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)

The Revolution Will Be Televised
Smoove Lyrics

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You will choose to stay at home, brother.
For you will be able to do everything you need from your potato couch.
You will be able to don your virtual helmet
and experience the Revolution on 360 degree all-round CGI.

You may choose to view as manga, or Hanna-Barbera, as the Hair-Bear bunch.

Because the Revolution will be televised.

The Revolution will be brought to you by Apple Mac or PC World,
with Nokia and Motorolla providing SMS updates.
The Revolution will show pictures of hopefuls
queueing overnight for the latest audition.
Because the revolution will be televised

The Revolution will be sponsored by Gap,
the Khaki-and-Camel collection, and it will star me, as you.
You will play yourself, or Brad Pitt playing you.
Or you, playing Brad Pitt, playing you.

The Revolution will be smoked, snorted, injected, chased or vapourised.
It will be recorded on mini-TV and kept in the pocket.
The Revolution will be digitised, then transferred to all available formats.
It will appear on your favourite CD as the bonus track.
You will be able to procure it cheap on VHS,
or pay a little bit more for the extra footage on DVD.
Betamax will be available for the old-school, who are more gunshoe than gumshoe,
with their shell-toes and grips. The Revolution will shoot from the hip.

With a soundtrack by Huey Lewis and the News
With remixes available by William Albert, C & C Music Factory and Soul2Soul
Because the revolution will be digitised.

The Revolution will be scratched, spun back and sampled as a loop.
It will appear as the red button on your remote control.
The Revolution will operate a job-share, or flexi-time option,
so you can have it at your leisure.

Because the Revolution will be televised.

The Revolution will be permed, highlighted and set.
It will have its own award ceremony,
with the biggest winners unable to attend
except for via live satelite link,
because of their current Revolutionary commitments.

The Revolution will be a teacup in a storm, or a bottle in a message, or a door to a key.
The Revolution will always come with fries.
Because the Revolution will be televised.
There'll be constant broadband live streams of Rodney King being played as a loop.
There will be footage of ground zero 9/11
Played in reverse as the towers rebuild themselves
To remind us of what we're capable of
Because the revolution will be televised

Dramatisation will be produced and directed by George Lucas
Starring Southpark's Cartman as Bin Laden and George W. Bush as himself

The Revolution will be hard, my brothers,
because it will use viagra, camagra,
oral tightening, hardening of the arteries,
in order to fit inside Ronald's Happy Meal box
as the free gift.
The Revolution will have a new twist, sponsored by Levi,
with a sticker campaign written in an eligible graffiti-style font.

Because the Revolution will be advertised.

And pay-per-view will have a whole new meaning, brothers.

The Revolution will be available for Gameboy this fall,
and X Box and Gamecube today.

The Revolution will be televised, will be televised, will be televised, brothers.

Because the Revolution is alive.

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Revolution Will be Televised" by Smoove, the lyrics use satire and sarcasm to comment on the concept of revolution and how it has evolved over time. The first stanza suggests that people will become so lazy that they will experience the revolution from their sofa while wearing a virtual helmet, ignoring the real-world problems. This implies an overall lack of commitment to a cause that should concern everyone, as they prefer to be passive observers than active participants.

The second stanza describes how corporations and brands will be involved in the revolution by sponsoring it as if it were a sports event. Top brands like Apple, Nokia and Gap will provide updates, advertisements and images of auditions. Smoove is putting the spotlight on how capitalism can be invasive and how it can co-opt social causes to make a profit, thereby complicating the cause for the revolution.

The third stanza hints how the revolution will be further commodified and commercialized. It will appear in various formats, from VHS to CD, and even in video games. The revolution will come with fries, and we will consume it just as we would a meal at a fast-food restaurant. The references to 9/11, ground zero, and Rodney King also suggest that we have become numb to the harsh realities of social and political upheaval, as we view them repeatedly through a screen, forgetting the deeper issues at play.

Line by Line Meaning

You will choose to stay at home, brother.
You will have the luxury of experiencing the Revolution from the comfort of your home.

You will be able to don your virtual helmet and experience the Revolution on 360 degree all-round CGI.
You can immerse yourself in the Revolution with virtual reality technology.

You may choose to view as manga, or Hanna-Barbera, as the Hair-Bear bunch.
You can watch the Revolution in a variety of formats, including animated styles.

Because the Revolution will be televised.
The Revolution will be broadcasted in a visual medium.

The Revolution will be brought to you by Apple Mac or PC World, with Nokia and Motorolla providing SMS updates.
The Revolution will be facilitated by tech companies, and information will be shared via mobile devices.

The Revolution will show pictures of hopefuls queueing overnight for the latest audition.
The Revolution will showcase those who are fighting for change.

The Revolution will be sponsored by Gap, the Khaki-and-Camel collection, and it will star me, as you.
Clothing brands will endorse the Revolution and everyone can be a part of it.

The Revolution will be smoked, snorted, injected, chased or vapourised.
People will partake in Revolution in various ways, including drug use.

The Revolution will be digitised, then transferred to all available formats.
The Revolution will be available in multiple digital mediums.

Betamax will be available for the old-school, who are more gunshoe than gumshoe, with their shell-toes and grips. The Revolution will shoot from the hip.
Even those who prefer outdated technology will have access to the Revolution, which will stay true to its spontaneous nature.

With a soundtrack by Huey Lewis and the News With remixes available by William Albert, C & C Music Factory and Soul2Soul Because the revolution will be digitised.
The Revolution will have a diverse musical accompaniment, and will exist in digital formats.

The Revolution will operate a job-share, or flexi-time option, so you can have it at your leisure.
You can engage in the Revolution at your own pace.

The Revolution will have its own award ceremony, with the biggest winners unable to attend except for via live satelite link, because of their current Revolutionary commitments.
Revolutionaries will be recognized for their contributions, even if they are unable to attend in person due to their ongoing work.

The Revolution will always come with fries.
The Revolution will coexist with commercialization and fast food culture.

There'll be constant broadband live streams of Rodney King being played as a loop.
The Revolution will confront infamous moments of social injustice from past and present.

There will be footage of ground zero 9/11 Played in reverse as the towers rebuild themselves To remind us of what we're capable of Because the revolution will be televised
The Revolution will address significant moments of tragedy and recovery, highlighting human resilience.

Dramatisation will be produced and directed by George Lucas Starring Southpark's Cartman as Bin Laden and George W. Bush as himself
Satirical representations of significant figures will be used to illustrate the absurdity of the status quo.

The Revolution will be hard, my brothers, because it will use viagra, camagra, oral tightening, hardening of the arteries, in order to fit inside Ronald's Happy Meal box as the free gift.
The Revolution will be a challenging, complex movement that requires change at the core of societal norms.

The Revolution will have a new twist, sponsored by Levi, with a sticker campaign written in an eligible graffiti-style font.
The Revolution will incorporate mainstream branding to reach a wider audience.

Because the Revolution will be advertised.
The Revolution will use marketing tactics to promote its message to the public.

And pay-per-view will have a whole new meaning, brothers.
The Revolution's accessibility will change the way we think about payment models.

The Revolution will be available for Gameboy this fall, and X Box and Gamecube today.
The Revolution will be adapted to interactive video game platforms.

The Revolution will be televised, will be televised, will be televised, brothers.
The Revolution will remain a visual medium for communication and awareness.

Because the Revolution is alive.
The Revolution is an ongoing movement that continues to evolve and progress.

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