While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly … Read Full Bio ↴While it’s a rare commodity for a band to tour as consistently as Slightly Stoopid, the group’s diligent commitment to live music provides some insight into their loyal fan base and unique creative metamorphosis throughout their extensive existence. Though it's been a couple of years since the release of their last studio album, Top Of The World (August 14, 2012), the Ocean Beach, California-based group—led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty—have also found the same passionate dedication to their studio craft, holing up between tours in their own San Diego recording studio and record label complex. The balance of a prolific touring regimen between albums have helped to refine the tasty fusion and massive groove that permeates Stoopid’s trademark sound and seven album catalogue, as well as their live shows.

"We're a touring act, and we've been on the road pretty much non-stop over the last decade," explains Doughty, offering that the more recent creation of the band's own local recording studio and rehearsal clubhouse (within the warehouse district of Mission Valley just inland of Ocean Beach) certainly aided and influenced their last release Top of the World, and has inspired their latest sessions, which the band anticipates could stretch into a few different recording projects.

"Over the last 3 years we started our own studio and within the last 9 months, anticipating the window for new album sessions, the band has invested into innovations and equipment upgrades for the studio in a quest to capture and progress our signature sound forward. Having our own studio really enables us to make records at our own pace and to make the right records, hopefully (with a grin) at various stages of our career,” Doughty continues. “What's nice about having our own environment to record in and analyze the music is it really lets you keep an organic feel. For us, I feel like it's a step into the next level, as far as understanding the process of recording, understanding the process of songwriting. We took everything that we've learned over the years and really put it into this place and into our music.” The property also houses the creative loft space that has become the official offices of the band’s own label Stoopid Records, which issued the band’s second album in 1999 Acoustic Roots, and has continued to be their preferred method of distributing the band’s recorded material.

Another key ingredient to what makes Slightly Stoopid extraordinarily special is the inclusion of several musical guests, both live and in the studio. "It really keeps that 'family atmosphere' for us,” says Doughty. “I think it really shows in the music — we live for the spirit of collaboration and on Top of The World we had G. Love, Angelo Moore from Fishbone, Don Carlos, Barrington Levy, Ian Neville from Dumpstaphunk, Tory Ruffin from Morris Day and the Time and Fishbone, and singer/songwriter Angela Hunte. Angelo Moore to me is one of the greatest front-men to ever step foot on a stage. As a fan and out of respect, I try to do something with Angelo every time we have a record, really. If you listen to his lyrics, his vocal performance—I don't know who could keep up with Angelo on stage. Don Carlos from Black Uhuru is one of the legendary reggae singers of all time and we've had the pleasure of working with him the last few years. We've been friends with G. Love for over 15 years, and we've been able to work together quite a few different times in the studio. It seems like second nature. Whenever you're recording with G., it's almost like you're really just hanging out with your bro and you happen to hit record. We've done so many shows together and so many studio sessions, it becomes second nature.“

Sun is shining
Slightly Stoopid Lyrics

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But when the sun is shining
But when the weather is sweet
You've got to get up off the floor
And move your dancin' feet
But when you feel jah music
But when you feel it inside
I've the rockin' an' the rollin'
And the feelin' everything just fine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slightly Stoopid's song "Sun Is Shining" express the importance of living in the moment and enjoying life's simple pleasures. The first two lines of the song set the tone, as the singer notes that when the sun shines and the weather is nice, it's a sign that it's time to get up and dance. The repetition of the word "but" reinforces the idea that there is a reason to celebrate, as if something good has happened to cause this feeling of joy.

As the song continues, the lyrics touch on the power of music to improve our mood and make us feel good. The mention of "jah music" is a nod to the reggae genre and the idea of spiritual enlightenment. When the singer feels the music inside of him, he can't help but move his body to the rhythm. This feeling of "rockin' an' the rollin'" is a universal experience that brings people together, no matter their race, gender, or status.

Overall, the song's message is simple but profound: life is short and we should take every opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the world around us. Whether it's dancing under the sun, feeling the groove of jah music, or simply appreciating the moment, there is always something to celebrate.

Line by Line Meaning

But when the sun is shining
When life is going well, without any troubles or worries.

But when the weather is sweet
When the situations are favorable and promising.

You've got to get up off the floor
One must get up and actively engage in life.

And move your dancin' feet
Enjoy life to the fullest, to dance in the sweet moments.

But when you feel jah music
When in perfect tune and rhythm with the surroundings.

But when you feel it inside
When the feeling of contentment and happiness is within you.

I've the rockin' an' the rollin'
Enjoying and living life to the fullest for all it has to offer.

And the feelin' everything just fine
The sense of well-being that comes from living life to its beautiful potential.

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: KYLE ALEXANDER MCDONALD, MILES DOUGHTY

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