Deeper Shade of Soul

Urban Dance Squad

About Deeper Shade of Soul

"Deeper Shade of Soul" is the debut single by Dutch band Urban Dance Squad. It was taken from their debut album Mental Floss for the Globe and samples the Ray Barretto song he recorded in 1968 with a similar name ("A Deeper Shade of Soul"). Originally released in 1990, the single reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1991 and stayed on the charts for 18 weeks. In the United States it is the song for which the band is best known, being their only hit single.


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Surprise, surprise
So you rub your eyes
Never knew uds, so cool as ice?
Hear the vibes man, they'll stupefy
Ducks - categorize us as hard criers
That's a lie, we know why we're occupiers
No blurs, but obscure styles, these are higher
Profiles are low - as soon as we go
As a breeze straight from a deeper shade of soul

Five souls play the head role
Excite the middle between the two poles
The globe rotates from new to old
Uds take both to reach the souls
Narrowmind clydes, still holding a pose
What we pour 'n flow when we come close
To the contrary, they pinch their earlobes
They call it rogue-rock, but it's a deeper shade of soul

We blend everything, with the color of skin
Under the skin, we're in like Flynn
Ducks stare at us, as soon as we begin
To innovate the frame of thought they're in
Again, music's got to do with only feeling
Not where you're from, it's 'can' they yield in
The stuff that we rock and what we're giving
A piece of the mind connects the rhythm

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Urban Dance Squad

Urban Dance Squad was a Dutch rap rock band formed after what was originally intended as a one-time jam-session at a festival in Utrecht on December 20, 1986. The band consisted of a guitarist, a bassist, a drummer, a rapper and a DJ. Their music is described as a blend of genres, including funk, soul, heavy metal, hip hop, reggae, jazz and ska and is often compared to that of Rage Against the Machine, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fishbone. Urban Dance Squad were one of the most successful Dutch bands of the nineties, releasing five studio albums. more »

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Written by: RAY BARRETTO, ERNST A. A. ARJEN DE VREEDE, SILVANO CHRISTIANO MATADIN, MARTINUS H. MICHEL SCHOOTS, PATRICK I. TILON, RENE H. JAN VAN BARNEVELD

Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Deeper Shade of Soul" by Urban Dance Squad is a unique fusion of rock, hip-hop, funk, and soul, often seen as a precursor to the rap-rock or nu metal genres that emerged in the 90s.
Album Inclusion
This track is part of the band's debut album titled "Mental Floss for the Globe," released in 1989.
Chart Performance
The song made a considerable impact in the charts. "Deeper Shade of Soul" peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1990.
Band Origin
Urban Dance Squad is a groundbreaking band from the Netherlands known for their experimentation and genre-blending music style.
Musical Influence
Their music style in "Deeper Shade of Soul" influenced several bands in the US, like Rage Against The Machine, paving the path for blending rock and rap elements.
Band Members
The members of Urban Dance Squad include vocalist Rudeboy Remington, guitarist Tres Manos, bassist Silly Sil, DJ DNA, and drummer Magic Stick.
Single Release
"Deeper Shade of Soul" was the second single released from their debut album.
Sampling Technique
The innovative use of sampling beats and hooks from soul classics was a prominent feature in this song, which was quite modern for its time.
Recognition
Many industry insiders and musicians recognize "Deeper Shade of Soul" as a landmark track that pushed the boundaries of what rap/rock could sound like.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song, which seem to address alienation and inner turmoil, are hailed for their depth and poetic quality, a departure from the standard lyrical themes of the time.
Live Performances
Urban Dance Squad's energetic live performances, especially their rendition of "Deeper Shade of Soul," were praised by fans and critics alike.

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