There are multiple artists named Smoove.
1. A producer of breakbeat and… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Smoove.
1. A producer of breakbeat and electronic music signed to Acid Jazz.
2. A rapper. A pimp stuck in a gangster's body.

1. Smoove has been on the scene for a while, as part of ultragroove, ashbrooke allstars and producing for rubberneck and remixing many well-known and lesser-known artists. In 1995 he created his first solo-tracks for the soundtrack to "sprung" (an extreme sports video), of which the track he won't get far was released as a single. In 2000 a cd with his old material was passed to the owner of Acid Jazz, reulting in his first release Dead Men's Shirts in 2004.

About his production Smoove can be quoted: "With the album 'He Won't Get Far' I didn't have the production knowledge that I have now. The tracks were heavily sample based and layered in Cubase in a cut and paste style. I was sampling beats over funk loops, string loops and various vocal snatches. This is my production style, however today because of sampling lawsuits I use minimalist loops from less-obvious sources and then enhance them using session musi cians. This fusion between samples and musicians gives my tracks a mature and organic sound."

Smoove from Newcastle/UK seems to be the shooting star of today’s electronic freestyle music scene. He crosses all musical boarders in his own tracks and his DJ sets by mixing Funk, Northern Soul, Hip Hop, Breakbeats and Jazz to an organic union.

His presence in the UK and Europe expanded with tours promoting the late 2005 release of his debut album “Dead Men’s Shirts” on Acid Jazz Records. Performing at the Berlin, Fusion Festival to attendees of 60,000 and a live performance alongside DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist at the Sage Gateshead were two highlights of this busy time.

June 2006 saw the creation of his “Mash Up” label Wack Records. Its first two releases “Big Love” & “Quality Soul”. rocked the German club charts to number 15 and spurned a tour to Germany, Budapest , Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Russia, Lithuania and Poland.

‘Coming Back/The Revolution will be televised’ reached position 4 (2005) in the official ‘Beats & Breaks Charts’ in the UK and spent five weeks in the German Dance Charts ‘DCC’. A floor filler for all soul, funk and freestyle oriented clubs! Freestyle DJs & producers all over Europe gave their credits for the song.

Recent productions have escalated to great heights with his unmistakable ‘Smoove’ sound. A raise in profile has lead to remixes of artists Malente, Dynamo Productions (Andy Smith & Boca 45) , The Ju Ju Orchestra, Frequento, Bucky Leo Quintet, Torpedo Boyz, K Bonus, Andy Lewis, and The New Master Sounds has opened doors of opportunity with major record labels.

In the summer 2007 Acid Jazz Rec. released his second album ‘Gravy’ Remixes & Rarities which featured the club smash “Im A Man” and Smoove’s version of the Lord Large track featuring legandery Dean Parrish ‘Left, Right and Centre’ is a remake of Paul Weller’s original and has worked its way into DJ boxes around the globe.

Smoove’s recent collaboration with singer John Turrell has resulted in the release of the highly acclaimed album “Antique Soul” on Jalapeno Records.Their debut single “I Can't Give You Up“ was record of the week on BBC Radio 2 and their second single “You Don’t Know“ was playlisted at BBC 6 Music.
DJ's like Craig Charles, Mark Lamarr, Annie Nightingale, Janice Long and Marc Radcliife have all been showing love for the band.

Smoove and Turrell are currently touring with there 7 peice band. Highlights include playing live sessions on BBC 2, BBC 4, BBC 6 and performing at Glastonbury Festival,The Big Chill Festival and Kendal Calling Festival.

“Smoove is simply one of the best DJs i have ever heard. And in fact not many DJs are mixing ‘old’ and ‘new’ styles as fresh and skilled as Smoove.“
(Acid Jazz Records founder and DJ legend Eddie Piller)

'Sure to be one of the best albums of 2009 - This should be the future of Soul music in my book!'
(DJ Andy Smith)

As If
Smoove Lyrics

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What if this life that I want
I used all my sick days
Hard to swallow pills they've been chased
I got my foot to the metal, I'm finna put on a show
The world ain't never gon' love you
You better go get a coat
I keep all my angels close
I'm not supernatural

Do you dig that
Breakin' hearts a throwback like it's kitkat
Paparazzi glamorous hop out bushes and they takin' pictures
Know you might get fame but when you get it can you take us with ya
What if this life that I want ain't even fun
I gotta confess
I dress to impress
To distract from this mess
I been feelin' guilty
My demons in-sync
I been too worried bout the ending
You only get one life
You only get one chance
Don't regret it
Risk taking, Heart breaking
Said they love was real
I knew they was faking
Stay down and stay patient
Loyalty over love I could never mistake it
The way my mind be runnin' you would think I was speed racing
I been having thoughts trynna erase it
Erase it
Is you with me or what when the goin' gets tough
If i'm down help me up
I need you for cover baby
Promise I won't hurt you baby
It get scary
Oso Scary
Showed me that true love was real
Thought it was a fairy tale
Yeah I thought it was a fairytale
I got my foot to the metal, I'm finna put on a show
The world ain't never gon' love you
You better go get a coat
I keep all my angels close
I'm not supernatural
Do you dig that
Breakin' hearts a throwback like it's kitkat
Paparazzi glamorous hop out bushes and they takin' pictures
Know you might get fame but when you get it can you take us with ya
What if this life that I want ain't even fun
I gotta confess
I dress to impress
To distract from this mess
I been feelin' guilty

My demons in-sync
I been too worried bout the ending

Overall Meaning

In this emotionally charged track, Smoove opens up about his fear of what life would be like if he achieved his goals and dreams. He questions if the life he wants is worth sacrificing his sick days and taking hard to swallow pills, indicating that the path to success may not be as glamorous as it may seem. He acknowledges that the world may not love him and advises himself to get a coat to brace himself against the harsh realities of life. Despite everything, he remains resilient, and keeps his angels close, admitting that he is not supernatural, but simply human.

As the song progresses, Smoove talks about his struggles with guilt, and his demons that have seemingly synchronized. He admits that he has been too worried about the ending, and that he needs to take risks to prevent any future regrets. He emphasizes the importance of loyalty over love and showcases his ability to stay patient despite the world moving at breakneck speed. He ends the song by questioning if the life he desires is even fun, and confessing that he dresses to impress to distract people from his messy internal state.

Line by Line Meaning

What if this life that I want
What if the life I desire is not as fulfilling as I anticipate

I used all my sick days
I have used all the time off allocated for sick days at work

Hard to swallow pills they've been chased
It is difficult to face certain challenges that I have encountered

I got my foot to the metal, I'm finna put on a show
I am fully committed to giving my best effort and achieving great things

The world ain't never gon' love you
The world is not always accepting or supportive of our dreams and aspirations

You better go get a coat
You will need to be strong and resilient to withstand the challenges and obstacles ahead

I keep all my angels close
I surround myself with positive influences and support to guide me through difficult times

I'm not supernatural
I am not invincible and am susceptible to mistakes and setbacks

Do you dig that
Do you understand what I am saying?

Breakin' hearts a throwback like it's kitkat
Harming others emotionally has become a common occurrence for me

Paparazzi glamorous hop out bushes and they takin' pictures
There are people who are watching my every move and taking pictures without my consent

Know you might get fame but when you get it can you take us with ya
If I obtain fame, will I still be able to remain loyal to those who have supported me along the way

What if this life that I want ain't even fun
What if the life I am seeking is not enjoyable

I gotta confess
I need to admit something

I dress to impress
I put effort into my appearance to make a good impression on others

To distract from this mess
I use my appearance as a distraction from the problems and challenges I am facing

I been feelin' guilty
I have been experiencing feelings of remorse

My demons in-sync
The negative aspects of my personality are in agreement and affecting me heavily

I been too worried bout the ending
I have been too focused on the outcome rather than the journey

You only get one life
We only have one life to live

You only get one chance
We only have one opportunity to make the most of our lives

Don't regret it
Do not have any regrets about how you lived your life

Risk taking, Heart breaking
Taking risks may result in heartache

Said they love was real
People have claimed to love me genuinely

I knew they was faking
I discovered that they were not being truthful

Stay down and stay patient
Keep moving forward and be patient

Loyalty over love I could never mistake it
I prioritize loyalty over love because it is more important to me

The way my mind be runnin' you would think I was speed racing
I am constantly thinking and analyzing things like I am in a high-speed race

I been having thoughts trynna erase it
I have been thinking about things I want to forget

Erase it
I want to forget something

Is you with me or what when the goin' gets tough
Are you willing to support me when things become challenging

If i'm down help me up
I need assistance when I am experiencing difficulties

I need you for cover baby
I want your support and protection

Promise I won't hurt you baby
I will not intentionally harm you

It get scary
Things can get frightening

Oso Scary
Extremely fearful

Showed me that true love was real
Someone has demonstrated to me that genuine love exists

Thought it was a fairy tale
I believed that true love was fictional