After two EP's, he released his first album Tales of the Forgotten Melodies in March 2005, mixing hip-hop, downtempo and trip-hop, and a second, Hope & Sorrow in April 2007.
After being a host on a French radio in the Paris suburb of Mantes-La-Jolie, JC Le Saoût started the French Rap band La Formule in the 1990's. He created his label Lab'Oratoire in 1998 and produced records from La Formule as well as Break Beat compilations and a collaboration with the Swedish band Looptroop.
He began work on the Wax Tailor project in 2001, first appearing on a remix of Looptroop & La Formule's "Breathing Under Water". Wax Tailor's first EP Lost The Way was released in 2004 and features contributions from Charlotte Savary, Marina Quaisse, and Big Dada rapper Infinite Livez. Other musicians who have appeared alongside Wax Tailor include North Carolina Hip-Hop duo The Others, Ursula Rucker, Sharon Jones, Voice and A State Of Mind.
His second album Hope & Sorrow was nominated for "Best Electronic Album" at the 2008 Victoires de la Musique, a French music award ceremony.
Wax Tailor uses samples in his music as film directors use actors. His record is conceived as an orchestral movie between hip-hop and downtempo where Wax Tailor hijacks “The forgotten melodies” and tells a story of his own where each track is a sequence. In this large patchwork of numerous influences and multiple references to the seventh art, major names of the twentieth century music (Doris Day, Nina Simone...) could get a chance to meet Stanley Kubrick, Woody Allen or Alfred Hitchcock
Say Yes
Wax Tailor Lyrics
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Wax tailor on the beat once again
State of mind for the bland
Check it out, say yes, say yes, say yes!
Say yes if you think that you should speak what you feel
Say yes for the artists still keeping it real
Say yes, and if you got the spirit stand tall and say
Say no to the bloodsucking downpresser man
Say no if you're ready for some buckshackalang
Say no if you're fed up and ready to brawl then say
No way y'all... no way y'all
This one is for the refugees and child soldiers
Carrying the weight of the world upon their shoulders
The homeless and few true microphonists
Not afraid to raise their fists and use the groove against opponents
The horns are for the haitians and rhyme for rwanda
Kick it for the congo on the one for obama
And bring the drama like a suicide bomber
For the people of tibet and the dalai lama
Ima pass it over 'cause I'm too vexed to keep on..
The kinda crap designed to make you clap yet we weep on
The trees gone, cut, all across the globe
Can't nobody see we've had a holocaust before
So what's the cost of hope, and that of a democracy
Liberty, freedom and equality, you follow me
A call to peace now's pivotal, lyrical,
Spiritual cleansing of minds the strike's critical
Say yes if you think that you should speak what you feel
Say yes for the artists still keeping it real
Say yes, and if you got the spirit stand tall and say
Yes yes y'all... yes yes y'all!
Say no to the bloodsucking downpresser man
Say no if you're ready for some buckshackalang
Say no if you're fed up and ready to brawl then say
No way y'all... no way y'all
One, two, three
Condition red. repeat, condition red.
This is not an exercise
Repeat, this is not an exercise.
Too long have eyes been closed and blindfolded
A new dawn is rising now, the mind's old enough
To know the stuff going on behind our backs
Roll with us, and you might get to find the facts
Mind the gap and lift up your voices
Fists up, rejoice, it's a switch in the choices
We must make, bust fake trust great minds
For the sake of our sons and daughters yo let's ride!
Next up fire pon the wicked dem kick a blend
One time for the parasites using bricks and pens
To follow whims and exploit fellow man
Stay cloudy, allow me to quote yellowman with the
"zunguzungzuguzunguzeng!"
Manipulating roosters , neglecting the hens
Step to the end of the deepest dark forest
Where hands are empty but the souls are victorious
Say yes if you think that you should speak what you feel
Say yes for the artists still keeping it real
Say yes, and if you got the spirit stand tall and say
Yes yes y'all... yes yes y'all!
Say no to the bloodsucking downpresser man
Say no if you're ready for some buckshackalang
Say no if you're fed up and ready to brawl then say
No way y'all... no way y'all
Young soldiers at attention!
Dig a trench and oh, did we forget to mention..?
We got the tailor on the tables, reinvention of guerrilla warfare
Dodging silver bullets as we're leaping through the crosshairs
All clear, and ready for attack mode
About to bridge event horizon of the black hole
The last bowl of soup has been slurped
See we gotta come together to make this thing work!
Say yes if you think that you should speak what you feel
Say yes for the artists still keeping it real
Say yes, and if you got the spirit stand tall and say
Yes yes y'all... yes yes y'all!
Say no to the bloodsucking downpresser man
Say no if you're ready for some buckshackalang
Say no if you're fed up and ready to brawl then say
No way y'all... no way y'all
The song "Say Yes" by Wax Tailor is a call-to-action anthem that encourages listeners to stand up for what they believe in and take action against oppression and injustice. The lyrics are a powerful message that promotes individual agency and social change. The song begins with a bold declaration from Wax Tailor, and he urges listeners to join him in saying yes to speaking their truth, to artists who are keeping it real, and to standing tall with the indomitable spirit. The chorus encourages listeners to say no to the "bloodsucking downpresser man" and to be ready to "buckshackalang" and brawl against oppression.
The middle verse of the song calls attention to various social issues, such as the refugee crisis, child soldiers, homelessness, and environmental destruction. Wax Tailor also references political leaders such as President Obama and the Dalai Lama. The lyrics paint a picture of a world in turmoil, where people are fighting for their basic rights and freedoms, and Wax Tailor is urging listeners to take action and make positive change.
Overall, the song "Say Yes" is a call to arms that encourages listeners to stand up and make their voices heard. The lyrics are a powerful reminder that we can all make a difference and that even small actions can create big change.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, wax tailor
Inviting Wax Tailor to begin playing music.
Wax tailor on the beat once again
Acknowledging Wax Tailor's skill and experience as a musician.
State of mind for the bland
Noticing that many people are apathetic and lacking in passion.
Check it out, say yes, say yes, say yes!
Encouraging listeners to speak up and take action.
Say yes if you think that you should speak what you feel
Advising listeners to express themselves honestly.
Say yes for the artists still keeping it real
Supporting artists who stay true to their own vision and values.
Say yes, and if you got the spirit stand tall and say
Urging those who are passionate to stand up for what they believe in.
Yes yes y'all... yes yes y'all!
Repeating the call to action for emphasis.
Say no to the bloodsucking downpresser man
Encouraging people to resist those who seek to control and oppress them.
Say no if you're ready for some buckshackalang
Rejecting the status quo and embracing something new and exciting.
Say no if you're fed up and ready to brawl then say
Encouraging those who are frustrated to take action against injustice.
No way y'all... no way y'all
Repeating the call to action for emphasis.
This one is for the refugees and child soldiers
Acknowledging the struggles of those who have suffered greatly in times of war and conflict.
Carrying the weight of the world upon their shoulders
Visualizing the heavy burden that these individuals carry.
The homeless and few true microphonists
Recognizing the plight of those who are without shelter and those who use their music to advocate for change.
Not afraid to raise their fists and use the groove against opponents
Celebrating those who use music as a tool for resistance and social change.
The horns are for the haitians and rhyme for rwanda
Dedicating the music to those who have suffered in specific geographic locations.
Kick it for the congo on the one for obama
Honoring the Democratic Republic of Congo and the former president of the United States.
And bring the drama like a suicide bomber
Using vivid language to convey a sense of intensity and urgency.
For the people of tibet and the dalai lama
Voicing solidarity with Tibet and its spiritual leader.
Ima pass it over 'cause I'm too vexed to keep on..
Handing off the metaphorical mic to someone else because the artist is too frustrated to continue.
The kinda crap designed to make you clap yet we weep on
Highlighting the contradiction between false positivity and genuine sadness.
The trees gone, cut, all across the globe
Bemoaning deforestation and its harmful impact on the planet.
Can't nobody see we've had a holocaust before
Realizing that humanity has committed atrocities in the past and is at risk of doing so again.
So what's the cost of hope, and that of a democracy
Questioning the value of these ideals in the face of so much suffering and injustice.
Liberty, freedom and equality, you follow me
Listing three important values that are frequently espoused but not always achieved.
A call to peace now's pivotal, lyrical,
Urging listeners to work towards a more peaceful and just world through the power of music and words.
Spiritual cleansing of minds the strike's critical
Emphasizing the importance of a clear, healthy state of mind in order to effect change in the world.
Young soldiers at attention!
Addressing a new generation of social activists.
Dig a trench and oh, did we forget to mention..?
Using military language as a metaphor for preparation and strategy.
We got the tailor on the tables, reinvention of guerrilla warfare
Drawing a comparison between music and military tactics.
Dodging silver bullets as we're leaping through the crosshairs
Referencing the dangers of speaking out against those in power.
All clear, and ready for attack mode
Signaling a sense of readiness and courage.
About to bridge event horizon of the black hole
Using cosmic imagery to convey a sense of transcendence and transformation.
The last bowl of soup has been slurped
Speaking metaphorically about the urgency of the situation and the need for action.
See we gotta come together to make this thing work!
Urging collaboration and teamwork in the face of difficult challenges.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALDWELL
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@mike7743
dope track Wax Taylor is easily one of the most underrated producers ever.
@vintage1351
love it when Wax Tailor and ASM get together!!!
@bluefoosh
I've been trying to find this song for the last 4 years
and yes I finally found it!
@Nishua
Yes, to this song for LIFE!
@chocojox
Je suis sur le cul, je viens de decouvrir Wax Tailor grace a l'emission Taratata. Vraiment ca dechire, je suis pas du tout un fan de Rap, mais alors ca, c'est vraiment de la vibe differente, originale et (pour moi) de qualité. Keep on going Wax Tailor, Proud to see that French artists can make so good !!!
@djux89
Pas fan de hip-hop mais là je m'incline, ça envoie! L'instrumentation est géniale! C'est un point souvent négligé dans ce genre de musique... à tord!
@zackvsdvanderumede4085
I love that they have meaning behind what they say in thier rap. The music acts a vessel for a message and I love that they use it that way.
@julietatube555
J'ecoute AUJORD-HOUI !!!! 👍💣👍💣👍💣 Bravo!!!!
@billiebutton18
Love these guys when I first heard them on another Wax Tailor song, they reminded me of Sweatshop Union.
@windtwist
ASM x's Wax Tailor = illllllllllllnessssssss