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.
Haters
So Solid Crew Lyrics
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So many haters don't like us rakin' papers
But all we did was bring garage through
From the underground straight to you
Used to want to screw and bawl
Now they want to join the crew
T to the H, you to the G
M to the A to the see that's me
S-K-A-T-D
Three thugs representing So Solid family
Stackin' the chips an' the bricks
You'll see you'll see
M-a-see's taking over
Ladies call me Cassanova
I thought I told you I'm a So Solid soldier
You see me coming in a broke down Nova
Mind out ''cause you will get run over
Reason be I'm a So Solid soldier
Reason be I'm a So Solid soldier
Reason be I'm a So Solid soldier
I thought that I told ya
You want to hate on me ''cause I'm the one that's chosen
Looking kinda frozen
L double O flow, you don't know, don't know
So Solid is a family, we got a key in this life
To just make it, break it
Hate it don't ya
Ya'll better recognise me like a true Solid soldier
Now you believe in us
want to roll with us
Get lean with us
Before you was hatin' us
Are you sure you believe in us
You said we would never bust
Now you hand you roll up and you smoke the dust
It's better you bite the dust
I'm crazy believe me trust
Like a grenade I'm about to bust
While you playing you're hatin' us
When I bust all you see is dust
If you're here then you're feelin' us
I won't sweat but I'm serious
Suicide and dangerous
So Solid can you handle us
So Solid can you handle us
So many haters are clocking our figures
So many haters don't like us rakin' papers
But all we did was bring garage through
From the underground straight to you
Used to want to screw and bawl
Now they want to join the crew
Spit
Crooky nigga going a trip
Use your cast now I'm writing the rich
I quit, now I've had my turn on the rips
I better tripping in the base
I'm a vocalist
You must be mad, to come on the fray mad
You see your friend and they're really your friend's dad
'Cause if I hit ya will you really defend that
Just remember your wife and two kids
Yaga Yo
Why you watchin' me
Why you clockin' me
Why you hatin' me
Why you biting me
Is it the ice, I'm on fire
Is it the cream, I got fire
Is it the hits
Is it the whips
Is it the tricks
Please let me know
So many haters are clocking our figures
So many haters don't like us rakin' papers
But all we did was bring garage through
From the underground straight to you
Used to want to screw and bawl
Now they want to join the crew
While you be hatin' it's money I makin'
I'm demonstrating, your honey I'm takin'
I talk now ''cause the players are hatin'
I'm at home but the front a be waiting
It's on this year
Better beware
Clips and we bust like a firing line of duty
It's on this year
Better beware
Clips and we bust like a firing line of duty
Don't give me no bullshit
Hesitant never step to the clique
With a droll like yo and the ice style clips
And the ice on my wrist
Ya'll haters ain't shit
So Solid's my clique
And we're making the hits
And we're making you sick
And we're spitting the bricks
With a thoughtless eclipse
So many haters are clocking our figures
So many haters don't like us rakin' papers
But all we did was bring garage through
From the underground straight to you
Used to want to screw and bawl
Now they want to join the crew...
The lyrics to So Solid Crew's song "Haters" focus on the group's rise to fame and the jealousy and dislike they face from others. The opening lines speak to the large numbers of people who are envious of their success and how they are making money. The group acknowledges the struggle they faced when they were starting out in the underground clubs but say they have now brought garage music to a wider audience.
The rest of the lyrics are a mix of braggadocio and defiance. The group asserts their identity as So Solid family members and makes it clear they are loyal to each other. They also assert their toughness and warn their detractors that they are not to be messed with. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the hatred they face, and the change in attitudes of those who once dismissed them who now want to be a part of their crew.
Overall, the lyrics reveal not just the confidence and toughness of So Solid crew but also the challenges they faced as emerging artists who weren't always taken seriously by others. They are aware of the jealousy and envy they face but are defiant in the face of it.
Line by Line Meaning
So many haters are clocking our figures
We have a lot of people who are envious of our success and are constantly watching our financial gains
So many haters don't like us rakin' papers
We have a lot of people who don't appreciate the fact that we're making money
But all we did was bring garage through
We simply introduced garage music to the mainstream audience
From the underground straight to you
We brought this genre of music from the lesser-known, underground scene to the general masses
Used to want to screw and bawl
Our detractors used to look down upon us and make fun of us
Now they want to join the crew
Now they want to be associated with us and join our group
Thuggin' and we'll be 'til we D.I.E
We are gangsters and we will remain so until we die
M to the A to the see that's me
I'm MC Masee, the rapper of the group
S-K-A-T-D
So Solid Crew, the name of our rap group
Three thugs representing So Solid family
We are three gangsters from the So Solid Crew
Stackin' the chips an' the bricks You'll see you'll see
We're making a lot of money and you can see it for yourself
M-a-see's taking over
The rapper Masee is becoming the star of the group
Ladies call me Cassanova
I'm considered a ladies man and compared to the famous seducer Casanova
I thought I told you I'm a So Solid soldier
I'm a member of the So Solid Crew and I've made that clear to you already
You see me coming in a broke down Nova
I might not come in a fancy car, but I'm still a tough guy
Mind out ''cause you will get run over
Be careful because I'm dangerous and I won't hesitate to hurt you
Reason be I'm a So Solid soldier
The reason for my tough attitude is that I'm a member of the So Solid Crew
You want to hate on me ''cause I'm the one that's chosen
You're envious of me because I'm the favored one in the group
Looking kinda frozen
You're intimidated and unsure of what to do because of my confidence
L double O flow, you don't know, don't know
My rap style (Loop and Pree) is unique and creative, and you don't know how to appreciate it
So Solid is a family, we got a key in this life
So Solid Crew is a brotherhood with a shared purpose in life
To just make it, break it, hate it don't ya
We're trying to achieve success, even though it might not be easy, and we don't care if you don't approve
Ya'll better recognise me like a true Solid soldier
You should respect me and acknowledge my status as a member of the So Solid Crew
Now you believe in us want to roll with us
You've changed your mind and now want to be part of our group
Get lean with us
Join us in our endeavors for success and prosperity
Before you was hatin' us
You used to dislike us and not give us a chance
Are you sure you believe in us
You're now showing an interest in us, but are you really committed?
You said we would never bust
You previously predicted that we wouldn't succeed
Now you hand you roll up and you smoke the dust
You're now using drugs to help you enjoy our music
It's better you bite the dust
You should just give up and stop trying to bring us down
I'm crazy believe me trust
I might come across as wild and unpredictable, but you can trust me
Like a grenade I'm about to bust
I'm ready to explode and become a massive success
When I bust all you see is dust
When I finally make it, all my haters will be left behind in the dust
If you're here then you're feelin' us
If you're listening to us, then you're enjoying our music
I won't sweat but I'm serious Suicide and dangerous
I might appear calm and collected, but I'm actually a dangerous and serious person
So Solid can you handle us
Are you ready to deal with us and all our success and fame?
Spit Crooky nigga going a trip
My rap style is rough and aggressive, and I'm taking you on a journey
Use your cast now I'm writing the rich
I'm using my skills to get out of my poverty and become wealthy
I quit, now I've had my turn on the rips
I'm done with my old life and I've now found success
I better tripping in the base I'm a vocalist
I'm still trying to figure out my place in the rap world, but I'm a talented rapper
You must be mad, to come on the fray mad
You must be crazy to try and mess with me and my crew
You see your friend and they're really your friend's dad
You might think you know someone, but you might be surprised about their true relationships
'Cause if I hit ya will you really defend that
If I attack or hurt you, will your friends really stick up for you?
Just remember your wife and two kids
Before you try to mess with me, remember your family and what's at stake
Yaga Yo Why you watchin' me Why you clockin' me Why you hatin' me Why you biting me
Why are you being so envious and hateful towards me for no reason?
Is it the ice, I'm on fire Is it the cream, I got fire Is it the hits Is it the whips Is it the tricks Please let me know
Are you hating me because of my jewelry, my success, my music, or something else? Let me know.
While you be hatin' it's money I makin'
While you're distracted and wasting time hating, I'm making money
I'm demonstrating, your honey I'm takin'
I'm showcasing my skills and talent, and I'm taking your girlfriend
I talk now ''cause the players are hatin'
I'm speaking up now because the other players in the game are trying to bring me down
I'm at home but the front a be waiting
I might be at home relaxing, but my enemies are always lurking nearby
Better beware Clips and we bust like a firing line of duty
You should be very cautious, because we're armed and ready to take action like police officers
Don't give me no bullshit
Don't try to deceive or manipulate me with your lies
Hesitant never step to the clique
You should never hesitate to engage with our group
With a droll like yo and the ice style clips
With our unique and creative rap style and jewelry
And the ice on my wrist
And my expensive watch
Ya'll haters ain't shit
All of our detractors are insignificant and irrelevant
So Solid's my clique
I'm proud to be part of So Solid Crew
And we're making the hits And we're making you sick And we're spitting the bricks With a thoughtless eclipse
We're making popular and successful music, and we're making our haters jealous and angry with our skills and talent
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON MOORE, SAIF NAQUI, SHABI NAQUI, DARREN WEIR, JERMAINE WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@banna1150
Can’t wait for avirex jackets to come back in fashion man
@sebtez3807
They will mate just wait and see !💯🔥🤘
@dr_weazel2230
@@sebtez3807 i still have mine
@alexpritchard7566
Avirex jack passing thru
@saedm2359
@@sebtez3807 a lot of niggas were getting robbed for that shit 😂
@rantradio
😂 😂 I've still Ecko jackets, but people like to wear super tight skinny clothing nowadays.
@-M0LE
2023 still sounds fresh
@dualtrondreamteam6811
Still a absolute banger this!! Timeless!!
@mark1282
Timless as in the song ascends our concept of time? Or Timeless the DJ bloke in So Solid Crew?
@ragedapeevo7560
This made me cringe from start to finish haha.