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
The Sound
Wax Tailor Lyrics
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It's the sound, uh got's get down
It's the sound, bounce bounce bounce bounce to this because
It's the sound, check it out check it out we gonna rock it like this
Headphones carry the groove
Like electricity you move
Rising amps to carry the groove
Man I bet you didn't know it was better for you
Can I do it for the right side?
Imma do it for the left side
Altogether in the middle, altogether in the middle
Let me bring it back a little, let me bring it back
Headphones carry the groove
Electricity you move
Rising amps to carry the groove
Merry to move
Falling out of the sky with a feudal sound
"Turn it up for a second and get down"
Give it to me, another record please
I'm hooked to the music with a certain glean
A head of steam, stage is a diamond ring
Altogether with no effort I sing
From an underworld coming baby do my thing
When the lights come on it's the shock we bring
Rock the rhythm, with methods that he be livin
The manifestation you are now witnessing
It's the sound, uh yeah gather round cuz
It's the sound, yeah you right there you got's get down because
It's the sound, bounce bounce bounce bounce bounce to this because
It's the sound, we gonna rock it like this we gonna move it like this
Headphones carry the groove
Like electricity you move
Rising amps to carry the groove
Man I bet you didn't know it was better for you
Check it out now
Elevation how we do it with a jam
Your shirt get wet and we entertain the fans
Hands up if you've seen a lot of land
Keep your arms out, please develop with your plan
The turntable and the mic be the tools
Coach up your rappers when we take over your castle
All the king's women and all the king's men
Couldn't bring the melody together again, I said
His back pops wings like warren worthington
X-many things, like a hand grenade
light a stick of dynamite and lay down in the bed
Put it in your mouth, educate your head
Is it graphic like an animal in traffic
Roadside kill when I activate the skill
All my BPMs will start until you break the limbs
We build it to the top, getting news of this hip-hop
It's the sound, so profound inbound gather round cuz
It's the sound, you right there you will get down because
It's the sound, preparation of the jam make you bounce to this because
It's the sound, check it out we gonna rock it like this we gonna end it like this
Headphones carry the groove
Like electricity you move
Rising amps to carry the groove
Man I bet you didn't know it was better for you
Talk to em now
The lyrics to "The Sound" by Wax Tailor feat. Mattic speak to the power of music to move and unify people. The song praises the influence of headphones and amplifiers in carrying the groove of a song, and speaks to the uplifting and energizing effect that music can have on the listener. The lyrics urge the listener to "get down" and bounce to the rhythm, while also acknowledging the sense of community that can be built through shared musical experience. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's the sound" as a sort of anthem to the power of music to bring people together.
The lyrics also touch on the technical aspects of music production, namechecking the turntable and microphone as the necessary tools for creating hip hop music. The singer of the song exudes confidence and skill, rapping about his ability to "do his thing" and "rock the rhythm" effortlessly. Overall, the lyrics of "The Sound" celebrate a shared love of music and the sense of collective power that comes from experiencing it together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the sound, uh yeah gather round cuz
Come and listen, as we introduce the sound
It's the sound, uh got's get down
Let's dance to the beat of the sound
It's the sound, bounce bounce bounce bounce to this because
Let the rhythm of the sound move you
It's the sound, check it out check it out we gonna rock it like this
Let's jam to the sound, with a style that'll make you move
Headphones carry the groove
The music comes through the headphones, carrying the rhythm
Like electricity you move
The rhythm of the sound flows through you like electricity
Rising amps to carry the groove
The amps amplify the sound, making it louder and more powerful
Man I bet you didn't know it was better for you
Music has many benefits, and can improve your life in unexpected ways
Can I do it for the right side?
Let me cater to the audience on the right side
Imma do it for the left side
And now I'll cater to the left side
Altogether in the middle, altogether in the middle
Everyone come together and dance in the middle
Let me bring it back a little, let me bring it back
Let's slow it down a bit and take it back to the basics
Merry to move
This music is so lively, it makes you want to move
Falling out of the sky with a feudal sound
The sound is powerful and intense, like it's falling from the sky
"Turn it up for a second and get down"
Turn up the volume and let's dance
Give it to me, another record please
Play another song, continue the groove
I'm hooked to the music with a certain glean
I'm addicted to this music, the rhythm has me hooked
A head of steam, stage is a diamond ring
The energy is building, the stage is like a shining diamond
Altogether with no effort I sing
Everyone sings along without even trying
From an underworld coming baby do my thing
I come from a hidden place, but I do my thing with confidence and skill
When the lights come on it's the shock we bring
When the spotlight is on us, we bring a shock of energy
Rock the rhythm, with methods that he be livin
We groove and dance with the rhythm, using our own unique styles
The manifestation you are now witnessing
You are witnessing the result of our dedication and skills
Elevation how we do it with a jam
We elevate our music with a lively, energetic jam
Your shirt get wet and we entertain the fans
We give our all to entertain our fans, making them dance and sweat
Hands up if you've seen a lot of land
If you've traveled and seen the world, put your hands up
Keep your arms out, please develop with your plan
Keep your arms outstretched and focus on your plan for success
The turntable and the mic be the tools
Our tools for success are the turntable and microphone
Coach up your rappers when we take over your castle
We help other rappers improve their skills when we perform and take over the stage
All the king's women and all the king's men
Despite all obstacles, we come together to create great music
Couldn't bring the melody together again, I said
Without our skills and talents, the melody could not come together
His back pops wings like warren worthington
Our skills allow us to soar, like comic book character Warren Worthington, a.k.a. Angel
X-many things, like a hand grenade
We have many different talents and skills, like the explosive power of a hand grenade
light a stick of dynamite and lay down in the bed
Our music is explosive and intense, like lighting a stick of dynamite
Put it in your mouth, educate your head
Listen to our music and let it educate your mind and soul
Is it graphic like an animal in traffic
Our music is powerful and raw, like an animal running through traffic
Roadside kill when I activate the skill
Our skills are lethal, like a hit-and-run on the side of the road
All my BPMs will start until you break the limbs
Our beats will keep going until you can't dance anymore
We build it to the top, getting news of this hip-hop
We strive to make great music, and our reputation in the hip-hop world is growing
It's the sound, so profound inbound gather round cuz
The sound is profound and powerful, so come closer and listen
It's the sound, you right there you will get down because
The sound will make you dance, so get ready to move
It's the sound, preparation of the jam make you bounce to this because
The lively jam will get you bouncing and dancing to the beat
It's the sound, check it out we gonna rock it like this we gonna end it like this
Listen to the sound that we're rocking, we'll end it with the same energy we started with
Talk to em now
Keep listening, we have more to say
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@menthosonthegoghst
That's that (the) Sound! That groove! Feels Funky ! Dope! PEace!
@rouviergabin2752
Je suis allé les voir en concert hier !!!
@eladiobeaupel1756
oohhh so funky dude !!!!!!!!!