The group was formed in 1993 … Read Full Bio ↴RIP SLYME is a Japanese hip hop group.
The group was formed in 1993 by rappers RYO-Z, ILMARI, PES and former members DJ SHOGI and DJ Shige. In 1995, the group had their debut with the mini-album "Lip's Rhyme", and by 1996 both DJs had left the group.
Only in 1997 they would find a new DJ in DJ Fumiya, which joined the unit, as well as rapper SU, after what started as a collaboration in the track "Searching" from their first album, "Talkin' Cheap", released in 1998. In 1999 they took part in Dragon Ash's Total Communication event. They became ever more successful and signed to Warner in 2000. The group shot to stardom with the release of first major label singles "STEPPER'S DELIGHT" and "雑念エンタテインメント" ("Zatsunen Entertainment").
In 2002 they received MTV Video Music Awards Japan for "Best Newcomer" and "Best Hip-hop Group". The same year they released a big-budget album "Tokyo Classic", which became Japan's first million-selling hip-hop album, with a sound compared to James Brown's soul and funk. Two singles from the album, "Funkastic" and "Rakuen Baby" collected MTV awards in the following year.
Also in 2002, after being dissed by rapper K-DUB SHINE in his group キングギドラ's song "公開処刑 feat. BOY-KEN", the group replied with the phrase "THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ADVICE AND SUPPORT!" at the end of the promotional video for the song "BLUE BE-BOP". The artists have reconciled since then.
In 2004, "Super Shooter", a song from the single "Galaxy", was used as the theme song for the anime Gantz. The release of their fourth album, "MASTERPIECE", followed, and the song "STEPPER'S DELIGHT (Tricky Remix)" was made and used in a Nike commercial featuring Brazilian soccer player Ronaldinho.
In 2005, a best of album was released, called "GOOD JOB!", and DJ Fumiya took a break from the group's activities due to his health conditions.
In 2006, the group collaborated with famous rocker 布袋寅泰 (Tomoyasu Hotei) under the moniker RIP SLYME vs HOTEI, and the result was the song "FUNKASTIC BATTLE", a mash up between HOTEI's "BATTLE WITHOUT HONOR OR HUMANITY" and RIP SLYME's "FUNKASTIC", as part of the MTV TOYOTA MASH UP PROJECT. The same year, the group collaborated with rock band くるり (Quruli) and two singles came of the partnership: "Juice", under the moniker くるりとリップスライム (QURULI TO RIP SLYME) and "ラヴぃ" ("Lovi"), this time as リップスライムとくるり (RIP SLYME TO QURULI). DJ Fumiya resumed his activities with the group for the single "ブロウ" ("BLOW") and the release of their fifth album "EPOCH" followed.
In the beginning of 2007, the group was attached as part of a new campaign of Sony's VAIO line of laptops, appearing in the commercials, which featured a new song called "I・N・G". The promotional video for the song also heavily promotes Sony's line of computers, and the song is, as of yet, unreleased in single or album form. Months later, their new single "熱帯夜" ("Nettaiya") was made part of a tie-up ad campaign between Coca-Cola and Japan's iTunes Music Store.
Case 3 スーマンシップDEモッコリ
RIP SLYME Lyrics
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なんで? なんで?
どうして? どうして?
どうして? や でも?
とふらつくクエスチョン
無理して現れたナゾの結晶
バカの名札つけて立つ
(黒いファンデーション)
寂しくもいちりん咲いた
雑草から 不思議 花開いた
嫌いだ 勝手に水ばかり
くれてくれるな
手出しすぎかも
(1,2,3) ハイスタート 合図して
(水を差す) 改革目指して
(1,2,3) 記憶を飛ばして
変われる チェンジ
マイ・マインドスピーカー
目の前にあるよ
聞こえずにあなた知らない
記憶にないねスワッピング
星降る夜 腰フルよスワッピング
くわえたがるそんなお前にゆずるすみか
目の前にあるよ 気付かずに
あなた知らない
記憶にないねスワッピング
星降る夜 腰フルぜスワッピング
うしろめたいが 奏でたい
自分の正体 さらけだしゃ
おのずとそれが show time
あみだくじ おとなりあたり
一本の線の違いを目の当たり
天国地獄のおっさん二人とばったり
すれ違い 行き違いなのさ やっぱり
何か変わりましたか? ってバカ
たんねんだよ くわえろ
安易な共感 いらねぇと伝えろ
余った時間で主婦は何をするの?
魔性の兵器にうじがわくぞ何をするの?
ただの入れ知恵がキレイな虹になる
Yo! みさかいなく 体内異物混入くそなクロスオーバー
見せたい バカみたいな僕 30って浮浪者相談
照れながら王様気取りだマスター 洋服わたしてくんねぇ
裸じゃ不安で鎧つけたプライベート
小物でも威力大なブランド物
すたれると知れば 絶対不安と思う
今夜も上手くだまされたい誰もが
慣れようかバカみたいに踏まれようか
The lyrics to RIP SLYME's song "Case 3 スーマンシップDEモッコリ" explore various themes such as identity, self-expression, and societal expectations. The song begins with the singer questioning why they feel out of place and why they are different from others. They express frustration with themselves and the pressure to conform, as represented by the "fool's name tag" they wear. The singer attends a "sukiyaki party" where they feel lonely and out of touch with others, but eventually, a mysterious flower blooms from a weed, symbolizing the beauty and uniqueness that can arise from unexpected places.
The song then shifts to a message of personal transformation, with the chorus urging the listener to embrace change and express themselves authentically. There is a mention of "mind speaker," indicating the importance of voicing one's thoughts and emotions. The concept of memory swapping is introduced, where the singer feels disconnected from their own memories and experiences, possibly suggesting a desire to break free from the past and start anew. The song ends with a playful tone, discussing the idea of being taken advantage of or stepped on, perhaps reflecting the singer's willingness to navigate life's challenges and take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Umm, しゃらくせぇ
Hmm, you're acting so fake
なんで? なんで?
Why? Why?
どうして? どうして?
How come? How come?
どうして? や でも?
Why? Oh, but?
とふらつくクエスチョン
Trembling questions
無理して現れたナゾの結晶
The mysterious crystallization that appeared under pressure
バカの名札つけて立つ
Standing with a label of foolishness
スキヤキパーティ 肉ばかりつかむ
A sukiyaki party, grabbing only the meat
(黒いファンデーション)
(Black foundation)
寂しくもいちりん咲いた
Lonely, yet a single flower blossomed
雑草から 不思議 花開いた
A strange flower bloomed from the weeds
嫌いだ 勝手に水ばかり
I hate it when you constantly give me water without reason
くれてくれるな
Don't give it to me
手出しすぎかも
Maybe I'm being too pushy
(1,2,3) ハイスタート 合図して
(1, 2, 3) High start, giving a signal
(水を差す) 改革目指して
(Pouring water) Aiming for reform
(1,2,3) 記憶を飛ばして
(1, 2, 3) Skipping memories
変われる チェンジ
Changing, change
マイ・マインドスピーカー
My mind speaker
目の前にあるよ
It's right in front of me
聞こえずにあなた知らない
Without hearing, you don't know
記憶にないねスワッピング
It's not in my memory, swapping
星降る夜 腰フルよスワッピング
A night full of falling stars, full of swapping
くわえたがるそんなお前にゆずるすみか
I'll give in to you, who always wants more
目の前にあるよ 気付かずに
It's right in front of you, without realizing
あなた知らない
You don't know
記憶にないねスワッピング
It's not in my memory, swapping
星降る夜 腰フルぜスワッピング
A night full of falling stars, full of swapping
うしろめたいが 奏でたい
I feel guilty but I want to play
自分の正体 さらけだしゃ
Reveal my true identity
おのずとそれが show time
Naturally, that becomes show time
あみだくじ おとなりあたり
A lottery, around the neighborhood
一本の線の違いを目の当たり
Witnessing the difference of a single line
天国地獄のおっさん二人とばったり
Encounter with two men from heaven and hell
すれ違い 行き違いなのさ やっぱり
We pass each other, it's a misunderstanding, after all
何か変わりましたか? ってバカ
Did something change? Stupid
たんねんだよ くわえろ
It's serious, swallow it
安易な共感 いらねぇと伝えろ
Tell me that I don't need easy sympathy
余った時間で主婦は何をするの?
What do housewives do with their spare time?
魔性の兵器にうじがわくぞ何をするの?
What do you do when you're attracted to a bewitching weapon?
ただの入れ知恵がキレイな虹になる
Just giving advice becomes a beautiful rainbow
Yo! みさかいなく 体内異物混入くそなクロスオーバー
Yo! Without any hesitation, a damn crossover of foreign bodies inside the body
見せたい バカみたいな僕 30って浮浪者相談
I want to show, a stupid like me, a discussion of a wanderer at 30
照れながら王様気取りだマスター 洋服わたしてくんねぇ
While blushing, acting like a king, the master won't lend me clothes
裸じゃ不安で鎧つけたプライベート
Naked, feeling insecure, I put on private armor
小物でも威力大なブランド物
Even small items have great power, brand items
すたれると知れば 絶対不安と思う
If I know I'll be forgotten, I'll definitely feel anxious
今夜も上手くだまされたい誰もが
Tonight, everyone wants to be deceived skillfully
慣れようかバカみたいに踏まれようか
Shall I get used to being treated like a fool or be stepped on?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Su
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