He began his career DJing at MJQ, a small night club in Atlanta, and then began working in commercial studios but soon branched out into his own music. Herren's first major release was under the "Delarosa and Asora" moniker in 1997 with "Sleep Method Suite", with his latest work currently being the Prefuse 73 full-length album, "The Only She Chapters".
In 2000, Herren released a CD/LP on Hefty/Warp titled "Folk Songs For Trains, Trees, And Honey". This was followed by a 2001 exclusive limited pressing (700 copies) of "Immediate Action #1 LP" on Hefty.
Herren first released music under the "Prefuse 73" moniker with 2001's commercially and critically successful "Vocal Studies & Uprock Narratives". In 2002 the 4-track EP "The 92 Vs. 02 Collection" was released, but this merely bridged the gap between his debut and the 2003 release - another full-length album, "One Word Extinguisher". A collection of outtakes, "Extinguished" was released after "One Word Extinguisher" showing off some of the production that was omitted from the initial full-length. Some argue that it is an improvement on the original release. 2005 saw the release of "Surrounded By Silence", Herren's third album as "Prefuse 73". The album features more collaborations with a variety of musicians, including many rappers, both underground and mainstream. An out-takes album based upon "Surrounded By Silence" is expected to be released in the future. 2007 has brought 2 more releases under "Prefuse 73", one being a full length album, and the other a 4 track EP. "Preparations" and "The Class Of 73 Bells" are the titles respectively, and both were released under Warp Records.
Herren is particularly known for his unique take on the glitch style, which has attracted both a rock and hip-hop audience. He is frequently criticised by MC's for over-editing or abbreviating their additions, often to the point of incoherence.
Along with partners Peter Rentz, Carolina Chaves, Ben Loiz, Carlos Niño, and Paz Ochs, Herren has started the Eastern Development Music label. Which is descibed by Herren as,"less concerned with being on some next shit, blowing the fuck up, or changing the face of anything. We're more concerned with bringing you music we think you'll feel and understand in the same way we do."
7th Message
Prefuse 73 Lyrics
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Scotty D, my main doggy in the place to be A'right?
You an't no refuge a'right?
So keep it tight as can be Aright?
on the MIC Aright?
MPC aight?
SP Aight?
The lyrics to Prefuse 73's "7th Message" are a bit difficult to interpret, as they seem to be a collage of various phrases and names rather than a cohesive story. However, there are a few interesting things to unpack. The opening line addresses someone named Scotty D, who is referred to as the "main doggy" - it's unclear who Scotty D is or why he's important, but the affectionate language suggests that he's a close friend or collaborator. The next few lines are peppered with slang and abbreviations, which may be indecipherable to someone unfamiliar with the world of music production. However, the general message seems to be one of keeping things tight and on point - "you ain't no refuge", meaning you can't slack off, and "keep it tight as can be" both suggest a sense of urgency and precision.
The rest of the lyrics are similarly fragmented and cryptic. The term "MIC" likely refers to a microphone, while MPC and SP may be references to specific hardware used in music production. The final line mentions an MRP 80, which is a bit of a mystery - it's possible that it's another piece of production equipment, or it could be a reference to something else entirely. Taken as a whole, the lyrics of "7th Message" paint a picture of a world that's defined by technical proficiency and a commitment to excellence, but it's not clear what message the song is trying to convey beyond that.
Line by Line Meaning
Scotty D, my main doggy in the place to be A'right?
My closest companion Scotty D, is present and ready for the upcoming events, correct?
You an't no refuge a'right?
You do not provide security or protection, correct?
So keep it tight as can be Aright?
Maintain a high level of attentiveness and precision, correct?
on the MIC Aright?
Performing on the microphone, correct?
MPC aight?
Is the MPC drum machine functioning properly, correct?
SP Aight?
Is the SP-1200 drum machine operating smoothly, correct?
MRP 80...
It is unclear what is meant by this phrase and may require further context for proper understanding.
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Written by: SCOTT HERREN
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