.
I'm a sale
I am merely a product to be sold for profit.
They've given up on you
Those who don't follow me have been abandoned and left behind.
Do what I say, do as I do
Follow my commands and emulate everything I do.
You have to be me
You must lose yourself and become a carbon copy of me.
Super spectacular whore
My female partners are exhibitionists who thrive in the spotlight like I do.
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.