1. rock/reggae/h… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named The Movement:
1. rock/reggae/hip hop band from Philadelphia, PA
2. MOD band from Copenhagen, Denmark.
3. techno group from Los Angeles, CA
4. grime collective from London, UK
5. Indie/Rock band from Dublin, Ireland
1. The Movement is a rock/reggae/hip hop band originally formed in Columbia, South Carolina, USA in 2004. The original lineup consisted of Josh Swain, Jordan Miller and Jon Ruff (DJ Riggles).
In March 2004 they released their first studio album, On Your Feet, which was recorded and mixed in 24 studio hours at Pat Casey's Modern Music Studios in Columbia, South Carolina. On Your Feet has proved a mainstay of the reggae/rock genre and is listed at #9 on ThePier.org's 10 Essential Reggae Rock Albums.
The band continued to build their following with nonstop touring throughout the Southeastern United States. They enjoyed success in opening for national acts such as Steel Pulse, Blues Traveler, Slightly Stoopid, The Wailers, Ludacris, G. Love & Special Sauce, Common, Long Beach Shortbus, Wu-Tang Clan and 311. Their fanbase was growing steadily but the band wasn't breaking any new ground and the trio began losing interest. After DJ Riggles left the band, the remaining duo found themselves at a crossroads until meeting Philadelphonic Studios producer Chris DiBeneditto (Philadelphonic Records), who was looking for new talent to work with and, having seen the band several times, knew they had enormous potential. Swain and Miller dedicated themselves to their craft and made the move to Philadelphia to record their newest material at Philadelphonic. Chris put his experience with G. Love & Special Sauce, Slightly Stoopid and The Expendables to work on what was to become The Movement's second studio album, 2008's Set Sail. To solidify the band's lineup, DiBeneditto contacted local drummer Gary Jackson to sit-in with Swain and Miller. The three hit it off immediately and Jackson brought in his friend, guitarist Jay Schmidt, to play bass. The four of them proved to be a dynamic quartet and so the current lineup was settled. In late 2010 Swain left the band and Miller took over lead vocals. Miller enlisted the help of an old friend John Bowling (Johnny Keys) to join the band and play keyboard. The new lineup went into the studio in the fall of 2011 to record a new album One More Night which was released in March of 2012. On April 20, 2012 the band suddenly broke up and canceled the rest of the tour. Miller stated he needed a break while Schmidt stated that Miller left to pursue a solo career. In May 2012, it was announced that Swain would rejoin the band and assume lead vocals once more. Bowling had already left the band following the breakup the previous month. The new trio of Swain, Jackson, and Schmidt would continue on. They are slated to release a new album in the Summer of 2013 entitled, Side by Side.
After extensive touring across the United States, The Movement has found new life and is currently gaining huge momentum on the shoulders of their well-received sophomore album.
2. The Movement is a power-trio from Copenhagen/Denmark.They play mod-rock with elements of ska. Their sound is influenced by The Jam, The Who and The Clash.
3. A techno group from Los Angeles, California consisting of musicians AJ Mora, Richard "Humpty" Vission with rapper/DJ/producer/dancer DJ Hazze, produced by Walter "Kandor" Kahn. They are best known for their 1992 single "Jump!"
Echo
The Movement Lyrics
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You bought the best police
You build another wall
There must be more to life than all this shit
The first NO! really wasn't right
But you don't care for nothing
Cause money talks and money made your world
They think they're so clever
The rich think they're so right
They say it is no time to fight
There's still an echo
Of all the young kids falling in the streets
Shot down by the police
And justified in all high places
But they can never keep us down
I see their faces on the news
I see how TV's making truth
Majority's confused
Believing all the lies they telling you
There's still an echo
Of all the young kids falling in the streets
Shot down by the police
And justified in all high places
But they can never keep us down
The Movement's song Echo discusses social and political issues, such as corruption and police brutality. The first verse highlights the power and control that the wealthy have over the government and law enforcement. The line "There must be more to life than all this shit" expresses frustration and disappointment in the current state of society. The second verse critiques the idea that the rich and powerful believe they are always right, despite the harm they cause to others. The lyrics refer to the police shooting and killing young kids with apparent impunity, with the justification coming from the higher echelons of society.
The chorus emphasizes the resilience of the people, as they cannot be silenced or oppressed completely. The repeated line "There's still an echo" suggests that the voices of those who have been victimized still resonate and cannot be ignored. The song also highlights the media's role in spreading misinformation and maintaining the status quo. In the end, the lyrics imply that a change is necessary but will only come from collective action and resistance.
Line by Line Meaning
You bought your politicians
You have used your wealth to bribe and control politicians
You bought the best police
You have used your wealth to corrupt and influence the police
You build another wall
You have constructed a symbolic and physical barrier between yourself and others to maintain your power and privilege
There must be more to life than all this shit
There is a greater purpose and meaning to existence than just chasing wealth and status
We vote for something 2nd time
We have attempted to enact political change through democratic means more than once
The first NO! really wasn't right
The first attempt at change was unsuccessful or flawed, but that does not negate the need for continued efforts
But you don't care for nothing
You are indifferent to the suffering caused by your actions, as long as you maintain your wealth and power
Cause money talks and money made your world
The dominant social and economic structures are designed to benefit those with money and power
They think they're so clever
The wealthy and powerful believe their actions are intelligent and justified, despite the harm they cause
The rich think they're so right
The wealthy and powerful believe their actions are morally and intellectually superior to those of others
They say it is no time to fight
Those in power have attempted to quell resistance and dissent by dismissing it as unnecessary or dangerous
There's still an echo
The legacy of violence and oppression against marginalized groups continues to resonate within society
Of all the young kids falling in the streets
The most vulnerable members of society, such as youth, are disproportionately harmed by systemic violence and oppression
Shot down by the police
Law enforcement has used deadly force against civilians, particularly those from marginalized communities
And justified in all high places
Those in power have used their authority to legitimize and excuse violent and oppressive actions by law enforcement and other state institutions
But they can never keep us down
Despite attempts by those in power to suppress resistance, those who stand up against injustice will always persevere
I see their faces on the news
The media portrays and reinforces systemic violence and oppression against marginalized groups
I see how TV's making truth
The media has a powerful role in shaping perceptions of reality and legitimizing the actions of those in power
Majority's confused
The dominant narrative and discourse around systemic violence and oppression leads many to misunderstand or ignore the issue
Believing all the lies they telling you
Many are deceived by the propaganda and misinformation spread by those in power to legitimize their actions or maintain the status quo
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