The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Slam
Various Artists Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Well here's another one in the gutter one getting running up
Troublesome extra double double I come to feed them
The feed 'em then I shred 'em so what if that I'm cheating
I'm gonna show you how come on, yeah, ooh yeah, yeah
That's how we gotta be so stop trying to beat
Loud as me 'cause you can't do that
Think about the pay offer so left with an automatic rifle
For last against the lighting last bullets first on line
Toughest step and a rep and a run rep and a run wreck and a swine
Peace to the brothers on break his sign
Pumping up a trample and didn't like his criminal lickin' buck my eye
Oh my God I'm so high
Just they say a Rodney say you like a criminal, what?
Just they say to make get making million, children slam, slam
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
I'm the mean nasty grease smashing ever slow gashing
Sticky swift blast of the basty of the basty basty bast bashing
Then I provide I provide the you was cheat beside the ghetto five
Make me feel like Jekly and Hyde of Corse
I come across with no fear for sure
Un-adult un-rated un-conformed disgusted
Busted you wanna touch it to hot
You forgot, you're not ready you're head could get ruptured
Hit between the eye I planned the plan alive I'm the plonic sonic
Rule with the bad guys
The villain, crooks, hot midas in confide us
See the big jerk put you look inside us
My mind, it's graphic, expresstic graphic
So kill the cop because it's kept all mastic
Directin' it when y'all least expected it
And thought it was safe Onyx hit you in the face so
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
I'm a B-boy standin' in my B-boy stance
Hurry up and give me the microphone before I bust in my pants
The mad author of anguish my language, polluted
Onyx is heavyweight, and still undisputed
He took the words right out my mouth and walked a mile in my shoes
I've paid so many dues, I feel used and abused
And I'm so confused excuse me, for example
I'm the inspiration, of a whole generation
And unless you got 10 Sticky Fingers
Its straight imitation a figment, of your imagination
But but but but wait it gets worse
I'm not watered down so I'm dyin' of thirst
Comin' through wit a scam, a full proof plan
B-boys make some noise, and just, just slam
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
Let the boys be boys
...
The lyrics of Various Artists' "Slam!" call for everyone to let the boys be boys and do what they do best, which is to go hard and express themselves through their actions. The song is infused with aggression, with Onyx particularly standing out with his unique style and flow. The aggressive tone of the song is maintained throughout as the artists boast about their skills and call out anyone who tries to match their intensity. The lyrics touch on themes of rebellion, defiance, and the quest to establish one's identity in a world that often tries to suppress it.
The song also has a strong hip-hop influence, which is visible in the use of rap verses, bold beats, and lyrical flow. The sound is raw and uncut, with a focus on energetic delivery and spontaneous, improvisational lyrics. In many ways, "Slam!" is the quintessential hip-hop anthem, designed to get listeners pumped up and ready to take on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Slam, duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh
The chorus repeats the command to "slam" and persists on letting "the boys be boys"
Well here's another one in the gutter one getting running up
Another of the many like us, who thrive in the suffocating environment
Troublesome extra double double I come to feed them
I bring double trouble, but also what they crave for, a voice to represent them
The feed 'em then I shred 'em so what if that I'm cheating
After satisfying their hunger, I expose their weaknesses and take advantage of their vulnerability
And where's everyone when I sound gwan now
Everyone remains silent when I am on the move and making progress
I'm gonna show you how come on, yeah, ooh yeah, yeah
I will show everyone what it means to rise above the rest and succeed
That's how we gotta be so stop trying to beat
To make it in the world we live in, we must maintain a fierce spirit and stop trying to imitate
Loud as me 'cause you can't do that
It is impossible for anyone to be as loud and bold as me
Think about the pay offer so left with an automatic rifle
Considering the low compensation, left with no choice but to resort to violence and weaponry
For last against the lighting last bullets first on line
I am always prepared for the worst, with my bullets being prioritized in case of a strike from an unexpected source
Toughest step and a rep and a run rep and a run wreck and a swine
I am the toughest, most experienced and feared, ruling without mercy or compassion
Peace to the brothers on break his sign
A peaceful greeting to those who have decided to temporarily put down their weapons
Pumping up a trample and didn't like his criminal lickin' buck my eye
I fueled a stampede and refused to bow down to their criminal ways, even if they resorted to violence
Oh my God I'm so high
I am filled with exhilaration and excitement
Just they say a Rodney say you like a criminal, what?
People accuse me of being a criminal, but they do not understand what it is like in my shoes
Just they say to make get making million, children slam, slam
People believe that making money is the key to success, while I believe it is to inspire the young and make them slam the competition
I'm the mean nasty grease smashing ever slow gashing
I am the one that everyone fears, with a mean and violent reputation
Sticky swift blast of the basty of the basty basty bast bashing
I use my words and my charm to quickly destroy anyone that stands in my way
Then I provide I provide the you was cheat beside the ghetto five
I offer encouragement and support to those that have been left to cheat in the shadows of the city
Make me feel like Jekly and Hyde of Corse
I feel like a different person inside, capable of switching from good to evil at any moment
I come across with no fear for sure
I move through the world with courage and confidence
Un-adult un-rated un-conformed disgusted
I refuse to conform to the adult world and the standards it sets
Busted you wanna touch it to hot
If you dare to challenge me, you will get burned
You forgot, you're not ready you're head could get ruptured
You forgot that you are not yet ready for battle, and risk getting injured
Hit between the eye I planned the plan alive I'm the plonic sonic
I strategically and precisely execute my attacks, always calculating my every move
Rule with the bad guys
I dominate the world with the darkest and most ruthless individuals
The villain, crooks, hot midas in confide us
I thrive among the most notorious and successful of criminals
See the big jerk put you look inside us
It is obvious that the well-connected criminals run the show from behind the scenes
My mind, it's graphic, expresstic graphic
My thoughts are vivid and disturbing, breathing life into my expression
So kill the cop because it's kept all mastic
Under the guise of law enforcement, the authorities have been suppressing us and holding us down for far too long
Directin' it when y'all least expected it
I make my moves when no one expects me to, catching them off guard
And thought it was safe Onyx hit you in the face so
Just when they thought they were safe, I strike with a vengeance
I'm a B-boy standin' in my B-boy stance
I am a B-boy, standing tall and confident
Hurry up and give me the microphone before I bust in my pants
I am eager to share my message and must express it quickly before it consumes me
The mad author of anguish my language, polluted
I am the author of my own pain, and my words are tainted with the same
Onyx is heavyweight, and still undisputed
Onyx is a powerful and enduring figure, feared by all
He took the words right out my mouth and walked a mile in my shoes
He understands me completely and truly knows what it is like to be in my position
I've paid so many dues, I feel used and abused
I have worked so hard and yet I still feel taken advantage of and unappreciated
And I'm so confused excuse me, for example
Despite all of my hard work and dedication, I am still lost and unsure
I'm the inspiration, of a whole generation
I am the driving force that motivates and inspires an entire generation
And unless you got 10 Sticky Fingers
Unless you are as skilled and cunning as I am, you will never be able to succeed
Its straight imitation a figment, of your imagination
Your attempts to copy me are nothing more than a product of your own imagination
But but but but wait it gets worse
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it does
I'm not watered down so I'm dyin' of thirst
I cannot be contained or diluted, and so I am constantly thirsty for more
Comin' through wit a scam, a full proof plan
I am always making moves with a well-planned and foolproof strategy
B-boys make some noise, and just, just slam
I urge all B-boys to make some noise and fight back, taking on the competition with a fierce slam
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.