Timo Maas (born July 27, 1969 in Hannover, Germany) is an electronic music … Read Full Bio ↴Timo Maas (born July 27, 1969 in Hannover, Germany) is an electronic music DJ/producer and remixer. Maas' first fascination with music was sparked by listening to the radio when he was young. At the age of 9 he bought his first record and went on to buy his first set of turntables at 17. His very first set was in 1982, when he played at a party in his friend's home. The beginning of his career consisted mostly of gigs around Germany playing "Top 40"-records, but occasionally sneaking in a techno record. It was to be another 6 years from his first set that he performed his first official all-techno set. In 1992 Maas was introduced to the early German rave scene after being booked for a rave at Easter. His fascination with the rave culture led him to play at many different rave-events of many sizes and scales both at home and abroad. It was in this way that Maas earned a name in the electronic underground scene.

Maas first began producing records in the '80s, but his first record The Final XS was not released until 1995. The Final XC did not sell well, and Maas himself even called it Cheesy, which is a term used in electronic music to describe something too simple and predictable. His second record release was with another producer, Gary D, with Die Herdplatte, which was a bigger success than his first album. Gary D also gained Maas a residency at Hamburg's famous club, The Tunnel, between 1994 and 1996.

Through British contacts Maas played at the Bristol club Lakota. Maas also began to release records through record-labels such as Hope Recordings, both under his own name and the alias Orinoko. Maas has also recorded under many aliases such as Mad Dogs and many others together with his manager and friend Leon Alexander. In 2000 Timo Maas began a residency alongside Deep Dish at the New York club Twilo.

Maas first became popular in mainstream dance music through his remix of Azzido Da Bass' Doom's Night, in the wake of this success he released Music For The Maases Volume 1, a mix album consisting of many of his previous tracks and remixes. After producing another mix album called Connected with Paul Oakenfold's imprint Perfecto Maas released his own debut album Loud in 2002. The album featured guest appearances from Kelis and Finley Quaye. A second Music For The Maases, Volume 2, was released, again consisting of remixes and new tracks. In 2005 Maas released his second personal album, Pictures, featuring guest artists Kelis, Neneh Cherry and Placebo's Brian Molko.

His "To Get Down" track has been widely used in movie soundtracks such as the 2003 remake of The Italian Job (2003 film), Riders in 2002, as well as other mediums such as the video game, FIFA 2003, and a Budweiser beer commercial.

On the popular video game The Sims 2: Nightlife, a remix of the Neighbourhood screen music is credited to him.

Release
Timo Maas Lyrics

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my potions addictive
my motion is liquid
(repeat 2x)

a wan you please believe me
my potions addictive
yo finker keep me
my motion is liquid

the flows and beezy
dey can shtop keep me
the bad police men

a wan you please believe me
my potions addictive
yo finker keep me
my motion is liquid
the flows and beezy
and i got the bumpin' style
ya'll believe me

we'll keep on keepin' on
you shoulda love me now
you don't wanna miss me when im gone
but till im gone its on
hustle stong, nothing long
if you wanna come and touch this son dey ru on clan de floor and flowin' on
ayo want you free the feeling
give me something to believe
and a stree with meaning
yo, i dont believe im boastin if i say i can achieve before i see the notion

()
ay girl!
(repeat 5x)

please believe me
ay girl!
the flows and beezy

ey feelin moderation, including moderation
in times of excess we have to know are limitation
some boy say das good buts its a lie
a woulda have believe it but dey can't fool de eye
ca a why we hustlin strength to get by
got to get the dough you know to stay fly
tell me a why a da a boy wanna try
when i always lost it with the pocket carbine, dats ill

ay girl!
(repeat x2)

()

ay girl!
(repeat x8)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Release" by Timo Maas talk about constantly moving forward and hustling, regardless of any obstacle or resistance one may face. The lines "my potions addictive, my motion is liquid" could refer to the singer's smooth and addictive flow, which keeps listeners hooked, and the fluidity of his movements as he keeps going despite any setbacks.

In the following lines, the singer asks his listeners to believe in him and his abilities, while also acknowledging the presence of "bad police men," perhaps as a reference to the societal obstacles and oppressions that he has to face. The lyrics also touch upon the importance of resilience and perseverance, with lines like "we'll keep on keepin' on" and "hustle strong, nothing long."

Towards the end of the song, there is a mention of moderation and limitation as well, urging listeners to keep a balance in their lives. Overall, the lyrics of "Release" encourage a positive and tenacious outlook towards life, reminding listeners that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.

Line by Line Meaning

my potions addictive
My products have an irresistible effect on those who consume them

my motion is liquid
My movements are fluid and smooth

a wan you please believe me
I hope you trust and believe in me

yo finker keep me
Hey friend, stick with me

the flows and beezy
The rhythm and tempo are effortless

dey can shtop keep me
Nothing can slow me down

the bad police men
The enforcers of the law are a hindrance

and i got the bumpin' style
I possess an impressive and influential manner

ya'll believe me
I hope you trust in my abilities

we'll keep on keepin' on
We will persist and continue on our journey

you shoulda love me now
You could have appreciated me from the start

you don't wanna miss me when im gone
You will regret not valuing me when I am no longer around

but till im gone its on
Until my departure, I will continue with my actions

hustle stong, nothing long
Work diligently, without delay

if you wanna come and touch this son dey ru on clan de floor and flowin' on
If you want to challenge me, you can find me on the dance floor, seamlessly moving

ayo want you free the feeling
Hey, release your emotions

give me something to believe
Provide me with evidence or reasons to believe in something

and a stree with meaning
I want a life with purpose

yo, i dont believe im boastin if i say i can achieve before i see the notion
I do not consider myself arrogant when I claim to have the ability to succeed without needing proof

ay girl!
Calling out to a girl

the flows and beezy
The rhythm and tempo are effortless

ey feelin moderation, including moderation
We should strive for balance in all aspects, including moderation itself

in times of excess we have to know are limitation
During times of indulgence, we should recognize our boundaries

some boy say das good buts its a lie
Some individuals claim that excess is positive, but it is not truthful

a woulda have believe it but dey can't fool de eye
I might have believed it, but I cannot be fooled

ca a why we hustlin strength to get by
This is why we are working hard to get ahead

got to get the dough you know to stay fly
We need to make money to maintain our lifestyle

tell me a why a da a boy wanna try
Why do people choose to test me

when i always lost it with the pocket carbine, dats ill
I always beat them in a game of pool, which is impressive

Writer(s): Martin Buttrich, Timo Maas Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Gmbh

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