Sinclar is famous for popularizing the "french touch" of house music, with heavy use of sampled and filtered disco strings. His track "Feel For You", a tribute to french musician Cerrone, from his second album Champs Elysées, hit #9 in the UK Top 40. On track "Darlin'", he worked with vocalist James "D-Train" Williams.
Sinclar has also worked under other pseudonyms. Under the aliases The Mighty Bop and Reminiscence Quartet, he has dabbled in hip-hop and acid jazz. He also created the Africanism project, where an ensemble of artists produce house music with a combination of latin, jazz, african and tribal flavors. In 2005 he scored a hit with his single "Love Generation", that reached #1 on the Australian ARIA Singles Charts and the German Media Control Single Charts in 2006. The song was a huge success throughout Europe, also peaking at no. 2 in the Dutch Top 40. The followup hit was "World, Hold On", that features Steve Edwards and also managed to chart in the top ten in most of the European countries. "Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)" followed on August 22, 2006.
The remix of "World, Hold on" by E-Smoove is nominated for a Grammy 2007 in the category "Remixed Recording". Also, "World Hold on" was chosen by Billboard Magazine as the number one Hot Dance Club Play Single of 2006, beating Madonna and Christina Aguilera.
The fourth single of the album 'Western Dream' called 'Tennessee' was supposed to be released in April 2007, but has been cancelled due to the rumour of a new album being released.
That album was Soundz of Freedom. It came out in May 2007.
His latest album is Born In 69, released 2 years after the last album, May 2009. The first single of the album was LaLa Song, together with Sugarhill Gang
Taken from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Sinclar)
Not Gangsta
Bob Sinclar Lyrics
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Yo, Colonel Reyel,
On n'est pas des gangstas,
On n'est pas là pour ça
Me not a gangsta a a
May only stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor, yo
May only stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor yo
L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
On connaît par cœur
Mais j'ai jamais entendu qu'il faisait le malheur
L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
D'après les rumeurs
Mais tout le monde lui court après
Cherchez l'erreur
Plus d'argent, plus de problèmes
Des problèmes d'argent, la question reste la même
Est-ce l'amour ou le matériel qui mène
Les riches donnent aux pauvres pour résoudre ce dilemme
Bling ! Bling !
Jackpot pour tous
Bling ! Bling !
Pour les plus beaux
Bling ! Bling !
Jackpot pour tous (x3)
Me not a gangsta a a
May only stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor, yo
Me not a gangsta a a a a
May only stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor yo
L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
On connaît par cœur
Mais j'ai jamais entendu qu'il faisait le malheur
L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
D'après les rumeurs
Mais tout le monde lui court après
Cherchez l'erreur
J'suis debout, en volant aux riches
Pour tout le monde, salaire à 5 chiffres
Avec ma baguette magique, je transforme le smic
J'le monte a 10 000 en plein d'en le mille
Bling ! Bling !
Jackpot pour tous
Bling ! Bling !
Pour les plus beaux
Bling ! Bling !
Jackpot pour tous (x3)
Me not a gangsta
Me not a gangsta a a
May only stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor, yo
Me not a gangsta a a a a
May only stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor yo
Si t'es pas un gangsta
Put your hand up
Nous on n'est pas dans ça
Put your hand up
A la robin des bois
Put your hand up
On n'est pas des gangstars
Put your hand up
(x2)
Me not a gangsta a a
Mais only stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor, yo
Me not a gangsta a a a a
Mais on y stealing from the rich
and give it to the poor, yo
L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
Colonel Reyel
L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur,
mais tout le monde lui court après
Cherchez l'erreur
The song "Not Gangsta" is a collaboration between two artists - Mr. Shammi and Bob Sinclar. The opening lines clearly indicate that the song is not about promoting gangster culture but rather it's about something else. Bob Sinclar maintains that he is not a gangsta and he does not associate with that kind of lifestyle. In fact, he states that he only steals from the rich and gives to the poor. He is trying to highlight the disparity between the haves and the have-nots and suggests that it is the rich who should be giving to the poor to balance things out. The song has a Robin Hood-like theme.
The song goes on to emphasize the fact that money doesn't necessarily bring happiness. The artist suggests that everyone is chasing after money, but this is not the answer to fulfillment. More money leads to more problems, and it is love that ultimately brings happiness. He is making a social commentary and urging people to look beyond material possessions and find joy in simpler things. The chorus repeated throughout the song is intended to reveal the irony of the situation, the fact that everyone is running after money even though it is not the key to happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na, introducing Mr Shammi & Bob Sinclar
This is the intro to the song and we are introducing Mr Shammi and Bob Sinclar.
Yo, Colonel Reyel,
The artist is calling out to Colonel Reyel.
On n'est pas des gangstas,
The artist is stating that they are not gangsters.
On n'est pas là pour ça
The artist is stating that they are not here for that (gangster lifestyle).
Me not a gangsta a a
The artist is repeating that they are not a gangster.
May only stealing from the rich
The artist is saying that they only steal from the rich.
and give it to the poor, yo
The artist gives what they steal to the poor.
L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
Money doesn't buy happiness.
On connaît par cœur
This is something that we know by heart.
Mais j'ai jamais entendu qu'il faisait le malheur
The artist has never heard that money causes misery.
D'après les rumeurs
According to rumors.
Mais tout le monde lui court après
Despite this, everyone chases after money.
Cherchez l'erreur
The artist is telling the listener to find the error in this logic.
Plus d'argent, plus de problèmes
More money equals more problems.
Des problèmes d'argent, la question reste la même
The question remains the same when it comes to financial problems.
Est-ce l'amour ou le matériel qui mène
Is it love or material possessions that lead us?
Les riches donnent aux pauvres pour résoudre ce dilemme
The rich give to the poor to solve this dilemma.
Bling ! Bling !
This is a sound effect for a flashy, shiny object.
Jackpot pour tous
This is a metaphor for everyone winning a large sum of money.
Pour les plus beaux
This line refers to the most beautiful or glamorous people winning a jackpot too.
J'suis debout, en volant aux riches
The artist states that they are standing up and stealing from the rich.
Pour tout le monde, salaire à 5 chiffres
The artist is promising everyone a five-figure salary.
Avec ma baguette magique, je transforme le smic
With their 'magic wand', the artist transforms the minimum wage.
J'le monte a 10 000 en plein d'en le mille
The artist raises it to 10,000 without batting an eye.
Si t'es pas un gangsta
The artist is addressing everyone who is not a gangster.
Put your hand up
The artist is telling the listeners to put their hand up.
Nous on n'est pas dans ça
The artist is stating that they are not in that (gangster lifestyle).
A la robin des bois
This is a reference to Robin Hood.
On n'est pas des gangstars
The artist is saying once again that they are not gangstars.
Mais on y stealing from the rich
Again, the artist is saying that they only steal from the rich.
Colonel Reyel
The artist called out to Colonel Reyel once again.
Contributed by Elliot D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@koolchain1384
2020 - Bob sinclar the best 🤩
@MrMichaeljackson62
C'est un proverbe, qui renferme une morale sur la vie, en gros ce proverbe signifie que ce n'est pas le matériel qui fait le bonheur mais ce qu'on vit, l'amour qu'on porte aux gens ou les bons souvenirs.
@TheShiora
Une des meilleurs musique de Colonel Reyel !! Ce qui aiment pas, passé votre chemin.
@matthewcane
bob sinclar n'est jamais tombé plus bas... allo la terre, tu chantes avec col. Reyel et puis y sort d'ou M.Shammi il arrive comme si tout le monde le connaisait
@ptimeuf14
merci pour cette chanson ma fille elle adore elle danse dessus c'est trop fort bonne continuation bravoooooo
@robbyirawan3767
2019 anyone? 😂
@LyricsFRHD
2023 let''s gooooo
@saphira9577
Moi je l'adore ct'e chanson ! Elle donne la pêche, nous mets de bonne humeur, fait danser . Quoi donné de plus ?
@TheTamalatjasika
It's about 8-9 nine years ago 👌👍 you are still here when I want to hear you❤️
Love you to the moon and back 🤗
@cozy500
Mr Shammi & Bob Sinclair Is King !!!