Sandy Rivera is an American record producer, House music DJ and label owner… Read Full Bio ↴Sandy Rivera is an American record producer, House music DJ and label owner. Born in New York City, he is now based in New Jersey.

Rivera started his career at age 13 as a DJ in his native Spanish Harlem. He began producing house music in 1992, specializing in a more soulful sound. He has worked under a variety of pseudonyms, including Kings of Tomorrow, Soul Vision and Mysterious People, either alone or with partners Jose Burgos, Haze and Jay 'Sinister' Sealee (Rivera has parted ways with Sealee in 2002). He is the owner of labels BlackWiz (founded 1993) and Deep Vision Records (founded 1995).

Rivera's best known track is "Finally", released in 2000 as Kings of Tomorrow at Defected Records, with vocals by Julie McKnight, which peaked at number 24 in the UK Top 40 Chart and at number 17 on the Billboard dance chart, and appeared in a large number of compilations from labels such as Ministry Of Sound, Hed Kandi and Warner Music. The track is included in K.O.T.'s first album It's in the Lifestyle. The same album also yielded the track "Young Hearts". The second K.O.T. album was released in 2005, with the name Trouble. Rivera claims this is his first album produced without recourse to samples, and marks the official separation between this and other aliases: Kings of Tomorrow is used for more radio-friendly tracks, while his real name will be used for club-friendly tracks.

As a producer and remixer, Sandy Rivera has worked for a variety of other artists, including veteran jazz musician Terry Callier, Gisele Jackson, Bini & Martini, Michelle Weeks, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Walter L. Robinson.

Although both are physically different, and they play different styles of house music, Sandy Rivera is often confused with fellow DJ and producer Robbie Rivera.

Official Site: http://SandyRivera.dj
Music Fans: http://SandyRivera.com

Freak
Sandy Rivera Lyrics

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[Chorus]
Ah Freak out!
Le Freak, see'est Chic
Freak out!
Ah Freak out!
Le Freak, see'est Chic
Freak out!
Ah Freak out!

Le Freak, see'est Chic
Freak out!
Ah Freak out!
Le Freak, see'est Chic
Freak out!

Have you heard about the new dance craze?
Listen to us, I'm sure you'll be amazed
Big fun to be had by everyone
It's up to you, It surely can be done
Young and old are doing it, I'm told
Just one try, and you too will be sold
It's called Le Freak! They're doing it night and day
Allow us, we'll show you the way

[Chorus]

All that pressure got you down
Has your head spinning all around
Feel the rhythm, check the ride
Come on along and have a real good time
Like the days of stopping at the Savoy
Now we freak, oh what a joy
Just come on down, two fifty four
Find a spot out on the floor

[Chorus]

Now Freak!
I said Freak!
Now Freak!

All that pressure got you down
Has your head spinning all around
Feel the rhythm, check the ride
Come on along and have a real good time
Like the days of stopping at the Savoy
Now we freak, oh what a joy
Just come on down, two fifty four
Find a spot out on the floor

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Freak" by Sandy Rivera (feat. Haze) is actually a cover of the song "Le Freak" by the band Chic. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Ah Freak out!" and "Le Freak, see'est Chic" which is a pun using the French phrase "c'est chic" meaning "it's stylish." The song is about a new dance craze called "Le Freak." The lyrics encourage listeners to join in the fun and experience the joy of dancing. The song also mentions the pressure of daily life and how dancing can provide a release from that stress. The lyrics reference the Savoy Ballroom, a famous dance venue in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah Freak out!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the dance craze known as Le Freak.

Le Freak, see'est Chic
Referencing the original song 'Le Freak' by Chic from which this song derives its inspiration.

Have you heard about the new dance craze?
Asking the listener whether they are aware of the new dance craze that is taking the world by storm.

Listen to us, I'm sure you'll be amazed
Encouraging the listener to listen to our advice on how to properly execute the Le Freak dance craze.

Big fun to be had by everyone
Implying that Le Freak is a fun dance craze that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.

It's up to you, It surely can be done
Giving the listener the confidence that they too can participate in the Le Freak dance craze with the right guidance.

Young and old are doing it, I'm told
Asserting that Le Freak has become a popular dance craze among both young and old people.

Just one try, and you too will be sold
Attempting to convince the listener to give Le Freak a try as they will soon become hooked on the craze.

They're doing it night and day
Highlighting the popularity of Le Freak by noting that people are performing it both during the day and at night.

Allow us, we'll show you the way
Offering to guide the listener on how to participate in the Le Freak dance craze.

All that pressure got you down
Acknowledging that the listener may be experiencing stress or pressure in life.

Has your head spinning all around
Reference to the idea that the listener may be feeling dizzy or overwhelmed due to various pressures and stresses.

Feel the rhythm, check the ride
Encouraging the listener to let go of their stress and fully immerse themselves in the rhythm and beat of the Le Freak dance craze.

Come on along and have a real good time
Calling upon the listener to let loose and enjoy themselves while participating in the Le Freak dance craze.

Like the days of stopping at the Savoy
Drawing a comparison to the good old days of going out dancing and having a good time, much like when people used to frequent the Savoy dance hall.

Now we freak, oh what a joy
Expressing the tremendous joy and excitement that comes from participating in the Le Freak dance craze.

Just come on down, two fifty four
Encouraging the listener to join in on the Le Freak dance craze and find a spot on the dance floor with the rest of the participants.

Find a spot out on the floor
Encouraging the listener to fully participate in the Le Freak dance craze by finding a spot out on the dance floor.

Now Freak! I said Freak! Now Freak!
Reiterating the call to action for listeners to participate in the Le Freak dance craze.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NILE RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS

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