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.
Island
RIP SLYME Lyrics
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アーバンなlife goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
メロウに フロウオン
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
アーバンなlife goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
メロウに フロウオン
いつか目覚めるさ、きっと
それだけじゃないんじゃないか?...
と、焦ることなんかないさ、とね
Listen. 雨宿り気分でいい
そんな時ふと2～3分でもいい
全然違う自分がいるとしたら...?
タララ...南の島へとひとっ飛び
生き返る至福のひととき
全て捨ててこの身一つで
飛び込んでしまうのも良いよ
分かってくれるさ
神様だって許してくれるはずさ
だったら行こう
やっぱ最高と言える
夢のアイランドへとGo
何もないふり
あと少し暇をプリーズ
何もないふり 今はほっとくよ
何もないふり
あと少し暇をプリーズ
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
アーバンなlife goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
メロウに フロウオン
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
アーバンなlife goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
メロウに フロウオン
俺は今 ただ 寝転がって
雲の流れを眺める (Woo)
風がなでる こんな午後は
何を学べる そんなコトやっぱ
どうでもイ～ヤ ハハッ
昼間っから ビア
浴びながら チルアウッ
他は何もいらない
日がな一日中ゴロリ
お天道さんも熟していく頃に
でっかいあくびは
今、さらにでっかくなってった
あくびしてたっていい
力みすぎた日々
魔法かけてみていい?
どこも行く気が
しないなら眠ればいい
面倒くさい自炊 ピザデリバリー
読みかけのマンガ
ページ開いたまま
体ビクつかせて眠ればいい
追われる夢見てたの?
ジャスミンの香りするよ
堕落の天使 Say ハロー
理由なき隠れ家
この部屋リゾート う～ぅ
何もないふり
あと少し暇をプリーズ
何もないふり 今はほっとくよ
何もないふり
あと少し暇をプリーズ
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
アーバンなlife goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
メロウに フロウオン
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
アーバンなlife goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
メロウに フロウオン
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
アーバンなlife goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
メロウに フロウオン
The song "Island" by RIP SLYME is about escaping the hustle and bustle of urban life and embracing the laid-back island lifestyle. The first verse talks about how one can spend their time living the island life, while the second verse touches on the feeling of being stuck in a big city and the idea of escaping to a tropical island. The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking it slow and enjoying life as it comes, whether living the urban or island lifestyle.
The lyrics suggest a sense of freedom, letting go of one's worries and responsibilities and embracing a simpler way of life. It also promotes the idea of taking a break from the grind and finding time for relaxation and enjoyment. The use of "island style" creates an image of ocean breezes, clear skies and white sandy beaches, while the urban setting speaks to the constant hustle and crowds of a big city.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire for escape and the joys of slowing down and enjoying the present moment. It suggests that while life can be busy and stressful, it's important to take time for oneself and find inner peace and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
Living in Island style
アーバンなlife goes on.
Urban life goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
Sometimes slow paced
メロウに フロウオン
Going with the flow in a relaxed way
でかい都会で眠る人
People sleeping in a big city
いつか目覚めるさ、きっと
They will wake up someday, surely
それだけじゃないんじゃないか?...
But is that all there is to it?...
と、焦ることなんかないさ、とね
But there's no need to hurry, you know
Listen. 雨宿り気分でいい
Listen. It's okay to feel like you're just seeking shelter from the rain
そんな時ふと2～3分でもいい
Just like that, even just 2-3 minutes is enough
全然違う自分がいるとしたら...?
What if there's a completely different self lurking inside you...?
タララ...南の島へとひとっ飛び
With a la-la-la, let's fly off to a southern island
生き返る至福のひととき
A moment of bliss where you rejuvenate
全て捨ててこの身一つで
Leaving everything behind with just your body
飛び込んでしまうのも良いよ
It's okay to just jump in
分かってくれるさ
You'll understand
神様だって許してくれるはずさ
Even god will forgive you
だったら行こう
Then, let's go
やっぱ最高と言える
You can say it's just the best
夢のアイランドへとGo
Going to the island of dreams
何もないふり
Pretend nothing's happening
あと少し暇をプリーズ
Just a little more, please give me a free time
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
Living in Island style
アーバンなlife goes on.
Urban life goes on.
俺は今 ただ 寝転がって
Right now, I'm just lying down
雲の流れを眺める (Woo)
Gazing at the clouds flowing (Woo)
風がなでる こんな午後は
With gentle winds, in the afternoon like this
何を学べる そんなコトやっぱ
What can I learn from this? Nothing important, really
どうでもイ～ヤ ハハッ
Who really cares? Hahaha
昼間っから ビア
Beer in the middle of the day
浴びながら チルアウッ
Cooling off while bathing
他は何もいらない
Don't need anything else
日がな一日中ゴロリ
Lying around all day long
お天道さんも熟していく頃に
Just when the sun reaches its peak
でっかいあくびは
Let out a huge yawn
今、さらにでっかくなってった
Bigger and bigger
あくびしてたっていい
It's okay to yawn
力みすぎた日々
Stressful days
魔法かけてみていい?
Is it okay if we cast a spell?
どこも行く気が
There's no desire to go anywhere
しないなら眠ればいい
If so, then just sleep
面倒くさい自炊 ピザデリバリー
Cooking is too much trouble, so just order pizza delivery
読みかけのマンガ
A half-read manga
ページ開いたまま
With the page left open
体ビクつかせて眠ればいい
Just shaking the body and sleeping is fine
追われる夢見てたの?
Have you been dreaming being chased?
ジャスミンの香りするよ
The scent of jasmine is in the air
堕落の天使 Say ハロー
Saying hello to the fallen angel
理由なき隠れ家
A hideout without a reason
この部屋リゾート う～ぅ
This room feels like a resort, ooo
何もないふり
Pretend nothing's happening
あと少し暇をプリーズ
Just a little more, please give me a free time
何もないふり 今はほっとくよ
Pretend nothing's happening, now just leave me alone
何もないふり
Pretend nothing's happening
あと少し暇をプリーズ
Just a little more, please give me a free time
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
Living in Island style
アーバンなlife goes on.
Urban life goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
Sometimes slow paced
メロウに フロウオン
Going with the flow in a relaxed way
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
Living in Island style
アーバンなlife goes on.
Urban life goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
Sometimes slow paced
メロウに フロウオン
Going with the flow in a relaxed way
アイランドスタイルで過ごす
Living in Island style
アーバンなlife goes on.
Urban life goes on.
時にはそう スロウに
Sometimes slow paced
メロウに フロウオン
Going with the flow in a relaxed way
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SLYME RIP
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