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1. London-based disc jockeys Justin Langlands and Dave Henley first met in 1986, at the peak of the house scene. Under the moniker Blood Brothers they became stalwarts of the genre. Pressure Drop was born with the singles Feeling Good (Big World, 1990), Back To Back (Big World, 1990), Trancefusion (Big World, 1990).
The style changed with the album Upset (Boombastic, 1992), one of the precursors of trip-hop, the praxis (guest singers, guest rappers, guest horn sections) if not the sound (You're Mine).
The singles Everything'll Be Alright Tomorrow, Big Noise and Unify led to Front Row (Marlboro, 1993), a much more subdued statement of work.
The Eps Tearing The Silence (Hard Hands, 1995) and Up Against The Wall (Wall Of Sound, 1995) were more daring with their dark and jazzy backgrounds.
The album Dusk (Cafe Del Mar, 1996)
A platoon of friends plays saxophone, flute, trumpet, harmonica, clarinet on Elusive (Hard Hands, 1997). Unfortunately the choice of singers (Anita Jarrett, Constantine Wier and Martin Fishley) is not the best. My Friend, Got To Be For Real , Silently Bad Minded expertly mix dub, exotica, bebop and Ennio Morricone.
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Punk band formed in Bolton, UK in 1983. Released 2 singles on Liverpool indie label Probe Plus. Mark Hodgekiss (aka Hoddy, vocals), David Ball (bass), David Austin (drums), Tony Turner (guitar) and Warren Peacock (guitar). Second single "Daddy, buy me a rifle" also appeared on the 1985 compilation "Jobs For The Boys".
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A dub-punk band from Oldham, North Manchester.
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A reggae-dub band from Melbourne, Australia. Popular in the pub-scene in Melbourne in the 1970s and 1980s, Pressure Drop recently reformed and released an album called aLIVE 2011, available here. Guitarist Bill Mitchell is a macroeconomist and is now a well-known, iconoclastic blogger.
Members:
Blaise De Silva – Keyboards
Peter Leerson – Bass and Vocals
Bill Mitchell – Guitar
Keith Pereira – Drums and Percussion
Kelvin Speldewinde – Vocals, rhythm guitar
Vanessa Speldewinde – Vocals and Percussion
Rhudeboy rhapsody
Pressure Drop Lyrics
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In a series of incidents over the past two days, police have reported at least one man was shot dead and several more injured in London
The capital is the latest region to experience an upsurge in the use of firearms on the streets by drug gagns who are using guns to enhance their status
We've being told the victim went to an unspecified address yesterday evening
Where he was shot several times both on and off the premises.
I understand that the bullets were fired from several different guns and that after staggering for several minutes he collapsed on the ground before dying on his way to hospital
Rhudeboy just shot someone
Filled him full of lead
All of de rhudeboy who love to fire shot
The killing an de shooting you know it haf stop
A 2000 now and we can't turn back
The youth upon the street dem a run it well slack
Dem a sell pure coke
Dem a sell pure crack
No matter if you're white
No matter if you're black
As the youth dem nowadays dem a fire pure shot
Dem a fire 16 and de Uzi and de Glock
Give dem education and make dem counter react
We gotta move forward and don't look back
Rhudeboy just shot someone, dead...
All of de people we gotta rise up
We must stand firm and tell dem on top
For countless generation this has never stop
Like a runaway train deh can't control dat
And when you check it out
It all deh same fact,
No matter where you're from it's where your mind's at
And de yool dem nowadays, dem haf ta chck dat
Hold down your 16 and Uzi and de Glock
We need more inspiration to counter react
Educate yourself so you can anwer back, Rhudeboy...
It's dangerous don't play or cuss
Too many many shots bust
Pure thugs bulletslugs
Better believe it there's no love
Rhudeboy man you run the whole land slam
Small guns a big bang
Put down the gun, put down the knife tuff
Rhudeboyism in prison ruff
Any fool can pull a trigger
To be a man you have to be bigger
A non-killer, a non-sinner
Love and hate the line gets thinner
Rhudeboy life had just begun
You made a choice and chose a gun
The badboy business doesn't pay
Now you've blown it all away
Rhudeboy just shot someone, dead...
We need more education
To stop manipulation
And build a true foundation
For us to move on (Move on)
This is our observation
All we see is confrontation
We must build conciliation
So we can grow strong (move on strong)
Move on, remember be strong
Remember be strong
Rhudeboy just shot someone
Filled him full of lead
Now another man lies dead
No more no more move on...
The lyrics of the song “Rhudeboy Rhapsody” by Pressure Drop address the issue of inner-city violence and drug-related killings in Britain. The song describes the increasing use of firearms by drug gangs, which results in death and injury. The lyrics also condemn the glorification of violence and urge young people to educate themselves and use their energy to create positive change instead of perpetuating a cycle of confrontation and destruction. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Rhudeboy just shot someone, dead,” emphasizing the senselessness and tragedy of such incidents.
The first verse of the song summarizes news reports of recent shootings in London, painting a bleak picture of an urban landscape plagued by violence and crime. The second verse addresses the causes of this violence and calls for solutions, such as education and counteracting negative influences. The third verse speaks directly to young people who may be involved in gangs and violence, urging them to make better choices and emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility.
The song’s message is one of hope and empowerment, encouraging people to take control of their own lives and work together to create change. It highlights the destructive nature of violence and urges listeners to take a stand against it, for the good of themselves and their communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Senior police officers have warned that Britain's inner cities are threatened with an explosion of drug-related killings
The police have warned that drug-related violence is increasing in the cities.
In a series of incidents over the past two days, police have reported at least one man was shot dead and several more injured in London
The police have reported that the violence has resulted in deaths and injuries in London over the past two days.
The capital is the latest region to experience an upsurge in the use of firearms on the streets by drug gagns who are using guns to enhance their status
London is the latest region to experience an increase in the use of firearms by drug gangs who use them to increase their status.
We've being told the victim went to an unspecified address yesterday evening
The victim went to an unknown address yesterday evening.
Where he was shot several times both on and off the premises.
The victim was shot both inside and outside the premises.
I understand that the bullets were fired from several different guns and that after staggering for several minutes he collapsed on the ground before dying on his way to hospital
Multiple guns were used to fire bullets at the victim, who stumbled before collapsing and dying on the way to the hospital.
All of de rhudeboy who love to fire shot
The song addresses the young men who love to use firearms.
The killing an de shooting you know it haf stop
The lyrics suggest that the culture of gun violence needs to stop.
A 2000 now and we can't turn back
It is a new era where it is not possible to go back to the past.
The youth upon the street dem a run it well slack
The young people on the streets are in control and behaving recklessly.
Dem a sell pure coke
The young people are selling pure cocaine on the streets.
Dem a sell pure crack
The young people are selling pure crack on the streets.
No matter if you're white
This line suggests that it doesn't matter what race you are.
No matter if you're black
This line suggests that it doesn't matter what race you are.
As the youth dem nowadays dem a fire pure shot
The young people today are using firearms frequently.
Dem a fire 16 and de Uzi and de Glock
The young people are firing guns, including Uzis, Glocks, and other firearms.
Give dem education and make dem counter react
The young people need education to make them react differently and positively.
We gotta move forward and don't look back
It is important to progress and not dwell on the past.
It's dangerous don't play or cuss
Using guns is dangerous and should not be taken lightly.
Too many many shots bust
Too many shots have been fired and people have died.
Pure thugs bulletslugs
The people who are using guns are violent and dangerous.
Better believe it there's no love
There is no love in the violent and dangerous world of gun violence.
Rhudeboy man you run the whole land slam
The young men using guns have a lot of power and control over the land.
Small guns a big bang
Even small guns can cause a big impact.
Put down the gun, put down the knife tuff
It is tough to put down guns and knives, but it is important to do so.
Rhudeboyism in prison ruff
The life of a criminal involved in gun violence is difficult in prison.
Any fool can pull a trigger
It is easy for anyone to pull the trigger of a gun.
To be a man you have to be bigger
Being a true man means being better than resorting to violence and guns.
A non-killer, a non-sinner
Being someone who doesn't kill or sin is important.
Love and hate the line gets thinner
The line between love and hate is thin and easily crossed.
Rhudeboy life had just begun
The life of a young man using guns and involved in violence is just beginning.
You made a choice and chose a gun
The young man chose to use a gun instead of finding a better solution.
The badboy business doesn't pay
Being a bad boy involved in violence and guns doesn't pay off in the end.
Now you've blown it all away
The young man has ruined his life by choosing to use a gun.
We must build conciliation
It is important to build reconciliation and peace.
So we can grow strong (move on strong)
We can grow stronger by moving on and finding solutions to violence and gun use.
Move on, remember be strong
It is important to move on and continue being strong.
No more no more move on...
The song ends with the message that it is time to move on from the violence and gun use.
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.