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!
The Revolution
Mr. V Lyrics
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Don't want no more pollution
In my mind or my soul
Just a solution
From the lies I've been molded in confusion
Hey
It's a revolution (hey)
Don't need more illusions
Just to confuse us
Cause my eyes have been opened and I'm fed up
Many times even now and back in the days
We don't realize the power in what we say
A simple word can shape the world
Of an innocent boy and an innocent girl
Yet and still we speak with no honesty
Not recognizing the depth of deceit we breed
It's time for us to stand up on our own
And speak truth cause it's been too long
It's a revolution (hey)
Don't want no more pollution
In my mind or my soul
Just a solution
From the lies I've been molded in confusion
Hey
It's a revolution (hey)
Don't need more illusions
Of what's right or what's wrong
Just to confuse us
Cause my eyes have been opened and I'm fed up
Fed Up
Said I once was blind but now I see (Yeah)
You got to know there's more than meets the eye
Many people lead a big disguise
Let's call them out if you're tired of their lies
Like rams in the bush let's catch them by surprise
Criticism, haterism, brush it off let's fight
Your brother needs you your sister is dying
If first you don't succeed just keep on trying
It's a revolution (hey)
Don't want no more pollution
In my mind or my soul
Just a solution
From the lies I've been molded in confusion
Hey
It's a revolution (hey)
Don't need more illusions
Of what's right or what's wrong
Just to confuse us
Cause my eyes have been opened and I'm fed up
Hey Hey
The time has come we're ready for war
We're not gonna stand in the back anymore
Fist in the air we're coming up the hill
Exposing the world over your eyes with the red pill
We're breaking the locks, we're kicking the gates
Tell your master you're no longer a slave
We're coming to you as people at large
At the sound of the horn – CHARGE
woooooo
Exposing the truth
It's a revolution
It's a revolution
Yeah
It's a revolution (hey)
Don't want no more pollution
In my mind or my soul
Just a solution
From the lies I've been molded in confusion
Hey
It's a revolution (hey)
Don't need more illusions
Of what's right or what's wrong
Just to confuse us
Cause my eyes have been opened and I'm fed up
It's a revolution
The song "The Revolution" by Mr. V is a call to action and a demand for change. It addresses the issues of pollution in both our minds and souls, and the need for a solution to the lies and confusion we have been molded into. The lyrics go on to discuss the power of words and the need for honesty and truth. The song emphasizes the need for unity and the recognition of the depth of deceit that we breed. Mr. V emphasizes that "it's time for us to stand up on our own/ And speak truth cause it's been too long." He also points out that "many people lead a big disguise" and urges listeners to "expose the world over your eyes with the red pill."
Mr. V calls for a revolution to take place and emphasizes that it's time to break the locks and kick the gates. He urges listeners to tell their masters that they are no longer slaves and states that "we're coming to you as people at large." The song ends with a call to expose the truth and a reminder that "it's a revolution."
Overall, it is a powerful message of hope and unity that encourages listeners to speak out and make a change. The song stresses the importance of honesty, truth, and unity and is a message that can inspire change.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a revolution (hey)
The singer is declaring a revolution.
Don't want no more pollution
The singer doesn't want any more corrupt or polluted ideas in their mind or soul.
In my mind or my soul
The singer wants their thoughts and soul to be free from negativity and corruption.
Just a solution
The artist is looking for a solution to the lies and confusion in their life.
From the lies I've been molded in confusion
The artist has been lied to and manipulated, causing confusion in their life.
Don't need more illusions
The singer doesn't want any more false ideas or illusions.
Of what's right or what's wrong
The singer doesn't want to be confused about what is right or wrong.
Just to confuse us
The artist thinks that there are people who intentionally confuse others for their own gain.
Cause my eyes have been opened and I'm fed up
The artist has seen the truth and is tired of being lied to.
Many times even now and back in the days
The artist thinks that humanity has been deceived multiple times in the past and present.
We don't realize the power in what we say
The singer thinks that people underestimate the power of their words.
A simple word can shape the world
The artist believes that a single word can have a huge impact on the world.
Of an innocent boy and an innocent girl
The singer is reminding us that innocent people are affected by the lies and deception of others.
Yet and still we speak with no honesty
The singer thinks that people are not honest when they speak.
Not recognizing the depth of deceit we breed
The singer thinks that people are not aware of how their deception can harm others.
It's time for us to stand up on our own
The artist thinks that it's time for people to stand up and fight for what's right.
And speak truth cause it's been too long
The artist thinks that it's important to speak the truth, especially after being lied to for a long time.
Fed Up
The singer is expressing their frustration with the current situation.
Said I once was blind but now I see (Yeah)
The singer acknowledges that they were once unaware of the truth, but now they see things clearly.
You got to know there's more than meets the eye
The artist thinks that there's more to the situation than what we see on the surface.
Many people lead a big disguise
Some people pretend to be someone they're not.
Let's call them out if you're tired of their lies
The artist thinks that people should expose the lies of those who deceive others.
Like rams in the bush let's catch them by surprise
The singer thinks that people should catch the liars off-guard.
Criticism, haterism, brush it off let's fight
The artist encourages people to ignore criticism and hate and continue fighting for the truth.
Your brother needs you your sister is dying
The singer thinks that we should help each other and fight for what's right, especially when others are suffering.
If first you don't succeed just keep on trying
The singer is encouraging people to keep trying, even if they fail the first time.
The time has come we're ready for war
The singer thinks that it's time to fight for what's right.
We're not gonna stand in the back anymore
The artist thinks that people should stop being passive and start fighting for what's right.
Fist in the air we're coming up the hill
The artist is ready to fight for the truth.
Exposing the world over your eyes with the red pill
The singer wants to expose the truth to the world using the analogy of the 'red pill' from The Matrix.
We're breaking the locks, we're kicking the gates
The singer thinks that people should break free from the lies and deception that hold them back.
Tell your master you're no longer a slave
The artist thinks that people should stop being controlled by those who deceive them.
We're coming to you as people at large
The artist wants people to join together to fight for the truth.
At the sound of the horn – CHARGE
The artist is ready to charge forward and fight for what's right.
Exposing the truth
The singer wants to expose the truth to the world.
It's a revolution
The artist is declaring a revolution.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Byron Chamers, Ivan Santiago, Tamara Chambers
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