Crank It Up

Hadouken!

About Crank It Up

"Crank It Up" is the fifth single from English Grime band Hadouken!'s first album Music for an Accelerated Culture. It was released on 7 July 2008 following the recent releases of their singles Get Smashed Gate Crash and Declaration of War from the same album. It also bears a large resemblance to MC Lars' Download This Song.


Year:
2008
3:00
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Crank it up!
If you're by the stereo yo I'm telling you to
Whack that up!
And even if you're not can you please make sure that you
Get the f*ck up!
No joking around I'm telling you
Show some love!
Please can you show some Love

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We'll show you what we're doing cranking up the decibels
We're gonna take control so bring your drinks and alcohol
If you were born for the party
If you live for the night
If you're there for the moment
If you're up for the ride

Crank it up!
If you're by the stereo yo I'm telling you to
Whack that up!
And even if you're not can you please make sure that you
Get the f*ck up!
No joking around I'm telling you
Show some love!
Please can you show some love

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Find out your phono to jack lead, crank it up and make your ears bleed
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Do what you wanna wanna, Crank it up!
And now your gonna gonna, Whack that up!
So when you wanna, Show some love?
'cause we just wanna, 'cause we just wanna

Crank it up!
If you're by the stereo yo I'm telling you to
Whack that up!
And even if you're not can you please make sure that you
Get the f*ck up!
No joking around I'm telling you
Show some love!
Please can you show some love

Do what you wanna wanna
And now your gonna gonna
So when you wanna
'cause we just wanna
'cause we just wanna

Crank it up!
If you're by the stereo yo I'm telling you to
Whack that up!
And even if you're not can you please make sure that you
Get the f*ck up!
No joking around I'm telling you
Show some love!
Please can you show some love

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Hadouken!

Hadouken! are an English grindie, new rave, dance-punk band who were formed in London in 2006 by singer, writer and producer James Smith, alongside his girlfriend, synth player Alice Spooner, with guitarist Daniel "Pilau" Rice, bassist Christopher "Chris" Purcell and drummer Nick "Basmati" Rice. The band name is taken from the name of a special attack in the Street Fighter video game series. It was in Leeds, that Hadouken! began their own record label, Surface Noise Records. more »

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Written by: MATS OLOF YMELL, MAGNUS LARS EKLUND, BRUCE R F SMITH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Crank It Up" is a blend of grime, hip-hop, and electronic music, showcasing Hadouken!'s unique fusion of genres, often referred to as "grindie".
Album Classification
It is one of the most popular songs from their debut studio album, "Music for an Accelerated Culture," which was released in 2008.
Chart Performance
Although it did not top any international charts, it helped reinforce the band's reputation and establish their following in the alternative music scene.
Music Video Classification
The music video for "Crank It Up" is characterized by rapid cuts and dynamic energy, mirroring the song's high tempo and energetic rhythm.
Lyric Classification
The lyrics of the song incorporate elements of youth culture and social commentary, consistent with much of Hadouken!'s other music.
Band Formulation Related Fact
"Crank It Up" is one of the band's earliest songs, created when band members James Smith, Daniel Rice, and Christopher Purcell were all still in their early 20s.
Song's Recognition
The song is recognized for its catchy hooks and anthemic chorus, contributing to its popularity among fans.
Live Performance Classification
"Crank It Up" is often used by the band to energize the crowd during live performances, amplifying its high-energy vibe with a live audience.
Song's Influence
"Crank It Up", along with other songs from the same album, helped define the emerging "new rave" movement in the mid- to late-2000s.
Creative Process
The song was written by band member, James Smith, showcasing his skill and creativity in songwriting during the early days of Hadouken!

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