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.
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Bushido Lyrics
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Die Kippe brennt den ganzen Tag, nenn mich Winston Churchill
Ersguterjunge, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra
Ich bin Benz Liebhaber
Deine Latina Bitch macht mir Enchilada
Sonny Black, back am Block, Ski Maske auf
Rück die Brieftasche raus, gib mir die Kasse auch
Es ist hardcore, EGJ Task-Force, AMG HMP-Heavy Metal Payback
Ich will alles asap, dikka ich will Geld fließen sehen
Und nicht so wie du für wenig Geld Fliesen legen Alter
Weltfrieden Wayne, ich will Scampi und Linguine
Ich komm im Geländewagen, Sonny in der Limousine
Buisnessman wie der Pate, küss die Hand, Visakarte
Lieferware, Drogenübergabe in der Tiefgarage
Tätowierung, Ghetto Hero, Gangsta Rap King
Und der Grund warum der Ladyboy von dem Fensterbrett springt
Ich bin schärfer als ne Blu-Ray, Hip-Hop Hoorray
Jordan 11er cool grey, Import, UK
Nicotin Junkie, Givenchy Junkie
Bitch bügel mein Kenzo-Sweater, ich bin kein Gangster Rapper
Ich bin ein Gangster Rapper, ficke deine Diskothek
Fick Moët, es geht Faustschlag und Gesichts OP
Speed oder Tilidin
Ich hab Street Credibilty und tanze nicht zu
Beat it und Billie Jean, box dich in die 60s
Bitch please, Striptease
Mach nicht auf Alicia Keys, Bitch ich bin nicht Swizz Beatz
Nutte ich bin Pharao, umgeben von Cleopatras
In der neunten blieb ich einfach sitzen so wie Rosa Parks
Ich häng nicht auf Poker Stars, ich häng in der Yorckstraße
Ich steiger die Mordrate, Fresse jetzt du Chorknabe
So etwas wie dich nennen meine Jungs und ich Sharmuta
Was ich hab? Ich hab ich hab Geld wie Richard Lugner
Ich bin der, der dich fickt wenn die Sonne nicht mehr scheint
Ihr seid alle gegen Action doch kommt nicht in meine Stadt
Es sind, es sind dreißig grad, trotzdem trag ich meine Lederjacke
Cordon Sport Massenmord, jetzt ist Krieg ab sofort!
Ich bin der, der dich fickt wenn die Sonne nicht mehr scheint
Ihr seid alle gegen Action doch kommt nicht in meine Stadt
Es sind, es sind dreißig grad, trotzdem trag ich meine Lederjacke
Cordon Sport Massenmord, jetzt ist Krieg ab sofort!
In Bushido feat. Shindy's song AMG, the lyrics center around themes of wealth, power, and gangster culture. The first verse compares the singer's Mercedes AMG to a ninja turtle for its armor, and the singer himself to Winston Churchill for his constant cigarette smoking. The singer also flexes his love for Mercedes-Benz cars and the fact that he can take another man's girlfriend ("deine Latina Bitch macht mir Enchilada"). The verse ends with a reference to his gang, EGJ Task-Force, and the Heavy Metal Payback slogan associated with the group.
The second verse begins with the singer's desire for money and success, making a dig at those who do manual labor for low pay ("nicht so wie du für wenig Geld Fliesen legen Alter"). He mentions specific food preferences (Scampi and Linguine) and boasts about his mode of transportation, arriving in a Geländewagen while Sonny Black rides in a Limousine. The mention of "Visakarte" (Visa card) and "Lieferware" (delivery goods) hints at illegal activities. The verse also touches on the singer's tough image as a "Ghetto Hero" and "Gangsta Rap King". The bridge of the song features more bragging about the singer's fashion preferences (Kenzo sweater) and a reference to the suicide of a ladyboy.
The final verse shows the singer's disregard for societal norms and rules, claiming to raise the murder rate and insultingly referring to someone as a "Chorknabe". The reference to Yorckstraße, a street in Berlin often associated with criminal activity, adds to the gangster imagery. The word "Sharmuta" is an Arabic insult meaning "prostitute". The final refrain hammers home the idea that the singer is not to be messed with, even in hot weather, and that there is now "Krieg" (war) starting immediately.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, mein AMG ist gepanzert wie ein Ninja Turtle
My AMG car is fully protected and defended like a Ninja Turtle
Die Kippe brennt den ganzen Tag, nenn mich Winston Churchill
I smoke cigarettes constantly, like the famous Winston Churchill
Ersguterjunge, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra
I am a top-notch person, like famous singers Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra
Ich bin Benz Liebhaber
I am a lover of Benz cars
Deine Latina Bitch macht mir Enchilada
Your Latin girlfriend makes me a delicious Enchilada meal
Sonny Black, back am Block, Ski Maske auf
I am back on the block, with my mask on like Sonny Black
Rück die Brieftasche raus, gib mir die Kasse auch
Hand me your wallet and give me your cash too
Es ist hardcore, EGJ Task-Force, AMG HMP-Heavy Metal Payback
I am all about tough stuff, with my EGJ Task-Force and AMG HMP-Heavy Metal Payback
Ich will alles asap, dikka ich will Geld fließen sehen
I want everything ASAP, dude. I want to see money flowing in
Und nicht so wie du für wenig Geld Fliesen legen Alter
I don't want to do things like tiling for little money, man
Weltfrieden Wayne, ich will Scampi und Linguine
I don't care about world peace, I want to eat delicious Scampi and Linguine
Ich komm im Geländewagen, Sonny in der Limousine
I arrive in my SUV, while Sonny arrives in a limousine
Buisnessman wie der Pate, küss die Hand, Visakarte
I am a businessman like the Godfather, kiss my hand and give me your credit card
Lieferware, Drogenübergabe in der Tiefgarage
I deliver goods and drugs in the underground garage
Tätowierung, Ghetto Hero, Gangsta Rap King
I have tattoos, I am a Ghetto Hero, and a Gangsta Rap King
Und der Grund warum der Ladyboy von dem Fensterbrett springt
I am the reason why the ladyboy jumps off the windowsill
Ich bin schärfer als ne Blu-Ray, Hip-Hop Hoorray
I am sharper than a Blu-ray disc, Hoorray for Hip-Hop
Jordan 11er cool grey, Import, UK
I wear imported UK cool grey Jordan 11 sneakers
Nicotin Junkie, Givenchy Junkie
I am addicted to nicotine and Givenchy clothing
Bitch bügel mein Kenzo-Sweater, ich bin kein Gangster Rapper
Iron my Kenzo sweater, bitch. I am not a Gangster Rapper
Ich bin ein Gangster Rapper, ficke deine Diskothek
I am a Gangster Rapper, I will mess up your nightclub
Fick Moët, es geht Faustschlag und Gesichts OP
I don't care about Moët champagne, it's all about fistfights and face surgery
Speed oder Tilidin
I do drugs like Speed or Tilidin (painkiller)
Ich hab Street Credibilty und tanze nicht zu
I have street credibility and I don't dance to
Beat it und Billie Jean, box dich in die 60s
I box with songs like Beat It and Billie Jean, taking it back to the 60s
Bitch please, Striptease
I dismiss the idea of a Striptease, bitch please
Mach nicht auf Alicia Keys, Bitch ich bin nicht Swizz Beatz
Stop trying to sound like Alicia Keys, bitch. I am not Swizz Beatz
Nutte ich bin Pharao, umgeben von Cleopatras
I am a Pharaoh surrounded by Cleopatras, don't call me a prostitute
In der neunten blieb ich einfach sitzen so wie Rosa Parks
Just like Rosa Park, I stayed seated in the ninth grade
Ich häng nicht auf Poker Stars, ich häng in der Yorckstraße
I don't play Poker Stars, I hang out in Yorckstraße
Ich steiger die Mordrate, Fresse jetzt du Chorknabe
I increase the murder rate, shut your mouth choir boy
So etwas wie dich nennen meine Jungs und ich Sharmuta
My boys and I call someone like you a prostitute
Was ich hab? Ich hab ich hab Geld wie Richard Lugner
What do I have? I have money like Richard Lugner
Ich bin der, der dich fickt wenn die Sonne nicht mehr scheint
I am the one who will fuck you even when darkness falls
Ihr seid alle gegen Action doch kommt nicht in meine Stadt
You may not like my actions, but don't come to my city
Es sind, es sind dreißig grad, trotzdem trag ich meine Lederjacke
Even though it's thirty degrees, I still wear my leather jacket
Cordon Sport Massenmord, jetzt ist Krieg ab sofort!
Cordon Sport Mass murder, now the war starts immediately!
Ich bin der, der dich fickt wenn die Sonne nicht mehr scheint
I am the one who will fuck you even when darkness falls
Ihr seid alle gegen Action doch kommt nicht in meine Stadt
You may not like my actions, but don't come to my city
Es sind, es sind dreißig grad, trotzdem trag ich meine Lederjacke
Even though it's thirty degrees, I still wear my leather jacket
Cordon Sport Massenmord, jetzt ist Krieg ab sofort!
Cordon Sport Mass murder, now the war starts immediately!
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anis Ferchichi, Konstantin Scherer, Michael Schindler, Vincent Stein
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