2. T.B.C., or Tony Brown to those in the electronic music industry, was the first and only artist that had exclusively signed a deal with Rocky Jones from DJ International Records. Specifically, Tony Brown signed a three-year deal, which insisted on three releases per year and a thousand dollars per track, which was quite a decent amount of money for house music in the early nineties. T.B.C. elucidated his enthusiasm for working with some of the best producers in the industry, namely Rocky Jones, Joe Smooth, Craig Loftis, Jessica Tuttle, Tyree Cooper and many more.
After one of the most successful releases, “The Way You Move,” from DJ International Records, which featured Jessica Tuttle and MC D, Brown joined up with his brother, Unsel Brown, at which point, the Brown Brothers were formed; a record was released under Many Mokiers between 1993-1996. The X-Files of Techno was slated for worldwide distribution shortly thereafter, and the label happened to be the very first internet record label, while being a part of a multi-media entity known as www.dancedance.com. 3000 vinyl copies were shipped out, which was an impressive feat for the group. Impressively, Ben Sims remixed one track for Music Man, while a few of the tracks were published for CD release.
The entire experience has been a great ride for all parties involved, and luckily there did not to be an expensive video in order to create success and sell records. In fact, simply utilizing Amazon, Youtube, CD Baby, and itunes has allowed for the proper promotion, according to Unsel Brown. Tony Brown has also worked with the late great Ron Murphy, who belonged to NSC Records & National Sounds for close to five years. In addition, the record company has had over twenty years of television and radio experience.
T.B.C. has taken part of recording some very original techno piano sounds in unison amid a rich texture of bass; he utilizes an impressive array of dance beats, buzzers, and synth sounds, which places itself safely in the genre of techno and house music.
Stay Away
T.B.C. Lyrics
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Oh blues, why don't you let me be
Don't know why
You keep on haunting me
Love was never meant for me
Oh true love was never meant for me
Seem somehow
Life is full of misery
Oh dreams are like memories
Bringing back
The love that it used to be
Tears, so many I can't see
Oh yes, don't mean a thing to me
Oh, don't go by
Still I can be free
The song "Stay Away" by T.B.C is a classic blues number that speaks to the frustrations and melancholy that many people experience in their lives. The focus of the song is the blues, which is used as a metaphor for the darker, more despairing aspects of life that can be difficult to shake.
The song opens with a plea to the blues to stay away, as the singer is tired of feeling haunted by the sadness and pain that it represents. The singer then laments that true love was never meant for them, and that they and their partner can never seem to agree. The chorus returns to the theme of the blues, with the singer acknowledging that life is full of misery and that dreams only serve to remind them of what they have lost.
The final verse of the song is perhaps the most poignant, as the singer acknowledges that they have shed so many tears that they can no longer see clearly. Despite this, however, they note that freedom is still possible, even if it comes at a high cost.
In all, "Stay Away" is a touching and deeply personal song that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and despair. Its poignant lyrics and somber melody will no doubt resonate with many listeners and make it a cherished classic for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Blues stay away from me
I want to avoid sad memories and depressing thoughts in my life.
Oh blues, why don't you let me be
I feel like the blues are constantly following me, and I wish I could escape them.
Don't know why
I can't figure out why I'm always feeling down and blue.
You keep on haunting me
These sad feelings are following me around like a ghost, and I can't shake them off.
Love was never meant for me
I don't feel like I am deserving or able to find true love in my life.
Oh true love was never meant for me
I believe that true love is not something that is meant for me in this world.
Seem somehow
For some reason, I just can't seem to find love or make it work.
We never can agree
All of my relationships seem to fall apart because we can never agree on anything.
Life is full of misery
I feel like my life is full of sadness and disappointment.
Oh dreams are like memories
My dreams often remind me of happier times, and I wish I could go back to those moments.
Bringing back
My memories and dreams are bringing back the love that I used to have in my life.
The love that it used to be
I can't help but think about the love that I used to have and how much I miss it.
Tears, so many I can't see
I am so consumed by sadness that I can't even see through my tears.
Oh yes, don't mean a thing to me
My tears are a sign of my pain, but they no longer hold any emotional weight for me.
Oh, don't go by
I want to stay in this emotional state, and I don't want anyone to try and change my mind.
Still I can be free
Even in my sadness, I can find some sense of freedom and peace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RILEY B. KING
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