2008 has been the penultimate year for M.A.N.D.Y culminating in 2 of their most memorable DJ sessions: one at the helm of UK club Fabric’s esteemed mix CD series, and the other at the rain-drenched Love Parade in Germany, where they played live for 500,000 music lovers who refused to run for cover from the wet and continued dancing in the streets for the awestruck M.A.N.D.Y. boys.
In between these gigs and their residencies with Monza in Ibiza and Berlin’s Watergate club M.A.N.D.Y. also managed to fit in extensive tours of North & South America, and a new track with Booka Shade for Get Physical’s GPM100 release, plus working on a new remix for Felix Da Housecat and long-awaited new M.A.N.D.Y. material with Lopazz in Iceland, and launching Get Physical sister labels Kindisch and Get Digital to accommodate the sheer amount of great records they want to release.
Patrick Bodmer & Phillip Jung have carved out a unique niche for themselves in electronic music off the back of excellent productions, in-demand remixes, top-notch mixing skills, and a knack for signing some of the best electronic producers alongside their friends DJ T and Booka Shade for their label Get Physical Music, and it’s a story that has been 20 years in the making!
After being introduced to the sounds of early acid house in the late 80's in Saarbruken, Germany, Patrick & Phillip’s lifelong obsessive love for electronic music began; they threw themselves into the music, buying records, driving to Frankfurt’s parties and raves, and DJing at friends’ afterparties.
After going to university in separate cities Phillip & Patrick had both moved to Frankfurt by the mid 90s, where their DJ dreams were reignited, but with the major hurdle that nobody wanted to book them. Philip & Patrick overcame rose to the challenge by starting their own club night. It was a memorable and liberating time for the pair, and their guests - Ata, Ricardo Villalobos, etc - were talented unknowns at the time who only contributed to the fresh & spontaneous vibe of the club.
To keep the money rolling in to fuel their nighttime pursuits, Patrick had established himself in a successful painting career and Philipp worked for Logic Records, label of italo-house outfit Snap. After taking up a new job in A&R with Jive Records, Philip signed tracks by longtime producer friends Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, who produced under a variety of aliases and would eventually become best known as Booka Shade. Walter and Arno taught Philipp and Patrick a few tips in the studio, and the four began producing what they now admit were a string of dire hard trance releases under a name they refuse to divulge!
The next chapter of the story was set in motion at a Bread & Butter fashion show in Cologne where M.A.N.D.Y.’s DJ set caught the interested ears of Monza club’s Patrik Dechent and DJ T, also the founder/editor of the highly influential German music magazine Groove. They could hardly miss M.A.N.D.Y.’s enthusiasm, or their extremely ‘physical’ presence on the dancefloor, stamping their feet and tearing at their clothes in sheer delight about the music. DJ T and MANDY took an instant liking to each other and T invited them to be a resident at Monza, playing sets alongside fellow residents Tobi Neumann, Ricardo Villalobos, Tiefschwarz and Steve Bug.
After M.A.N.D.Y. & Booka Shade both relocated to Berlin in 2002, forming a record label seemed like the natural next step for the 5 friends (including DJ T), as the crucial pieces of the puzzle had fit themselves together: Philipp's record label and A&R experience, Arno & Walter's production talents and fully-equipped studio, Patrick's creativity and artwork, T's envious contacts book and wealth of press knowledge.
So the label was born, and they christened it Get Physical in tribute to the dancefloor,. What began as a hobby for the 5 people behind Get Physical quickly gathered steam after the label’s first release, M.A.N.D.Y’s Put Put Put 12”: the following year their track ‘Tonite’ blew up in the UK when Pete Tong selected it as the Essential tune of the week three times in a row for his BBC Radio 1 show.
With the release of the first Get Physical compilation Body Language Vol 1 in 2005, M.A.N.D.Y. raised the bar high for house and techno lovers, and cemented their reputation as world-class selectors. They joined the dots between electro-influenced house, disco and minimal techno for a release that was crowned DJ Magazine’s Mix CD of the Year.
However it was the joint effort of MANDY and Booka Shade that pushed both their artist names and the Get Physical label into the international dance music consciousness: the track “Body Language” quickly became a bonafide hit, the undisputed anthem of the year and ubiquitous on dancefloors, in charts and in record boxes for months after its release. “Body Language” was named Ibiza’s Track of the Season, DJ Magazine’s Track of the Year, and was licensed to over 100 compilations. The staggering success of “Body Language” led to Get Physical receiving the accolade of Best Label for 2005 from DJ Magazine.
This was followed up in 2006 with At The Controls, a double CD mix for Resist Music which picked up a host of awards, including Mix CD of the Year from Resident Advisor, BBC Essential Mix and Mixmag.
Philipp and Patrick’s reputation as remixers grew, working with artists as diverse as The Knife, Tiefschwarz, Sugababes, Lindstrom, Joakim, Royksopp and Fischerspooner, The Klaxons, Mathew Dear, Rex The Dog, Royksopp, Roxy Music, and Rocker's Hi-Fi; a reputation solidified with the 12 Great Remixes for 11 Great Artists collection of 2007 that brought together some of their finest efforts onto one disc.
Through all the parties, the ladies, the extensive traveling, M.A.N.D.Y. nonetheless treasure the family vibe that influenced them as artists and DJs and that continues to support them in Berlin. For M.A.N.D.Y. this isn’t a job and it isn’t about success; it’s about partnership and friendship, good music, and those five things which bonded them in the first place: collecting records, throwing parties, meeting girls, making friends and laughing…
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Superstitious
M.A.N.D.Y. Lyrics
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(N!cky)
Aye
Aye, huh
No I can’t fuck with this little bitch she don’t know what a SRT is
(You don’t know what a SRT is?)
Yeah I’m riding around town with the gang, little nigga we A-list (We A-list)
Yeah you should’ve ducked your taco, should’ve stayed in
Riding around town with a Bel Air bitch, hey huh (Bel air bitch bel air bitch)
No little nigga you ain’t with this clique (No little nigga you ain’t with this clique)
Yeah LVRD my agents bitch (lvrd my agents bitch)
Shorty superstitious burning sage and shit (Sage and shit)
(Brrr)
This new whip came from overseas (Germany)
It’s imported like these Alyx tees (Yeah like these Alyx tees)
I got Number Nine all on my sleeves (I got Number Nine I got Mickey huh)
I got Number Nine all on my jeans (Yeah haha)
If I had more racks back then would you still fuck with me
(Aye, yeah haha)
Yeah I’m riding around town in a Bentley truck with hella g’s (Skrr skrr)
Yeah I’m skrrting around town in a R8 and this bitch is bagged (Bagged)
Yeah i’m riding around town with a bad ass bitch, this bitch so bad (So bad, ha)
No I can’t fuck with this little bitch she don’t know what a SRT is
(You don’t know what a SRT is?)
Yeah I’m riding around town with the gang, little nigga we A-list (We A-list)
Yeah you should’ve ducked your taco, should’ve stayed in
And you know I stay up in this trackhawk finna get lit (Finna get lit, aye yeah)
Riding around town with a Bel Air bitch, hey huh (Bel air bitch bel air bitch)
No little nigga you ain’t with this clique (No little nigga you ain’t with this clique)
Yeah LVRD my agents bitch (lvrd my agents bitch)
Shorty superstitious burning sage and shit (Sage and shit)
(N!cky)
The lyrics in M.A.N.D.Y.'s song "Superstitious" depict a sense of superiority and exclusivity. The singer is asserting their disregard for a woman who doesn't understand what a SRT (Street and Racing Technology) vehicle is and brags about riding around town with an A-list gang. They mock the woman for not being part of their clique and emphasize their affiliation with LVRD, possibly referring to their management or label. The singer also mentions their material possessions, such as a Bentley truck, an R8, and designer clothing like Alyx tees and Number Nine apparel.
The lyrics convey a tone of arrogance and entitlement, highlighting the singer's elevated status and their dismissive attitude towards those they deem unworthy. They take pride in their expensive cars, expensive clothing, and their association with a prestigious group, emphasizing their superiority and the importance of their social status.
Overall, the lyrics of "Superstitious" reflect a sense of exclusivity and materialism, capturing the mindset of someone who values wealth, possessions, and social connections above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
No I can’t fuck with this little bitch she don’t know what a SRT is
I refuse to associate with this girl because she lacks knowledge about high-performance SRT vehicles
Yeah I’m riding around town with the gang, little nigga we A-list
I confidently roam the city with my group of friends, knowing that we are considered top-tier individuals
Yeah you should’ve ducked your taco, should’ve stayed in
It would have been wise for you to avoid the trouble you currently find yourself in and remain in a safe place
And you know I stay up in this trackhawk finna get lit
I consistently stay in this powerful vehicle, ready to have an enjoyable and exciting time
Riding around town with a Bel Air bitch
I drive around the city accompanied by a glamorous and attractive woman from Bel Air
No little nigga you ain’t with this clique
You, as a young individual, do not belong to or share the same status as our exclusive group
Yeah LVRD my agents bitch
Yes, I have a strong and influential team who act as my representatives
Shorty superstitious burning sage and shit
The girl I am referring to has a tendency to believe in superstitions, often resorting to burning sage and engaging in other rituals
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: N!cky, Nickolas Gutter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
stephen crzey
Crazy track .. Love it x
La Maq
Wow, it brings so much feelings. Lovin it
gotnohouse
masterpiece
Marco M.G.
stunning !
Expert of Nothing
Wish I didn't get Taco Bell thrown in my face when I'm just trying to listen to beats.
Blake f
f*ckin bumpin tune! Thanks
solarwind snoopy
superb
Elena K.
♡♡♡
Re△Love∞ution
Marvellous Island Festival à Paris le 7 Mai !!!!!! :)
SammyL0k
out of this world guys wow