This song has a very relaxed and smooth singing style. It is one to groove with and also do some reflection. What does it mean to 'live yuh life like yuh playing mas'? Well that is a rather simple. People play mas to have fun and because it is a fun experience. So go and live yuh life the way yuh play yuh mass.... sweet!
If we can take that experience and live our lives that way then there would only be bliss and all our stress would be out of sight. These guys simply want to take us to a happy place - I like that! Kees is excellent with his vocals but when David Rudder sings, his trademark Calypso style simply transcends the popularity of Kees the singer.
David was, and still is, the voice of all Calypsonians; he simply needs to get back in the game full time. We don't need David as a part time contributer to this art form - he is simply too important to sit on the sidelines. Kees of Kes the Band is the voice of this new generation of Soca and futuristic Soca but together they simply sound sweet and take the song to another level. This is true especially when you see people who typically criticize Trinidad's music laud this song especially on a site like Islandmix.
Regardless of what you may think there is but one conclusion for this track: Excellent lyrics, sweet voices, great musical harmony with music that puts everything in the right place. In other words, it is music with lyrics that we all can relate to and reach both a mature audience and these unconventional young music lovers: Boss Chune!
If we can take that experience and live our lives that way then there would only be bliss and all our stress would be out of sight. These guys simply want to take us to a happy place - I like that! Kees is excellent with his vocals but when David Rudder sings, his trademark Calypso style simply transcends the popularity of Kees the singer.
David was, and still is, the voice of all Calypsonians; he simply needs to get back in the game full time. We don't need David as a part time contributer to this art form - he is simply too important to sit on the sidelines. Kees of Kes the Band is the voice of this new generation of Soca and futuristic Soca but together they simply sound sweet and take the song to another level. This is true especially when you see people who typically criticize Trinidad's music laud this song especially on a site like Islandmix.
Regardless of what you may think there is but one conclusion for this track: Excellent lyrics, sweet voices, great musical harmony with music that puts everything in the right place. In other words, it is music with lyrics that we all can relate to and reach both a mature audience and these unconventional young music lovers: Boss Chune!
Production Notes:
Title: Live Yuh Life (Like Yuh Playing Mas)
Performed By: KES The Band Feat. David Michael Rudder
Written By: Jason 'Shaft' Bishop, Kees Dieffenthaller & David Rudder.
Produced By De Red Boyz out of Barbados (Bajan Mikey Hulsmeier and Trinidadian Scott Galt)
Mixed By: Anthony Lowhar.
Mastered By Sterling Sound NYC.
Additional Information about this production:
Bass - Nicholas Brancker
Rhodes - Leonard Griffith
Percussion - Frank Coppin
Congas - Wayne 'Poonka' Willock
David Rudder vocals recorded by Madmen Producers
Additional Backing Vocals - Indra Rudder (singer from Barbados)
YouTube Video - Daryll Inahfrenzy Films
Live Yuh Life (Like Yuh Playing Mas) - KES the Band Feat. David Rudder
Here are the lyrics to the song as posted with the YouTube Video:
Kes Verse 1
Just like when carnival come and we jammin' in the rain,
You do not have to be a friend,
But you still hugging up all through Port of Spain,
Why only that time of year everybody come as one,
Taking their bun up in the sun,
Winnin' all behind the truck and having fun,
But you need to keep in mind,
When carnival done,
And there's no more bump and grind,
No costume in town,
So please , keep the unity yeah,
Everyone is family
Indian , Black , White or Chinee, Baldhead or Ras,
Chorus
Live your life like yuh playing mas
Chippin together , winnin' together,
Drinks in we hand and we tipsy together
This man wine on she and she wine on another
We sweaty in the band
Live your life like yuh playing mas
We loving together , jamming together
Raising we hand and we feteing together,
This man wine on she and she wine another
Together in the band
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
And leh we have some unity
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
Hand in the air and wave , time to misbehave on stage
David Rudder Verse 2
In the rhythm of life , people shine a good light
For all that we've been through together,
I know , I know, we feteing through all kinda weather
You got to know your role in this living masquerade
Cause the young and the bold come to shake it up
They go wake it up wo yeah
So when the iron klang and the oil drum boom
Soul fire start to blaze, we found a love we could never lose,
So please bring the unity
Peace, love , true harmony
Dont stand up and just wait for this band to pass
Chorus
Live your life like yuh playing mas
Working together , whatever the weather
Sister and brother, brother and sister,
Vibe on she and she vibe on another
Together in this land
Live your life like yuh playing mas
Working together , whatever the weather
Sister and brother, brother and sister,
Vibe on she and she vibe on another
Together in this land
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
And leh we have some unity
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
Rhodes - Leonard Griffith
Percussion - Frank Coppin
Congas - Wayne 'Poonka' Willock
David Rudder vocals recorded by Madmen Producers
Additional Backing Vocals - Indra Rudder (singer from Barbados)
YouTube Video - Daryll Inahfrenzy Films
Live Yuh Life (Like Yuh Playing Mas) - KES the Band Feat. David Rudder
Here are the lyrics to the song as posted with the YouTube Video:
Kes Verse 1
Just like when carnival come and we jammin' in the rain,
You do not have to be a friend,
But you still hugging up all through Port of Spain,
Why only that time of year everybody come as one,
Taking their bun up in the sun,
Winnin' all behind the truck and having fun,
But you need to keep in mind,
When carnival done,
And there's no more bump and grind,
No costume in town,
So please , keep the unity yeah,
Everyone is family
Indian , Black , White or Chinee, Baldhead or Ras,
Chorus
Live your life like yuh playing mas
Chippin together , winnin' together,
Drinks in we hand and we tipsy together
This man wine on she and she wine on another
We sweaty in the band
Live your life like yuh playing mas
We loving together , jamming together
Raising we hand and we feteing together,
This man wine on she and she wine another
Together in the band
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
And leh we have some unity
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
Hand in the air and wave , time to misbehave on stage
David Rudder Verse 2
In the rhythm of life , people shine a good light
For all that we've been through together,
I know , I know, we feteing through all kinda weather
You got to know your role in this living masquerade
Cause the young and the bold come to shake it up
They go wake it up wo yeah
So when the iron klang and the oil drum boom
Soul fire start to blaze, we found a love we could never lose,
So please bring the unity
Peace, love , true harmony
Dont stand up and just wait for this band to pass
Chorus
Live your life like yuh playing mas
Working together , whatever the weather
Sister and brother, brother and sister,
Vibe on she and she vibe on another
Together in this land
Live your life like yuh playing mas
Working together , whatever the weather
Sister and brother, brother and sister,
Vibe on she and she vibe on another
Together in this land
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
And leh we have some unity
Hand in the air and wave for me ( Repeat )
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Lend me your ears... Enjoy!
Please press the play button (below) to listen (small triangle in circle).
