A drummer in T.Love since 1990. In 2004 he released a solo, self-titled, album which contains reggae, hip-hop and folk influenced songs. The album has been a huge commercial success, Sidney received 6 nominations for the Fryderyki award of 2004 (has won in 3 categories: composer of the year, author of the year and best album - alternative).
A new album, 'Cyfrowy Styl Życia' is scheduled to be released in march 2009.
The nickname 'Sidney' originated from one of T.Love's concerts, where the leader, Muniek Staszczyk, introduced him as Sidney Pollack, a film director that Polak isn't really fond of.
Discography
Albums
- Sidney Polak (2004)
Singles
- www.tekila.pl (2004)
- Otwieram wino (2004)
- Chomiczówka (2004)
- Chorwat (2005)
- Siedem Grzechów Popkultury (2005)
- Stop Global Experiment (2005)
- Przemijamy (2005)
- Ragga-Rap (2006)
Skit 2
Sidney Polak Lyrics
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Oh, my name is sandra i am living in jamaica
If you wanna know my fire - if you want lova meka
I can give you honey my special invitation
To da dansall party and body confrontation
What mi what mi what mi what mi what mi what mi said
What mi what mi what mi what mi stigidingding whoai !
What mi what mi what mi what mi stigidingding whoai !
Mista polak is incoming to da town
Sidney polak puka do twoich bram
Moje imię to reggaenerator - yes i bless man !
Fire bun dem ! Gimme da riddim man yes i ! Whoai !
(pablopavo)
Muzyka reggae mówie tobie muzyka dancehall
Sidney polak teraz otwiera tutaj bal
Muzyka reggae ja mówie muzyka dancehall
A zjednoczenie gra dla ciebie sound system
Wszystkie szyny są tutaj gotowe na pociągi man
Ja mówię tobie do ciebie teraz riddimy tutaj wysyłam
Ty stajesz teraz u moich bram
Sidney polak to mój brat ja mówie tobie boom shack-a-lack
Zjednoczenie teraz tutaj na arenie
Zobacz człowieku tutaj tak mistyczne połączenie yes i !
Inna dancehall style inna dancehall dancehall style...
The lyrics to Sidney Polak's song Skit 2 are a mix of English and Polish, with a focus on reggae and dancehall music. The song opens with a woman named Sandra introducing herself as living in Jamaica and inviting the listener to a dancehall party where she promises "body confrontation." The lyrics then shift to Sidney Polak introducing himself, referring to himself as the "Reggaenerator" and "blessing" the listener with his music. The second half of the song is in Polish and features another artist, Pablopavo, discussing the unity that reggae and dancehall music can bring.
The lyrics of Skit 2 are all about the power of reggae and dancehall music to unite people and create a sense of community. Sandra's invitation to the dancehall party is a nod to how the music has the power to bring people together and create a shared experience. Sidney Polak's introduction is all about his own identity as a musician and how his music has the power to bring people together. And Pablopavo's lyrics explicitly state that reggae and dancehall can create a sense of unity and togetherness that transcends language and cultural barriers.
Overall, Skit 2 is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together and create a shared experience. It highlights the universality of reggae and dancehall music, which can connect people from different backgrounds and cultures through a shared love of rhythm and beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my name is sandra i am living in jamaica
Introducing herself as Sandra who lives in Jamaica
If you wanna know my fire - if you want lova meka
If you want to feel her passion and love
I can give you honey my special invitation
Offering a special invitation with sweet promises
To da dansall party and body confrontation
Inviting to a dancehall party with body-to-body interactions
What mi what mi what mi what mi what mi what mi said
Asking 'what?' repeatedly
What mi what mi what mi what mi stigidingding whoai !
Making a sound effect to express excitement
Mista polak is incoming to da town
Announcing Sidney Polak is coming to town
Sidney polak puka do twoich bram
Sidney Polak knocks at your gates
Moje imię to reggaenerator - yes i bless man !
Introducing himself as Reggaenerator and blessing others
Fire bun dem ! Gimme da riddim man yes i ! Whoai !
Demanding for the rhythm and expressing excitement
Muzyka reggae mówie tobie muzyka dancehall
Explaining the music is reggae and dancehall
Sidney polak teraz otwiera tutaj bal
Stating Sidney Polak is opening the ball here
A zjednoczenie gra dla ciebie sound system
The unity plays for you the sound system
Wszystkie szyny są tutaj gotowe na pociągi man
All the tracks are ready here for the trains to take off
Ja mówię tobie do ciebie teraz riddimy tutaj wysyłam
Sending the rhythms to you as he speaks
Ty stajesz teraz u moich bram
Inviting you to stand at his gates
Sidney polak to mój brat ja mówie tobie boom shack-a-lack
Introducing Sidney Polak as his brother and referencing a popular reggae song
Zjednoczenie teraz tutaj na arenie
The unity is now here on the stage
Zobacz człowieku tutaj tak mistyczne połączenie yes i !
Observing a mystical connection here
Inna dancehall style inna dancehall dancehall style...
Different dancehall styles being sung repeatedly
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.