In early 2014, Arif signed a career management deal with Nora Collective. While working on his long-play debut, Arif released one of the biggest urban hits of the summer of 2014; “Lowkey” and in January 2015, he released the radio-friendly “Kanke Gi Opp” (feat. Magnus Eliassen), the first single from the April 2015 album “HighEnd / Asfalt” - raising the expectations for his album debut even further.
Background:
In the wake of the critically acclaimed EP, along with the national hit “Gal”, Arif was named Untouched Artist of The Year - a prestigeful aknowledgement for new, independent artists, presented by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). After his performance at Norwegian music festival by:Larm, Arif was hailed as a rising star by VG, P3, Dagbladet and Aftenposten - some of Norway’s largest media outlets. This paved the way for a career step in the right direction when major label EMI/Warner Music Group signed Arif in early 2013. He released his well recieved sophomore-EP “Aldri & Alltid” in the fall of 2013, which had a more dark and serious theme than his debut release.
Arif’s music and impressively energetic live performances, combined with his charismatic appearance, has helped earn Arif gigs at the biggest festivals, his own t-shirt collection together with the Varner Group, as well as several radio and TV performances, including a guest role in TV show “Helt Perfekt” with comedian Thomas Giertsen.
Hur Fett Som Helst
Arif Lyrics
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Sier det en gang til, bitch, hold kjeft
Pay attention, vi har paya dues, so pay oss respect
Bransje-horene fucker seg selv, brusjan, det der er incest
Jeg ser toppen av Kilimanjaro på vei opp
På med min (?) head Kilimanjaro
Ja, det er nå, så ikke spør meg om hvem som er illest
Flowen som en killer med mine niggas, svart som Guinness
Kom fra gjørma, jeg er loka
Flaske mo, fuck koka
Finn meg et house party med [?], ta sofaen
Alltid vært en fuckings baller, jeg lover
Unner deg lite bokstavelig
For mange skader, måtte si ha det
Og jeg vil ha det, jeg vil fuckings ha det
Jeg vil ha det huset, ha den bilen, alt som følger med I den
Vokst opp uten så jobber hardt, fuck å være sliten
Det kommer med tiden, brusjan, det er Filthy
Baws Gang (hur fett som helst)
Hashtag (hur fett som helst)
Ny check (hur fett som helst)
Alle G(hur fett som helst)
Baws Gang (hur fett som helst)
Jeg sa hashtag (hur fett som helst)
Alltid (hur fett som helst)
[?] (hur fett som helst)
Når en polis ser en svarting, så skriker dem ut voldtekt
Det er ut rapper annen rapper han rapper, 24. I 12
Jeg vokste opp I et fuckings bøttekott, bruh
Er hard så Harald, skulle hatt en fuckings seng ved slottet
Cliquen er hella bawsy, tantere swag eller flossy
Er på vestsiden av hele dritten, brusjan, hella saucy
Det er 2012, fresh to death, for verden går under I år
Fortsatt det sorteste får, (?) thumble min flow
Jeg tro'kke det går, du finner meg I studio, fuck å feste
Jazz sa gjør din ting, du er ned neste, på vei opp
Svart skinny boy, gjort masse galt
Akkuratt som Vini boy
Baws er overalt, hvordan nekte det?
Vi har ingen hatere, bare fans I fornektelse
Jeg sa, vi har ingen hatere, bare fans I fornektelse
Bitch, jeg gjør min ting, bitch, jeg gjør min ting
Kommer I gamet som en king, bitch jeg vil bli king
Baws Gang (hur fett som helst)
Hashtag (hur fett som helst)
Ny check (hur fett som helst)
Alle G(hur fett som helst)
Baws Gang (hur fett som helst)
Jeg sa hashtag (hur fett som helst)
Alltid (hur fett som helst)
[?] (hur fett som helst)
The lyrics to Arif's song "Hur Fett Som Helst" (As Fat As Possible) display his confidence and determination to succeed in the rap game despite facing adversities as a black artist in Norway. Arif starts by telling someone to shut up and pay respect to him and his crew, who have worked hard to earn their position in the industry. He then describes his ascent to success, from seeing the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to rapping with his black friends, emphasizing his blackness with references to Guinness and his African origins. Arif also touches on the racism and prejudice he faces, as police and others stereotype and mistreat black people.
Arif then talks about his difficult upbringing in a small and cramped place, comparing himself to royalty who should have a comfortable bed at the palace. He is proud of his clique, which he describes as bossy and stylish, and of his own style and flow, which are unique and distinguish him from other rappers. Arif dismisses partying and instead focuses on his craft, spending time in the studio perfecting his art. He ends the song by repeating his resolve to be a king in the game and to have no haters, only fans in denial.
Overall, "Hur Fett Som Helst" showcases Arif's raw and unapologetic persona, as well as his struggles and triumphs as a black artist trying to make it in a predominantly white and Scandinavian music scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold kjeft, bitch, hold kjeft
Be quiet, woman, be quiet
Sier det en gang til, bitch, hold kjeft
I said it once, woman, be quiet
Pay attention, vi har paya dues, so pay oss respect
Pay attention, we have paid our dues, so show us respect
Bransje-horene fucker seg selv, brusjan, det der er incest
Industry whores ruin themselves, that's incest, my friend
Jeg ser toppen av Kilimanjaro på vei opp
I see the top of Kilimanjaro on my way up
På med min (?) head Kilimanjaro
Put on my (?) head for Kilimanjaro
Ja, det er nå, så ikke spør meg om hvem som er illest
Yes, it's now, so don't ask me who's the illest
Flowen som en killer med mine niggas, svart som Guinness
Flow like a killer with my niggas, black like Guinness
Ene fra Gambia, han andre fra Guinea-Bissau
One from Gambia, the other from Guinea-Bissau
Kom fra gjørma, jeg er loka
Came from the mud, I am mad
Flaske mo, fuck koka
Bottle of mo, fuck coke
Finn meg et house party med [?], ta sofaen
Find me a house party with [?], take the couch
Alltid vært en fuckings baller, jeg lover
Always been a fucking baller, I promise
Unner deg lite bokstavelig
Literally wish you little
For mange skader, måtte si ha det
Too many injuries, had to say goodbye
Og jeg vil ha det, jeg vil fuckings ha det
And I want it, I fucking want it
Jeg vil ha det huset, ha den bilen, alt som følger med I den
I want that house, that car, everything that comes with it
Vokst opp uten så jobber hardt, fuck å være sliten
Grew up without, so I work hard, fuck being tired
Det kommer med tiden, brusjan, det er Filthy
It comes with time, my friend, it's Filthy
Baws Gang (hur fett som helst)
Boss Gang (so fat)
Hashtag (hur fett som helst)
Hashtag (so fat)
Ny check (hur fett som helst)
New check (so fat)
Alle G(hur fett som helst)
All G (so fat)
Jeg sa hashtag (hur fett som helst)
I said hashtag (so fat)
Alltid (hur fett som helst)
Always (so fat)
[?] (hur fett som helst)
[?] (so fat)
Når en polis ser en svarting, så skriker dem ut voldtekt
When a cop sees a black boy, they scream rape
Det er ut rapper annen rapper han rapper, 24. I 12
He's rapping out another rapper he's rapping, 24. In 12
Jeg vokste opp I et fuckings bøttekott, bruh
I grew up in a fucking hovel, bro
Er hard så Harald, skulle hatt en fuckings seng ved slottet
I'm as tough as Harald, should have a fucking bed at the castle
Cliquen er hella bawsy, tantere swag eller flossy
The clique is so bossy, either tans, swag or flossy
Er på vestsiden av hele dritten, brusjan, hella saucy
On the west side of the whole shit, my friend, hella saucy
Det er 2012, fresh to death, for verden går under I år
It's 2012, fresh to death, because the world is ending this year
Fortsatt det sorteste får, (?) thumble min flow
Still the blackest sheep, (?) thumble my flow
Jeg tro'kke det går, du finner meg I studio, fuck å feste
I don't think it'll work, you'll find me in the studio, fuck partying
Jazz sa gjør din ting, du er ned neste, på vei opp
Jazz said do your thing, you're next, on the way up
Svart skinny boy, gjort masse galt
Black skinny boy, done a lot of wrong
Akkuratt som Vini boy
Just like Vini boy
Baws er overalt, hvordan nekte det?
Bosses are everywhere, how can you deny it?
Vi har ingen hatere, bare fans I fornektelse
We have no haters, just fans in denial
Jeg sa, vi har ingen hatere, bare fans I fornektelse
I said, we have no haters, just fans in denial
Bitch, jeg gjør min ting, bitch, jeg gjør min ting
Bitch, I'm doing my thing, bitch, I'm doing my thing
Kommer I gamet som en king, bitch jeg vil bli king
Coming into the game as a king, bitch I want to be king
Contributed by Landon G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Selina Jeanette
on Flexnes
Where is the french part?