TRIBAL MAN SKANK- Lyrics

SIRENS!

YES! YEH! IT’S THE FUNKIN SEASON. IT’S MAGZ. FUNKIN KOFI
IT’S THE TRIBAL SKANKS! WHAT?

I BE THE TRIBAL MAN, BUSSIN THE TRIBAL SKANKS
I BE THE TRIBAL MAN, BUSSIN THE TRIBAL TRIBAL
I BE THE TRIBAL MAN. YES MAN!

YES YES TRIBAL TRIBAL YES GIV THEM THE TRIBAL TRIBAL
YES GIV THEM THE TRIBAL TRIBAL...IT’S THE FUNKIN DANCE!

NAH! I BE THE TRIBAL MAN SKANK!!!, BUSSIN THE TRIBAL SKANKS DANCE!!!
I BE THE TRIBAL MAN BUBBLE!!! BUSSIN THE TRIBAL TRIBAL
NAH! NAH! TRIBAL MAN SKANK!!! BUSSIN THE SKANKS DANCE!!!
I BE THE TRIBAL MAN BUBBLE!!! BUSSIN THE TRIBAL TRIBAL

GO LOW (X4) I SAID…GO LOW (X3)
OKAY! PREPARE TO RELOAD
GO HIGH (X3) TO THE SKY…GO HIGH (X3)
OKAY! PREPARE TO REWIND. NOW STOP! WHAT?

STRIKE A POSE, HOW WAIT, NOW…DANCE (X4)
STOP! GHEEZE! STRIKE A POSE, NOW WAIT. NOW…DANCE (X4)

SKIP TO THE LEFT AND DANCE, SKIP TO THE RIGHT AND DANCE
SKIP TO THE MIDDLE AND DANCE, NOW…DANCE (X4)
SKIP TO THE LEFT AND DANCE, SKIP TO THE RIGHT AND DANCE
JUMP IN THE MIDDLE AND DANCE, NOW…DANCE (X4)
NOW INSIDE, OUT (X3) THEN YOU’LL SHAKE IT ALL ABOUT
NOW FORWARD, AND BACK (X3) THEN YOU’LL SHAKE IT ALL ABOUT

GO LOW (X4) I SAID…GO LOW (X3)
OKAY! PREPARE TO RELOAD
GO HIGH (X3) TO THE SKY…GO HIGH (X3)
OKAY! PREPARE TO REWIND. NOW STOP! WHAT?

NAH! I BE THE TRIBAL MAN SKANK!!! BUSSIN THE TRIBAL SKANKS DANCE!!!
I BE THE TRIBAL MAN BUBBLE!!! BUSSIN THE TRIBAL TRIBAL
NAH! NAH! TRIBAL MAN SKANK!!! BUSSIN THE SKANKS DANCE!!!
I BE THE TRIBAL MAN BUBBLE!!! BUSSIN THE TRIBAL TRIBAL


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Analysis
Tribal Magz' lyrics are not standard English "I BE THE TRIBAL MAN". This use of non standard English signifies to the audience that he 'Tribal Magz' is one of them. One of them, being the target group 'Teenagers'. The lyrics give the target audience I sense of identification because it is exclusive,"I BE THE TRIBAL MAN" is also the dancing instructions for the video and the raves. Tribal Magz is of an African decent, he uses a Ghanaian pathos in his lyrics which other African countries such as Sierra Lean and Nigeria can also relate to . Even though it can be argued that Funk House attacks more Africans because of the rhythm, drums and dances which are uses to compose the music it also attracts Caribbeans, Whites, Asians and Portuguese teenagers in London also.

Shooting Schedule

Schedule Location(s):
1. Inside a classroom
2. Locker Hall way
3. The playground- Basketball court

Actors/ Characters:
1. Sarah- Class Teacher
2. Five year 10 students

Costume (make-up):
1. School Uniform/shirt, kilt and jumper
2. Red top, socks and cap
3. Doors
4. Tables/chairs/Cupboards
5. Books/paper/pens
6. Fire Alarm
7. Mobile phone
8. Clock/watches
9. White board
10.Dust Bin
11.Health and Safety Rules

Equipment:
1. Camera
2. Tripod
3. Stereo set and speakers

Shooting Sequence by number:
1. Close-up shot of the door (Detention)
2. Establishing shot of the teacher entering the class room
3. As she speaks to the class a medium shot is taken
4. Back-to-back shot from the teacher to the class (pupils) then back to the teacher
5. Panning shot of the teacher walking toward the students
6. Shot reverse shot of teacher confiscating the student's mobile phone and giving her work to do 7. High angle shot from a side view of the conversation between the teacher and the student
8. Panning shot and medium shot of the students leaving the class room
9. Extreme close up of the teacher's face and her fingers as she warm the students
10. Back to back from students to teacher then over the shoulder shot from the teacher back to the students.
11. Long following shot through the locker hall and into the playground as the students run through
12. As the students dance a range of shots will be used: medium shot, extreme close up, zoom in and zoom out from front and side view

Tribal Man Skank Animatic

I drew up simple ideas for my music video, stick men and detailed facial features including actions that will be executed and directions also. I create an animatic so that I will be able to have a visual idea of what shot would be appropriate and more affective in order to make my music video a success. So far so good the animatic syncs perfectly with the sound track. I now need to film the video.

What makes a good music video?

A music video is a motion picture produced to accompany a song, frequently for promotional purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings.

I think originality (thinking outside the box) makes a good music video.

In terms of promotional purposes, the video must firstly capture and engage the audience then convey their message be it direct or indirect. The audience is the most important aspect of a music video as it is being direct to them. 'Thriller' title's font stands out because it is red, the letters looks like daggers as the edges are sharp and the font is bold.

My definition of a good music video which is very successful, is 'Thriller'.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9DEkFWt3ig .The reason for my choice is that I watched it at the age of 10 and I still remember it to this day. When I watched Thriller, it immediately drew me in because Michael Jackson was in the video and he had a cheeky yet creepy look on his face as he watched the film in the cinema. The title 'Thriller' is also captured me as the font was red and creepy looking.

It can be argued that 'Thriller' is a good music video due to the recent death of Michael Jackson. However, 'Thriller' has been imitated many times before his death because people like a lot. The dance moves are catchy and the song is simply scary. The video depicts the title very well by the costumes, make up and special effects used to create tension and a thrill.


The Director of Thriller
John Landis

About
John Landis aged 59 was (born August 3, 1950 in Chicago) is an American movie actor, director, writer, and producer.
Although he is mostly known for his influential comedies, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson Landis has also done many horror related projects.

Career
Century Fox. He starred in Schlock (1976), which he also wrote and directed. He also directed:
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
In 1978, Landis directed his first film for Universal Studios, the critically and financially successful National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
The Blues Brothers (1980) which he co-wrote with Dan Aykroyd
An American Werewolf in London (1981), which he also wrote 1981. American Werewolf was perhaps Landis's most personal project, a film which he had been planning to make since 1969.
Landis also directed the opening teaser and first segment of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983).
That same year saw another Landis-directed film, the Prince-And-The-Pauper style comedy Trading Places, starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.
His career began as a teenager, working as a mail boy at 20th


Films Directed By John Landis
Family (Masters of Horror episode) (2006)
Deer Woman (Masters of Horror episode) (2005)
Slasher (2004)
Susan's Plan (1998)
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
The Stupids (1996)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Innocent Blood (1992)
Black or White (music video) (1991)
Oscar (1991)
Coming to America (1988)
Spies Like Us (1985)
Disaster at Buzz Creek (1985)
Into the Night (1985)
Thriller (music video) (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Trading Places (1983)
Coming Soon (1982)
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
Schlock (1973)

Research on Tribal Magz (Interview)

The single’s called Tribal Man Skank. Where did the name come from?

It actually came from Ras Kwame! I sent him the track but forgot to put the name on it, so when he first played it on BBC 1Xtra he actually made the name up. I saw him at an event after and went over and introduced myself and thanked him for naming my track!

Did the huge underground success for acts like K.I.G Family with Head, Shoulders, Kneez & Toez and Gracious K with Migraine Skank, inspire you to write Tribal Man Skank?

My cousin, Gracious K sent me the Migraine Skank and when I saw how that blew up it just inspired me to do something similar.

Your raise to fame came off the back of YouTube with hundreds and thousands of views for the Tribal Man Skank video. How does it feel to do PAs and watch the crowd singing and dancing along to your song?

Ahh it’s mad! At the first few performances when everyone was singing and dancing along it was madness.

The entire interview can be viewed on this link.

Mood Board- ‘Tribal Man’

The first thought that comes to my mind when I hear the track’s title ‘Tribal Man’ is; native people, doing their ritual dances in a congregation harmonously. I love group dancing because it promotes team work! I’m going to need good team work in order to create a sucessful video.



The fisrt 6 seconds of ‘Tribal Man’ sirens are herd. Immediately this tracks grasps your attention because it is alarming! It some whats creates an adrenaline rush, as I can imagine bright lights and police rushing by. They make everyone feel uneasy.



I chose this image for my mood board because I find it very interesting. The men are dancing (skanking- doing the funky dance move) in synch but their trousers have different patterns. It is interesting to me as the bright colours and patterns of the men’s trousers symbolise culture (tribal/funky), vibes and individuality yet unison.



I chose this graphic design particularly because it’s self explanatory. It’s telling the public (funky lovers) that a new funky beat is in town! The bright colours of the text represent the funky theme! The font is All CAPS...it stands out and sends the message directly.



This photograph is by far my favourite choice because it’s linked directly to the title of the track ‘Tribal Man’. It displays diversity of culture and race. It shows that anybody can listen to ‘Tribal Man’. Like the first picture it promotes team work, showing the cultures dancing and celebrating in unison.



As simple and plain as this pendant might seem, it represents what the ‘Tribal Man’ dance is all about. Firstly the circular shape of the pendant signifies the circle in which Funky dancers (skankers) dance in. The different dance moves imprinted onto it shows that the dance can be versatile and creative. Hence what I intend to do with my video; make it versatile and creative, at the same time promoting unison and most importantly ‘Team Work’.

Facebook e-mail sent to Tribal Magz.

This is the e-mail which I sent to Tribal Magz asking for his permission to use his track. His reply was positive.

Zena Bland 08 July at 18:41
Hi Tribal Magz,

How are you? I hope that you're in the best of health.
I'm a student at La Retraite Sixth Form. I'm sending you this message as I have to create a music video which contribes to a percentage of my course work in my Media A2 Course.

I love and enjoy your track 'Tribal Skank' a lot and think it would be the best track for the video because it's up beat, cathcy and by far one of the best Funky Tunes out this year! I'm fully aware of the copyright law and it's consequences, so i'm asking your permission to use 'Tribal Skank'.

Message me back if it's possible or not for me to use ' Tribal Skank' for my course work.
Thanks.

Zena.

Tribal Magz Kay Busia 08 July at 18:45
yes you can ''thanks for asking