The Streets - "You're Fit And You Know You Are"

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Has anyone heard this at all? It's mentioned in the Guardian guide today.

― Nick H (Nick H), Saturday, 31 January 2004 18:17 (twenty-two years ago)

Release dates, info, etc?

― Nick H (Nick H), Saturday, 31 January 2004 18:17 (twenty-two years ago)

Ooooh! Mikey's getting all Let's Get It On on us, then??

― Mr. Snrub (Mr. Snrub), Saturday, 31 January 2004 18:27 (twenty-two years ago)

What does the Guardian guide say about it? I think I read somewhere that Mr. Skinner's new stuff was 100% lackluster, but I'LL be the judge of that, thank you very much.

― Mr. Snrub (Mr. Snrub), Saturday, 31 January 2004 20:46 (twenty-two years ago)

has anyone got the new Grafiti track 'Dedicated' in their slsk folders yet?

― stevem (blueski), Saturday, 31 January 2004 20:50 (twenty-two years ago)

We did this last month too, except I got the name right.

― James Mitchell (James Mitchell), Saturday, 31 January 2004 21:06 (twenty-two years ago)

A dj played me two tracks and it made my explode more than the first one.

― Ian Grey (Ian_G), Sunday, 1 February 2004 00:24 (twenty-two years ago)

I thought it was called "Fit But You Know It." Whatever, just details.

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Sunday, 1 February 2004 01:12 (twenty-two years ago)

has anyone got the new Grafiti track 'Dedicated' in their slsk folders yet?

I don't do Slsk but I own the record. It made me seriously question the widely shared opinion that Grafiti is the work of Mr Skinner. It doesn't sound like him all that much...

― JoB (JoB), Sunday, 1 February 2004 02:32 (twenty-two years ago)

that's cos he knows we're onto him

― stevem (blueski), Sunday, 1 February 2004 02:43 (twenty-two years ago)

Wait a minute. What the hell is "Grafiti"? A Mike Skinner alias?

― Mr. Snrub, Sunday, 1 February 2004 02:56 (twenty-two years ago)

And why hasn't ILM ever discussed this matter before?

― Mr. Snrub, Sunday, 1 February 2004 02:58 (twenty-two years ago)

I thought it had been discussed. What Is The Problem was the first Graffiti single, and it polarised. Didn't it?

― edward o (edwardo), Sunday, 1 February 2004 03:12 (twenty-two years ago)

James, I'm only quoting the Guardian;

A collaboration with Coldplay's Chris Martin is apparently in the works, while a new single (the brilliantly entitled You're Fit And You Know You Are) looks sure to widen his appeal still further.

It's a short piece about his gig tomorrow at the Astoria.

― Nick H (Nick H), Sunday, 1 February 2004 13:29 (twenty-two years ago)

THE SECOND this gets out on SoulSeek, LET ME KNOW!!!

― Mr. Snrub (Mr. Snrub), Sunday, 1 February 2004 16:52 (twenty-two years ago)

awful title

― robin (robin), Sunday, 1 February 2004 16:54 (twenty-two years ago)

Have there been any Streets tracks since the LP? "streets" is hard to search on slsk.

― Maxwell von Bismarck (maxwell von bismarck), Sunday, 1 February 2004 18:37 (twenty-two years ago)

There is a 12" on Locked On from last year I think that is "produced by The Streets". It's LOCKED 047 and it's by The Beats. A: The Cigarette Beat, AA: The Barbwire Beat.

― JoB (JoB), Sunday, 1 February 2004 18:53 (twenty-two years ago)

Maxwell, there were the B-sides, "All Got Our Runnins" and "Give Me My Lighter Back", and he did a mix called "Les Rocks" or something which had him freestyling over various hip-hop and garage songs which was a bit rubbishly mixed but loads of fun. I think you can download it from base58.com.

― Nick H (Nick H), Sunday, 1 February 2004 19:01 (twenty-two years ago)

Also the remix of Thrilla by Cassius and Ghostface Killah, he adds a verse to his version. It's pretty cool. Mike Skinner and Ghostface on one track!

― Ronan (Ronan), Sunday, 1 February 2004 19:35 (twenty-two years ago)

Was the track "Streets Score" pre- or post-OPM?

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Sunday, 1 February 2004 20:57 (twenty-two years ago)

slightly pre as it was the flip of 'Has It Come To This' i think - apparently there is a version with vocals??

― stevem (blueski), Sunday, 1 February 2004 23:13 (twenty-two years ago)

the mix Nick H mentions was actually a mix Skinner did that was showcased on LesInRocks, a French music webzine. I think the mix was already available on Skinner's own site before that and not sure if it has a proper title but it is is seriously excellent (i love the idea of him DJing with a mic attached to his cap from which he can drop his rhymes over tracks) despite some amateurish mixing. no longer available from my site but slsk should avail

― stevem (blueski), Sunday, 1 February 2004 23:19 (twenty-two years ago)

apparently there is a version with vocals??

B-side to the 'Don't Mug Yourself' CD1.

― James Mitchell (James Mitchell), Monday, 2 February 2004 12:18 (twenty-two years ago)

You can also listen to it on the Streets site under sneaky previews. Or at least you could last week.

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Tuesday, 3 February 2004 00:02 (twenty-two years ago)

Hmph. Not mentioned on the Streets site as far as I can tell. I think it's a hoax, link me an mp3 and maybe I'll change my mind.

― Lukas (lukas), Tuesday, 3 February 2004 01:36 (twenty-two years ago)

Nm, he replaced it with that "It's too late" remix thing. Sorry.

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Tuesday, 3 February 2004 02:52 (twenty-two years ago)

Did anyone see The Streets at the Astoria last night? Word is he's been feasting on celebrity pies a little, but played a handful of new tracks. Details please!

― CharlieNo4 (Charlie), Tuesday, 3 February 2004 10:52 (twenty-two years ago)

His original singer, Kevin Trail, left after signing a solo deal with EMI, and last night Mike looked sloppy beside his slick and soulful new sidekick, Lee-O Ihenacho. (....) Of the five new tracks, the punchy "Fit But She Knows It'' (his new single) is an instant success.

― JoB (JoB), Tuesday, 3 February 2004 19:44 (twenty-two years ago)

'You're Fit And You Know You Are' is the only one of these prospective correct titles which makes the most sense (in cultural context) and I really hope that's actually it

― stevem (blueski), Tuesday, 3 February 2004 20:49 (twenty-two years ago)

Yeah, I was thinking that.

― N. (nickdastoor), Tuesday, 3 February 2004 21:31 (twenty-two years ago)

But why can no one get the title right?

'You're Fit But You Know It'
'You're Fit And You Know It'
'You're Fit And You Know You Are'
'Fit But She Knows It'

Any other suggestions?

― James Mitchell (James Mitchell), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 03:35 (twenty-two years ago)

If the chorus isn't actually "If you're fit and you know it clap your hands" I will cry.

― Tim Finney (Tim Finney), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 03:57 (twenty-two years ago)

If it doesn't, I bet the 12" remixed GRIME 2OHOH4 version will have it on there somewhere.

― James Mitchell (James Mitchell), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 04:11 (twenty-two years ago)

"Fit But You Know It" and "Fit But She Knows It" make perfect sense to me, but maybe that's because one particular old frind of mine used the phrase quite regularly (meaning an unattractive over-confidence borne of an awareness of a person's own attractiveness...).

― Tim (Tim), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 09:40 (twenty-two years ago)

If the chorus isn't actually "If you're fit and you know it clap your hands" I will cry.

I was thinking more along the lines of singing "you're fit and you know you are" to the tune of "Go West", personally. Yesterday's Evening Standard had some of the lyrics in the review, but I left it on the tube.

― CharlieNo4 (Charlie), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 10:35 (twenty-two years ago)

i was hoping it wouldn't be to the tune of 'Go West', i couldn't imagine that being a good record (tho the original tune is fine)

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 10:56 (twenty-two years ago)

Yeah, the Go West-tune 'you're shit and you know you are' football chant was the layer I liked.

― N. (nickdastoor), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 12:00 (twenty-two years ago)

but this would sound awful coming from Skinner really wouldn't it? i mean think about it. i'm coming round to the idea that 'Fit And She Knows It' is better.

― stevem (blueski), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 12:55 (twenty-two years ago)

I keep hoping the actual title is "You're Fit And You Know You Are Fit, Fit-Boy"

― J0hn Darn1elle (J0hn Darn1elle), Wednesday, 4 February 2004 13:01 (twenty-two years ago)

From da NME.....

During Mike Skinner’s headline slot, he premiered five new songs, ’Dry Your Eyes’, ’Blinded By The Light’, ’Could Well Be In’, ’It Was Supposed To Be So Easy’ and new single ’You’re Fit But You Know It’.

Some of the lyrics to the single run: "I’m not trying to pull you / even though I would like to / I think you’re really fit / You’re fit but my gosh don’t you know it?".

― gallantseagull, Thursday, 5 February 2004 02:19 (twenty-two years ago)

Oh boy.

(*reminds self that lyrics are meant to be listened and not read.*)

― Mr. Snrub (Mr. Snrub), Thursday, 5 February 2004 02:28 (twenty-two years ago)

i am currently listening to the new streets album in its entirety

absolutely NO soulseeking sorry

will update as i go

― mark p (Mark P), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:17 (twenty-two years ago)

ok but remember who sorted u out with kish kash ;)

― stevem (blueski), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:37 (twenty-two years ago)

stevem it's watermarked and it's the president's copy! there may even be an info embargo on titles and such, finding out now...

― mark p (Mark P), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:39 (twenty-two years ago)

when is it coming out? i can wait anyway it's all good

― stevem (blueski), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:41 (twenty-two years ago)

What's it called?

― JoB (JoB), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:45 (twenty-two years ago)

the streets - "a grand don't come for free"

1. it was supposed to be so easy
2. could well be in
3. not addicted
4. blinded by the light
5. i wouldn't have it any other way
6. get out of my house
7. fit but you know it
8. such a twat
9. what is he thinking
10. dry your eyes
11. empty cans

― mark p (Mark P), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:49 (twenty-two years ago)

uk release: may 10th
single release: april 26th

north america: tba

― mark p (Mark P), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:51 (twenty-two years ago)

the single IS "fit but you know it" btw. on first listen it's fucking wicked - def. the album standout. record's blaring out of someone else's office right now but i'll check back in when i get my one (and only) spin.

― mark p (Mark P), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 16:52 (twenty-two years ago)

Skipping 505 messages at this point... Click here if you want to load them all.

Am listening to it for the first time now -- I didn't think that the "playing with her hair" was supposed to be anything but a funny thing, but it was sort of touching.

I'm not so sure just yet, but do know I can't wait to hear the rest. Hands shaking from excitement, actually.

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 02:30 (twenty-two years ago)

Everyone upthread is totally otm in re: the context being key for "fit but you know it".

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 02:49 (twenty-two years ago)

I teared up at the end!

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 03:08 (twenty-two years ago)

okay, just heard the single (well, CD2) and luv it. damn y'all (again!) for the LP spoilers btw

i thought the futureheads version of fbyki was alright, the guitar in the verses sounds like like Gang of Four or Big Flame or something, with the refrain more Sham 69 than Kings of Leon IMHO

myke boomnoise OTM about the MCs version however. I wish The Lady Sovereign had done the whole thing actually, then it could've been a bona fide ANSWER RECORD. Skinner's verse in this version is terrific though

the drum'n'bass mix of 'don't mug yourself' is completely inessential.

― zebedee (zebedee), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 11:03 (twenty-two years ago)

yes, i too was hoping for a shystie style refix, but alas no.

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 13:31 (twenty-two years ago)

Bought CD1 - it kept finishing with me realising I'd not really taken in a note of Soaked by the Ale. I don't think I want to many tracks with Scott doing those jarring vocals - it does my head in a bit. which is alright on What Is He Thinking, but I'll glad this is a B-side.

Got the DVD single too. The Fit But You Know It video is a bit of a disappointment - I liked the idea of holiday snaps coming to life, but the way it's done really detracts from the music - I think it's because they've got the photo subjects singing the lines - it's disorienting, until the end section when he's at his estate, where it seems to work a bit better, maybe becuase there are longer takes.

But the cheapo vid for Irony Of It All on the B-side is great, if only for Mike doing his turn as Tim the student. Has this been released before?

― N. (nickdastoor), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 16:09 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm sure I've seen it before. possibly on some music channel. not sure about a release though.

― cozen (Cozen), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 16:11 (twenty-two years ago)

it was on a website linked to from this Board way back when, which is how I saw it

― zebedee (zebedee), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 16:25 (twenty-two years ago)

the MCs version is hearable on the streets website btw

― Lukas (lukas), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 19:01 (twenty-two years ago)

They played the vid for "The Irony of it All" over the song when he performed live.

― Tim Finney (Tim Finney), Wednesday, 28 April 2004 21:31 (twenty-two years ago)

why on earth did they not release the mc version of fbyki? it's far stronger songer than the album version.

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Saturday, 1 May 2004 19:39 (twenty-two years ago)

Remix video.

― JoB (JoB), Monday, 3 May 2004 11:22 (twenty-two years ago)

cheers for the link JoB. Does anyone else like this version more than the original?

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Monday, 3 May 2004 14:59 (twenty-two years ago)

yes!!

― mark p (Mark P), Monday, 3 May 2004 15:01 (twenty-two years ago)

even in spite of the revelation that lady sovereign looks like mel c.

― mark p (Mark P), Monday, 3 May 2004 15:01 (twenty-two years ago)

she does a bit. far prettier though i think. can't wait for her single.

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Monday, 3 May 2004 15:20 (twenty-two years ago)

any idea what it's called?

― mark p (Mark P), Monday, 3 May 2004 15:23 (twenty-two years ago)

'Chi Ching! (Cheque 1, 2)'

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Monday, 3 May 2004 16:29 (twenty-two years ago)

Any relation to Sunship's "Cheque One Two"?

― JoB (JoB), Monday, 3 May 2004 17:34 (twenty-two years ago)

yup, Ceri Evans of sunship is production.

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Monday, 3 May 2004 17:51 (twenty-two years ago)

is on production, is producing although could very well be production.

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Monday, 3 May 2004 17:56 (twenty-two years ago)

I wonder if he's done a grime update or Lady Sovereign is gonna come on all ol'skool. Although just generally I'm glad to see Sunship is still getting work.

― Tim Finney (Tim Finney), Monday, 3 May 2004 21:43 (twenty-two years ago)

it's being billed as a grime anthem so it appears an update is on the cards. unless, of course, it is entirely different. new sunship single out in june i think.

― myke boomnoise (myke boomnoise), Monday, 3 May 2004 23:20 (twenty-two years ago)

RFI: Kano, Donae'O, Lady Sovereign

(should I start flicking through that disgustingly huge grime thread?)

― Dave M. (rotten03), Friday, 7 May 2004 03:33 (twenty-two years ago)

Which MCs are which on the remix?

The second one (also does the singing) and Lady Sovereign are grebt.

― miloauckerman (miloauckerman), Friday, 7 May 2004 04:07 (twenty-two years ago)

the order in which they're credited in the "feat." bit of the title = the order in which the MCs appear (save that Skinner pops up half way through)

― zebedee (zebedee), Friday, 7 May 2004 18:12 (twenty-two years ago)

RFI: Kano, Donae'O, Lady Sovereign

Kano is from N.A.S.T.Y. Crew who are probably the biggest in the scene after Roll Deep. Kano is slated as the next big solo thing. His big tune is Boys Love Girls AKA Vice Versa.

Donae'o put out a hugely entertaining 12" on Social Circles last year called Bounce (My Philosophy) which was pretty big on an underground level.

Lady Sovereign is one of the best known female MC's, besides Shystie and Lady Stush. Novelty factor: she's white.

― JoB (JoB), Friday, 7 May 2004 18:52 (twenty-two years ago)

Thanks, zeb.

How old is Tinchy Stryder? 12?

― miloauckerman (miloauckerman), Friday, 7 May 2004 19:15 (twenty-two years ago)

He was sixteen in a magazine interview about half a year ago.

― JoB (JoB), Friday, 7 May 2004 19:18 (twenty-two years ago)

Yeah thanks JoB. Downloaded a few snippets off the Independance Records website, I am now schooled.

― Dave M. (rotten03), Saturday, 8 May 2004 02:02 (twenty-two years ago)

is this the best press-reviewed album in ILX's lifetime?
i'm thinking it must be. uncut, q, the guardian, the observer; all give it full marks. every review i've seen seems to be trying to outdo the others for hysteria. except the indy. miserable sods.

― piscesboy, Saturday, 8 May 2004 07:54 (twenty-two years ago)

I hope so.

― Mr. Snrub (Mr. Snrub), Saturday, 8 May 2004 17:35 (twenty-two years ago)

http://www.stylusmagazine.com/review.php?ID=1972

So it's finally out today. Question is, how will the public react? And why is the album thread still (erroneously) titled after the single?

― Sick Nouthall (Nick Southall), Monday, 10 May 2004 08:48 (twenty-two years ago)

When I played it in the office last week everyone else seemed a bit bored, and after a while I put Kanye West on instead.

I think it'll do well though. Everyone loves "Fit But You Know It" and though they might be initially disappointed at the lack of bangers, it's sentimental and (very very) blokey at the same time. Which appeals to a lot of people.

― The Lex (The Lex), Monday, 10 May 2004 09:09 (twenty-two years ago)

Skinner reckons "Dy Your Eyes" will "get played on local radio" and Swygart reckons it'll go Number One. If that happens the album will go megamegamega.

I downloaded L'Histoire de Melody Nelson yesterday.

― Sick Nouthall (Nick Southall), Monday, 10 May 2004 09:34 (twenty-two years ago)

Perhaps the success of Eamon bodes well for 'Dry Your Eyes'

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 10 May 2004 09:42 (twenty-two years ago)

yes that thought did spring to my mind...

hey nick, what did you think of Our Serge?

― Marcello Carlin, Monday, 10 May 2004 09:43 (twenty-two years ago)

Not had chance ti listen yet, Marcello - I had to 'engage' with Keane instead for Stylus!

― Sick Nouthall (Nick Southall), Monday, 10 May 2004 09:46 (twenty-two years ago)

Nice review, Nick.

― roxymuzak (roxymuzak), Monday, 10 May 2004 12:37 (twenty-two years ago)

Thank you!

― Sick Nouthall (Nick Southall), Monday, 10 May 2004 12:42 (twenty-two years ago)

"Dry Your Eyes" silenced our office today - everyone stopped to listen. After about a minute someone said it was very good and asked who it was.

― Tico Tico (Tico Tico), Monday, 10 May 2004 18:10 (twenty-two years ago)

so we need a new thread really now the LP's out, yes? one with proper spoiler warnings in the title an' that. i'm off home now to have a first listen. perhaps i'll start thread tomorrow

― zebedee (zebedee), Monday, 10 May 2004 18:14 (twenty-two years ago)

four months pass...

so the new single is out on DVD on the 28th, and something that will surely send excitement thru ilx is the news that the way way superior mc version of fit but you know it has a *video* and it's contained thereon.

― piscesboy, Monday, 13 September 2004 15:22 (twenty-one years ago)

they showed the video of the remix on CD:UK Hotshots a while back - have been dying to see it again

― the neurotic awakening of s (blueski), Monday, 13 September 2004 16:29 (twenty-one years ago)

The remix video was up on the-streets.co.uk for a while. I knew about it cuz Mike and I are sp3cial fri3nds he sends me emails and everything to tell me about stuff on his site he tried to pass me a beer from the stage once but some dick got between us I LOVE YOU MIKEEEEE

― Lukas (lukas), Monday, 13 September 2004 17:27 (twenty-one years ago)

Ah, but I got (given) a 12" with an MC remix of Get Out of My House. Ha!

― JoB (JoB), Monday, 13 September 2004 19:31 (twenty-one years ago)

three weeks pass...

the remix is good, except the only MC who really sounds like they put in some effort is lady sovereign. kano could have outshone everyone but he did that off beat almost-streets like cadence for most of his verse, only MCing properly at the end of his turn. bit of a wasted opportunity really - it could have been really special. not a large patch on the streets feat. roll deep remix from the last album.

― splooge (thesplooge), Monday, 4 October 2004 22:54 (twenty-one years ago)

one year passes...

I LOVE MUSIC

― ANDREW MCEVOY, Friday, 17 February 2006 17:39 (twenty years ago)

JUST AS LONG AS IT'S GROOVY!!

― Mr. Snrub (Mr. Snrub), Friday, 17 February 2006 18:06 (twenty years ago)

I LOVE MUSIC

― XXXX, Friday, 17 February 2006 18:41 (twenty years ago)

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