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.
Introduction
RIP SLYME Lyrics
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As We Move & Enter Inside One
Raaas Claaat Funk-a-full Album
Called "Time to Go!"
どんな退屈も ふっとばずWi a
だいぶSmokeしてVibes Flow!!
& Dem Tune Deh Voiced
One RIP SLYME
Yu Nuh Fi Worry
Mr,フミヤ まわすBeatが武器や
ILMARI & Su A Go Tell Yu Truth.
Don't Fi Get Pez.
こいつら他とは別
So No Boy Caan Test!!(Yes)
And Now Microphone Touch Down To
Rip slyme. So Come'Close!!
Faaaast!!
The lyrics to RIP SLYME's song INTRODUCTION are a mix of English and Japanese, with references to smoking, vibes and the announcement of their album "Time To Go!" The song opens with the phrase "And a Mean Time!!" which is a Jamaican patois expression equivalent to the English phrase "meanwhile". The lyrics then move to a description of entering an album filled with funk and called "Time to Go!" The song promotes a carefree attitude and the use of smoking to elevate one's mood and release boredom, "どんな退屈も ふっとばずWi a だいぶSmokeしてVibes Flow!!" meaning "No matter how boring it is, blow it away with a smile and a lot of smoke while the vibes flow!"
The lyrics also make reference to the members of RIP SLYME, with a shoutout to Ryo-Z and Fumiyasta. Fumiyasta's beats are likened to weapons, while ILMAI and Su are praised for telling the truth. The lyrics emphasise that RIP SLYME is a unique group and that no one can test them. The song concludes with an invitation to Rip slyme to grab the microphone and come close, with the final word ("faaaast") emphasising the rapidity of their flow.
Line by Line Meaning
And a Mean Time!!
In the meantime, let's get started!
As We Move & Enter Inside One
As we begin, let's enter into a new space.
Raaas Claaat Funk-a-full Album
This album is full of funky vibes and energy.
Called "Time to Go!"
This album is titled 'Time to Go!'
どんな退屈も ふっとばずWi a だいぶSmokeしてVibes Flow!!
No matter how boring it may seem, with a little smoke and some good vibes, we can overcome anything!
& Dem Tune Deh Voiced One RIP SLYME
These songs were all recorded by RIP SLYME.
Big Up Man Like Ryo-Z
Let's give a shout out to Ryo-Z for his contributions to this album.
Yu Nuh Fi Worry
Don't worry, everything will be okay.
Mr,フミヤ まわすBeatが武器や
Mr. Fumiya's beat is his weapon.
ILMARI & Su A Go Tell Yu Truth.
ILMARI & Su will always tell you the truth.
Don't Fi Get Pez.
Don't forget about this.
こいつら他とは別 So No Boy Caan Test!!(Yes)
We're different from everyone else, so no one can compete with us!
And Now Microphone Touch Down To Rip slyme. So Come'Close!!
The mic is now in the hands of RIP SLYME, so come closer and listen up!
Faaaast!!
Let's get started quickly and with energy!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: THE SKYWALKER RYO
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