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.
FUNKASTIC
RIP SLYME Lyrics
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On the funk and fantastic
F-U-N-K-A-S-T-I-C
On the funk and fantastic
Funkastic beats body
Body rock 年中
Funkastic beats body
Funkastic beats body
Body rock 年中
Funkastic beats body
Body rock it
ハイ着地 未開拓地
ボケっと開いた口
発する「funkastic」(woo)
ダンディズム超えるファンキズム
このコンセントサインふり上げ着信
I'm fine thank you (and you)
舞い上がったまんまのこの連中
I'm funk 年中無休
続けるあくなきアバンチュール
陸・海・空 全世界中
またにかけ今夜も VIP 待遇
またタフなレーダーターゲット発見
Rock the body, body イルマリ say
Like that yo! Back から come follow me
ハイセンス 二番手の最高の beats
Big な今日に funky マシン
ハデなアクションとダイナマイトピーク
(One) 東から (two) 西まで 訳なく (three) 果てまで
だってメーター ブレーキなし break it down (down)
Freaky な風に乗って 壁くだいて 雨は裂いて
もう上がって行け (yo!) (イル) 2つの国ブレンド
しっかり見てな空に take off
Open the funk さあ 簡単だ stand up!
フリーキーに生きる ファンタスティック funk
Open the funk さあ 簡単だ stand up!
フリーキーに生きる ハレルヤ ドラムロール
ジャジャジャジャ～ン
オレ様がエントリー no.3 番だ
超ゆかい痛快な funkastic PSY は?
生まれながらの MC
左手に持つ mic (hey yeah)
右手上げて「funky!」
もちろん超本気で言え
言い放って 解き放って からかって笑って
おいちいとこ全部かっさらって
PSY bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
みそっカスの子
劣等感捨て おバカどう?
集まりなマザコン
ラグジュアリー RS ハーレムへ (go)
エスコートします
君の不安と不満とブランクを
うち消しにしたファンクを
ちょろいもんさ どうした?
すっぱだかでお宝みせあって
Hoochie-Coochie ラララー
ファンカスティッコ生出し
おバカさんへのツアープラン
けっこう オレのジェットじゃ不安?
このファンカスティコのフィーリングをプレゼント
おバカドススメ まるだしで進め
南から西から東から北も
ワールドワイド共通
このフィーリングをプレゼント
Ah 頭ん中 簡単なパターンばっか
巡り巡るつながるループ
「ハッ!」と気づかず サブリミナル beats の輪
ハマるハメになる
Knock-knock (who is it?)
朝までパーティ 盛り上げる Mr, Mr.Funkastic
自由と夢を支給 地球上めがけ ふけよ新風
オーディ オーナイロン夜来 say ho! (make money)
されど Love and peace it's like this yo!
新世紀の マスターなピース
人類 みなバカ兄弟大地つながるよ!
No funk no life (hey)
It's like that yo!
この funkastic オーライ?
Open the funk さあ 簡単だ stand up!
フリーキーに生きる ファンタスティック funk
Open the funk さあ 簡単だ stand up!
フリーキーに生きる ハレルヤ
The lyrics of RIP SLYME's song "Funkastic" are all about celebrating the power of funk music. The repeated phrase "F-U-N-K-A-S-T-I-C / On the funk and fantastic" serves as both the title and the central theme of the song. The beat itself is funk-driven and infectious, and the lyrics celebrate the sense of freedom and joy that comes with dancing to great funk music. The song is both a tribute to the legacy of funk and a testament to the enduring power of the genre.
The verses of the song contain a mix of references to the history of funk and the present-day scene, as well as playful wordplay and metaphors. The line "ダンディズム超えるファンキズム" (Funkism surpassing dandyism) is a standout example, while other lyrics describe the group's adventures as they dance and party to the beat. The song's playful tone and celebratory lyrics create a sense of energy and excitement that is impossible to resist.
Overall, "Funkastic" is a testament to the power of funk music to unite people and bring them joy. The song's positive message and infectious beat make it a true anthem for anyone who loves to dance and celebrate the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
F-U-N-K-A-S-T-I-C
Spell out the word "funkastic"
On the funk and fantastic
Having an incredible and enjoyable time on the funky and fantastic things
Funkastic beats body
The energizing beats of funk music that move the body
Body rock 年中
Rocking and moving the body all year round
Body rock it
Keep rocking and moving your body
ハイ着地 未開拓地
High landing onto unexplored territory
ボケっと開いた口
Dazed and open-mouthed
発する「funkastic」(woo)
Exclaiming "funkastic" with excitement
ダンディズム超えるファンキズム
Funk music that surpasses dandyism
このコンセントサインふり上げ着信
Raising my cell phone to check the signal
I'm fine thank you (and you)
Asking if you're doing well
舞い上がったまんまのこの連中
This group that is dancing with energy
I'm funk 年中無休
I'm always funky and never stop
続けるあくなきアバンチュール
Continuing to have endless adventures
陸・海・空 全世界中
All over the world on land, sea, and air
またにかけ今夜も VIP 待遇
Again tonight, we will receive VIP treatment
またタフなレーダーターゲット発見
Finding another tough radar target
Rock the body, body イルマリ say
Rocking the body and saying "Irmari"
Like that yo! Back から come follow me
Like that, come follow me from behind
ハイセンス 二番手の最高の beats
High-quality, second-to-none beats
Big な今日に funky マシン
A funky machine for a big day like today
ハデなアクションとダイナマイトピーク
Flashy action and a dynamite peak
(One) 東から (two) 西まで 訳なく (three) 果てまで
Translation: (One) From the east (two) to the west (three) to the ends of the earth, without reason or explanation
だってメーター ブレーキなし break it down (down)
Because the meter is down and there are no brakes, break it down
Freaky な風に乗って 壁くだいて 雨は裂いて
Riding on a freaky wind, breaking down walls and tearing through rain
もう上がって行け (yo!) (イル) 2つの国ブレンド
Now, go up (yo!) with the blend of two countries (Ill)
しっかり見てな空に take off
Taking off into the sky without carefully looking
Open the funk さあ 簡単だ stand up!
Opening the funk, come on it's easy, stand up!
フリーキーに生きる ファンタスティック funk
Living a fantastic life with freaky funk
フリーキーに生きる ハレルヤ ドラムロール
Living a freaky life with a hallelujah drum roll
ジャジャジャジャ～ン
Some kind of sound effect
オレ様がエントリー no.3 番だ
I, the great one, am the third entry
超ゆかい痛快な funkastic PSY は?
What about the super fun and exciting funkastic PSY?
生まれながらの MC
A born MC
左手に持つ mic (hey yeah)
Holding the mic in the left hand (hey yeah)
右手上げて「funky!」
Raising the right hand and shouting "funky!"
もちろん超本気で言え
Of course, say it with all your heart
言い放って 解き放って からかって笑って
Saying it, releasing it, mocking it, and laughing
おいちいとこ全部かっさらって
Taking all the good parts
PSY bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
PSY, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
みそっカスの子
A child of mixed parentage
劣等感捨て おバカどう?
Discard your inferiority complex, you dummy
集まりなマザコン
A gathering of mama's boys
ラグジュアリー RS ハーレムへ (go)
Let's go to the luxury RS harem
エスコートします
I'll escort you
君の不安と不満とブランクを
Your anxiety, dissatisfaction, and blankness
うち消しにしたファンクを
I'll erase them with my funk
ちょろいもんさ どうした?
It's an easy thing, what's the problem?
すっぱだかでお宝みせあって
Showing off the treasures you found while being naked
Hoochie-Coochie ラララー
Some kind of sound effect
ファンカスティッコ生出し
Serving fresh funkastic
おバカさんへのツアープラン
A tour plan for the idiots
けっこう オレのジェットじゃ不安?
Is my jet not good enough for you?
このファンカスティコのフィーリングをプレゼント
Presenting the feeling of funkastic
おバカドススメ まるだしで進め
Recommendation for idiots, proceed stark-naked
南から西から東から北も
From the south, west, east, and north
ワールドワイド共通
Worldwide commonness
Ah 頭ん中 簡単なパターンばっか
Ah, in my head are only simple patterns
巡り巡るつながるループ
A loop that connects and turns around
「ハッ!」と気づかず サブリミナル beats の輪
Unaware of the "hah!" sound, caught in a loop of subliminal beats
ハマるハメになる
Becoming addicted and trapped
Knock-knock (who is it?)
Someone is knocking (who is it?)
朝までパーティ 盛り上げる Mr, Mr.Funkastic
Mr. Funkastic partying until the morning and having a great time
自由と夢を支給 地球上めがけ ふけよ新風
Supplying freedom and dreams, let's break through the earth and make a new breeze
オーディ オーナイロン夜来 say ho! (make money)
Audie, Nylon, and Yo-kai talking about making money
されど Love and peace it's like this yo!
However, love and peace are like this, you know!
新世紀の マスターなピース
The masterful piece of the new century
人類 みなバカ兄弟大地つながるよ!
All humans are foolish brothers connected by the earth!
No funk no life (hey)
No funk, no life (hey)
It's like that yo!
That's just the way it is, you know!
この funkastic オーライ?
Is this funkastic okay?
フリーキーに生きる ハレルヤ
Living freaky, hallelujah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rip Slyme
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