1. A British rapper
2. A Finnis… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1. A British rapper
2. A Finnish rock band
1. Mike Skinner (born November 27, 1978), more commonly known by his stage name The Streets, is a rapper from Birmingham, England. He was born in Barnet in North London and that's where his accent, sometimes called 'Mockney' by the press, comes from. You can hear his actual accent on the start of 'Fake Streets Hats' from his album The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living recorded in 2006. He moved to Birmingham shortly after he was born and is a Birmingham City fan. He has suffered from epilepsy since he was five.
He signed a five album record deal in 2002, and has fulfilled his contract by releasing five albums: Original Pirate Material (2002), All Got Our Runnin's (2003), A Grand Don't Come For Free (2004), The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living (2006), Everything Is Borrowed (2008) and Computers and Blues (2011).
When playing live, Skinner is joined by Kevin Mark Trail on backing vocals, Johnny Drum Machine on drums, Wayne Fibes on guitar and bass, Chris Brown on keyboards and Magic Mike on samplers.
In January 2011, Skinner's management announced that Skinner will no longer perform as The Streets.
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2. The Streets was a band originated from Turku, Finland in the early 1980's. Their most known song is Kestääkö siivet from the album Kestääkö siivet (1980), which is also featured on the soundtrack of Mika Kaurismäki's film Arvottomat (The Worhless) 1982.
The Streets were:
Asmo Kärkkäinen, guitar
Jouni Hemberg, lead vocals
Kari Laihonen, keyboard
Tapio Vesa, bass guitar
Eero Valkonen, drums
Sharp Darts
The Streets Lyrics
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Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
Now my style is distinguished
Ask yer girl to sing and she'll sing this
I'm a scientist
Have no prejudice, that's my hypothesis
Make your analysis, ever heard a beat like this?
I walk the beat like a policemen
No karma pedestrian
In five hundred years they'll play this song in museums
I'm the bold adventurer
U.K.'s ambassador
Holding up Excalibur
Your beats are inferior
Don't want to embarrass yer
So call yer solicitor
The jury voted unanimously against ya!
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
This one's fat like yer mother
Contains enough calories
Resonating all your favorite frequencies
I've got a worldwide warranty
Satisfaction guarantee
If you ain't happy then just
Send it right back to me
'Spec to B.C.
It's time to fuck loyalty
One day I hope to earn some hard royalties
From a bit of sample robbery
Rook burglary, noise thievery
Or wholesale piracy
So watch yer back, I'm inclined to sample
I'll dismantle and make you all examples
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
In "Sharp Darts," Mike Skinner, the British rapper known as The Streets, asserts his dominance over the rap scene. The repeated refrain, "Sharp darts spitting masters / Spitting darts faster / Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger / I'll reign superior / The pressure blows the dial on your barometer / Do you understand? / Or do you need an interpreter?" emphasizes his confidence and skill as a rapper. Skinner's flow is smooth and confident, as if he is effortlessly able to spit rhymes faster than anyone else.
Throughout the song, Skinner uses clever wordplay and metaphors. He compares himself to a scientist with no prejudice, emphasizing his objective approach to music. He also likens himself to a police officer, patrolling the streets and making sure all inferior beats are brought to justice. His confidence is infectious, making it clear that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of rap.
Overall, "Sharp Darts" is a testament to The Streets' talent and swagger as a rapper. Skinner's clever lyrics and smooth flow make it clear that he is not to be underestimated.
Line by Line Meaning
Sharp darts spitting masters
The rappers are highly skilled at delivering their verses.
Spitting darts faster
The rappers are delivering their verses at a faster pace and with more ferocity.
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
The lead rapper is in control and the others should follow his lead.
I'll reign superior
The lead rapper is the best and will dominate the others.
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
The intensity and skill of the rappers is overwhelming.
Do you understand?
The rappers are challenging their audience's comprehension of their lyrics.
Or do you need an interpreter?
The rappers are suggesting that their audience may not understand their slang and need further explanation.
This one's fat like yer mother
The beat is heavy and significant, like the listener's mother.
Contains enough calories
The beat is full and rich, like a high-calorie food.
Resonating all your favorite frequencies
The beat is crafted to appeal to the listener's preferred types of sounds.
I've got a worldwide warranty
The rapper is confident in his skill and promises to deliver quality to his global audience.
Satisfaction guarantee
The rapper is committed to ensuring that his audience enjoys his music.
One day I hope to earn some hard royalties
The rapper is hoping to make significant money from his music.
From a bit of sample robbery
The rapper may illegally sample other artists' work.
Rook burglary, noise thievery, or wholesale piracy
The rapper may engage in multiple forms of copyright infringement in his pursuit of success.
So watch yer back, I'm inclined to sample
The rapper has a tendency to use samples in his music and may not always credit the original artists.
I'll dismantle and make you all examples
The rapper is confident in his ability to outperform his competition and make them look inferior.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL GEOFFREY SKINNER
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marks marsh
Lyrics
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
Now my style is distinguished
All fires are extinguished
Ask yer girl to sing and she'll sing this
I'm a scientist
Have no prejudice, that's my hypothesis
Make your analysis, ever heard a beat like this?
I walk the beat like a policemen
No karma pedestrian
In five hundred years they'll play this song in museums
I'm the bold adventurer
U.K.'s ambassador
Holding up Excalibur
Your beats are inferior
Don't want to embarrass yer
So call yer solicitor
The jury voted unanimously against ya!
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
This one's fat like yer mother
Contains enough calories
Resonating all your favorite frequencies
I've got a worldwide warranty
Satisfaction guarantee
If you ain't happy then just
Send it right back to me
'Spec to B.C.
It's time to fuck loyalty
One day I hope to earn some hard royalties
From a bit of sample robbery
Rook burglary, noise thievery
Or wholesale piracy
So watch yer back, I'm inclined to sample
I'll dismantle and make you all examples
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
marks marsh
Lyrics
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
Now my style is distinguished
All fires are extinguished
Ask yer girl to sing and she'll sing this
I'm a scientist
Have no prejudice, that's my hypothesis
Make your analysis, ever heard a beat like this?
I walk the beat like a policemen
No karma pedestrian
In five hundred years they'll play this song in museums
I'm the bold adventurer
U.K.'s ambassador
Holding up Excalibur
Your beats are inferior
Don't want to embarrass yer
So call yer solicitor
The jury voted unanimously against ya!
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
This one's fat like yer mother
Contains enough calories
Resonating all your favorite frequencies
I've got a worldwide warranty
Satisfaction guarantee
If you ain't happy then just
Send it right back to me
'Spec to B.C.
It's time to fuck loyalty
One day I hope to earn some hard royalties
From a bit of sample robbery
Rook burglary, noise thievery
Or wholesale piracy
So watch yer back, I'm inclined to sample
I'll dismantle and make you all examples
Sharp darts spitting masters
Spitting darts faster
Shut up I'm the driver, you're the passenger
I'll reign superior
The pressure blows the dial on your barometer
Do you understand?
Or do you need an interpreter?
NotVeryChristian
powerful track
Kim
THIS BEAT <3
Caryn D Prescott
I've had this album for years, but I'm just hearing this on a Bernie Mac episode. The one where Vanessa is dating a basketball player.
LMB Trûû
The one I’m watching now
Na'jhmiere bacon
same
Mandy G
@LMB Trûû me too
littleriggs057
I'm a yank rocking Mickey skinner 15 years later and still loving it
DefMettle
brings back memories
MareRecords
i love "the streets"