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.
Baseballschläger
Bushido Lyrics
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Du weißt bescheid Nutte
Wie es macht, wenn ich Blei spucke
Drive-By Mucke
Es ist Sonny Black, Gangster gehen drauf
Denn für ein paar Scheine löscht man hier ein Menschenleben aus, yeah
Ich mach Drogenschmuggel, ich mach Waffendeals
Und ich mach, dass immer Kohle in die Kassen fließt
Ich ficke deine Tanten, alle weiblichen Verwandten
Ich steh bewaffnet vor der Wohnung deiner Oma
Ich weiß du bunkerst dort dein Koka unterm Sofa
Ich knack den Jackpot, ich dreh die Krummen Dinger
Ich sperr Prinz Marcus mit 'nem Napf in meinen Hundezwinger
Es ist Sonny Black, yeah, Public Enemy
Deine Mutter hängt bei mir am Telefon, wie Emory
Du erzählst den Medien du warst einmal Bushido-Sklave
Zahl mal lieber deine Schulden ab, du Mietnomade
Es gibt Opfer, es gibt Täter
Hab 'ne neun Millimeter in der Jeans
Alle Hater lutschen Schwanz, yeah!
Ihr seid alle meine Gegner
Fick die Lehrer und die Streber
Und der Baseballschläger macht dir Angst, yeah!
Es gibt Opfer, es gibt Täter
Hab 'ne neun Millimeter in der Jeans
Alle Hater lutschen Schwanz, yeah!
Ihr seid alle meine Gegner
Fick die Lehrer und die Streber
Und der Baseballschläger macht dir Angst, yeah!
Gangsterrap-Titan, yeah, bin Legende wie Zidane
Und lege deine Gangmitglieder lahm
Ich bin noch immer down mit den Straßenschlägern
Westerwelle kriegt 'nen Job bei mir als Rasenmäher
Und ja, ich prügel mit dem Wagenheber
Bis du Platzwunden kriegst
Fick deine acht Stunden Schicht, yeah
Ich scheiß auf alles und ich nehme keinen ernst
Durchlöcher dich als ob du eine Käsescheibe wärst ich
Bleibe hart und dein Arsch geht auf Grundeis
Chiwawas bellen, aber wenn der Kampfhund beißt
Dann ist für Rosenstolz endgültig Game Over
Eins, zwei, drei Schüsse aus dem Range Rover
Vier, fünf, sechs Bullen kommen im Helikopter
Brillenschlangen kommen angeflogen, Harry Potter
Ich bin skrupellos und kenne keine Hemmschwelle
Guck mal, wie ich deine Fresse entstelle, yeah
Es gibt Opfer, es gibt Täter
Hab 'ne neun Millimeter in der Jeans
Alle Hater lutschen Schwanz, yeah!
Ihr seid alle meine Gegner
Fick die Lehrer und die Streber
Und der Baseballschläger macht dir Angst, yeah!
Es gibt Opfer, es gibt Täter
Hab 'ne neun Millimeter in der Jeans
Alle Hater lutschen Schwanz, yeah!
Ihr seid alle meine Gegner
Fick die Lehrer und die Streber
Und der Baseballschläger macht dir Angst, yeah!
Bushido's song "Baseballschläger" is a hardcore gangster rap anthem where the German rapper talks about his criminal activities and shows off his ruthless attitude towards his enemies. The lyrics are filled with violent imagery and explicit language that glorifies guns, drugs, and illegal dealings. Bushido portrays himself as a powerful figure who is feared by all and won't hesitate to use force to get what he wants.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the track, with Bushido declaring his authenticity as a gangster and his willingness to use violence to maintain his status. He talks about his involvement in drug smuggling and arms dealing, and how he makes sure that money is always flowing. He also makes lewd comments about women, which adds to his aggressive and sexist persona. Later in the song, he takes aim at his critics, especially those who accuse him of being a "Bushido slave" and asserts his dominance over them.
The chorus of the song is an anthem to empowerment, with Bushido proclaiming himself as the ultimate "opfer" (victim) and "täter" (perpetrator), and asserting his superiority over everyone, including teachers and intellectuals. The refrain "Ihr seid alle meine Gegner, Fick die Lehrer und die Streber, und der Baseballschläger macht dir Angst" (You are all my opponents, fuck the teachers and the nerds, and the baseball bat scares you) reinforces the message of aggression and intimidation.
Overall, Bushido's "Baseballschläger" is a controversial and polarizing track, loved by some for its raw intensity and hated by others for its promotion of violence and misogyny. It is a powerful example of the gangster rap genre and represents a certain subculture that exists in Germany.
Line by Line Meaning
Du weißt bescheid Nutte
You already know, bitch
Wie es macht, wenn ich Blei spucke
How it feels when I spit lead
Drive-By Mucke
Drive-by music
Es ist Sonny Black, Gangster gehen drauf
It's Sonny Black, gangsters go down
Denn für ein paar Scheine löscht man hier ein Menschenleben aus, yeah
For a few bucks, a human life is taken here, yeah
Ich mach Drogenschmuggel, ich mach Waffendeals
I do drug smuggling, I do weapons deals
Und ich mach, dass immer Kohle in die Kassen fließt
And I make sure money is always flowing into the coffers
Nutte ich bin straight und ich lasse nicht verhandeln
Bitch, I am straight and I do not compromise
Ich ficke deine Tanten, alle weiblichen Verwandten
I fuck your aunts, all female relatives
Ich steh bewaffnet vor der Wohnung deiner Oma
I stand armed in front of your grandma's apartment
Ich weiß du bunkerst dort dein Koka unterm Sofa
I know you stash your coke under the sofa
Ich knack den Jackpot, ich dreh die Krummen Dinger
I crack the jackpot, I turn the shady deals
Ich sperr Prinz Marcus mit 'nem Napf in meinen Hundezwinger
I lock up Prince Marcus in my dog kennel with a bowl
Es ist Sonny Black, yeah, Public Enemy
It's Sonny Black, yeah, public enemy
Deine Mutter hängt bei mir am Telefon, wie Emory
Your mother hangs on my phone like Emory
Du erzählst den Medien du warst einmal Bushido-Sklave
You tell the media you were once a Bushido slave
Zahl mal lieber deine Schulden ab, du Mietnomade
Better pay off your debts, you rent nomad
Es gibt Opfer, es gibt Täter
There are victims, there are perpetrators
Hab 'ne neun Millimeter in der Jeans
Have a nine-millimeter in my jeans
Alle Hater lutschen Schwanz, yeah!
All haters suck dick, yeah!
Ihr seid alle meine Gegner
You are all my opponents
Fick die Lehrer und die Streber
Fuck the teachers and the nerds
Und der Baseballschläger macht dir Angst, yeah!
And the baseball bat scares you, yeah!
Gangsterrap-Titan, yeah, bin Legende wie Zidane
Gangsta rap titan, yeah, I'm a legend like Zidane
Und lege deine Gangmitglieder lahm
And disable your gang members
Ich bin noch immer down mit den Straßenschlägern
I'm still down with the street fighters
Westerwelle kriegt 'nen Job bei mir als Rasenmäher
Westerwelle gets a job with me as a lawnmower
Und ja, ich prügel mit dem Wagenheber
And yes, I beat with the car jack
Bis du Platzwunden kriegst
Until you get lacerations
Fick deine acht Stunden Schicht, yeah
Fuck your eight-hour shift, yeah
Ich scheiß auf alles und ich nehme keinen ernst
I don't give a shit about anything and I don't take anyone seriously
Durchlöcher dich als ob du eine Käsescheibe wärst ich
I pierce you as if you were a slice of cheese
Bleibe hart und dein Arsch geht auf Grundeis
Stay tough and your ass will freeze up
Chiwawas bellen, aber wenn der Kampfhund beißt
Chiwawas bark, but when the pitbull bites
Dann ist für Rosenstolz endgültig Game Over
Then it's finally game over for Rosenstolz
Eins, zwei, drei Schüsse aus dem Range Rover
One, two, three shots from the Range Rover
Vier, fünf, sechs Bullen kommen im Helikopter
Four, five, six cops come in a helicopter
Brillenschlangen kommen angeflogen, Harry Potter
Spectacled snakes come flying, Harry Potter
Ich bin skrupellos und kenne keine Hemmschwelle
I am ruthless and have no inhibitions
Guck mal, wie ich deine Fresse entstelle, yeah
Look at how I distort your face, yeah
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anis Mohamed Ferchichi, Konstantin Scherer, Vincent Stein
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