Who remembers the game show Definition on CFTO in Toronto and all cross Canada your big prize was like a set of vinyl car seat covers and Ten Bucks in Canadian Tire Money.
lol, they just rapped over the whole song. It is not sampled they just blatantly ripped of the whole fucking song. This is the biggest theft in music history. Faithfully sampled lol. thats hilarious.
Definitly one of my favorites in the early 90s. And quite nice that I learned that this sample was from a song of Quincy Jones. So that opened me a sound universe anyway back in the days. Thanx.
This song was a reasonably big hit in Canada (Dream Warriors hail from The Six - aka, T.O., aka, Toronto) where the connection to Jones' sample from 'Soul Bossa Nova' had a special meaning. "Definition' was a cheap 'Password'-like game show featured on CTV (one of the national networks) in the mid and late 1970s - it's theme song was the Jones track, hence 'my definition of a...'
23 and y'all got some good taste in music and graffiti soul into it as well I play this song in my car for a joyride and had a friend saying, "what is this?" And then dislike it, but then comes back and say to me," what was that song you was playing again?" Or ," you got some good taste in music my guy." And I am like I just like music and I know my music style(taste) is boombastic.
What are the lyrics about? I barely spoke English when this was originally released, and later I tried to find the meaning and found some reviews saying that it was basically super cryptic and full of references to current events in the scene, fully opaque even after a year, let alone 30 years. HOLY SHIT it's been 30 years and it was the same year as Enter Sandman, but I thought Enter Sandman was a decade older or something!
"My Definition" is a timeless song that continues to resonate with listeners even today. Its solid composition, coupled with excellent musical collages, showcases the group's innovative approach to music-making. The song's intricate layering of samples, beats, and lyrics creates a unique and captivating sonic experience that transcends genres and defies conventional norms. Dream Warriors, with their bold and imaginative sound, played a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and challenging societal norms. Their avant-garde approach not only showcased their artistic prowess but also paved the way for future artists to explore new realms of creativity. By infusing elements of jazz, funk, and soul into their music, Dream Warriors introduced a fresh and distinct sound that resonated deeply within the black community and beyond. Furthermore, the name "Dream Warriors" itself commands respect and evokes a sense of empowerment. It signifies their ability to transcend reality, challenge the status quo, and fight for their dreams and aspirations. The band's name encapsulates their fearless spirit and unwavering dedication to their craft, making them trailblazers in the world of music
Lol its still fun but how old are you 40+? I've noticed it's like a separation in hip hop between younger generations and those born in the 80s and earlier
No 48 on my list I love the juxtaposition of different styles. It's a nice dander down memory lane stopping of simultaneously at two distinct eras and in the back of your minds eye is another genre trying to butt in in the shape of Mike Myers at the start of one of the Austin Powers movies.
+Sean Doherty Could you name some other numbers on your list? I seem to like the very same thing as you and am looking for new inspiration. Thx in advance!
Them: "Do you like Soul Bossa Nova?" Me: "Well, it is my definition of a boombastic jazz style." Them: "What?" Me: "My definition. My definition. My definition." Them: "What are you doing?" Me: "My definition is this. My definition."
hab grade durch zufall austin powers geguckt und mit ist direkt diese ikonische melodie aus "was guckst du" von kaya yanar in den kopf gekommen da musste ich einfach goggeln was das für ein ursprungs song hat und einfach nur geil das die dafür so ein altes lied genommen haben
Now, here's your host JIM PERRY! (cue the double speed clapping). Yeah, we remember the DREAM WARRIORS and all the greats: Moxy Fruvous, The Barenaked Ladies, Rough Trade and every white kid that came out of Forest Hill and became famous (right, Drake)
(What the funk is this?!) (My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style) Here we go, are you ready for one other Dream Warriors' noise is new discover-all Once again with a new blend so telephone a friend (yo, Lou got this new song, It's stupid, ha ha haa) Compact disc to the prime is optimist Fans and friends I'm universally cosmic Concrete jungles abound You stand by the speakers you're smothered and covered up in the sound You stand strong as you pump your fist I'm talkin' all that jazz Now what's my definition Chorus: My definition my definition my definition is this my definition my definition my definition is this my definition my definition is this my definition When I kick rhymes there's something said to do damage Hits so strong even superman needs a hand So bob your head, dread, as I kick the funk flow This rhyme is subliminal yet you don't think so I walk with a gold cane, a gold brain and no gold chain Behind the truth lies there lies a parafix In the mix is where Dream Warriors go Define if you will but I know so There is no definition Chorus Rhyme though I know it to flow it just like a poet Your definition of me is definitely wrong Why must I try to liem and build an alibi When all you ask is just for me to be me Replace a replacable replacement with this Relax relax relaxtion boombastic My name is King Lu (Mine is Capital Q) Bags of mostly water search to find: my definition Chorus I sought beauty through the dust of strife I sought meaning to my music addicition Arise awaken we have need to reverse A plague has befallen us no time to rehearse This rhyme speaks it speak and has spoken This rhyme will not change thing It needs to be changed in a hearse You find caskets in my rhyme baskets of rhyme Your definition can define So what's my definition? Chorus (yo, where'd everybody go?)
The original video is this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aXAJZmlRMdc.html This was sampled from the canadian game show DEFINITION on CTV that was painstaking to sit through as a child. It was also in Austin Powers (Quincy Jones sample). Since Mike Myers is Canadian, i'm sure he had some input into this being put in. I was never a big fan of the Dream Warriors but they were the first Canadian rap team to make waves across the border. (mainly due to the Quincy Jones connection)
It wasn't sampled from the game show theme. Quincy wrote Soul Bossa Nova (the correct name for it) for his 1962 album 'Big Band Bossa Nova' and the game show then decided to use it as its theme - the Dream Warriors would have sampled from the original track. Who decided to use it on the Austin Powers movie I've no idea, your theory is credible but it is equally possible the film staff responsible for choosing and commissioning the score (some of the music was written specifically for the film, e.g. the James Taylor Quartet's 'Austin's Theme') just thought it would be a good fit, which of course it was.
@@Wally-H as I mentioned...." (mainly due to the Quincy Jones connection)". The Dream Warriors were a Canadian group, this was on the TV every day in Canada. My guess is they heard it FIRST through that show. Hell they even say over and over 'My DEFINITION is this'. That was the name of the show. The show Definition was a boring show in Canada and would have been something Myers would have found funny from that aspect. Look up the show and imagine seeing that everyday on TV when there weren't 200 channels to pick from.
And Madame Benoit's Encylopedia of Microwave Cooking. (Which I still use to this day - it turns out you can COOK [not just reheat things] a lot of things in the microwave - and even have them come out sort of crisp - I LOVE "deep-browned potatoes" and fried fish - so fast - even faster than just cooking it in a conventional oven or on a stovetop, and one of those upside-down sauce-n-cakes [I don't know what the generic name is.])
