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THE LET GO is a hip hop group comprised of two emcees, Type and Kublakai, and one producer, Captain Midnite. All members were born and raised in Seattle, WA, where they all currently reside. The combination of their talents came together naturally for the three friends and each member has something distinctively unique they bring to the group: Type is known for his satirical content and smash mouth punchlines, Kublakai made a name for himself by having catchy hooks and genuine style, while Captain Midnite brings the art of true composition back to boom bap hip hop, with crackin drums and bold sample chops in a beat bound to have at least three change-ups before the tracks ends. Keep an eye out for the trio’s debut full length album TOMORROW HANDLES THAT, set to be released in late 2008.
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The Let Go is a four piece band from Utrecht, The Netherlands. The band consists of lead singer & guitarist Rogier Werschkull, guitarist Ron Bos, Jacco Rustenburg on bass and Roeland van der Put on drums.
It all began.. when Roeland and Rogier first met at an open mic evening in 2001. They started playing together in a band called Traveller, which also consisted of Ron on bass. After some short lived succes their lead singer decided to quit the band, leaving Rogier and Roeland to form The Let Go. After a year or so Ron once again joined them, this time on guitar. Jacco Rustenburg joined in 2008, replacing long-time bandmember Joost Woltering.
As far as the music is concerned, it's what everyone brings to the table. There is no concept or template that needs to be followed, it just has to fall into place. Musical influences range from alternative 90's groups (Radiohead, Blur) to contemporaries like Bloc Party or Franz Ferdinand, to name a few. It's all about originality and familiarity, and finding that sweet spot in between.
In 2004 The Let Go released their first self-produced and recorded EP called Stardust. They are currently in the process of releasing their second EP called Bermuda. - www.theletgo.nl
Know About Us
The Let Go Lyrics
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And when we play a show, I hope you know about us
As every day we grow, we're dying to expose
It's not about the dough, no
All around the globe, everywhere we go
And when we play a show, I hope you know about us
As every day we grow, we're dying to expose
It's not about the dough, no
I love rockin' in front of sell-out crowds
Where the fans know our words and they yell out loud, it's dope
Man, it really helps us out
To feel the vibe in the crowd when we rip it down, let's go
But I'd be lying if I said we were famous
Still strange when strangers come up and know what my name is, for sure
But yo it's flattering, don't get me wrong
That's the whole reason why I sit here singing this song, it's whoa
So when you come to a show, say what up though
Cause really, when we on the road and nobody knows who we are
It really sucks, for real though
To me, the best part of being an MC is meeting all the people that say they like us
Tell us keep on fighting, so we gon' keep on writing until the light shines bright (Smile!)
I like the road, I like the dough, I like the flow
But on a real note?
I do this for the drink tickets. (laughs)
All around the globe, everywhere we go
And when we play a show, I hope you know about us
As every day we grow, we're dying to expose
It's not about the dough, no
All around the globe, everywhere we go
And when we play a show, I hope you know about us
As every day we grow, we're dying to expose
It's not about the dough, no
We are not famous, so it's the strangest thing
To see our name on a marquee and the crowd it brings
They're all strangers, and I'd be proud to see
If they only heard about us cause of "Booty Theme"
Number 19, CMJ
For one week, now they come out to see us play
When we're touring, cause the shows we throw are never boring
I hope you have our album even if it was a torrent
I'm soaring high when they come say hi
Hit the stage so high on some 'I love life'
Never will I say the beginning is finished
Unless I'm getting paid outside of the city's limits
I'm no different from the other underground heads
Our label's independent, man, I'm humbled that you found this
I'm'a rap 'till happily ever after
Nah, I'm not famous
I'm just a better rapper, so
All around the globe, everywhere we go
And when we play a show, I hope you know about us
As every day we grow, we're dying to expose
It's not about the dough, no
All around the globe, everywhere we go
And when we play a show, I hope you know about us
As every day we grow, we're dying to expose
It's not about the dough, no
We hope you know about us x8
We all got this inside us
That fight for survival
So when you fall down, that's when you get back up
Cause you can't just quit
We all got this inside us
That fight for survival
So when you fall down, that's when you get back up
Cause you can't just go and
Quit
The Let Go's song "Know About Us" is an ode to their journey as an up-and-coming music group. In the song, the band talks about the places they have been, the crowds they have entertained, and the recognition they have received. They acknowledge that while they are not yet famous, they are proud of the strides they have made and are grateful for the support of their fans.
Throughout the song, the band emphasizes the importance of not doing something solely for the money, but instead doing it for the love of it. They assert that they are not in it for the dough but for the opportunity to connect with people through their music. They also express their love for performing in front of crowds that know their lyrics and vibe with their music.
While they do acknowledge that it is strange when strangers recognize them, they appreciate the support and recognition that their music has brought them. The band concludes the song by emphasizing the importance of fighting for survival and not quitting in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Know About Us" is an honest and relatable song that speaks to the struggles and joys of being an aspiring artist.
Line by Line Meaning
All around the globe, everywhere we go
No matter where we go, our music follows and we hope people know about us.
And when we play a show, I hope you know about us
At our concerts, we hope our fans and new listeners truly understand and appreciate our music.
As every day we grow, we're dying to expose
As artists, we are eager to share our music and our growth with the world.
It's not about the dough, no
We make music because we love it, not for the money.
I love rockin' in front of sell-out crowds
Performing in front of packed crowds is exhilarating and fulfilling.
Where the fans know our words and they yell out loud, it's dope
Hearing fans sing along and show their support is an amazing feeling.
But I'd be lying if I said we were famous
We may not be household names, but we appreciate anyone who knows and appreciates our music.
Still strange when strangers come up and know what my name is, for sure
Even though it's flattering, it's still surprising to have strangers recognize and know us by name.
But yo it's flattering, don't get me wrong
We definitely appreciate the support and recognition from fans, even if we're not famous.
That's the whole reason why I sit here singing this song, it's whoa
We make music to connect with people and share our stories, experiences and emotions.
So when you come to a show, say what up though
We love meeting our fans and appreciate their support at our concerts.
Cause really, when we on the road and nobody knows who we are
Touring can be tough when we're not yet well known.
It really sucks, for real though
It can be discouraging when we don't get the recognition we hope for, but we keep going nonetheless.
To me, the best part of being an MC is meeting all the people that say they like us
Meeting fans and getting to know the impact our music has on them is the most rewarding part of our job.
Tell us keep on fighting, so we gon' keep on writing until the light shines bright (Smile!)
Encouragement from fans motivates us to keep making music and striving for success.
I like the road, I like the dough, I like the flow
Touring, money and making music are all important aspects of our careers.
But on a real note?
To be honest.
I do this for the drink tickets. (laughs)
We may not make a lot of money, but we still love what we do and are grateful for every opportunity.
We are not famous, so it's the strangest thing
As relatively unknown artists, it's surprising to see our name on a venue marquee and see a big crowd show up.
To see our name on a marquee and the crowd it brings
Seeing people come out and enjoy our music at a sold-out show is an incredible feeling.
They're all strangers, and I'd be proud to see
Even though they may be strangers, it's humbling to know they came to see us perform.
If they only heard about us cause of "Booty Theme"
It's interesting to see what draws people to our music, even if it's just one popular song.
Number 19, CMJ
CMJ is a music chart and being number 19 would be a significant achievement for us.
For one week, now they come out to see us play
Getting recognition on CMJ led to more people coming out to our shows and supporting our music.
When we're touring, cause the shows we throw are never boring
We take pride in putting on entertaining shows no matter where we are, to engage and excite our audience.
I hope you have our album even if it was a torrent
We would appreciate if people listened to our music in any format, even if it was downloaded illegally.
I'm soaring high when they come say hi
Meeting fans who are passionate about our music is a thrilling feeling.
Hit the stage so high on some 'I love life'
We perform with a lot of energy and positivity, because we love what we do and want to give our all on stage.
Never will I say the beginning is finished
We constantly strive to improve and evolve as musicians, and recognize there is always room for growth.
Unless I'm getting paid outside of the city's limits
Other than financial gain, we are motivated to continue making music and performing to reach new audiences beyond our hometown.
I'm no different from the other underground heads
We consider ourselves part of the underground music community, and are proud of our unique sound and style.
Our label's independent, man, I'm humbled that you found this
We are grateful to have a dedicated fan base who appreciates our music and supports us, even without a major label backing us.
I'm'a rap 'till happily ever after
We plan on making music and performing for as long as we can, because it brings us joy and fulfillment.
Nah, I'm not famous
We may not be mainstream famous, but we are proud of our music and the impact it has on our listeners.
I'm just a better rapper, so
We are confident in our skills and believe our music speaks for itself, regardless of fame or fortune.
We hope you know about us x8
We want to reach as many people as possible with our music and hope listeners appreciate and connect with our work.
We all got this inside us
We all have a drive and passion within us to succeed and make the most of our talents and abilities.
That fight for survival
We are constantly fighting to make it as musicians and make the most of every opportunity, no matter what obstacles we face.
So when you fall down, that's when you get back up
We recognize the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, which are essential qualities when pursuing a career in music.
Cause you can't just quit
Giving up is not an option when pursuing a career in music, or any other passion or dream.
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adeolu Adebayo
this is one of my favorite jams off "Morning Comes." MAN that album was dope.
TuesdayNightsFeed
HELLS YA!! GREAT VIBES FOR THE TRAVELING MUSICIAN!! This is defiantly going on my Touring playlist!!! :)
The MC Type
The song in the intro is Autumn Leaves, also from The Let Go's album Morning Comes!
tulsimusic
Dope. I know all about that van! It's nice to see it get some shine! I also know about gas station food... cracked me up though. Barhunt tour forever.
random order word machine
How unknown can good music be? :(
HighPathetic
Fucking awesome! Ive been waiting for this. Great work to all o' ya'll involved Glad I made the cut @1:50 CHEAUGHUHG
Gracious Bears
This made me chuckle. Well done Jeffers, lol
Golovkin
wow why are they so unknown this is a great song man!
Michael Parakin
I think it kicks ass I feel it
SomeAreFelt
whats the tune at the beginning? YOU GUYS ARE FUCKIN DOPE BTW! great harmony in the hooks. it makes it for me!