Maestro Fresh Wes (b. Wesley Williams 1968) is a Canadian hip-hop musician … Read Full Bio ↴Maestro Fresh Wes (b. Wesley Williams 1968) is a Canadian hip-hop musician from Toronto. Previously known as Maestro Fresh Wes before shortening his name to Maestro in the late 1990's, he was in 1989 the first Canadian rapper to have a Top 40 hit, "Let Your Backbone Slide". As of 2006, in fact, "Let Your Backbone Slide" remained the best-selling Canadian hip hop single until 2008.

His debut album Symphony In Effect was released in 1989. After his 1991 album, The Black Tie Affair, Maestro's career faltered as he attempted to break into the United States market. However, he returned to the Canadian charts in 1998, with the hit singles "Stick to Your Vision" and "416/905 (TO Party Anthem)".

In 2005, Maestro covered Lawrence Gowan's song "A Criminal Mind"; Gowan appears in the video and his vocals are sampled on the track.

Williams has also been an actor, most notably in the Omni Television series Metropia. As an actor, he is normally credited as either Wesley Williams, Wes Williams, or Wesley Paris. In addition, he has had small roles in Honey (2003) and Four Brothers (2005). He was set to appear as a security guard in 50 Cent's film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), but his scenes were deleted from the film. He has a supporting role in Instant Star as Darius Mills.

Maestro was born to Guyanese parents and was raised in Scarborough, Ontario. He has previously been romantically linked to Canadian television journalist Marci Ien.

Conductin' Thangs
Maestro Fresh Wes Lyrics

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[Maestro]
Move with the Maestro, you feelin hot so
you set the blend, the crescendo is nice yo
So nice that you wanna sweat when I start to wreck
Symphony in Effect was just a mic check
You fell for the bait and got decapitated
Dissed and deflated, evaporated
Gone like a dew drop

You try to crush me now here comes a true drop
of rhymes my cultivation
attractin more brothers then Kennedy Station
Resignin I'll refine my lines
and pour the metaphor while the blind decline
I'll swing while my sisters sing for the brother
who's conducting thangs

[Chorus]
conducting thangs
oh eh ahh

[Maestro]
I wrote a jam called Private Symphony
Now girls are fly to be private nymphs for me
Lingere neglege and all that
They wanna get on the Maestro love mat
Well I'm single and I won't surrender
So many roni's that want the tender
When it comes to money the Maes don't joke
So don't eff around with my federal notes
I'm live on stage, D's on the fader
The set is def so my mic's like a lightsaber
Two tigers are always dis
Even if i had a lisp I'd still sound crisp cause
I'm a brother who's real not fake
and I heard Robert Palmer wants to do a remake, huh
When it comes to rhymes don't steal or take
be original don't duplicate
Cause I'm 5 foot 10 but Big like Ben
Johnson I'm the black Charles Bronson
Death Wish, Death Wish, Death Wish
I run a dead pool you're number one on my list
So step aside step back step off
I'm gonna tour on your girl now she thinks he's soft
Fresh Wes is sweet like molasses
when I hit the clubs I scoop so many ass...
..istance, no I go solo my brother
Yeah, word to the mother
I'll swing while my sisters sing
for the brother who's conducting thangs

Chorus

[Maestro]
Because I'm from Canada
don't think I'm an amateur
cause I'm so fly I'm dropping dope like Panama
Last year I wore a black tuxedo
The chicks paid to see me in my silk black speedos
in my whirlpool or in my jacuzzi
with a uzi on the side the Maes don't snooze
From Toronto with sex appeal
Dark skin with curly hair unlike Curly Neal
I don't play ball cause I can't throw it down
But my rhymes make it sweeter than Sweet Georgia Brown
No beginner but a winner, pass the champagne
Girls be on my jock, they can expect a 12 from my Hanes
I never change, I was made to lay low, you know lie low
stay cool and drink Milo
and I still chill
with my homies Ebony, and Bungalo Bill
To all the girls that I duped before on tour
I'm comin back for more
cause the new LP, huh, you're gonna have love it
me and LT, huh, and easy does it
and do it easy Farley Flex and Floyd
We give a word to the unemployed
So party hardy while my sisters sing
for the brother who's conducting thangs
I'm couducting thangs

Chorus

[Maestro]
High packed concert halls and packed domes
You went crazy when you first heard Backbone
The club jam that made ya hype
Are you on the floor, cause I'm on the mic
The bass ya felt made your mouth felt frozen
Then you scream 'Roll Over Beethoven'
Since he was a youth Maestro drove hard
Now I'm the modern day ebony Mozart
The man of the hour to sweet to be sour
From Bichmont just north of Glendower
Those who appose I will devower
because I'm asiatic and I got the power
To say the kind of rhymes that make you say hot damn
isn't that the brother that went to lamb
the kisses I deliver are like champagne
??? or bambino put the ladies insane
When it comes to girls don't mess with Wes
by the time you clock digits I got the address
So many freaks on the Maestro tip
Is it me, my conductor's stick, or my money?
I'm no fool, that's why I'm just playin it cool
to all the girls who used to dis the Maes
say I could have been like Ice T's wife
on the cover of the albums, with gold medallions
but you blew it so take a valium
and just swing while my sisters sing
for the brother who's conducting thangs

Chorus

Overall Meaning

In Maestro Fresh Wes's song Conductin' Thangs, he discusses his success and influence as a rapper. He starts off by inviting listeners to move with him as he sets the blend for his symphony. He claims that Symphony in Effect was just a mic check for him and that his rhymes attract more brothers than Kennedy Station. He also mentions his gold record Private Symphony and the attention he gets from women. He then warns others not to mess with his money and how he won't surrender, even though he's single. He closes by continuing to assert his power and influence as a rapper, with his rhymes making people say "hot damn."

Overall, the song is about Maestro Fresh Wes's prowess as a rapper and how he has earned the respect of others in the industry. He mentions specific achievements like his gold record, his live shows, and his ability to attract women. He also touches on issues of money and power, showing his confidence and determination as an artist.

Line by Line Meaning

Move with the Maestro, you feelin hot so you set the blend, the crescendo is nice yo
Come along with me, when you feel good and ready, we'll set the tone, and make the climax memorable

So nice that you wanna sweat when I start to wreck Symphony in Effect was just a mic check
My performance is so good, it will make you sweat. When I made my first album, I was just getting warmed up

You fell for the bait and got decapitated Dissed and deflated, evaporated Gone like a dew drop You try to crush me now here comes a true drop
You thought you could beat me but I destroyed you. You are now gone, and I'm just getting started

of rhymes my cultivation attractin more brothers then Kennedy Station Resignin I'll refine my lines and pour the metaphor while the blind decline
My creativity attracts more people than the busiest subway station. I will continue to perfect my craft while others ignore it

I'll swing while my sisters sing for the brother who's conducting thangs
I'll perform with my female backup singers for the man in charge

conducting thangs oh eh ahh
He's the one who controls the show, oh yeah

I wrote a jam called Private Symphony Now girls are fly to be private nymphs for me Lingere neglege and all that They wanna get on the Maestro love mat
I made a great song called Private Symphony and now women want to be with me. They wear sexy lingerie and want to be intimate with me

Well I'm single and I won't surrender So many roni's that want the tender When it comes to money the Maes don't joke So don't eff around with my federal notes
I am single and not giving up my freedom. Many women want me but I take money seriously. Don't mess with my money

I'm live on stage, D's on the fader The set is def so my mic's like a lightsaber Two tigers are always dis Even if i had a lisp I'd still sound crisp cause I'm a brother who's real not fake and I heard Robert Palmer wants to do a remake, huh
I am performing live with my DJ. The sound is great and my voice is strong. Even if I had a speech impediment, I would still sound good. I am authentic and I heard Robert Palmer wants to copy me

When it comes to rhymes don't steal or take be original don't duplicate Cause I'm 5 foot 10 but Big like Ben Johnson I'm the black Charles Bronson Death Wish, Death Wish, Death Wish
When writing lyrics, don't copy others, be original. Despite not being big, I am powerful like Ben Johnson. I am like a black Charles Bronson, ready for action

I run a dead pool you're number one on my list So step aside step back step off I'm gonna tour on your girl now she thinks he's soft Fresh Wes is sweet like molasses when I hit the clubs I scoop so many ass...istance, no I go solo my brother Yeah, word to the mother
I am betting on who will die next, and you are at the top of the list. Get out of my way. I am going to steal your girlfriend. I am successful at clubs and don't need help from anyone else

I'll swing while my sisters sing for the brother who's conducting thangs
I'll perform with my female backup singers for the man in charge

Because I'm from Canada don't think I'm an amateur cause I'm so fly I'm dropping dope like Panama Last year I wore a black tuxedo The chicks paid to see me in my silk black speedos in my whirlpool or in my jacuzzi with a uzi on the side the Maes don't snooze
Don't underestimate me because I'm Canadian. I'm so cool, I'm amazing like the country of Panama. Last year, I wore fancy clothes, and I can seduce women in my hot tub with a gun nearby

From Toronto with sex appeal Dark skin with curly hair unlike Curly Neal I don't play ball cause I can't throw it down But my rhymes make it sweeter than Sweet Georgia Brown
I'm attractive with a unique look that distinguishes me from others. I'm not good at basketball, but I make up for it with my great lyrics

No beginner but a winner, pass the champagne Girls be on my jock, they can expect a 12 from my Hanes I never change, I was made to lay low, you know lie low stay cool and drink Milo and I still chill with my homies Ebony, and Bungalo Bill
I am not a novice, but I am a champion. Women are attracted to me, and I'm comfortable in my underwear. I remain the same and keep a low profile while enjoying coffee. I still hang out with my friends

To all the girls that I duped before on tour I'm comin back for more cause the new LP, huh, you're gonna have love it me and LT, huh, and easy does it and do it easy Farley Flex and Floyd We give a word to the unemployed So party hardy while my sisters sing I'm couducting thangs
To all the women I tricked while on tour, I'm coming back for more. Me and my friends have a new album, and it's going to be a hit. We're doing this for the people without a job. So let's party while I perform with my female backup singers

High packed concert halls and packed domes You went crazy when you first heard Backbone The club jam that made ya hype Are you on the floor, cause I'm on the mic The bass ya felt made your mouth felt frozen Then you scream 'Roll Over Beethoven'
I perform in crowded stadiums and arenas. You were excited when you first heard my hit song Backbone. It is a club jam that makes you excited. Are you dancing on the floor because I'm performing. The bass is so loud, it feels like your mouth is frozen. Then you shout 'Roll Over Beethoven'

Since he was a youth Maestro drove hard Now I'm the modern day ebony Mozart The man of the hour to sweet to be sour From Bichmont just north of Glendower Those who appose I will devower because I'm asiatic and I got the power
Since I was young, I worked hard. Now, I am the modern version of Mozart. I am extremely popular and successful due to my talent. I come from Bichmont, and you don't want to stand against me because I am powerful

To say the kind of rhymes that make you say hot damn isn't that the brother that went to lamb the kisses I deliver are like champagne ??? or bambino put the ladies insane When it comes to girls don't mess with Wes by the time you clock digits I got the address
I write amazing lyrics that make people say wow. People remember me from my time in school. I am great at kissing women, and they go crazy. Don't try to compete with me with women, I already know where to find them

So many freaks on the Maestro tip Is it me, my conductor's stick, or my money? I'm no fool, that's why I'm just playin it cool to all the girls who used to dis the Maes say I could have been like Ice T's wife on the cover of the albums, with gold medallions but you blew it so take a valium and just swing while my sisters sing
Many people are attracted to my music. Do they like me, my talent, or my wealth? I am cautious and relaxed. To all the women who insulted me earlier, they missed out on a great partnership. Now, they should just relax and enjoy my performance with my female backup singers

I'll swing while my sisters sing for the brother who's conducting thangs
I'll perform with my female backup singers for the man in charge

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