In 2000, a strange name -Stupeflip- is doing the rounds in Paris on a peculiar mixtape. On the 6th of November 2001, they subsequently go to a studio in order to transform the mixtape into a promotional Single that will already contain the essence of the group. This first release notably includes the overt "Stupeflip", and "comme les zot"; seven titles in all, where King Ju pens texts and music with the help of Cadillac.
The funny and effective title "Je fume pu d'shit" starts to air on Parisian radios. Eventually they sign on Vorston Limanteli, an independent label bought some months later by BMG and, at the end of 2002, they release their first album: Stupeflip.
The album, very much like the first EP, contains an uncategorizable sound: a mixture of angry guitar riffs akin to Bérurier noir (Stupeflip also emulates their masks), samples of Hip Hop, Californian punk, pop jingles (inspired by French 80's pop), and strange noises (Stupeflip was often compared to The Residents, an ambient experimental band).
Through their songs, they present the mythical history of the C.R.O.U., a mysterious organization founded in 1972, made up of 3 members, and here to "terrorize the population and thereby create a new era", "the era of Stup". Stupeflip is only the tip of the iceberg of the C.R.O.U. ("an 'outgrowth' of the C.R.O.U.").
The lyrics, finished, between fierce assonance and provocative slogans ("we say that kneading is shaping, I say that breaking is destroying") are sometimes rapped, often bawled, sometimes sung. There are two titles with the atypical Mangu, rapper of Dominican origin.
Stupeflip nests its atypical place within a nice-ish French scene, and creates a lot of noise, fueled by self-parody and nonsense, in major media promotions (MCM, Oui FM, Thierry Ardisson). The band chain-plays chaotic concerts during which they used to insult the public (this approach, which was employed to stand out from the rest of the French music scene, is not meant to continue, according to King Ju, although this statement varies depending on the source. This habit started at a concert where the public did not know the band and is nowadays a kind of trademark with no obvious foundation).
In 2005, they released Stup Religion, repeating the formula of the first album by extending their winning universe as much as consistency: furious scratches, traumatized children, tasteless humor, schizophrenic flow, punk riffs, syrupy & cynical pop and absurd lyrics. The LP will go quite unnoticed in both the general public and the specialized circles all of which thanks to a shy promotion from their label (some fans of the first album were not even aware of the 2nd album's existence). Follows a series of fantastic concerts throughout France, where the universe created on the LPs was transposed on stage with lighting, costumes and quite impressive ghostly moods, revolving around the theme of "the religion of Stup".
In 2006, despite the LP making it to 42nd in the charts within a week of its release, BMG decided to break the contract following the relatively weak sales of Stup Religion. Follow a lengthy trial from Stupeflip for non-compliance of contract, eventually won by the record company (which led to the withdrawal of albums still in stores' shelves and their return to King Ju). Meanwhile, King Ju associated with Simone elle est bonne, hyped muse from MySpace, to create the duo Simone and Pop Hip, a musical electro-punk crossover.
Julien also works under the identity of his King Ju character with Ed Wood Is Dead for a concept album in which the rapper kidnaps King Ju. The project eventually dies, but the title "The Party Starts" from Ed Wood and King Ju is published on MySpace.
For his part, Cadillac embodies Bruno Candida and twists politicians' speeches in satire videos.
In 2007, an association started from fashion stylist/creator Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for the Gallierock exhibition, King Ju creating the whole sound and musical look as well as the main musical theme.
Beyond all these collaborations purely innocuous (with Sono Loco and Lofofora -King Ju also made the artwork of "mémoires de singes"-), Stupeflip remains silent for 3 years.
In 2008, new songs start to appear on MySpace, which suggests the return of Stupeflip to the stage.
A DVD comes out in May 14, 2010, containing a 50 minutes film and 40 minutes of a live performance.
Their third album, "The Hypnoflip Invasion", was released on February 28, 2011. The album was initially available in a pack including a maximum collector, "Terror Maxi". A limited edition, which includes two additional titles, was released on October 19, 2011. The recording takes place at Ferber studio with René Ameline. The album draws mitigated appraisals, although several pieces - "Hater's Killah", "Stupeflip Vite !!!" - are hailed by the critics.
In August, 2012, through their Facebook page and an apparition on the radio Stupeflip announces the release of "Terrora !!", a new EP, which contains six tracks and a live DVD with eighteen titles. It comes out on September 17th 2012 and is available for download on iTunes and digipack editions.
In 2013, Stupeflip makes an apparition at different festivals "Le rock dans tous ses états", "Festival de la paille" as well as "Festival Emmaüs".
Discography
2002: Stupeflip (LP)
1. Stupeflip
2. Comme Les Zot' (CROU version)
3. Stupeflip (Prayer version)
2002 : Je fume pu d'shit (LP)
1. Je fume pu d'shit (feat. Jacno)
2. J'refume du shit
3. Et 1, et 2, et 3
2003: Stupeflip
1. Le crou ne mourra jamais
2. Stupeflip
3. Présentation du crou
4. Je fume pu d'shit
5. J'refume du shit
6. Explication n°1
7. L'épouvantable épouvantail
8. Naissance de la région sud
9. Les monstres
10. Crou nostalgie
11. Avertissement
12. Carry on
13. Comme les zot
14. Média terror
15. LECROU
16. Création de la deuxième ère du stup
17. A bas la hiérarchie
18. La bavure de pop hip
19. The Cadillac théory
20. Passe mon truc
21. Stupeflip (home made version)
22. Annexion de la région sud
2005: Stup Religion
1. Intro
2. Krou kontre attakk
3. La religion du stup
4. Les clés du mystère au chocolat
5. Mon style en crrr
6. Le miracle
7. Stup danse
8. Une bonne correction
9. Les cages en métal
10. 35 animaux morts
11. Pop hip's revenge
12. Région nord
13. L'enfant fou
14. Stup monastère
15. Salo therapy
16. Ce que tu dois savoir
17. Le cartable
18. Argent
19. Une victoire bien méritée
20. West region's inquisitors
2011 : The Hypnoflip Invasion
1. Invasion
2. Stupeflip vite !!!
3. La menuiserie
4. Gaëlle
5. Check Da Crou
6. Le spleen des petits
7. Dangereux !!
8. Hater’s Killah
9. Stange Pain
10. Gem lé moch’
11. Sinode Pibouin
12. 72.8 MHz
13. Ce petit blouson en daim
14. Dark Warriors
15. Lettre à Mylène
16. Ancienne prophétie
17. Apocalypse 894
18. La mort à Pop-Hip
19. Le cœur qui cogne
20. Keep The Faith
21. Région Est
Hidden title: Cold world
2011 : The Terror Maxi (Vinyl Picture collector)
A SIDE
1. Intro
2. Stupeflip vite !!! (version maxi)
3. Interlude 1
4. Gem lé moch' (version maxi)
5. Cold world
B SIDE
1. Intro
2. Les ronces
3. Interlude 2
4. Psycho Girl
5. Interlude 3
6. Le crayon Titi
2017 : Stup Virus
1. Intro
2. The Antidote
3. Creepy Slugs
4. Cosmocrou (brochure)
5. La Seule Alternative
6. The Solution
7. Knights of Chaos
8. Stup Virus
9. Des nouvelles de Pop-Hip
10. Lonely Loverz
11. Understup
12. Stalactites
13. Fou-Fou (feat. Colette)
14. 1993
15. Grosse Tête
16. Crou Anthem
17. Forcefield (feat. Sandrine Cacheton)
18. Le Trou noir (feat. MC Salo)
19. Pleure pas Stupeflip
20. Tales from the Crou (feat. Cadillac)
21. Fan 2 Stup
2022: Stup Forever
1. Stup forever
2. Dans ton baladeur (DTB)
3. Cosmos 1999
4. Etranges phénomènes
5. Tellement bon
6. L'truc xplosiff
7. Tensions
8. Les gens qui s'énervent
9. Gluô
10. Les voûtes
11. Sharkattack
12. Pop-Hip le mort-vivant
13. Tiger crane
14. The platform (feat. Cadillac et MC Salo)
15. Vengeance!!!
16. Régions fédérées (feat. MC Salo)
17. Stay positiv'
Dark Warriors
Stupeflip Lyrics
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Pourqu, pour, pourquoi t'as du quitter ce quartier
(Eh quelqu'un a vu la bouteille) Ah bah parce que
T'étais trop p'tit?
(Moi j'pense que les gens sont trop dur en fénéral)
Mon appart' a cramé donc j'ai dû m'barrer
Ah, c'est là que t'as
(Moi j'pense que, en général les gens sont trop dur, vous en pensez quoi?)
(Moi j'trouve que les gens sont trop dur) c'est terrible hein
(Vous en pensez quoi?)
Quoi?
Tu trouves pas que en général les gens sont trop dur?
C'est mon anniversaire
Ah, c'est ton anniversaire aujourd'hui?
Ouais
Moi j'trouve que les gens sont trop dur
Oh les gens
Destroy
Pop-Hip doit mourir
ça va? Hein
T'écoutes bien le disque, ça te plaît?
Hein, il est bien?
The lyrics of Stupeflip's song "Dark Warriors" portray a conversation between two individuals reflecting on the harshness and judgement they perceive in society. The first paragraph expresses the belief that people are generally too critical and unforgiving. The mention of leaving a certain neighborhood suggests that the person being addressed had to move away due to some negative circumstances, possibly because they were young and unable to cope. The lyrics imply that the judgmental nature of people played a role in this decision.
The second paragraph continues the discussion about people being too harsh. The singer mentions that their apartment burned down, leading them to have to leave. The lyrics question whether the person being addressed noticed the incident or the aftermath. They continue to reflect on the general harshness of people, seeking the opinions of others on this matter. The tone conveys a sense of frustration and disbelief at the nature of people's behavior.
In the third paragraph, the conversation shifts to the significance of the singer's birthday. The mention of it being their birthday adds a layer of personal reflection to the discussion. They reiterate their belief that people are too hard on each other, emphasizing the negative impact it has on individuals. The lyrics seem to express a sense of sadness or disappointment at the way people treat each other, which is contrasted by the celebratory nature typically associated with birthdays.
The final paragraph consists of scattered lines that touch on the theme of destruction and the need for the popular music genre "Pop-Hip" to die. The abruptness of these lines can be interpreted as a commentary on the chaos and unpredictability that can arise from societal judgment and harshness. The singer asks if the listener is enjoying the music, possibly seeking validation or understanding amidst the themes of frustration and disillusionment conveyed throughout the song.
Overall, "Dark Warriors" reflects on the negative effects of society's judgmental nature, expressing a sense of disappointment and a desire for change in the way people treat one another. The lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions, including frustration, sadness, and a longing for a more understanding and compassionate world.
Line by Line Meaning
(Moi j'pense que les gens sont trop dur en général)
I believe that people are generally too harsh.
Pourqu, pour, pourquoi t'as du quitter ce quartier
Why, why did you have to leave this neighborhood?
(Eh quelqu'un a vu la bouteille) Ah bah parce que
(Hey, someone saw the bottle) Oh, well because
T'étais trop p'tit?
Were you too young?
(Moi j'pense que les gens sont trop dur en général)
I believe that people are generally too harsh.
Mon appart' a cramé donc j'ai dû m'barrer
My apartment burned down, so I had to leave.
Ah, c'est là que t'as
Oh, that's when you
(Moi j'pense que, en général les gens sont trop dur, vous en pensez quoi?)
(I think that, in general, people are too harsh, what do you think?)
Moi, j'attend
Me, I'm waiting.
(Moi j'trouve que les gens sont trop dur) c'est terrible hein
(I find that people are too harsh) it's terrible, right?
(Vous en pensez quoi?)
(What do you think?)
Quoi?
What?
Tu trouves pas que en général les gens sont trop dur?
Don't you think that people are generally too harsh?
C'est mon anniversaire
It's my birthday.
Ah, c'est ton anniversaire aujourd'hui?
Oh, it's your birthday today?
Ouais
Yeah.
Moi j'trouve que les gens sont trop dur
I find that people are too harsh.
Oh les gens
Oh, the people.
Destroy
Destroy.
Pop-Hip doit mourir
Pop-Hip must die.
ça va? Hein
Are you okay? Huh?
T'écoutes bien le disque, ça te plaît?
Are you listening to the record properly, do you like it?
Hein, il est bien?
Huh, is it good?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Julien Barthelemy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tiago Morais
Moi je pense en général les gens sont trop durs, vous en pensez quoi vous ?
El Hiks
J'en pense que ils ont pas tords après traine ac des durs,ça te fortifie
Ann O'nyme
Ça va ? Tu écoutes bien le disque, ça te plaît ?
Just Chill
Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas une version complète avec la chorale
Just Chill
@Oeil De Serpent tu as un lien stp ?
Oeil De Serpent
Elle existe.
Max Paayne
Putain il a putain de don pour faire des instru king ju
Sile Sepvants
Moi je trouve qu'en général, les gens sont pas assez étrange
the god of crevettes
1:34 quelle douce voix king ju !
Corentin Becq
"Qui aura son dernier kiwi ?"