Experiencing Mr. V’s (AKA Victor Font) DJ sets, original productions, or re… Read Full Bio ↴Experiencing Mr. V’s (AKA Victor Font) DJ sets, original productions, or remixes is like taking a trip back in time to dance music’s golden age. Before superstar DJs took over the spotlight, dance music was a cultural phenomenon that did what no other form of music could do – bring people together. It didn’t matter what race or sexual orientation you came from because dance music was all about embracing our differences and creating a homogeneous vibe. The music was built heavily on traditional song structures and lots of heart and soul. DJs played whatever it took to get the party going and the music was never predictable. It is with this classic spirit and enthusiasm that New York City’s Mr. V targets today’s dance music world. Mr. V is a throwback in the purest sense.

Growing up in the 1980’s the open-minded Mr. V was heavily influenced by House, Hip-Hop, Latin, Garage and Disco classics, Rhythm & Blues and Jazz. Mr. V was enamored by the role a DJ commanded over a crowd and was taken by the talents of his friend Lord G., who had a weekly Thursday night party in New York City. Despite wanting to be a professional DJ, it wasn’t until he met the legendary Louie Vega that he found his calling. “Louie used to have his party called “Underground Network,” and that’s where I discovered house music. I always wanted to be a DJ, but Louie’s type of music – that whole soulful sound – is what I wanted to play,” says Mr. V.

Louie Vega saw the drive and potential in Mr. V and hired the young Nuyorican DJ / producer as his assistant at the world famous Masters At Work label. In this position Mr. V was given a rare glimpse into the global dance scene and before long was taking to the decks alongside his mentor. Currently, Mr. V is one of the fastest rising names on the circuit on his own as a headliner and as support for Louie Vega. Stylistically, Mr. V has a wildly eclectic sound that brings spontaneity back to the art of DJing. “Sometimes I just pull stuff [out of the DJ bag] out of the blue. I like to keep people guessing. I play things that I don’t think other people are playing – I’ll play a house-rock record or some classic stuff. It’s always different and depends on the vibe,” he says. Mr. V’s favorite labels include Ricanstruction, Vega Records, Real Tone Records, BBE, Dope Wax, Defected and Africanism.

In addition to his busy DJ schedule – Mr. V has displayed his turntable talents at many popular nightclubs across the globe – he is also making quite a name for himself as a producer. In 2001, along with partner Alix Alvarez, Mr. V launched his own label Sole Channel Music as a way to release music with complete control and artistic freedom. To date, he has released four singles on the label including his most famous track, “Something (Wit’ Jazz).” Mr. V has also released original productions and remixes for other labels including Vega Records (featuring the massive tracks “Jus’ Dance” and Louie Vega feat Mr. V “V Gets Jazzy”), Ricanstruction Label, Underground Collective Recordings, King Street Sounds, Hustle Music, City Deep Music and Large Music. 2006 is set to be a big year for Mr. V as it will see the release of his much anticipated debut album, Welcome Home & the lead single “Da Bump”. Combining his multifaceted skills as a DJ / producer / remixer, and with an ear towards dance music’s roots, Mr. V is a name to watch out for!

Born Again
Mr. V Lyrics

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I set the fire ablaze
Lit it from far away
Found it out yesterday
Called it a big mistake
A wake up call for me
Figured it would be
That the story of this man
Never was a plan

Incompatible worlds we can't control
But that's the way it's always been
Circumstantial human beings
By the way I'll be ok
So why aren't you the first to say
Today I'm born again
Call it a big mistake
To see it fade away
But the problem's not with me
So now I'm twenty two
Feeling kind of blue
Because the same thing's happening
Instead it's now my friends
The choices we all make
Could prove life long mistakes
But I don't want to see your life fall right on through your hands
By the way I'll be ok
So why aren't you the first to say
I wish this never happened
I wonder what my life would be like now
If things just kind of went my way
Today you're born again
So now you're twenty-one
With no worries
Now you're twenty-one
With no worries

Now you're twenty-one
Only twenty-one years young

Overall Meaning

The song "Born Again" by Mr. V feat. Miss Patty is about a person who has made a big mistake and is trying to deal with the consequences of their actions. The lyrics speak about setting fire ablaze and realizing it was a big mistake. It was not their intention to hurt anyone and they did not realize the gravity of their actions. The lyrics say that waking up from such a mistake is a wake-up call for them. They realize that the story of this man was never a plan, but their actions led them to this situation.

The song emphasizes that life is full of choices, and sometimes these choices can prove to be long-term mistakes. The person in the song is feeling down and looking for support from others in their life. They ask why others are not the first to say that they will be okay. They are going through a difficult time, but they want to make the best of it. They want to learn from their mistake and move forward.

In the second verse, the song talks about how the same thing is happening to the person's friends. They are all facing choices that could be long-term mistakes. The person in the song wants to help their friends and does not want to see their life fall through their hands. The lyrics suggest that the choices they make now will have long-term impacts on their lives.

Overall, "Born Again" by Mr. V feat. Miss Patty is a song about making mistakes, learning from them, and moving on. The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and being supportive of others who are going through a difficult time.

Line by Line Meaning

I set the fire ablaze
I started the problem

Lit it from far away
I unknowingly triggered it from a distance

Found it out yesterday
I discovered the issue recently

Called it a big mistake
I understand the aftermath was detrimental

A wake up call for me
It opened my eyes to something important

Figured it would be
I knew it was inevitable

That the story of this man
This is how things played out for the person involved

Never was a plan
It was not how things were supposed to go

Incompatible worlds we can't control
Two different situations that cannot coexist

But that's the way it's always been
It has always been a problem

Circumstantial human beings
We are all victims of circumstance