Record: Get A Life
Object
Record
Production date
1989
Object number
2022.119
Physical Description
12-inch vinyl record in sleeve with red, black and yellow artwork of three figures, one holds a mask. There is gold vertical text in purple block shapes on the left hand side of the cover of the artist and record name.
Object history
Soul II Soul are a Hackney-based music group and sound system formed in 1988. Group members, including Hackney-born frontman Jazzie B (OBE), ran popular club nights and music events in Hackney during the 1980s and 1990s.
Associated Organisation
Soul II Soul (Performed by)
Associated Person
B, Jazzie (OBE) (Performed by)
Material
Vinyl
Paper
Dimension
Width (Cover): 307mm
Length (Cover): 302mm
Diameter (Record): 305mm
Length (Cover): 302mm
Diameter (Record): 305mm
Exhibition Label
From the exhibition 'Hackney's Got Style' [1 October 2019 - 21 March 2020]
The Funki Dred
Soul II Soul are one of Britain’s most successful ‘Black’ music acts. Their distinctive style became a symbol of club culture in the 1980s–1990s.
Starting as a sound system, they sold T-shirts bearing the group’s iconic logo; a cartoon of DJ and producer Jazzie B, who was born in Hackney.
Before selling records, they promoted their unique style, called the Funki Dred, through a chain of shops where they sold clothes and shoes.
“Soul II Soul has always been as much of a lifestyle statement as a musical movement. Our aim is to put some of that harmony into life with the philosophy of a happy face, a thumpin’ bass for a lovin’ race, and the clothing is coming from the same place as the music, allowing people to identify with these ideals 24/7.”
The Funki Dred
Soul II Soul are one of Britain’s most successful ‘Black’ music acts. Their distinctive style became a symbol of club culture in the 1980s–1990s.
Starting as a sound system, they sold T-shirts bearing the group’s iconic logo; a cartoon of DJ and producer Jazzie B, who was born in Hackney.
Before selling records, they promoted their unique style, called the Funki Dred, through a chain of shops where they sold clothes and shoes.
“Soul II Soul has always been as much of a lifestyle statement as a musical movement. Our aim is to put some of that harmony into life with the philosophy of a happy face, a thumpin’ bass for a lovin’ race, and the clothing is coming from the same place as the music, allowing people to identify with these ideals 24/7.”
On display?
No
Inscription
soul II soul
get a life
X
B.I. JAZZIE'S GROOVE (New Version)
.II. JAZZIE'S GROOVE (Piano Version)
Composer: Romeo/Hooper
I
A.I. GET A LIFE (Club Mix)
.II. GET A LIFE (Bonus Beats)
Composer: Romeo/Browne
Manufactured and Distributed in the UK by Virgin.
All Tracks Produced by Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper for Silent Productions Ltd.
The Copyright in this Recording is owned by 10 Records Ltd.
℗ 10 Records 1989
© 10 Records 1989
[Illegible] Derek Yates Design: Simon Taylor and The Thunder Jockeys
SOUL II SOUL
1. GET A LIFE (Club Mix)
2. GET A LIFE (Bonus Beats)
(Romeo/Browne) Jazzie B Music/Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd/Soul II Soul Music
Produced by Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper for Silent Productions Ltd.
℗ 1989 10 Records Ltd © 1989 10 Records Ltd
The Copyright in this Recording is owned by 10 Records Ltd.
TENX 284
A
SOUL II SOUL
B.I. JAZZIE'S GROOVE
.II. JAZZIE'S GROOVE
(Romeo/Hooper) Jazzie B Music/Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd/Warner Chappell
Produced by Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper for Silent Productions Ltd.
℗ 1989 10 Records Ltd © 1989 10 Records Ltd
The Copyright in this Recording is owned by 10 Records Ltd.
TENX 284
B
get a life
X
B.I. JAZZIE'S GROOVE (New Version)
.II. JAZZIE'S GROOVE (Piano Version)
Composer: Romeo/Hooper
I
A.I. GET A LIFE (Club Mix)
.II. GET A LIFE (Bonus Beats)
Composer: Romeo/Browne
Manufactured and Distributed in the UK by Virgin.
All Tracks Produced by Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper for Silent Productions Ltd.
The Copyright in this Recording is owned by 10 Records Ltd.
℗ 10 Records 1989
© 10 Records 1989
[Illegible] Derek Yates Design: Simon Taylor and The Thunder Jockeys
SOUL II SOUL
1. GET A LIFE (Club Mix)
2. GET A LIFE (Bonus Beats)
(Romeo/Browne) Jazzie B Music/Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd/Soul II Soul Music
Produced by Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper for Silent Productions Ltd.
℗ 1989 10 Records Ltd © 1989 10 Records Ltd
The Copyright in this Recording is owned by 10 Records Ltd.
TENX 284
A
SOUL II SOUL
B.I. JAZZIE'S GROOVE
.II. JAZZIE'S GROOVE
(Romeo/Hooper) Jazzie B Music/Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd/Warner Chappell
Produced by Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper for Silent Productions Ltd.
℗ 1989 10 Records Ltd © 1989 10 Records Ltd
The Copyright in this Recording is owned by 10 Records Ltd.
TENX 284
B
