Influenced by the golden years of drum and bass and a steady diet of dub and roots music, V.I.V.E.K has been honing his musical construction skills since 2004. Progressing naturally from DJ'ing to production, and originally beginning to build music around the 170 tempo, 140 BPM was the pitch that worked for V.I.V.E.K to shape his unique subterranean groove.
With one 12" release under his belt for "On the Edge", fellow soundscaper Silkie passed a CD of his productions to DMZ / Deep Medi visionary Mala. The launching pad into musical infamy was then set with his first 12" for the innovative camp ("Kulture / Meditation Rock") in 2009. The momentum this release initiated was to spark a flurry of concentrated creative power, and many sought after dubplates from V.I.V.E.K. The "Feel It" EP was the culmination of this period of focus. This 4 track EP and its attached "Mix Session" CD captured his vision succinctly and solidified V.I.V.E.K's reputation as one of the most talented artists working in the 140 framework today.
Fervent support for V.I.V.E.K music has always come from the DJ's that fully understand the power that 140 BPM holds when the construction is pure. Mala, Youngsta, N-Type, Mary Anne Hobbs, Skream, Distance, Gilles Peterson, Mistajam, Nihal (of BBC Radio 1), & Anti Social have all been compasses that chart the sonic progress of the V.I.V.E.K sound.
As a Deep Medi artist, V.I.V.E.K himself has become a regular DJ on the DMZ / Deep Medi nights, recently playing sets that have become highlights for many at the DMZ 6th birthday celebrations in London and Amsterdam. Chest rattling, consciousness moving exclusives are the norm here, and catching one of these performances is a potent reminder of why we all fell in love so deeply with the dubstep sound.
2011 sees the internet on fire again with clips and Youtube videos of the latest batch of V.I.V.E.K dubplates, Deep Medi is set to drop the "Eyes Down" EP in May 2011, and it's comforting to know that this is only the beginning of what promises to be the year V.I.V.E.K comes out from the shadows to the forefront of bass music with more stellar releases and genuinely important DJ sets.
Danger
V.I.V.E.K Lyrics
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Yeah
I be feeling some ways and i cannot explain it
Let out some demons i cannot retain em
Shit right here hurt like a nigga was flaming
Putting me down i cant tell if you playing
I need it all i cant do a percentage
I was present for you i had perfect attendance
You lied to my face you were very convincing
Saying shit i don't mean and i cannot rephrase it
You wouldn’t get it and i couldn’t change it
I could never forget cuz its just in my nature
I shut off my feelings i know they in danger
Used to be close now it feel like we strangers
Y'gotta have hope or else none of this changes
I was reaching out for ya i tried to get it
Sometimes it get harder to hide the feeling
It get harder to hide the feeling
You took more than i was giving, yeah
Had choices that i was missing
Look down at my wrist and the time was ticking
Nigga hold off imma get right to it
Tryna leave now I can't get back to her
We live for the now i don’t know my future
I lost one soldier off of what i'm doin
What real nigga doing off a real nigga play
Shawty listen too on what a real nigga sayin
Finna switch up for the real quick ban
Got a real good problem with a real good plan
All these hoes lie to me, when the shit hit fan
All these lame ass niggas tryna snatch my bands
I be feeling so off, i be feeling so blan
Ion like these people imma a whole new man
Hand on the stick we finna ride
Don't even call less finna buy
Demons inside me keeping me tired
I ain wasting my talent i ain wasting my time
Storm on the way finna take my pride
But I can't complain and i cannot whine
I come from a place where some real niggas cried
And some new niggas got em they faked and they lied
And some real niggas died
I be feeling some ways and i cannot explain it
Let out some demons i cannot retain em
Shit right here hurt like a nigga was flaming
Putting me down i cant tell if you playing
I need it all i cant do a percentage
I was present for you i had perfect attendence
I be watching my enemies staying attentive
You lied to my face you were very convincing
Saying shit i don't mean and i cannot rephrase it
You wouldn’t get it and i couldn’t change it
I could never forget cuz its just in my nature
I shut off my feelings i know they in danger
Used to be close now it feel like we strangers
Y’gotta have hope or else none of this changes
I was reaching out for ya i tried to get it
Sometimes it get harder to hide the feeling
The lyrics to V.I.V.E.K's song "Danger" reflect a heavy emotional intensity that seems to gnaw at the artist. The feeling of being wronged, disrespected, or abandoned is a central theme throughout the song. The opening verses set the tone for the rest of the track, as V.I.V.E.K expresses his frustration and emotional turmoil. He speaks about feeling some type of way that he cannot explain and needing to let out some inner demons that he cannot contain.
As the song progresses, V.I.V.E.K delves further into his emotions, describing a sense of hurt and betrayal from someone close to him. He struggles with whether the person is playing games with him or not and acknowledges the difficulty in trusting people. He also touches on themes of loyalty, attendance, watching enemies, and feelings in danger, providing a holistic picture of the battle that he is facing.
Towards the end of the song, V.I.V.E.K describes his determination to move forward and leave behind the negative elements that are weighing on him. He acknowledges that some real and new N-words have died or lied, which has undoubtedly been an ingredient in his emotional state.
In sum, "Danger" is a song that captures the pain of being hurt by someone who was once seen as a confidant. It is a lyrical journey that takes the listener through the complex and complicated nature of personal relationships, loyalty, and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Acknowledgement and agreement with upcoming statements.
I be feeling some ways and i cannot explain it
Experiencing complex emotions without the ability to accurately describe or articulate them.
Let out some demons i cannot retain em
Releasing inner turmoil and negative thoughts that cannot be suppressed any longer.
Shit right here hurt like a nigga was flaming
The pain being experienced is intense and unbearable, similar to being engulfed in flames.
Putting me down i cant tell if you playing
Uncertainty regarding whether criticism or insults are meant to be taken seriously or in jest.
I need it all i cant do a percentage
Desire and drive for complete success, rather than settling for partial achievements.
I was present for you i had perfect attendance
Consistently making an effort to be present and supportive, even when it may not be reciprocated.
I be watching my enemies staying attentive
Remaining vigilant and aware of those who may pose a threat or wish harm.
You lied to my face you were very convincing
Betrayal by someone who deceived with great believability.
Saying shit i don't mean and i cannot rephrase it
Inadvertent or impulsive statements that cannot be undone or explained differently.
You wouldn’t get it and i couldn’t change it
Realization that some matters cannot be understood or altered, even with great effort.
I could never forget cuz its just in my nature
Persistent memory of a past event or person due to inherent personality traits.
I shut off my feelings i know they in danger
Purposeful disengagement from emotions to protect oneself from potential harm or negative impact.
Used to be close now it feel like we strangers
Loss or deterioration of a once-close relationship, resulting in feelings of unfamiliarity or distance.
Y'gotta have hope or else none of this changes
Necessity of holding onto optimism and positivity in order for circumstances to improve.
I was reaching out for ya i tried to get it
Making an effort to connect or communicate with someone, despite potential obstacles or difficulties.
Sometimes it get harder to hide the feeling
Difficulty in concealing emotions, especially those that are strong and overwhelming.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: kahlil moore-stone
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