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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Roni Size Lyrics
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Think this is as high as it gets, It gets redder.
Think this is as good as it gets, It gets better.
Think this is as high as it gets.
That's right basically you see the best is yet to come, we release the drum,
When you sub come you get numb, let the intro run, prepare the snare its more fun
Cos it's just begun and this part, Its part one!
Jump straight off the balcony then dance straight thru the floor sign
Can't hide, this one is made from shots (?) is not the more sky (?)
Already was an anthem now we've doubled in this lime light
Fire fight, somebody who's not moving I don't mean I
I can't swear we wont brake the stare and take you right there.
So don't glare, get into it, bust it bring it right on, the times on
And nobody can tell us that the times wrong.
chorus
Are you there?
Better believe it when I say, We'll be still rocking any
Rock, Now
I think its clearly that its rock and rollin'
Its strictly right now.
Oh You
Better believe it when I say, We'll be still rocking any
Rock, Now
I think its clearly that its rock and rollin'
Its strictly right now.
woman talking for a bit?
Something that you may not seen is that the star runs in between
It's neither straight, it's neither lean.
It's neither kind, it's neither mean.
Contain every single part, can be light it can be dark.
It can run straight from the start
And it can bust the dance apart
With a guaranteed lifter, Heavy back to the, Bring heat get the
Triple sweat on you, Body back switching
Star roar riff in, See you jumping see you coming.
Guarantee it keeps running.
chorus - repeat till end
In the song "Snapshot" by Roni Size & Reprazent, the lyrics convey a message that things can always get better and that the best is yet to come. The lines "You think this is as good as it gets, It gets better" and "Think this is as high as it gets, It gets redder" suggest that there is no limit to what one can achieve, and that the opportunities and possibilities are endless.
The lyrics also speak about music, particularly drum and bass music, which is the genre the song falls into. The lines "we release the drum, When you sub come you get numb" and "prepare the snare its more fun" are nods to the importance of percussion in this genre. The song also references dancing and the energy that comes with it - "Jump straight off the balcony then dance straight thru the floor sign."
The woman's voice in the middle of the song speaks to the idea that things can be both light and dark, and that they can change quickly. The star running in between that is "neither kind, it's neither mean" can be seen as a metaphor for life and its different experiences. The song ultimately calls for listeners to embrace the present moment and enjoy the music, as the lyrics say "I think its clearly that its rock and rollin', Its strictly right now."
Line by Line Meaning
You think this is as good as it gets, It gets better.
Don't limit yourself, there's always something better waiting for you.
Think this is as high as it gets, It gets redder.
It's not over yet, things will keep getting more intense and exciting.
That's right basically you see the best is yet to come, we release the drum,
The music is just getting started, the best part is still to come and the drumbeat will guide us through it.
When you sub come you get numb, let the intro run, prepare the snare its more fun
Let the music take over and transport you, enjoy the buildup as the snare prepares us for the main event.
Cos it's just begun and this part, Its part one!
This song has multiple parts, and we're only just starting on this first one.
Cos its high tide, represent, represent the raw side
The energy is high and we're representing the raw and authentic side of music.
Jump straight off the balcony then dance straight thru the floor sign
The excitement is so intense that it feels like you could jump off a balcony and dance right through the floor.
Can't hide, this one is made from shots (?) is not the more sky (?)
This song is made to grab your attention and keep it, it's not meant to be passive or blend into the background.
Already was an anthem now we've doubled in this lime light
This song is already a popular hit, and now it's shining even brighter in the spotlight.
Fire fight, somebody who's not moving I don't mean I
The music is like a fire fight, and it's hard to resist getting caught up in the energy and movement.
I can't swear we wont brake the stare and take you right there.
The music might be so compelling that it takes over your body and makes you dance without even thinking about it.
So don't glare, get into it, bust it bring it right on, the times on
Don't be intimidated or hesitant, jump in and enjoy the music - this is the time to let loose.
And nobody can tell us that the times wrong.
We won't let anyone discourage us or tell us that we're doing something wrong, we're confident and having a good time.
Are you there?
Are you ready to enjoy this music and be present in the moment?
Better believe it when I say, We'll be still rocking any Rock, Now
We're confident that this music will always be able to hold its own and keep people dancing, no matter what genre it's compared to.
I think its clearly that its rock and rollin'
The energy and excitement of this music is comparable to the rock and roll genre.
Its strictly right now.
The energy and excitement is happening in this moment, there's no waiting or hesitation.
Something that you may not seen is that the star runs in between
There's more to this music and its message than what meets the eye, it runs deeper.
It's neither straight, it's neither lean.
The message of this music is not one-sided, it's nuanced and complex.
It's neither kind, it's neither mean.
This music is not meant to be interpreted as purely 'nice' or 'angry', it's more than that.
Contain every single part, can be light it can be dark.
This music contains a range of emotions and themes, from light to dark and everything in between.
It can run straight from the start
The message of this music can be apparent from the beginning of the song.
And it can bust the dance apart
This music has the power to energize and break down any reservations or hesitations about dancing.
With a guaranteed lifter, Heavy back to the, Bring heat get the
This music is guaranteed to lift your mood and bring the heat, there's no need to hold back.
Triple sweat on you, Body back switching
This music will make you dance so hard that you start to sweat and move in new ways.
Star roar riff in, See you jumping see you coming.
The music has a unique sound that makes you want to jump and dance.
Guarantee it keeps running.
This music will continue to energize and excite you, even as the song continues on.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: RYAN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dercannabist-infoaufklarun8938
damn, when he visited us in 99 or 2000 and played this, I exploded in pure joy!
seriously, I shuffled all night long... this is a powerful memory for me, as I'm quasi in a wheelchair now.
I slways become sentimental when i THINK OF ALL THE ALLNIGHTERS; ALL THE dNb "stars", the dancing, the drugs - dancing on drugs! <3<3<3 best time of my life...
BIG UP 68er CREW, MANNHEIM MASSIVE! <3
"Kennst du den Ort
wo jeder lacht,
der aus Kindern
Druffies macht,
an dem verlorn geht
Hirn und Tugend,
MSConnexion - Grab meiner Jugend"
@TakeMeBackPirateRadio
Reminds me of MC Skibadee RIP!! He always used to rinse out to this!! Such an anthem!! Big up the Kool FM crew!!!
@londondnb
The damage this tune caused back then.. good times..
@TFDMarcDriftz
The typical Bristol bassline is the greatest thing about this track. One of Drum & Bass' timeless classics.
@dercannabist-infoaufklarun8938
damn, when he visited us in 99 or 2000 and played this, I exploded in pure joy!
seriously, I shuffled all night long... this is a powerful memory for me, as I'm quasi in a wheelchair now.
I slways become sentimental when i THINK OF ALL THE ALLNIGHTERS; ALL THE dNb "stars", the dancing, the drugs - dancing on drugs! <3<3<3 best time of my life...
BIG UP 68er CREW, MANNHEIM MASSIVE! <3
"Kennst du den Ort
wo jeder lacht,
der aus Kindern
Druffies macht,
an dem verlorn geht
Hirn und Tugend,
MSConnexion - Grab meiner Jugend"
@anthonyellis5517
Der Cannabist - Info, Aufklärung, Safer Use music first? Birmingham
@jakerenshaw8619
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@GeneralZN
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@johnlawson-wt3dg
Yup. Woke up after uni term finished and Fabio dropped this on Radio 1. Still busting this in mixes 20+ years later 😊
@garytraisneau6570
Heard this for the first time at Valve Sound System in Brixton , some time 2000. Oh my gosh...
Tore the place down with some bass boxes all around the gaff.
@teklife
always loved hearing this come in the mix when i was TRIPPIN BALLS at the raves