He released his first album with other French producer and friend Quetzal (Al Quetz) in 2006. A Hip-Hop tribute to Soul music which was played several times by Gilles Peterson, Benji B, and covered on Okayplayer.com.
At the same time, he started collaborating with American keyboard player called Byron The Aquarius and released an album under the name of The Big Payback in 2007 on Japanese label Circulations. A project full of different influences such as futuristic hip-hop, spaced out and jazzy broken beats. They also appeared on highly praised compilations such as Beat Dimensions and New Worlds.
In 2006, he went to Vietnam for the first time, the land of his grand-parents, and managed to bring back some 30 old records of Chinese and Vietnamese origin. He then made a full album with this material called Chinoiseries. Currently his most critically acclaimed album, "Chinoiseries" became the trademark sound of Onra since the song The Anthem has been chosen to illustrate a Coca-Cola TV commercial for Beijing Olympics.
He is also part of the 7x7 series by Irish label All City. His 2008 project 1.0.8 was inspired by Bollywood music and had been elected as album of the week by many different shops across Europe.
He recently started touring with his two MPC1000's to play some beats live, and has already been performing in Japan, China, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, England, Austria, New Zealand, Vietnam, Switzerland, Netherlands, and France.
No Matter What
Onra Lyrics
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I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light.
The lyrics to Onra's song No Matter What are repetitive and straightforward but carry a deep emotional weight. The singer is expressing their desire for someone to share their light. The light in this context is likely a metaphor for positivity, joy, and happiness. The singer wishes that this person they are addressing could open up and share this light, not just keep it to themselves.
The repetition of the line "I wish you shared the light" emphasizes the singer's longing for this person to let their light shine and impact others. It also highlights their frustration and disappointment that this person is not doing so. The singer may feel that this person is choosing to keep their light and positivity hidden, which might be hindering their own growth as well as the growth of those around them.
Overall, the lyrics to No Matter What are simple yet powerful, expressing the universal desire for people to open up and share their positive energy.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
The singer wants the other person to share their positivity and joy with them.
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
The singer is emphasizing their desire for the other person to share their light, showing how important it is to them.
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
The repetition of this line drives home the point that the singer really wishes the other person would share their light with them.
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
The artist believes that sharing one's positivity and joy can make a difference in someone else's life.
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
The artist wants to feel uplifted and inspired by the other person's positive energy.
I wish you shared the light, I wish you shared the light
The repetition of this line adds a sense of urgency to the singer's desire for the other person to share their light.
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Letty s
Love this song 💕
Juy Yusuf
That falcon montage gonna make this video famous haha!
not you
falcon snapped onra snapped
Raj Patel
Sounds like something that could be in Samurai Champloo.
SaintCordova
Does anyone know the original sample? I've been dying to know for far too long smh
INDspotter
same
tolechong
what is this? absolute peek of music. So haunting, a bit dark and fresh at the same time. Hair raising and just beautiful. Onra will have his pages in the book of best producers of our time! respect.
Boondockskickass
Show ya moves!
Goku son
falcon 👊
Roy bgp
HOLY SHEIT