In the 1990s Justin generally operated under various guises, the most renowned being Lionrock with whom he scored several Top 40s hits - 'Rudeboy Rock' and 'Packet Of Peace' among them - and appeared on Top Of The Pops in a dashing purple suit opting for gramophones over Technics. Songs were plucked from the albums Instinct For Detection and City Delirious for the films Go and City Of Industry and Lionrock shared the stage with acts as diverse as Death In Vegas, The Chemical Brothers and the Cocteau Twins. It wasn't until 2001 that Justin stepped out under his own name releasing house and techno like 'Have Mercy' for the Bugged Out imprint. In 2001 he recorded his most critically acclaimed project to date Justin Robertson presents Revtone which brought primitive house and new wave disco into the digital age. Originally on Nuphonic the best tracks came out through Bugged Out, with 'Love Movement' - remixed by Ulrich Schnauss who cited Justin's early work as an influence - being placed second best single of 2003 by Jockey Slut magazine. Contemporaries Black Strobe, Chicken Lips and Kiki also remixed Revtone tracks. Expect the second chapter from Revtone in 2007 as Justin is busy on new material with Mark Ralph. For someone with such diverse tastes it should have come as no surprise to anyone when Justin began recording and singing with a guitar. He has been writing songs since his school days and played electric guitar in Lionrock. 2004’s 'Twisted and Torn' (released on Slut Smalls) reflected his love for singer songwriters like Neil Young and Nick Drake. In the same year he also wrote a song with Tim Burgess and Rob Playford called 'Yes It Is’. It became one of the most requested songs on Sean Rowley’s BBC London show and came out on Justin’s Blister Ballads 7” label in the fall of 2006. As a man as reknowned for his reggae collection as his electronica Justin was an obvious choice for Wall of Sound's Two Culture Clash album project. He recorded in Jamaica in 2005 at the legendary Gee Jam studios with the lovers rock of 'Save Me' - featuring guitarist Ernest Ranglin and Nadine Sutherland - the beautiful result. As a DJ Justin plays a mix of techno and electronic house at clubs such as The Loft in Barcelona, Pacha in Buenos Aires, Bugged Out in Manchester, Shine in Belfast, Chibuku in Liverpool, Together at Turnmills in London, and at various clubs all over Europe and the rest of the world
Rude Boy Rock
Lionrock Lyrics
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This is a new skank get ready
People Wake Up!
The opening lines of Lionrock's song Rude Boy Rock are an invitation for the listeners to pay attention as a new style of music is about to be introduced. The term "skank" refers to a genre of music popular in Jamaica that is characterized by a guitar riff played on the offbeat. The song is encouraging people to be alert and aware of their surroundings, to wake up and take notice of the societal issues that affect them. It is also about standing up to authority and resisting oppression.
The song's title "Rude Boy Rock" is a reference to the subculture of the same name that emerged in Jamaica during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Rude boys were known for their rebellious attitudes and distinctive style of dress, which included sharp suits and pork-pie hats. They were seen as a threat to the established order and were often harassed by the police.
The lyrics of the song are a call to action, urging people to resist the forces of oppression and stand up for their rights. It is a song that speaks to the power of music as a tool for social change, and the importance of unity in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well sit children let me give you the subject of the day
Listen up everyone, I'm about to teach you something important
This is a new skank get ready
We're about to introduce a new dance and want you to be ready for it
People Wake Up!
We need everyone to pay attention and become aware of what's happening in society
Contributed by Julian F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
POL eM
yeahhhhhhhhhh, i own this on vinyl...still rocks
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