Few DJs have made such a dramatic impact on the underground house and techn… Read Full Bio ↴Few DJs have made such a dramatic impact on the underground house and techno scene over the last few years as Lee Foss. Described by DJ Mag as “one of the most talented new forces in modern dance music today” and by fellow future house innovators Art Department as their favourite producer, Lee has firmly established himself in dance music’s collective consciousness. Lee and his Hot Natured band mates Jamie Jones and Infinity Ink are currently leading a whole family of like-minded producers that includes Richy Ahmed, WaFF, Digitaria, Robert James and Miguel Campbell, who are currently re-writing the rulebook of how to make evocative, emotive house music.

In 2010 he was the highest new entry into Resident Advisor’s key Top 100 DJs poll, entering at number 38 and by 2011 he had climbed to number 18 in the chart, a huge feat given that he only played his first European gig in 2009.

Having hit the UK charts with ‘Benediction’ as part of deep house super group Hot Natured, with genre-spanning hits such as ‘Electricity’ (with MK) and ‘Reverse Skydiving’ under his belt, alongside remixes of chart topping artists such as Rudimental and Lana del Ray, Lee Foss is one of the most exciting forces in modern house music. Not forgetting Hot Creations, the groundbreaking label he runs with partner Jamie Jones, which is arguably one of the world’s most innovative house labels. His unique sound, born out a lifelong love of classic house, 90s hip hop, 80s electro and Detroit techno, has earned him fanatical grassroots support from clubbers in both Europe and North America.

Born and raised in Chicago, the birthplace of house, Lee now lives between London and Los Angeles. Lee made his name on both sides of the Atlantic playing at clubs like Fabric (London), Warung (Brazil), The Warehouse Project (Manchester), The Standard Rooftop (Lost Angeles), The Marcy Hotel (Brooklyn), Watergate (Berlin) and Spybar (Chicago). Lee’s rapid rise to prominence has been as much down to his focused but all-encompassing approach to DJing as it has his pioneering take on nu-school house and synth-heavy techno, backed up by a string of hit releases on labels like No 19, Culprit, Wolf+Lamb and his own Hot Creations imprint.

While growing up in Chicago, Lee cut his teeth on the clubs and raves of the late 90’s, experiences that initially sparked his interest in house and disco. However, it was a chance visit to Ibiza back in 2001, that changed his whole approach to music and helped steer his musical destiny for the next decade and beyond. It was in Ibiza that summer that he first became friends with Jamie Jones and the pair formed a tight brotherly bond that quickly blossomed into their highly acclaimed Hot Creations label partnership with Richy Ahmed, and later their Hot Natured band project with Infinity Ink and their worldwide event brand, Paradise.

Since then, Lee has gone on to release a string of hits on a variety of labels including ‘The Edge EP’, ‘Equilibrium’, ‘U Got Me’ and ‘Starfruit EP’, all of which have been independently awarded ‘Tune of the Month’ in Mixmag at various points. Lee has recently joined forces with house legend MK and vocalist Anabel Englund to form a second electronic outfit, Pleasure State. The trio’s first EP, Electricity, has already landed to much success with Pete Tong announcing the title track as his ‘Essential New Tune’ earlier this year.

With this many accolades under his belt in such a short space of time, it would be easy for Lee to rest on his laurels but this couldn’t be farther from the case. Hot Natured’s latest single release ‘Reverse Skydiving’, is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest hits. The debut Hot Natured album is due to follow in the summer, and backed by Pete Tongs legendary FFRR imprint is already garnering incredible anticipation ahead of its release. The innovative Hot Natured Live Show kicked off with two back to back sold out shows at Brixton Academy earlier this Spring and will lead into the band headlining slots at the new Silver Hayes dance stage at Glastonbury, Sonar in Barcelona, Bestival on the Isle of Wight and Wavefront in Chicago. Undeniably this is shaping up to be yet another career-defining year for Lee Foss.

Electricity
Lee Foss Lyrics

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Don't know about electricity
But I'm shocked by our connectivity

I know you ain't my king
But I need some of your reign
So come down from your throne
So I can heal your pain

I'm hearing thunder roll and I want to play the game
Cause you're one move ahead
I'm not one to complain

Don't know about electricity
But I'm shocked by our connectivity

Not sure whether to restrain or grab hold
Something in the voltage making me feel bold

The space between us invokes a bitter cold
When i know we have a story that hasn't yet been told

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lee Foss's song "Electricity" use the metaphor of lightning to describe the intense attraction between two people. The first verse expresses the disbelief that lightning doesn't strike twice, which is challenged by the singer's repeated encounters with another person. The second verse describes a desire to escape the crowded spaces and be with the other person, to see how loud their names can be shouted. The chorus reframes this connection as a shocking experience, epitomized by the metaphor of electricity. The singer declares that they're not sure whether to pull back or embrace it, but they feel emboldened by the intensity of their connection.

The third verse reiterates that the other person is not the singer's "king" but still acknowledges a need for their support. The imagery of thunder and a competition between moves adds to the song's energy and intensity. The lyric "I'm not one to complain" acknowledges the complexity of relationships and the willingness to take risks to be with someone. The final lines suggest a mystery or untold story, ending with the uncertainty of restraining oneself or holding on.

Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of human connection, refusing to romanticize it but also refusing to ignore its power. The metaphor of electricity aptly captures both the sense of attraction and the threat of danger in such a connection.

Line by Line Meaning

They say that lightning don't strike twice
I've heard people say that it's rare for unlikely events to happen twice, but I don't believe it anymore

I'm starting to doubt it
I'm beginning to think that the impossible is actually possible

This is the third time I've seen you
I've encountered you for the third time

The third time I'm about it
I'm committed to making something out of our third meet-up

Where I really wanna go is somewhere less crowded
I desire to be in a place that is not so full of people

Find out how loud our names can be shouted
Let's see how far our names can be heard if we yell them out loud

Don't know about electricity
I'm not an expert in electrical energy

But I'm shocked by our connectivity
However, I'm surprised by how well we connect with each other

I know you ain't my king
I understand that you're not my ruler

But I need some of your reign
But I require some of your influence and power

So come down from your throne
Please step down from your position of authority

So I can heal your pain
So that I can help in assuaging your discomfort

I'm hearing thunder roll and I want to play the game
The sound of thunder excites me, and I'm eager to participate in something with you

Cause you're one move ahead
Because you're ahead of me in what we're doing together

I'm not one to complain
I'm not the type of person who frequently expresses dissatisfaction

Not sure whether to restrain or grab hold
I'm uncertain whether to hold back or embrace what I'm feeling

Something in the voltage making me feel bold
There's something electrifying about our connection that makes me feel brave

The space between us invokes a bitter cold
The distance between us creates a cold and unpleasant feeling

When I know we have a story that hasn't yet been told
Despite that, I am aware that we have an untold story we should explore

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lee Foss, Anabel Englund, Marc Kinchen

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@camiloknight2676

4y↑24

They say that lightning don't strike twice
I'm starting to doubt it
This is the third time I've seen you
The third time I'm about it
Where I really wanna go is somewhere less crowded
Find out how loud our names can be shouted
Shouted
Don't know about electricity
But I'm shocked by our connectivity
I know you ain't my king
But I need some of your reign
So come down from your throne
So I can heal your pain
I'm hearing thunder roll and I want to play the game
Cause you're one move ahead
I'm not one to complain
Don't know about electricity
But I'm shocked by our connectivity
Not sure whether to restrain or grab hold
Something in the voltage making me feel bold
The space between us invokes a bitter cold
When i know we have a story that hasn't yet been told

All comments from YouTube:

@CLSGLSAS

1y↑2

This song is MY JAM! My happy/ confident/ chill/ healing song! Has been that way for 10 years, nearly! Whenever I hear it, the good vibes always come back!

@tipsybass8948

2y↑1

I remember when this track came out... and man, it's still good. Even though an ex of mine used to drop this when he would play out in my city, I still love it.

@rebekahharper1447

4y↑10

Still ROCKING this 7/2020

@jonivossen9461

4y↑3

Lol I just discovered this song yesterday

@the_JDM_fanatic

Best track man!!!!!!!!!!

@josearturojuarezazcatl9560

3y↑6

Cuento mi experiencia con esta canción, tuve una novia que bailo esta canción para mí, inolvidable siempre la recuerdo con esta canción algo sensual y buen ritmo