From Beans to Beats: Creating 'Bean & Cup'
A cross-country road trip, a rustic coffee farm, and a thunderstorm combined to inspire one of DJ Wedoo + the Glitches' most soulful coffee tracks.
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The journey to create 'Bean & Cup' began during a band road trip through coffee country in Colombia. DJ Wedoo + the Glitches had been invited to perform at a music festival in Bogotá, but decided to arrive a week early to explore the country's famous coffee regions. Their rental van broke down near a small coffee farm, where the local farmers welcomed them with open arms.
Forced to wait several days for repairs, the band immersed themselves in the rhythm of farm life, waking before dawn to help with the harvest and learning the entire process from bean to cup. On their final night at the farm, a powerful thunderstorm knocked out the electricity. Huddled around a wood stove with acoustic instruments and battery-powered synths, the band began crafting what would become 'Bean & Cup'—a soulful track that traces coffee's journey from soil to sip.
The song incorporates field recordings from the farm: the rustle of coffee plants in the wind, the click of beans being sorted, and the gentle bubble of brewing. The farm's owner, an elderly man who sang traditional harvesting songs, contributed vocals to the track's intro. When the album was released, the band sent a portion of the proceeds back to the farm community that had inspired the song and hosted them during their unexpected stay. The song remains a fan favorite for its authentic connection to coffee's origins and the warm, organic production that resulted from this serendipitous detour.
Lyrics
Shake it, swirl it, let's begin Bean and cup, where do we spin? Steamin' hot or icy cool Side by side, break the rules Bean walked in, smooth and fine Said, "Hey cup, wanna spend some time?" Cup looked up, gave a little twirl Said, "Sit right here, let's change the world" Roasted dark, oh smelling sweet Cup said, "Baby, you're my treat!" Bean said, "Pour me in, take a sip" Let's make magic, drip by drip Spin me around, don't let me fall Fill me up, let's taste it all Slow and bold, smooth and light Stir it up, sip all night Bean and cup, side by side Morning love, day and night Pour it slow, mix it tight Hold me close, feel the vibe Bean and cup, dreams so sweet Dancing around to the beat Steamin' love, icy thrill Every sip, every chill Bean leaned in, let's take a ride Steam me up, feel that pride Cup said, "Drizzle, swirl it fine" Caramel love, now you're mine They twirled around, hot and cold Every sip, a story told From the farm to cafe lights Love so bold, love so bright Spin me around, don't let me fall Fill me up, let's taste it all Slow and bold, smooth and light Stir it up, sip all night Bean and cup, side by side Morning love, day and night Pour it slow, mix it tight Hold me close, feel the vibe Bean and cup, dreams so sweet Dancing around to the beat Steamin' love, icy thrill Every sip, every chill Drip it, press it, shake it now Pour me top, take a bow Spoon it, swirl it, let it play Take a sip and start the day Bean and cup, side by side Morning love, day and night Pour it slow, mix it tight Hold me close, feel the vibe Bean and cup, dreams so sweet Dancing around to the beat Steamin' love, icy thrill Every sip, every chill Shake it, swirl it, let's begin Bean and cup, where do we spin? Sip it slow, feel the glow Caffeine high, time to go DJ Wedoo Keep smiling
Listen to the Track
Experience the soulful journey from coffee bean to your cup. Listen to 'Bean & Cup' on Spotify and connect with the authentic story of coffee's origin.
About the Author
DJ Wedoo is a music producer specializing in custom compositions and audio branding for businesses across various industries. With over a decade of experience, DJ Wedoo helps brands create memorable audio identities that resonate with their audiences.
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