An avid listener of hiphop since the golden era, Hill bought records here and there as a kid and eventually got turntables. "I was always the guy that had to change the tape in the car after every song because I wanted to hear something different--which annoyed a lot of people but that's the way I was," he says.
It was listening to Eric B. & Rakim's Paid in Full that got Hill seriously interested in becoming a DJ himself in 1994, though. "I thought Eric B. was dope at cutting back then, although he really wasn't. But listening to him scratch made me want to get into it. Him and DJ K La Boss from EPMD."
Some might also remember Hill from his now defunct production crew, Chapter 29, the group that included Putney Swope and DJ Kashun. Hill met Swope back at the pirate radio station FUCC 89.1 where they both had hiphop shows, and they moved on to have shows together at Groovetech.com, where they met Kashun. "We all made beats, so we formed Chapter 29 as a production company to get our music heard," explains Hill. Eventually Hill began to do his own thing, though, to start defining his own style.
In the mid-'90s, his passion for DJing started dying down when Hill felt less inspired by the output from the hiphop community. He got into beat-making instead in 1997 when Swope got a Dr. Boss sampler. "We would mess around on it and eventually he ended up buying an MPC 2000. I hit that thing every day until I bought my own gear," he notes. The first beat that he actually laid down for someone else was used on "Investigation Zero," off Footprints' 1999 cassette tape Operation Raw.
This year, expect to hear even more from Mr. Hill. Having already worked with Canibus, Abstract Rude, Casual, Busdriver, Sonspot Jonz of the Living Legends, and Kool Keith, it's no doubt the guy is moving up in the world.
Feeling fine
Mr. Hill Lyrics
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Where you've been
I don't know much about incredible things
All that I know is that I don't want to let you go
You're face is so pretty
I wouldn't have it any other way
Even if I found out you were gay
I endorse New York
Never mind a dork
Hear we go again
Lots of Love
Again and Again
It's supposed to be 1989
Feeling Fine
Back from a time
Of big ass stereos
And wrecks that play tapes
Called tape decks
But 1999 was really the year of feeling fine
1989 feeling fine
What's she done this time
Date off
Shake off
Hate off
Late off
Where do the good times go
When it's gone
Is it really gone
1989
What is the time
1999
A better year
At least I remember it
It's supposed to be 1989
Feeling Fine
Back from a time
Of big ass stereos
And wrecks that play tapes
Called tape decks
But 1999 was really the year of feeling fine
1999
Lots of nice days
Lots of good music
Back from when I was a kid
At least I can remember what I did
The party year
Not upset and in a mess
1999
Need to go back in time
I definitely remember this
That's fine
The lyrics of Mr. Hill's song "Feeling Fine" express a mixture of nostalgia and longing for a past time. The opening lines suggest a friendly reunion, with the singer expressing pleasure in seeing someone again but admitting a lack of knowledge about the remarkable experiences they may have had. This lack of knowledge, however, doesn't deter the singer from feeling a strong desire to hold onto this person and appreciating their beauty, regardless of their sexual orientation.
The song then takes a turn towards the theme of time. The singer mentions that they endorse New York and describes themselves as a bit of a bork (possibly meaning a combination of a bore and a dork), emphasizing their fondness for the past. They reflect on the repeating cycle of love, acknowledging the ups and downs that come with it.
The references to specific years, 1989 and 1999, seem to represent different periods of feeling fine. The lyrics imply that the year 1989 was associated with big stereos and tape decks, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the music and technology of that time. However, the singer ultimately concludes that 1999 was the true year of feeling fine, highlighting the significance of that particular time for them.
Overall, "Feeling Fine" explores themes of nostalgia, love, and the passing of time. The lyrics convey a longing for a specific era while also recognizing the cyclical nature of emotions and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Nice to see you
It's a pleasure to see you
Where you've been
I haven't seen you in a while, where have you been?
I don't know much about incredible things
I may not be knowledgeable about extraordinary things
All that I know is that I don't want to let you go
The only thing I know is that I don't want to lose you
You're face is so pretty
Your face is exceptionally beautiful
I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't want it to be any different
Even if I found out you were gay
Even if I discovered you were homosexual
I endorse New York
I support and appreciate New York
Because I'm a bit of a bork
Because I tend to make silly mistakes or act foolishly
Never mind a dork
Disregard being socially awkward or nerdy
Hear we go again
Here we go once more
Lots of Love
An abundance of affection and adoration
Again and Again
Repeatedly, over and over
It's supposed to be 1989
In theory, it should be the year 1989
Feeling Fine
Experiencing happiness and contentment
Back from a time
Returning from a previous era
Of big ass stereos
With large, powerful stereo systems
And wrecks that play tapes
And old and worn-out vehicles that have tape players
Called tape decks
Referred to as tape decks
But 1999 was really the year of feeling fine
However, in reality, the year 1999 was a time of great joy and happiness
What's she done this time
What has she done now, as in what has she accomplished or caused?
Date off
Time off from dating
Shake off
Get rid of or overcome negative feelings
Hate off
Release or let go of hatred
Late off
Be delayed or not on time
Where do the good times go
Where do the moments of joy and happiness disappear to?
When it's gone
Once it has disappeared or ended
Is it really gone
Has it truly vanished or ceased to exist?
1989
The year 1989
What is the time
What is the current point in time or the hour?
1999
The year 1999
A better year
A year that was more favorable or positive
At least I remember it
I can, at the very least, recall it
Lots of nice days
Numerous pleasant and enjoyable days
Lots of good music
An abundance of high-quality music
Back from when I was a kid
Returning from a time in my childhood
At least I can remember what I did
At the very least, I can recall the things I have done
The party year
A year characterized by festivities and celebrations
Not upset and in a mess
Not feeling distressed or chaotic
1999
The year 1999
Need to go back in time
Have a desire to return to a previous period
I definitely remember this
I distinctly recall this
That's fine
That is acceptable or satisfactory
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Written by: Ryan Smith
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