1) German rapper Anis Ferchichi who was born on September 28, 1978 in Bonn. His rap is strongly influenced by French Gangsta Rap. He is also known as Sonny Black.
Early Life:
Bushido has a Tunisian father and a German mother. However, he was raised in Berlin by his mother and never got to know his father.
Musical Career:
In 2000 he began his musical career. He gained recognition through King Orgasmus One and his works on several "I Luv Money Records"-Releases. Soon he released his first tape King Of Kingz. This led to him moving to a new label Aggro Berlin, where he worked with Sido, B-Tight, and Fler. The album was later released on CD in 2003 as King Of Kingz (Digital Remastered) and in 2004 as the King of Kingz 2004 Edition with some remixes. In 2002 he released the legendary milestone underground-album Carlo Cokxxx Nutten under his pseudonym, Sonny Black (arguably in the same manner as Eminem), in which he worked with Fler also known as Frank White.
His first Solo-Album was released in 2003, which is called "Vom Bordstein bis zur Skyline". This album had a lot of good reviews and was titled the first real Gangster Rap album in Germany. It was an enormous success for what was still basically an underground release.
Because of artistic differences regarding his future solo career, he left his label, Aggro Berlin, in the summer of 2004 and was taken under contract by Urban/Universal. In 2004, together with Ilan, he produced a remix of the industrial metal group Rammstein's song Amerika. In October 2004 he released his third album Electro Ghetto which reached number six on the German charts. On April 4, 2005 he released his fourth LP in two and half years, Carlo Cokxxx Nutten II, once again using his alter ego Sonny Black and working with Baba Saad in replacement of Fler.
In the winter of 2004/2005, he played a central role in a dispute with the rapper Eko Fresh and also made the song "FLERräter" against his former colleague at Aggro Berlin Fler (a play on the word Verräter, which means traitor).
Legal trouble found its way into his life following a party in Linz, Austria on July 30th, 2005. Upon discovery that his tyres had been slashed, he and two of his bodyguards were involved in a physical altercation with a 20 year old male, who was left with severe head injuries. Bushido spent 15 days in jail before being released on €100,000 bail. He faces a 3 year sentence if convicted.
On the judgemend day he released his Album "Staatsfeind Nr.1" (Public Enemy Nr. 1).
Most people called his time in jail a big promotion for this Album.
The second sampler ersguterjunge Sampler Vol. 2 - Vendetta was released the 1st of December 2006. It features artists who are signed to his Label ersguterjunge. The only single of the Sampler is called "Vendetta" and features Bushido, Eko Fresh and Chakuza.
In 2007 he won another ECHO-award as best hip hop/rap artist. His albums have earned platinum status in Germany, making him the most successful rapper ever in his homeland.
The album, 7 was released on August 31st, 2007 in Germany. As of August 24th, 7 has already pre-sold 100,000 copies in Germany, making it a gold record.
Bushido released his Biography Bushido on 8 September 2008 and his 8th album Heavy Metal Payback was released on 10 October. The singles are: "Ching Ching" and "Für immer jung" (which features Karel Gott).
Controversy:
Somewhat ironically, Bushido's admirers include both immigrants and extreme right-wing youth, which has drawn caution and criticism in Germany. He is often criticized in the media for his allegedly sexist, nationalist, and racist lyrics and for refusing to reject some of his controversial fans. However, some point to his partial North African ethnicity and collaboration with minority artists, like Azad, Eko Fresh, and Cassandra Steen, as evidence Bushido is not racist.
2) 'Bushido' is the name of a one-shot collaboration between some of the best known singer/songwriters from the current generation of rock singers in Spain. The singers involved in the Bushido project are: Búnbury, Carlos Ann, Shuarma and Mortí. They sat together for a couple of weeks and came out with a collection of pop-rock songs that showcase each of their styles and thematic inclinations.
3)Bushido were an obscure post-punk band from the early 80's similar in style to early Cabaret Voltaire/Eric Random etc.
4) Bushido are a progressive rock, three piece from Melbourne, Australia. They have released 2 EP's entitled 'Last Breath' and 'Mercina'. They play music in a similar vein to other Australian bands such as 'The Butterfly Effect', 'Cog' and 'Karnivool'. They are currently writing songs for their debut album set to be released early 2008.
Alles Nochmal Wiederholen
Bushido Lyrics
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wissen wie es wirklich war
was ist mit Rap passiert
seit du mal 14 warst
wo sind die Bunkerzeiten hin
wenn man sie braucht
ohne Internet und Handys
Kohle und Applaus.
was es war nicht immer so Berlin war dich dickste Stadt
heute sind es Wahlberliner und Touristenbars
man hat dich damals respektiert wenn du Graffiti malst.
Doch in der echten Welt sind Egos nicht erwünscht
ich hab 100.000 Fans und du weniger als 5
und trotzdem hab ich die gleichen Wunden so wie ihr
mehr Geld mehr Probleme Ersguterjunge yeah.
Nie wieder Stress mit Sido Filme
wie Tarantino mit Specter holten wir den Echo für das beste Video.
Ich beobachte genau was so passiert
es gibt ein guten Act hier und tausende kopieren.
Hätt ich die Wahl würd ich alles nochmal wiederholen
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
nochmal das Gefühl noch einmal den ersten Schritt
denn erst am Ende weißt du wer du wirklich bist
Hätt ich die Wahl würd' ich alles nochmal wiederholen
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
noch einmal Blitzlichtgewitter
doch auf jeden solltest du die Schattenseiten kennen so ist das Leben
Ich hab ganz unten angefangen und jeder weiß das jetzt
man wird erfolgreich wenn man sich was einfallen lässt
erst war ich Untergrund dann Major dann Independent
ich weiß, man wird belohnt wenn man es richtig handelt.
ich hab den Bambi nicht verdient, sagt ihr
bei mir sei in der Vergangenheit so viel passiert
ich hab auf Tour ganz allein einfach alle vereint
bin in Aren umgezogen wenn die Halle nicht reicht
dort standen Schwarze und Weiße hunderte Nation
alle Hände gingen gemeinsam in die Luft wenn ich sie hob.
Anstatt zu sagen das ich mich integriert
hätte sagen sie das ich die Jugend ruiniert hätte.
Bin ich dran Schuld das sie Lederjacken tragen
keine Federmappen haben und das lebe was ich sage.
Fick auf die Regierung ich kann nichts
für eure Fehler King Bushido meine Politik braucht keine Wähler.
Hätt ich die Wahl würd ich alles nochmal wiederholen
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
nochmal das Gefühl noch einmal den ersten Schritt
denn erst am Ende weißt du wer du wirklich bist
Hätt ich die Wahl würd' ich alles nochmal wiederholen
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
noch einmal Blitzlichtgewitter
doch auf jeden solltest du die Schattenseiten kennen so ist das Leben
In the song "Alles Nochmal Wiederholen" by Bushido, the lyrics reflect on the changes in the rap scene and the artist's personal journey. The song starts by addressing the audience's desire to hear the truth and understand what has happened to rap since their teenage years. The lyrics question the disappearance of the underground culture and the rise of mainstream popularity, where now Berlin is filled with Wahlberliner (people who moved to Berlin by choice) and tourist bars, instead of the gritty Bunkerzeiten (times of the underground movement) they used to know. The artist reminisces about the respect given to graffiti artists in the past, contrasting it with the lack of appreciation for real personalities in today's world.
Bushido expresses missing the old times and being accustomed to them, but acknowledges that things have changed and Berlin is no longer the same. He mentions his own success, having over 100,000 fans compared to others with fewer than five, but still shares the same emotional wounds as anyone else. The artist recognizes that despite having more money, there are more problems, pointing to his affiliation with Ersguterjunge (a music label). He mentions his collaboration with Sido and their successful film project, comparing it to director Quentin Tarantino's style, and how they won an Echo award for the best video. Bushido observes what is happening in the music industry, acknowledging both the existence of talented artists and the many imitators.
The chorus reflects a contemplation of the past, with Bushido stating that if he had the choice, he would repeat everything, going through the same storm and feeling the same emotions. He believes that it is only at the end of this journey that one truly knows oneself. The artist values both the positive and negative aspects, emphasizing the need to also understand and acknowledge the dark sides of life.
The second verse starts with Bushido's recognition of his humble beginnings and how he has built his success by being innovative. He acknowledges the criticism and doubts surrounding his achievements, particularly regarding his past actions. Despite the controversies, the artist remains proud of his accomplishments and highlights his ability to unite people through his music. He describes the diversity of his audience, with people from various backgrounds coming together in his concerts and showing their support. Bushido confronts accusations of ruining the youth by wearing leather jackets and not using feather pens, suggesting that he simply lives by his own words and shouldn't be blamed for how others interpret his message. He rejects the government's influence on his actions, highlighting his independence and the fact that his political agenda doesn't require traditional voting.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the artist's choice to repeat his journey and go through the ups and downs again. The lyrics acknowledge the glamour of fame and paparazzi attention, but also emphasize the importance of understanding and accepting the challenging aspects of life.
In summary, "Alles Nochmal Wiederholen" reflects on the evolution of rap and the artist's personal journey, touching on the changes in Berlin's cultural landscape, the struggle for recognition, and the determination to stay true to oneself despite success and criticism. The lyrics serve as an introspective exploration of the artist's experiences and a reflection on the dichotomy of fame and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Ihr wollt die Wahrheit hör'n
You want to hear the truth
wissen wie es wirklich war
know how it really was
was ist mit Rap passiert
what happened to rap
seit du mal 14 warst
since you were 14
wo sind die Bunkerzeiten hin
where did the bunker times go
wenn man sie braucht
when you need them
ohne Internet und Handys
without internet and cell phones
Kohle und Applaus.
money and applause.
Ich vermisse das hab mich dran gewöhnt aber wisst ihr
I miss it, I got used to it, but you know
was es war nicht immer so Berlin war dich dickste Stadt
what it was, it wasn't always like this, Berlin was the coolest city
heute sind es Wahlberliner und Touristenbars
today there are Berliners by choice and tourist bars
man hat dich damals respektiert wenn du Graffiti malst.
back then, you were respected if you painted graffiti
Doch in der echten Welt sind Egos nicht erwünscht
But in the real world, egos are not welcome
ich hab 100.000 Fans und du weniger als 5
I have 100,000 fans and you have less than 5
und trotzdem hab ich die gleichen Wunden so wie ihr
and yet, I have the same wounds just like you
mehr Geld mehr Probleme Ersguterjunge yeah.
more money, more problems, Ersguterjunge yeah.
Nie wieder Stress mit Sido Filme
Never again stress with Sido films
wie Tarantino mit Specter holten wir den Echo für das beste Video.
like Tarantino with Specter, we won the Echo for the best video
Ich beobachte genau was so passiert
I observe carefully what is happening
es gibt ein guten Act hier und tausende kopieren.
there is a good act here and thousands are copying.
Hätt ich die Wahl würd ich alles nochmal wiederholen
If I had the choice, I would repeat everything
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
I would walk the same path again through this storm
nochmal das Gefühl noch einmal den ersten Schritt
once again the feeling, once again the first step
denn erst am Ende weißt du wer du wirklich bist
because only in the end do you know who you really are
Hätt ich die Wahl würd' ich alles nochmal wiederholen
If I had the choice, I would repeat everything
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
I would walk the same path again through this storm
noch einmal Blitzlichtgewitter
once again flashbulbs
doch auf jeden solltest du die Schattenseiten kennen so ist das Leben
but everyone should know the dark sides, that's life
Ich hab ganz unten angefangen und jeder weiß das jetzt
I started from the bottom and everyone knows that now
man wird erfolgreich wenn man sich was einfallen lässt
you become successful if you come up with something
erst war ich Untergrund dann Major dann Independent
first I was underground, then major, then independent
ich weiß, man wird belohnt wenn man es richtig handelt.
I know, you get rewarded when you act right
ich hab den Bambi nicht verdient, sagt ihr
you say I didn't deserve the Bambi
bei mir sei in der Vergangenheit so viel passiert
so much happened in my past
ich hab auf Tour ganz allein einfach alle vereint
on tour, I united everyone all by myself
bin in Aren umgezogen wenn die Halle nicht reicht
moved to arenas when the hall wasn't enough
dort standen Schwarze und Weiße hunderte Nation
there were black and white people, hundreds of nations
alle Hände gingen gemeinsam in die Luft wenn ich sie hob.
all hands went up together when I raised them
Anstatt zu sagen das ich mich integriert
Instead of saying that I integrated
hätte sagen sie das ich die Jugend ruiniert hätte.
they would say that I ruined the youth
Bin ich dran Schuld das sie Lederjacken tragen
Am I to blame for them wearing leather jackets
keine Federmappen haben und das lebe was ich sage.
not having pencil cases and living the way I say.
Fick auf die Regierung ich kann nichts
Fuck the government, I can't do anything
für eure Fehler King Bushido meine Politik braucht keine Wähler.
for your mistakes, King Bushido, my politics don't need voters.
Hätt ich die Wahl würd ich alles nochmal wiederholen
If I had the choice, I would repeat everything
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
I would walk the same path again through this storm
nochmal das Gefühl noch einmal den ersten Schritt
once again the feeling, once again the first step
denn erst am Ende weißt du wer du wirklich bist
because only in the end do you know who you really are
Hätt ich die Wahl würd' ich alles nochmal wiederholen
If I had the choice, I would repeat everything
ich würd nochmal den gleichen Weg geh'n durch diesen Sturm
I would walk the same path again through this storm
noch einmal Blitzlichtgewitter
once again flashbulbs
doch auf jeden solltest du die Schattenseiten kennen so ist das Leben
but everyone should know the dark sides, that's life
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MOTRIP, ANIS MOHAMED FERCHICHI, KONSTANTIN SCHERER, VINCENT STEIN
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