After graduating from Leeds College of Music with a degree in Music Production, Rusko discovered the world of Dubstep through the Leeds club night Subdub and a debut appearance from the Digital Mystikz. Having spent the past 10 years making future dub alongside Leeds very own Iration Steppas, Rusko connected with the sound and moved down to London to further advance his musical opportunities with Sub Soldiers label mate Caspa.
Veering away from the dark, serious side of the sound Rusko brought a highly driven energy and fun approach to the dubstep massive and quickly coined his own take on the genre and turned the scene upside down. His sound appealed to many people outside of the dubstep world as his productions became more adventurous in formula, sound and energy. His huge hit Cockney Thug has been played by everyone from Pete Tong, Switch, Diplo and Santogold, and has been remixed by Buraka Som Sistema, Diplo, Caspa, Drop the Lime and the Scratch Perverts.
Now at 25, Rusko is only in first gear, with collaborations on the table with the likes of Switch, Diplo , Yo Majesty and Wiley, the future sure is looking bright. Already setting the radio airwaves alight with his own productions and remixes of artists like Adele and A-Trak featuring Kid Sister, Rusko is headed in the right directions. Onwards, upwards and far beyond what most producers can dream of. Rusko's debut album, O.M.G.! will be released May 4, 2010 on Mad Decent.
2) Rusko was punk band from Czechoslovakia (1992). Frontman Filip Venclík was murdered by neonazi-skinhead in 1993.
Be Free
Rusko Lyrics
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From the country to the town
From the soul to the crowd, woo, woo, oh, oh, oh
From the country to the town
From the soul to the crowd, woo, woo
(I've just got to be free)
Set me, let me free, I'm locked up in the beat
With the microphone I'm in the zone, I'm locked up in the beat
Expression, that's the key, I'm locked up in the beat
(I've just got to be free)
Come set me, let me free, I'm locked up in the beat
(Ra)
The poetry, the flow-etry? I'm locked up in the beat
When Million Dan gets into the zone, I'm locked up in the beat
Expression, that's the key, I'm locked up in the beat
I and I must be free, that's what I see as my destiny
Love is what will set me free, make us friends from our enemies
So I and I just let things be, forgive me for what I've done to thee
Is forgiving what you've done to me
Come set me, let me free, I'm locked up in the beat
The poetry, the flow-etry? I'm locked up in the beat
With the microphone I'm in the zone, I'm locked up in the beat
Expression, thats the key, I'm locked up in the beat
(I've just got to be free)
Come set me, let me free, I'm locked up in the beat
(Ra)
The poetry, the flow-etry? I'm locked up in the beat
When Million Dan gets into the zone, I'm locked up in the beat
Expression, thats the key, I'm locked up in the beat
Long time ago, long time ago, long time ago
(I've just got to be free, I've just got to be free)
I and I must be free, that's what I see as my destiny
Love is what will set me free, make us friends from our enemies
So I and I just let things be, forgive me for what I've done to thee
Is forgiving what you've done to me
The song "Be Free" by Rusko is an anthem for freedom, both musically and lyrically. The opening lines, "Long time ago, long time ago, from the country to the town, from the soul to the crowd," set a nostalgic tone and paint a picture of the journey from a more rural, isolated existence to a more urban, connected one. The chorus emphasizes the desire for freedom, with the repetition of "I've just got to be free" and the call and response of "set me, let me free."
The verses feature rapper Million Dan, who raps about being "locked up in the beat" and needing to be set free. He emphasizes the importance of expression and forgiveness in achieving freedom. The line "Love is what will set me free, make us friends from our enemies" resonates as a powerful message of unity and compassion.
Overall, "Be Free" is a song that encourages listeners to break free from societal constraints and find their own sense of liberation. The combination of Rusko's upbeat dubstep production and Million Dan's confident flow make it a high-energy, uplifting track.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time ago, long time ago
Referencing the past, when there were structural obstacles preventing personal freedom
From the country to the town
Describing different settings where freedom may be restricted or inhibited
From the soul to the crowd, woo, woo, oh, oh, oh
Expressing how one's personal experiences and emotions can be subdued or lost in a larger group or society
(I've just got to be free)
An assertion of the desire for personal freedom
Set me, let me free, I'm locked up in the beat
Using music as a metaphor for feeling trapped; seeking liberation through expression
The poetry, the flow-etry? I'm locked up in the beat
Identifying with the creative process of writing and performing music, acknowledging how it can become isolating
With the microphone I'm in the zone, I'm locked up in the beat
Finding solace in performing music, where concentration and focus lead to a sense of separation from the outside world
Expression, that's the key, I'm locked up in the beat
Reiterating the importance of creative expression as a means of personal liberation
When Million Dan gets into the zone, I'm locked up in the beat
Referencing a collaborator's similar creative process, perhaps used to strengthen the message of the song through a shared experience of 'being locked up in the beat'
I and I must be free, that's what I see as my destiny
Expanding the idea of personal freedom from just the singer to all individuals
Love is what will set me free, make us friends from our enemies
Advocating for love and understanding as means of achieving reconciliation and cooperation
So I and I just let things be, forgive me for what I've done to thee
Promoting personal responsibility and a willingness to change and compromise
Is forgiving what you've done to me
Asking for understanding and reciprocity in the process of interpersonal forgiveness
Contributed by Jayden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tapestoppa
Timeless. I adore the fact that this album is so good that theres a youtube channel dedicated to it.
@Zuper4Man
Smiles on my face, and wobbles in my belly. I love this <3
@victrueno1200
Rusko is another level! respect and be free
@hovadude
Sooo hyped that Rusko is recognizing his Roots <3
@RuskoSongs
Its music, just listen to it
@TCP_dizzy-kf6rx
Rusko why did you quit 😭
@Mokes616
people be worryin so much about what genre it is, they forget to just enjoy the music :)
@papapa27297
it's Dub, not Dubstep
@Cunboss
Rusko is da man, bro, just listen and let him inspire you
@IdontdotheUtube
Got this from MAD DECENT mystery box.
Best 50$ thrown into the air!