Within a short time Froggy left to pursue other projects and Music of Life became one of the UK's first rap/hip-hop labels, initially licensing US products, and then with Harris producing many British rap artists including Daddy Freddy, MC Duke, Tenor Fly, Hijack, Demon Boyz (Million Dan), and Einstein who later rapped on the UK top ten hit 'Supermarioland' (Nintendo) (licensed into many European countries and Japan) for Harris's 'Ambassadors of Funk'. With sister label 'Living Beat', there were many projects with artists including Samantha Fox (A Song for Europe), Rolf Harris (BBC TV), Dina Carroll, Jocelyn Brown and Joyce Sims. Also, via Germany's Edel Group, Simon remixed the UK number one pop hit 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World' by Prince.
Harris has produced many breakbeat albums designed for DJ's and producers, including 'Beats. Breaks and Scratches' in 12 volumes. This was licensed and used by many Grammy Award winning artists including R.E.M. and Luther Vandross. Other artists who produced similar albums for Music of Life include Paul Oakenfold, George Clinton and Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim).
Harris continued to remix and produce many artists. Simon Cowell (American Idol) commissioned him to remix Sinitta's 'Window Shopping' for his Fanfare label, and shortly thereafter Pete Tong (BBC Radio 1) signed Harris as an artist to his Polygram FFRR label. The first release was a rap version of Michael Jackson's Bad (Bad on the Mike). This was followed by 'Bass (how low can you go?)' which achieved US Billboard Dance Number One status and became a pop hit in many countries including the UK where it was a number 11 pop hit with an appearance by Harris on 'Top of the Pops'. FFRR released Harris's 'Bass' album next followed by more singles including Marshall Jefferson's 'I've got your Pleasure control' (with Lonnie Gordon) and 'Here comes that Sound' (a UK top 40 pop hit).
Harris's career has been varied and has included pop video work (Daddy Freddy, Joyce Sims), Radio and TV commercial production (KISS-FM, CD WOW!, Coca-Cola) and several TV documentaries including Run-D.M.C. (Kings of Rap, broadcast on MTV in the US) and REM!X (featuring Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Jason Nevins, Arthur Baker, Norman Cook, Paul Oakenfold and more).
His latest project is a return to dance music production with a new state-of-the-art studio and is working on new projects with Simply Music (UK), Deep Haven Music (New York/Miami) including new remixes of 'Bass' and with NY rapper Roxanne Shanté.
Remixes & Edits:
Tony Tony Tone – Baby Doll
The Real Thing – You to me are Everything
James Brown – The Froggy Mix
Prince – Beautiful (UK pop no1)
Doug E Fresh - The Show
Sinitta - Window Shopping (Fanfare / Simon Cowell)
Steve Silk Hurley – Jack Your Body (UK pop no1)
Chicago Trax House Megamix
The Stone Roses – I am the Resurrection
Joyce Sims – Come into my Life
EPMD – Because I’m Housin’
Boys II Men – Motownphilly
War – Me & Baby Brother / Galaxy
Criminal Element Orchestra – Opera House
Jackson Sisters – I believe in Miracles
McFadden & Whitehead – Ain’t no Stoppin us Now
Heatwave – Boogie Nights
Tag Team – Whoomp (there is is)
Productions
Simon Harris - Bad on the Mike
Simon Harris – Bass (how low can you go?)
(UK pop No11 / Billboard Dance No1)
Ambassadors of Funk – Supermarioland (UK pop no6)
Simon Harris – Here Comes that Sound (UK pop no35)
Demon Boyz – Album (Music of Life)
M.C Duke – I’m Riffin (Music of Life)
Daddy Freddy – Ragga House (Music of Life)
Asher D & Daddy Freddy – Ragamuffin Hip-Hop (Music of Life)
Beats Breaks & Scratches – 12 Volumes (Music of Life)
Bass! – album (London/FFRR)
CJ Macintosh/Einstein – The Tables are Turning (Music of Life)
Hijack – Style Wars (Music of Life)
Hard as Hell (Music of Life)
Simon Harris & Dina Carrol – Don’t Stop the Music
Simon Harris & Lonnie Gordon – Pleasure Control
Simon Harris – Turn up the Sound
Back in Black – I’m the Rapper
Here Comes That Sound
Simon Harris Lyrics
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who am i
once again back is the incredible dj
here comes that sound
again and again
he meddled with things man was meant to leave alone
oh my god
fresh for 88 suckas
big plastic
The lyrics to Simon Harris's song Here Comes That Sound are quite brief but still convey an intense energy that's characteristic of dance music of the late 80s. The lyrics begin with the DJ asking the audience how they're feeling - this is a common move in live performances, where the DJ or performer wants to engage with the crowd and get them pumped up. The next line, "who am I," can be interpreted as a rhetorical question - the DJ doesn't need to introduce himself because he's already well-known and respected in the music community.
The rest of the lyrics refer to the sound being played by the DJ. It's clear that this is a popular tune that the audience recognizes, as the chorus repeats the phrase "here comes that sound" multiple times. The lyrics also suggest that the DJ is playing with something dangerous or experimental - "he meddled with things man was meant to leave alone." This could be interpreted as a nod to the innovative and experimental nature of electronic music, which was still a relatively new genre in the late 80s. Overall, the lyrics create a sense of excitement and anticipation for the music that's about to be played.
Line by Line Meaning
how do you all feel out there
I am curious about the emotions of the audience
who am i
I am questioning my own identity
once again back is the incredible dj
The amazing DJ has returned once more
here comes that sound
The anticipated music is about to begin
again and again
The sound will repeat continuously
he meddled with things man was meant to leave alone
He interfered with things that should have been left untouched by humans
oh my god
Expressing shock or excitement
fresh for 88 suckas
This music is new and exciting for the listeners in 1988
hard noise
The music is loud and aggressive
big plastic
Referring to the sound system or equipment being used
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SIMON HARRIS
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@austinmonroe3894
Oh God I probably haven’t heard or thought of this track in tens of years. Forever fresh. 🔊🔥💯
@seanmcevoy7195
Great mix from Simon harris with some wicked tunes
@djelielcroce
THIS MUSIC BRINGS DOWN THE DANCE FLOOR! \O/ \O/
@IsaiAI1
hello friend please can you help me if it is not so much trouble, to find the original theme of this voice that says here we go voice, please.https://youtu.be/oq9TZRAuiFk?t=17
@abumc5104
found the 12"copy today 2nd hand. 80s classics mix-down.
@STEVEMARSHALL100
fantastic