Tyrone Jermaine "TJ" Carter, better known by the stage name Lil Silva, is a… Read Full Bio ↴Tyrone Jermaine "TJ" Carter, better known by the stage name Lil Silva, is an English record producer, singer, songwriter and DJ, based in Bedford.[1][2] He has produced and sung on his own singles and EPs (mostly released through the Good Years label) that have been described as funky house,[3] UK funky,[1] instrumental grime and "dubstep-inflected pop".[4] He also takes a more traditional producer role on other musicians' work[5]—was principal producer on Banks's album Goddess[1] and contributed production to Adele's album 25.[5] He has collaborated with SBTRKT[6] and on Damon Albarn's Africa Express project.

Carter was born and raised in Bedford, England.[7] He produced a CD worth of original material at age nine,[1] began producing at age 10 or 11,[2] and at age 13 was DJing at "Bedford's all-ages club Cabana" whilst also part of local grime crew Macabre Unit.[1] The competition and camaraderie of the Macabre Unit pushed all of its producers to find and develop their own distinct sound. Influenced by what was happening in the music scene overseas in the US, where artists such as Pharrell were starting to create their own distinct 'sounds' in terms of their production styles, Lil Silva thought that there was no reason why the UK grime scene couldn't have its own Pharrell, Timbaland or J Dilla.

As he moved away from grime, Lil Silva began to search for what would become his signature 'Silva Sound'. Some would say this first became actualised on 'Seasons', the upbeat, thumping single from his 2010 EP 'Night Skanker'. This preceded the release of several short bodies of work including five EPs released between 2010 and 2016. His first of what would become many collaborations with Sampha came in 2011 on his EP The Patience, while 2014's Distance features two songs with the British artist BANKS.

In 2015, Lil Silva was called upon by producer Mark Ronson to provide additional production to Adele's song 'Lay Me Down', a bonus track on her album 25. Ronson also called upon him for a session with Lady GaGa[8] around this same time period.

In 2019. Lil Silva joined forces with George Fitzgerald to create a house-leaning project called OTHERLiiNE, and the pair released an album (also called OTHERLiiNE) in 2020.

It was in 2019 when frequent collaborator Kano invited Lil Silva on stage at the Royal Albert Hall to perform with him[9] that he first started considering releasing his own debut album.[10] The lockdowns imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic expedited the quiet time he would need to create solo music for himself, and also offered a reprise from life as a touring DJ and in-demand producer.

Lil Silva's debut album Yesterday Is Heavy was released on 15 July 2022. It features frequent collaborator Sampha, as well as Little Dragon, Ghetts, Serpentwithfeet, BADBADNOTGOOD, Charlotte Day Wilson, Skiifall and Elmiene. The album received a 5 star review from NME,[11] a 9/10 review from Clash.[12] and a score of 9 from The Line Of Best Fit.[13] Pitchfork said of the album "consider this album an extension of UK club's instinctual soul".[14]

Lines
Lil Silva Lyrics

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Have you let go?
Hey, hey, hey
I said
Hey, hey, hey
Have you let go?

Hey, hey, hey, have you let go? Come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Silva's song "Lines" seem to be asking a person if they have let go of something. The repetition of "hey, hey, hey" and "have you let go" brings urgency to the question, as if the person asking is trying to get the listener to come to a realization or decision. It's unclear from the lyrics what the subject is that the person is trying to let go of, but it could be a relationship, a grudge, a habit, or anything that has been weighing them down. The song seems to be encouraging the listener to move forward and not get stuck in the past.

The repetition of the "hey, hey, hey" and "have you let go" in the chorus could also be seen as a hypnotic mantra, meant to help the listener let go of whatever is holding them back. The use of a simple, repetitive melody adds to the hypnotic effect.

Overall, the lyrics to "Lines" suggest a desire for clarity and resolution. The question "have you let go?" can be both a challenge and an invitation to move on from whatever is holding the listener back.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you let go?
Have you released yourself from something, someone or a situation that was holding you back or causing you pain?

Hey, hey, hey
An expression used to get someone's attention or add emphasis to a question or statement.

I said
An indication that the singer wants to emphasize or clarify what was just mentioned.

Have you let go?
Reiteration of the first question, possibly indicating urgency or concern.

Hey, hey, hey, have you let go? Come on
Encouragement to let go and move on from a negative situation, emphasizing the importance of releasing oneself from pain and obstacles.

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