Kela began beatboxing in his teens with the 360 Physicals crew. He was discovered by DJ Vadim when he sent a tape of his beatboxing to Vadim's now defunct label Jazz Fudge. His first release was a mixtape with Mr. Thing called "Antistatic Mouthwash".
Since then, Kela has been a member of the Isolationists, Rock Steady Crew and The Scratch Perverts. He has also appeared on DJ Vadim's albums and tours as part of the Russian Percussion project, and appeared onstage with Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Super Furry Animals, Prince, De La Soul and Plan B. He is considered to be one of the best beatboxers in the world alongside Kenny Muhammad and Rahzel.
His live act incorporates drum & bass, electro and hip-hop stylings, singing, MCing, very realistic vocal scratching, body movements and imitations of popular songs such as "Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears and "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega. He calls his technique "Multivocalism", a term coined by longtime artwork collaborator Mark Splinter in 2000. Kela's crew has performed hundreds of live shows all around the world and are known as "Spit Kingdom".
Kela released the album "Elocution" in 2005, the follow up to his debut album "The Permanent Marker" in 2002. The Elocution project incorporated 'The Elysian Quartet' on strings, backing vocalists Rookwood and Trip, DJ Skeletrik and his producer Spider on keys and vocals. He is also known for a UK advert for "Fruit Pastilles" and regular appearances on TV shows such as "Big Brother's Little Brother" at this time.
He recently finished a relationship with British actress Patsy Kensit which was the inspiration for his single "Reveal Your Inner Self" (2007). The lyrics attack tabloid and celebrity magazine journalists for hiding behind their printed words and spreading lies. Since the breakup he has released further material on his website attacking Patsy Kensit and criticising himself for getting involved in the world of the tabloids.
He is managed by Duncan Stahl (aka DJ Skeletrik) and is currently recording new material with producer Martin Rushent and others. Killa Kela and his Management are working with representatives in the US and Germany,Austria and Switzerland. Consultants: JESSE LEE (US) and Victor STANCU (GSA and EASTERN EUROPE)
His song Jawbreaker was put on the Fifa Street 2 Soundtrack.
Standing In The Rain
Killa Kela Lyrics
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My head is spinning self obsessin'
I, I don't know where you are
I been on my travels
The hotel walls are closing in
Prang. and I just, I just want to hear your voice
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Ring, leave a message
Everydays a fight and battle
I don't blame you
It's just the way it goes it's the way I am
Everyday I'm counting
I just wanna feel you breathing
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
The song "Standing in the Rain" by Killa Kela appears to be a heartfelt expression of regret and longing for someone who seems to have been lost. The first verse reveals the singer's confusion and self-absorption as he/she struggles with being alone in a hotel room, while also yearning to connect with the person they miss. The chorus repeats a powerful declaration of that longing and regret, each time emphasizing how the singer feels they have made a mistake by telling this person how much they miss them. The second verse adds further context by suggesting that the previous verse may have been prompted by a fight or conflict, and that the singer may have a tendency to make things difficult despite not wanting to.
One interpretation of these lyrics could be that the singer is a troubled or anxiety-prone person who is struggling to communicate in a healthy way with someone they love. They have perhaps pushed this person away, made things difficult, or even pushed them to the point of ending the relationship. Now, in the aftermath of this loss, they can only stand in the rain and regret how they failed to communicate their feelings effectively. It's possible that the singer is also grappling with their own sense of identity or purpose, which may be contributing to their self-centeredness and inability to connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey where you heading
Questioning where the person is going
My head is spinning self obsessin'
Feeling overwhelmed and consumed by one's own thoughts
I, I don't know where you are
Expressing uncertainty about the other person's location
I been on my travels
Stating that they have been traveling
The hotel walls are closing in Prang.
Feeling trapped and claustrophobic in the hotel room
and I just, I just want to hear your voice
Expressing a desire to hear the other person's voice
Standing in the rain
Being outside in the rain
How much I miss you
Frequently thinking about and longing for the other person
And I never should have told you
Regretting sharing certain information with the other person
Ring, leave a message
Encountering the other person's voicemail and leaving a message
Everydays a fight and battle
Struggling through difficult days
I don't blame you
Not assigning blame to the other person for their situation
It's just the way it goes it's the way I am
Accepting that things are the way they are because of who they are as a person
Everyday I'm counting
Keeping track of time
I just wanna feel you breathing
Wanting to be close to the other person and feel their presence
Standing in the rain
Being outside in the rain
How much I miss you
Frequently thinking about and longing for the other person
And I never should have told you
Regretting sharing certain information with the other person
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MadameDisaster
Hey where you heading
My head is spinning self obsessin'
I, I don't know where you are
I been on my travels
The hotel walls are closing in
Prang.. and I just, I just want to hear your voice
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Ring, leave a message
Everydays a fight and battle
I don't blame you
It's just the way it goes it's the way I am
Everyday I'm counting
I just wanna feel you breathing
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
(Phonecall)
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
And I never should have told you
Standing in the rain
How much I miss you
@lukebarry9900
WOW...THE TALENTED SINGER KELLA-TU....🙏🏻💜🌟💫🎨🎨👑👑🌟💫...RESPECT ALWAYS....I LOVE THIS SONG....AND EVERY DAY....YES MAN....RESPECT....💫💫💫💫🌟👑🌟👑🌟🌟....STEAM-TU
@joshuamlee4542
Why can’t I find this album on iTunes :(
@allycjuszt4510
Such a beautiful song ♡
@Anita_Luneta
Absolutely Beautiful...
@Pokius
I have his CD. Its great!
@EDNA0480
excellent album.!!
@JeTeTues
i so love this track!
@trevfrank
very fresh. very original. i like it very much. 5/5
@MrAFCBSteve
Amazing song....
@majki0008
Awesome!!