Meeting up with Krust in the early 90s brought two musically compatible minds together, subsequently creating Full Cycle in 1993 and a new direction for electronic music.
Having built a name for himself through Full Cycle and other labels, such as Talkin’ Loud, 'Roni Size & Reprazent' took the world by storm in 1997 with their New Forms LP. Winning the Mercury Music Prize boosted their international status and the world awoke to the sound of Roni Size and Full Cycle. Thanks to such modern day classics as ‘Watching Windows’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Brown Paper Bag’, the album quickly went platinum.
In 1999 with Die, Roni produced the highly acclaimed Breakbeat Era album and later that year released the long awaited second project from Reprazent, 'In the Mode' which included collaborations with hip-hop legend Method Man, Rage Against The Macine's Zac de la Rocha and beat-box master Rahzel.
2002 saw the release of 'Touching Down', Roni’s first truly solo album and one of the biggest selling independent d&b albums to date. Then in 2005 Roni came back to 'V' with the release of 'Return To V' which included the top 20 hit 'No More' with Beverley Knight.
Roni Size resurrected Reprazent in 2008 with the release of a deluxe edition of his Mercury Music Prize winning album 'New Forms' on Universal in 2008. Reforming the band, they toured the biggest festivals in Europe and were amongst the nominations for best dance act from the UK Festival Awards.
Roni & Reprazent recently collaborated with the BBC’s Nature’s Great Events composer, William Goodchild, to play a landmark gig with an Orchestra and Choir to mark the re-opening of Bristol’s Colston Hall. The night was rightly dubbed as the “show that we'll be talking about for years to come.”
With so much already accomplished in his career, its no surprise that the 2010 is set to be a busy time for Roni. Currently in the studio producing his next Roni Size album, whilst also working with the band on a new Roni & Reprazent album, stay tuned to hear about these soon.
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It's Jazzy
Roni Size Lyrics
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This is the crowd that's fascinating
This is the time for concentrating
To hear some words worth translating
He's rapping 'bout his meditating
She's dying for some medicating
And though I shouldn't be complaining
What's lacking here is entertaining
But what we get is empty rhyme
When everything's right but nothing's fine
It's everything but partytime
Talk about redecorating
A room that needs sophisticating
When conversations become straining
No one's good at interest feigning
We're all looking for a good time
But what we get is empty rhyme
When everything's right but nothing's fine
It's everything but partytime
We're all looking for a good time
But what we get is empty rhyme
When everything's right but nothing's fine
It's everything but partytime
We're all looking for a good time
But what we get is empty rhyme
When everything's right but nothing's fine
It's everything but partytime
It's everything but partytime
It's everything but partytime
It's everything but partytime
The lyrics of Roni Size's song "It's Jazzy" address the disappointment of a lackluster social gathering. The first verse describes the setting as a place of celebration and fascination, but the lack of entertaining and fulfilling experiences leaves everyone wanting more. The second verse discusses attempts to improve the situation, such as redecorating a room or trying to find common ground in conversation. However, even these efforts fall short of creating a truly enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the song suggests that despite the desire for a good time and the appearance of everything being in order, something vital is missing.
The lyrics of "It's Jazzy" can be interpreted as commentary on the state of modern society, where people are often too consumed with appearances and surface-level interactions to truly connect with each other. The emphasis on the search for entertainment and the disappointment when it falls short suggests a societal dependence on material goods and superficial experiences, rather than genuine connection and interaction. Additionally, the repeated mantra of "It's everything but partytime" implies that even when everything appears to be going well, there is still a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction and disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the place for celebrating
The current environment is suitable for relishing and having fun.
This is the crowd that's fascinating
The people in attendance are interesting and captivating.
This is the time for concentrating
This is the moment to focus on what is happening and make the most of it.
To hear some words worth translating
To listen to meaningful and relatable lyrics that can be understood by everyone.
He's rapping 'bout his meditating
He is sharing his experiences of meditation through his rap lyrics.
She's dying for some medicating
She is in need of some medical attention.
And though I shouldn't be complaining
Despite not wanting to sound ungrateful, there is something important that is missing.
What's lacking here is entertaining
The entertainment factor is missing, which is what everyone is looking for.
We're all looking for a good time
Everyone is searching for a fun and enjoyable experience.
But what we get is empty rhyme
However, the lyrics are disappointing and shallow.
When everything's right but nothing's fine
Despite everything appearing to be perfect, something crucial is missing.
It's everything but partytime
The atmosphere is not suitable for partying or having a good time.
Talk about redecorating
Changing the decor of the room is being discussed.
A room that needs sophisticating
The room could benefit from some elegance and refinement.
When conversations become straining
When discussions become awkward and difficult to maintain.
No one's good at interest feigning
Nobody is good at pretending or faking interest.
It's everything but partytime
The mood is not suitable for partying or having a good time.
It's everything but partytime
The conditions are bad for relieving stress and enjoying oneself.
It's everything but partytime
The prevailing circumstances are unsuitable for having a good time.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
stickyjake7
this tune hits harder than my drunk step-dad
Daniel Elston
Best comment on here
yes please
@Daniel Elston ditto
Dean Richard
Great comment
Shortstrumentals 0161
This track is harder than a beaten wife 🤪
Joe Halvey
first DnB tune i ever heard back in 1998! ive been a huge fan of DnB since!! Timeless!!!!!!
Rajpreet Johal
Joe Halvey you know that. big tune. booooom.roni smashed it with this one.
PatrickSwayzeOnDbol
Goldie - Timeless is a good album.
Terry Bolton
beautiful vibes and you don't even need drugs to relate to it,this man is a genius.
Cracking Lad
exactly. Why use drugs if there's so much other-worldly music available out there?