The stage name "S3RL" was based on a nickname his cousins gave him when he was little, which derived from his cousins calling him "arsehole". To avoid profanity, they began saying "arserl", and according to S3RL, the word stuck and became his stage name.
One of S3RL's most popular tracks is "Pretty Rave Girl" (2006), which uses the melody from "Daddy DJ" (November 1999) by the French dance act of the same name. S3RL has contributed tracks for several UK hardcore compilation series, including the Bonkers series.
Many of his songs reference different aspects of Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, hentai, and video games. In 2011, he founded his own record label, EMFA Music, through which all of his works are released. In May 2012, the label released "Press Play Walk Away[/track" as a single by S3RL and SynthWulf, a fellow hardcore DJ.
As of February 2015, S3RL was ranked 1798 on the "Official Global DJ Rankings" page djrankings.org, which bases its rankings on a number of factors include chart rankings, DJ fees and radio airplay. During mid-2015, his single "Genre Police" (featuring Lexi), which had been issued in Australia in November the previous year, peaked at #10 on the Norwegian singles chart.
In early 2018, S3RL announced that his 2018 tour would be his last, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. Though he advertised it as being his final shows, he clarified that he might be willing to return to the stage after at least two years: "After 2018 I will not do any shows for at least a couple of years, then re-assess the situation to do the occasional show here and there.... For example, if I was booked for a show in 2020 that I could bring my family along to I would consider it, but during the two years off I will not be doing any shows at home or away." He also stated that his music production would be unaffected.
In February 2020, S3RL decides to hire contract partners to help him make his new music videos. He notably recruits Aurélien Dacher, a French beatmaker, and they have since created: You Are Mine, Nasty, Dopamine, Wanna Fight Huh, The Bass & The Melody, and S3RL Absolutely Presents.
In May 2021, S3RL announced his new label, M4 Music, with the release of "Dance More (Atef Remix)" on 14 May 2021.
Little Kandi Raver 2012
S3RL Lyrics
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She's my number one
And everytime I see her movin'
She's always having fun
She's my little kandi raver
See her shake her thing
I love to see her dance
And I love to hear her sing
He's the one for me
And when the music starts to play
He'll be dancin' to the beat
He's my kandi boy raver
Movin' with the flow
When he holds me tight
Don't wanna let him go
Little kandi raver
She's my number one
And everytime I see her movin'
She's always having fun
She's my little kandi raver
See her shake her thing
I love to see her dance
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver
He's the one for me
And when the music starts to play
He'll be dancin' to the beat
He's my kandi boy raver
Movin' with the flow
When he holds me tight
Don't wanna let him go
Won't let you go
Don't let me go
Won't let you go
Don't wanna let him go
I've grown up since, I DJ now
I play the tunes out to the crowd
I see you there, I've grown up too
And now I'm there to go-go for you
Little kandi raver
She's my number one
And everytime I see her movin'
She's always having fun
She's my little kandi raver
See her shake her thing
I love to see her dance
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver
He's the one for me
And when the music starts to play
He'll be dancin' to the beat
He's my kandi boy raver
Movin' with the flow
When he holds me tight
Don't wanna let him go
Won't let you go
Don't let me go
Won't let you go
Don't wanna let him go
I've grown up since, I DJ now
I play the tunes out to the crowd
I see you there, I've grown up too
And now I'm there to go-go for you
Little kandi raver
She's my number one
And everytime I see her movin'
She's always having fun
She's my little kandi raver
See her shake her thing
I love to see her dance
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver
He's the one for me
And when the music starts to play
He'll be dancin' to the beat
He's my kandi boy raver
Movin' with the flow
When he holds me tight
Don't wanna let him go
Won't let you go
Don't let me go
Won't let you go
Don't wanna let him go
The lyrics of S3RL’s “Little Kandi Raver 2012” are about a boy and a girl who are both enthusiastic dancers and lovers of electronic dance music. The song paints a picture of two individuals who were likely introduced to each other within the rave culture, and who have bonded over their mutual love of the genre. The lyrics describe how the girl, who the singer refers to as “little kandi raver”, is always having fun dancing and moving to the beat. The boy, called “kandi boy raver” by the singer, is perfect for him and they move together with the flow of the music. The chorus repeats twice with slight variations, emphasizing the idea that the dancers don’t want to let each other “go” when they’re holding each other tight on the dancefloor.
The lyrics also highlight the growth and evolution of the singer, who is now a DJ playing music for the crowd, but has not forgotten his roots and the people who inspired him. The singer sees the same girl he once knew, all grown up and still dancing to the music. The song emphasizes the importance of dance and music in the lives of those who actively participate in the rave culture, and serves as a tribute to the love and community built upon shared passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Little kandi raver
Referring to a person who enjoys the rave culture, electronic dance music, and is often characterized by wearing colorful accessories made out of beads and enjoying dancing.
She's my number one
This person is the artist's favorite, meaning he/she finds joy and happiness in spending time and appreciating the culture with this particular individual and emphasizes their enjoyment of spending time with them.
And everytime I see her movin',
She's always having fun
The artist associates the act of dancing with having fun, redefining fun's meaning beyond its typical scope.
See her shake her thing,
I love to see her dance
And I love to hear her sing
The artist enjoys experiencing their favorite person's performance and expresses admiration for the chosen person's ability to dance and sing.
Kandi boy raver,
He's the one for me
The artist prefers a particular male person who identifies with the rave culture, and finds joy and happiness in spending time and appreciating the culture with them.
And when the music starts to play,
He'll be dancin' to the beat
The artist associates the act of dancing with the rhythms and beats of electronic dance music, which is a key characteristic of rave culture.
Movin' with the flow,
When he holds me tight
This person finds great enjoyment in dancing with another person who understands and enjoys the culture enough to move naturally with the music and hold them tight during the performance.
Won't let you go,
Don't let me go
The artist is expressing the emotional connection they feel between themselves and the people they choose to be with, as they would like to keep them close and not let them go.
I've grown up since, I DJ now,
I play the tunes out to the crowd
The artist refers to their own growth within the rave culture, finding a new passion for music, and being able to create and share music for others to enjoy.
I see you there, I've grown up too,
And now I'm there to go-go for you
The artist sees a person from their past still enjoying the rave culture and is happy to be able to share their growth and music with that person, not only as an active participant but also as someone who provides music.
Contributed by Aubrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jessethetiger2485
actual lyrics:
Little kandi raver.
She's my number one,
And everytime I see her movin,
she's always havin fun.
She's my little kandi raver.
See her shake her thing.
I love to see her dance,
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver.
He's the one for me,
And when the music starts to play,
He'll be dancin to the beat.
He's my kandi boy raver.
Movin with the flow.
When he holds me tight,
Don't wanna let him go.
Little kandi raver.
She's my number one,
And everytime I see her movin,
she's always havin fun.
She's my little kandi raver.
See her shake her thing.
I love to see her dance,
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver.
He's the one for me,
And when the music starts to play,
He'll be dancin to the beat.
He's my kandi boy raver.
Movin with the flow.
When he holds me tight,
Don't wanna let him go.
Won't let you go.
Don't let me go.
Won't let you go.
Don't wanna let him go.
Won't let you go.
Don't let me go.
Won't let you go.
Don't wanna let him go.
I've grown up since.
I DJ now.
I play the tunes,
Out to the crowd.
I see you there.
I've grown up too.
And now I'm there,
To go-go for you.
Little kandi raver.
She's my number one,
And everytime I see her movin,
she's always havin fun.
She's my little kandi raver.
See her shake her thing.
I love to see her dance,
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver.
He's the one for me,
And when the music starts to play,
He'll be dancin to the beat.
He's my kandi boy raver.
Movin with the flow.
When he holds me tight,
Don't wanna let him go.
Little kandi raver.
She's my number one,
And everytime I see her movin,
she's always havin fun.
She's my little kandi raver.
See her shake her thing.
I love to see her dance,
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver.
He's the one for me,
And when the music starts to play,
He'll be dancin to the beat.
He's my kandi boy raver.
Movin with the flow.
When he holds me tight,
Don't wanna let him go.
Won't let you go.
Don't let me go.
Won't let you go.
Don't wanna let him go.
I've grown up since.
I DJ now.
I play the tunes,
Out to the crowd.
I see you there.
I've grown up too.
And now I'm there,
To go-go for you.
Little kandi raver.
She's my number one,
And everytime I see her movin,
she's always havin fun.
She's my little kandi raver.
See her shake her thing.
I love to see her dance,
And I love to hear her sing
Kandi boy raver.
He's the one for me,
And when the music starts to play,
He'll be dancin to the beat.
He's my kandi boy raver.
Movin with the flow.
When he holds me tight,
Don't wanna let him go.
Won't let you go.
Don't let me go.
Won't let you go.
Don't wanna let him go.
Won't let you go.
Don't let me go.
Won't let you go.
Don't wanna let him go.
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@MrMakeman
S3RL is going to be the first artist I ever legally bought music from. He's just that great.
@lost4nexbula
did you do it?
@xRawritzRyderx
Legally? 😨
@PathFind13
<3 efhsod8fhsodiuhfsoiudhfousid
@M3GG1RL
I like his old songs
@AmbuBadger
Wait, Kazaa ain't a thing no more?
@ocarinalover1214
His older tracks are so good
@NekoEko
His new songs are good too. Just not for you :Þ
@whatevername6553
all his tracks are so good**
@yukioh7637
the new too