Before breaking the mainstream market, So-Solid were involved with many London pirate radio stations, one was Supreme FM, and the main station they performed on was Delight FM (103.0 MHz), where they once had most of the sunday schedule, called So-Solid Sundays. From about lunchtime until 10pm, there were different shows, where the various So-Solid DJs will play dubstep and 2 step garage tracks, and sometimes, the So-Solid MCs would rap on top of the tracks for up to two hours each session. At the height of their career, Delight FM had over 10,000 listeners, a very large number for a pirate station. On Christmas Day in 2001, So-Solid performed their last Sunday show on the station.
So Solid Crew set the trend on the underground scene and even today their success has been unmatched by any other garage crews or collectives. The So Solid Crew's first album They Don't Know was released in October 2001, followed by a remix album entitled Fuck It in December 2001.
So Solid Crew are famous also for having many members. They have all brought out solo chart singles since.
Oxide & Neutrino are also members who brought out singles but they released them before So Solid Crew. They released an album entitled Execute and the singles "Only Wanna Know U Cos Ure Famous / Dem Girlz", "Up Middle Finger" and "Bound 4 Da Reload" (which features music from the Casualty television show).
Members Harvey, MC Romeo, and Lisa Maffia have all appeared on Channel Four celebrity reality show The Games and members Megaman, G Man, Harvey. Harvey has now become a footballer at non-league football club Lewes F.C., following a brief stint at Wimbledon. Harvey has also secured a role in a west end musical.
An associate of the band, Carl Morgan, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in October 2005. On 28th September 2006 Megaman was found not guilty of murder at the Old Bailey.
Member Swiss released 'Cry' featuring Sharifa with a ground-breaking Burning Vision Entertainment video populated with rich imagery contained within ever moving polaroids in the background. The video, found here, went straight to number 1 in November 2005 on popular music video station, Channel U.
Dilemma
So Solid Crew Lyrics
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Tonight we represent to you the
So solid crew feat Harvey Mac MC MegaMan
And a unknown man person called g-man
We have bad news
No one knows the whereabouts of MC neutrino
His family is worried
Been seen any where
Or sent any post cards
We are defiantly in a mad dilemma.
Roll the dice number 2
Happens to be the So Solid crew
Roll the dice number 4
Burn out the dance
Burn out the dance floor
Roll the dice number 1
Look at the best DJ your tha don
Roll the dice roll the dice
It's the way that were rollin tonite
I'm like the stars in the sky
I'm like the moon as so high
I'm like the sun in the cloud
Garenteed teed to run the ground
Like like cloud full rain rain
Dark and grey
Don't try stepping my way
M A see like a hawk I prey
Swep it up n ill take it away.
It's time to interact MC Harvey I'm rading the track
It's time to intercept
M A see live and direct
Live n direct n all due respect
Ash better tell everybody gonna take jaya
Gonna take jaya when I put you on the decks
Riding a mic wid da interlect (x2)
Oh jaya shake it to the left
So solid crew wid da bass in check
Neutrino where you der
Chorus:
(Di-dilemma, bad situation) [ad-libs]
Dilemma how do you want it
Touch da mic Makin you vomit
Dilemma gotta deal with it
So solid were all bout it (X2)
Get get, get loose loose
Gimme tha mic
Wid da energy boast
Gimme the gin a wid da sip of da juice
Get a get a get loose loose
(X2)
Dilemma how do you want it
Dilemma gotta deal with it
Mission impossible
Unstoppable
Let me start talker so original
We gonna bring you something new
Sooner or later, everybody gonna wanna do
Deck 1 deck 2 it's true
Lyrically MAC inside da venue
Deck 1 deck 2 It's true
Paper money rinsing tune
Repeat chorus (fade till end)
The lyrics to So Solid Crew's song Dilemma convey a sense of urgency and chaos as the crew is missing one of their members, MC Neutrino. The intro of the song highlights the crew's presence and introduces Harvey Mac, MC MegaMan, and an unknown man called G-man. The verse then brings forward the bad news about Neutrino's disappearance, raising concerns about his family and creating confusion as he hasn't been seen or heard from. The chorus emphasizes the dilemma and the need to deal with it, with the crew moving forward and presenting something new to their fans.
The lyrics also contain metaphoric comparisons to celestial bodies such as the stars, moon, and sun. The lines "I'm like the stars in the sky, I'm like the moon so high, I'm like the sun and the cloud" convey the confidence and power the crew feels when performing. The verse "like a cloud full rain rain, dark and grey, don't try stepping my way" showcases their strength and warns others not to cross them. The chorus uses repetition to emphasize the dilemma at hand and how they are gonna deal with it.
Overall, the song lyrics present a mix of emotions—doubt, fear, and uncertainty due to Neutrino's absence and the dilemma the crew faces—but also highlight the crew's confidence, strength, and determination to move forward and conquer.
Line by Line Meaning
Attention to all ravers
Announcement to the audience
Tonight we represent to you the
So Solid Crew's introduction to the audience
So solid crew feat Harvey Mac MC MegaMan
The names of the artists performing together
And a unknown man person called g-man
Introducing an unknown artist
We have bad news
The beginning of the bad news for their audience
No one knows the whereabouts of MC neutrino
An announcement about a missing artist
His family is worried
Conveying the seriousness of the situation
He hasn't phoned,
MC Neutrino is not responding
Been seen any where
No one has seen him
Or sent any post cards
MC Neutrino hasn't communicated in any way
We are defiantly in a mad dilemma.
Emphasizing the serious and complicated nature of the current situation
Roll the dice number 2
A reference to the game of chance they are about to play
Happens to be the So Solid crew
The outcome of the roll favors the So Solid Crew
Roll the dice number 4
Another outcome in the game of chance they're playing
Burn out the dance
Their performance could potentially blow the audience away
Burn out the dance floor
They will captivate the audience with their music
Roll the dice number 1
Another outcome in the game of chance
Look at the best DJ your tha don
A boast about their DJ and his talent
Roll the dice roll the dice
Encouraging continued game play and excitement
It's the way that were rollin tonite
Describing the overall energy and vibe of the evening
I'm like the stars in the sky
A comparison of oneself to the beauty and wonder of the universe
I'm like the moon as so high
Another celestial comparison, this time describing oneself as lofty and unreachable
I'm like the sun in the cloud
The performer now compares themselves to the power and light of the sun
Garenteed teed to run the ground
Promising that they will come back down to earth and deliver a great show
Like like cloud full rain rain
Creating a gloomy and damp atmosphere with this line
Dark and grey
Continuing the somber, menacing mood
Don't try stepping my way
A warning against anyone who would try to oppose or compete with them
M A see like a hawk I prey
Asserting their power and vigilance
Swep it up n ill take it away.
An ultimatum revealing their ability to dominate the stage
It's time to interact MC Harvey I'm rading the track
An indication of the next part of the performance - a shift in focus to MC Harvey
It's time to intercept
Taking control of the stage and engaging with the audience more personally
M A see live and direct
A reminder that they are the center of the universe right now and all attention should be directed to them
Live n direct n all due respect
Commanding respect and showing appreciation for the audience
Ash better tell everybody gonna take jaya
Passing the reins of the performance to Ash, with the tantalizing promise of more to come
Gonna take jaya when I put you on the decks
A promise of intense, electrifying music
Riding a mic wid da interlect (x2)
Asserting their expertise and commanding the stage
Oh jaya shake it to the left
Encouraging more dynamic and unpredictable music
So solid crew wid da bass in check
Asserting that they're in charge of the sound and energy in the room
Neutrino where you der
A reminder that Neutrino is missing and a full team is not present
Dilemma how do you want it
An invitation to the audience to join in the tension and complexity of their situation
Touch da mic Makin you vomit
A provocative image indicating the power and energy they bring to their art
Dilemma gotta deal with it
A sobering reminder that they must keep going despite the challenges they are facing
So solid were all bout it (X2)
A reaffirmation of their team spirit and dedication
Get get, get loose loose
An invitation to all in the audience to let go and join in the music
Gimme tha mic
A bold demand indicating they will enthrall and captivate the audience with their sound
Wid da energy boast
Asserting their strength and vigor on stage
Gimme the gin a wid da sip of da juice
Requesting refreshment and fuel to keep going
Dilemma how do you want it
Repeating the refrain from earlier, further engaging the audience
Mission impossible
Acknowledging the difficulty of getting through the challenging moment they're in
Unstoppable
Despite the challenges, they will persevere and continue on
Let me start talker so original
Asserting their creativity and individuality
We gonna bring you something new
Promising their audience something different and exciting
Sooner or later, everybody gonna wanna do
Confidently predicting that their sound will be imitated and emulated
Deck 1 deck 2 it's true
A reminder that they are in control of the beats that are being played
Lyrically MAC inside da venue
Reiterating the fact that they are the central artists of the night
Paper money rinsing tune
Suggesting that their music is not only entertaining but lucrative
Repeat chorus (fade till end)
Bringing the chorus back in and seeing the song out to a close
Lyrics © Missing Link Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DANIEL MOORE, DWAYNE NESMITH, PIERRE MEDOR, TYRRELL BING
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