1) An electronica duet… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 13 artists with this name:
1) An electronica duet from Los Angeles
2) William Oliver Swofford
3) Belgian Rock / Pop singer (Junior Eurovision)
4) Romanian rock band
5) Oliver Ching from Hong Kong
6) American band from the West Coast of the USA
7) Finnish rock band
8) Sydney, Australia rock band
9) Oliver (Vocaloid)
10) Oliver Dragojević, Croatian legend
11) An alternative teenager from Arizona
12) Oliver Chaplin
13) Oliver Francis, an indie rapper from Columbia, United States
1) Formed by Oliver “Oligee” Goldstein and Vaughn "U-Tern" Oliver, Oliver have found the beating heart inside the dance machine. Whether moving bodies at the world's biggest electronic festivals, or hand-crafting digital gems in the studio, the producer / DJ duo of U-Tern and Oligee are responsible for some of the funkiest, toughest, and most diverse dance music today.
After spending years writing, producing, DJing and digging for vinyl, U-Tern and Oligee linked up in LA to forge something groundbreaking. They took their shared '80s baby tastes - relentlessly groovy R&B, boombox worthy hip-hop, soaring electropop hooks - and mashed them together in remixes for everyone from Chromeo and Foster The People to Breakbot and techno godfather Juan Atkins. Original jams like "All Night" and "Dirty Talk" (supported by dance music luminaries like Alan Braxe and Busy P) took Oliver's back-to-the-future sound even further, while high-powered collaborations with A-Trak ("Disco Nap") and Destructo ("LA Funky") brought the duo to the festival circuit, where they kept hands in the air all summer.
With the release of their Fool's Gold EP Mechanical, Oliver push their hybrid sound to even funkier new horizons. The stadium worthy opener "MYB" perfectly segues into the moody strut of “Night Is On My Mind,” before shifting gears with the hands-in-the-air ecstasy of “Control” and riding off into the sunset on the title track’s cinematic pulse. With non-stop DJ sets on deck (complete with Oligee's live keyboard riffs) and even more new music, there's no telling where the beats will take them next. "Oliver is all over the map," says U-Tern. "But we're going to have a good time no matter what."
2) Born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, William Oliver Swofford began singing as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1960s. He was a member of two music groups: The Virginians and, later, The Good Earth.
Oliver's clean-cut good looks and soaring baritone were the perfect vehicle for his July 1969 #3 single "Good Morning Starshine", from the pop-rock musical Hair. In October 1969 Oliver reached #2 with Rod McKuen's melodious ballad "Jean", the theme from the Oscar-winning film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Oliver performed both hits on a number of TV variety shows and specials in the late 1960s, including the Ed Sullivan Show. Later recordings had much less commercial success: "Sunday Mornin'" peaked at #35 in December 1969, and "Angelica" stalled at #97 in April 1970. His follow-up "I Can Remember" from July 1970 missed the Hot 100.
Despite his vocal talents, Oliver could not sustain more hits and he later made a career in business. A short-lived attempt to team up with Karen Carpenter in the late 1970s was unsuccessful. In 1983, People magazine ran a feature article on Oliver, describing a happily married father who kept his distance from the music business. In the late 1990s Oliver was diagnosed with cancer, and he died in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the same date that Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Charles Schulz, and Tom Landry all died.
3) The Belgian Singer is the representative of Belium in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song 'Shup Up'. He won Junior EuroSong 2008 in Belgium which gained him the ticket to Limassol in November 2008 to represent his nation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
4) The Romanian rock band's story begins in 2005, when after four years marked by major member changes, the band 41 shed its skin to reveal what we know today as Oliver: four experienced musicians who are not afraid to experiment, mercilessly blending their uncensored ideas into music. Oliver oozes passion, energy, poetry and the band spares no efforts in making live shows a real treat. And if you’re confused about their lyrics, this might mean you understand them.(Doru Puscasu - vocals, Mircea Moroianu - guitar, Horia Gridan - bass, Mihai Zorca - drums)
5) Born in Hong Kong. Formerly vocalist and guitarist from the band Little Beautiful Brand and becoming a solo singer-song-writer now. Released two solo records "Grace" and "Freddie and King" under 89268 in Hong Kong. working on his third album which will also be his first ever chinese album. Singles released on www.89268.com and www.oliverching.com for free download.
6) The American band was formed in 2000 by Eric Fischer, Stephan Hawkes, Ben Sprague, and Cory Van Name. They have three albums to their name: their self-titled EP, released in 2000; Quiet Life, released in 2002; and the 2-cd EP set Coming Back in Waves and Time Demands Pain, released in 2005. They are characterized by an upbeat, indie-rock sound.
7) Oliver is also a Finnish rock band.
www.oliverband.net
www.myspace.com/oliverfin
Album: Kauempaa sen tajuaa (2009, OMB-Records Finland)
8) A Sydney indie rock band founded by Jason Slattery and David Orwell with at least 2 EPs recorded:
Mr Blue Sky (1994, Ra Records, 4509988962)
Stars
Touchdown
The Conductor
Everyone's A Fool
Build Your Own Highway
Black Mountain Songs (1995)
Box Of Birds
Mr Blue Sky
Grate
Superfine
One Ninety
So You've Been Created
Cherry Shoes
9) Oliver is an English Vocaloid developed by PowerFX and new VOCALOID company, VocaTone. He is also the first to be released on the VOCALOID 3 product software.
Mkuru Mkuru
Oliver Lyrics
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mkhuru mhkuru mkhuru wangu
Nai mhkuru mhkuru we
Honondere we honde
Hinindere we he honda
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru (gwanya wamakhakha)Mkhuru mhkuru (honde)
Mkhuru wangu (gwanya wamakhakha)
Nai mhkuru (honde)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Zwamunowona mkhuru uyu (gwanya wamakhakha)
Honondere we (honde)
yahonde honde (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokuneiAzwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru (gwanya wamakhakha)
Mkhuru mhkuru (honde)
Mkhuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha (honde)
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha (honde)
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
(gwanya wamakhakha)
(gwanya wamakhakha)
(gwanya wamakhakha)
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Iwe mkhuru
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru (gwanya wamakhakha)
Mkhuru mhkuru (honde)
Mkhuru wangu (gwanya wamakhakha)
Nai mhkuru (honde)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Zwamunowona mkhuru uyu (gwanya wamakhakha)
Honondere we (honde)
yahonde honde (gwanya wamakhakha)
Hinindere we (honde)
Honde (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hazo
(gwanya wamakhakha)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Azwina rukudzo
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Azwidi hasha
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
Mhkuru (gwanya wamakhakha)
Mkhuru mhkuru (honde)
Mkhuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
The lyrics of Oliver Mtukudzi's song "Mkuru Mkuru" are in Shona, a language spoken in Zimbabwe. The song's title means "big things" or "important things." The opening lines of the song, "Iwe mkhuru mkhuru, mkhuru wangu," tell the listener that the singer is addressing someone important, calling them "big," and asserting his own importance by calling himself "mine." The following lines, "Nai mhkuru mhkuru we, Honondere we honde," continue this theme of importance, with the singer emphasizing the addressee's status and invoking the idea of respect and honor.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "iwe mkhuru" several times, followed by variations on the words "honondere" and "hinde" which suggest the idea of obedience or submission. Later in the song, the lyrics introduce the phrase "izwidi hasha" which means "difficult journey" or "challenging path." The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea of hardship and the need for perseverance in the face of obstacles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mkuru Mkuru" emphasize the importance of recognizing and respecting those in positions of power or authority, while also acknowledging the difficulties and challenges that may be faced in pursuing one's own goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Iwe mkhuru mhkuru
You, the great one
mkhuru mhkuru mkhuru wangu
My great one, my great one
Nai mhkuru mhkuru we
You, the great one
Honondere we honde
Show respect
Hinindere we he honda
Show gratitude
Iwe mkhuru (honde)
You, the great one (show respect)
Mhkuru (gwanya wamakhakha)
The great one (leader of leaders)
Mkhuru mhkuru (honde)
The great one, the great one (show respect)
Mkhuru wangu (gwanya wamakhakha)
My great one (leader of leaders)
Nai mhkuru (honde)
You, the great one (show respect)
Mhkuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
The great one (leader of leaders)
Zwamunowona mkhuru uyu (gwanya wamakhakha)
This great one is known by everyone (leader of leaders)
Honondere we (honde)
Show respect
yahonde honde (gwanya wamakhakha)
Show great respect (leader of leaders)
Izwidi hasha rerutsai moyo
Be strong and courageous in your heart
Azwina rukudzo
Achieve your dreams
Kutijkira gaka dokunei
Do not fear challenges
Azwidi hazo
Do not be discouraged
(gwanya wamakhakha)
(leader of leaders)
Azwidi hasha
Be strong and courageous
Mkhuru we (gwanya wamakhakha)
The great one (leader of leaders)
Azwidi hasha (honde)
Be strong and courageous (show respect)
Iwe mkhuru
You, the great one
Hinindere we (honde)
Show gratitude (show respect)
Honde (gwanya wamakhakha)
Show respect (leader of leaders)
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