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.
Berlin Tag und Nacht
Bushido Lyrics
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In's waschechte Leben und zwar nicht wie die Soap
Egal was, Berlin bleibt straight
Es ist die eine Stadt, die niemals schläft
Denn nur hier geben Brüder mir den Halt
Wenn du's hier schaffst, dann schaffst du's überall
Hier lebst du einfach, sorglos wie icke
Und du gönnst dir morgens ne Schrippe
Das ist halt der Flavour, den Lanz nicht versteht
Sonny Black, dieser Track geht ins Ohr
Du hörst ihn aus Autos am Schlesischen Tor
Dort, wo die Hertha bald aufsteigt
Wo das Licht den Menschen aus dem Herzen heraus scheint
Was ist New York, Paris und Madrid?
Das hier ist Berlin, wir geben keinen Fick
Berlin Tag und Nacht, ich nehm im 7er Platz
Verdammt nochmal, ich liebe diese Stadt
Und ist es kalt und grau, weiß ich ganz genau
Ich bleibe hier, bis die Sonne wieder lacht
Berlin Tag und Nacht, hier geht so viel ab
Du kannst verloren gehen in dieser riesigen Stadt
Ich stehe wie zuvor am Brandenburger Tor
Vier Millionen, jeder sieht, was du machst
B ist der Buchstabe, Berlin die Town
Irgendwann ist der Flughafen fertig gebaut
Diese City hat die herrlichsten Frauen
Und fast jeder Mann hier ist ne ehrliche Haut
Die Berliner Schnauze sagt, was sie denkt
In dieser Stadt: Jeder Tag ein Geschenk
Ob im Wedding wir Kanacken im Park
Oder die Studenten dort am Hackeschen Markt
Die neusten Hits hörst du auf Kiss
Ganz egal, an welchem Ort du auch bist
Menschen aus der Kleinstadt können's nicht verstehen
Ich lieb das dicke B da oben an der Spree
Im Sommer tust du gut und im Winter tut es weh
Tätowierte deinen Namen, weil ich hinter dir steh
Ob Osten, Westen, Süden oder Norden
Ich freue mich auf mein Berlin jeden Morgen
Berlin Tag und Nacht, ich nehm im 7er Platz
Verdammt nochmal, ich liebe diese Stadt
Und ist es kalt und grau, weiß ich ganz genau
Ich bleibe hier, bis die Sonne wieder lacht
Berlin Tag und Nacht, hier geht so viel ab
Du kannst verloren gehen in dieser riesigen Stadt
Ich stehe wie zuvor am Brandenburger Tor
Vier Millionen, jeder sieht, was du machst
Es ist der Vibe, den die B-Stadt versprüht
Ein Blick aus dem Fenster und ich seh, dass sie blüht
24 Stunden Action und Party
Prenzlauer Berg bis Checkpoint Charlie
In welchen Städten
Gibt's so viele Nationalitäten
Menschen, die sich verstehen?
Die Kunst, die Musik, auch ich durfte sie formen
Wisst ihr was? Deutscher Hip Hop wurd hier geboren
Vermisste sie immer, wenn wir in die Ferne fuhren
Meine Stadt, Sony Center bis zum Fernsehturm
City of Dreams, du bist Tag und Nacht wach
Dort, wo ich meinen Traum wahr gemacht hab
Fahr durch die Stadt, die meinen Alltag bestimmt
Die der Grund ist, warum mein Album so klingt
Du bist grenzenlos
Und seit dem Mauerfall bist du Grenzen los
Berlin, hebt die Hände hoch
Berlin Tag und Nacht, ich nehm im 7er Platz
Verdammt nochmal, ich liebe diese Stadt
Und ist es kalt und grau, weiß ich ganz genau
Ich bleibe hier, bis die Sonne wieder lacht
Berlin Tag und Nacht, hier geht so viel ab
Du kannst verloren gehen in dieser riesigen Stadt
Ich stehe wie zuvor am Brandenburger Tor
Vier Millionen, jeder sieht, was du machst
In this song, Bushido takes the listeners on a journey through the city of Berlin, giving an authentic portrayal of its vibrant and lively atmosphere. He emphasizes the difference between experiencing the real city and the depiction of it in the popular soap opera "Berlin Tag und Nacht." He states that no matter what happens, Berlin remains true and unapologetic, never sleeping and always full of life. The city provides him with the support and camaraderie of his brothers, and it is a place where success in Berlin translates to success anywhere else.
The lyrics highlight the simplicity and carefree lifestyle of living in Berlin. Starting the day with a "Schrippe" (a type of bread roll commonly eaten for breakfast in Berlin) and being able to relax and enjoy life. It is a way of life that TV presenter Lanz cannot understand, as it is a unique flavor distinct to Berlin. The track, performed by Sonny Black, can be heard blaring from cars near Schlesisches Tor, a popular area in Berlin. It signifies the pride and love for the city.
Bushido further expresses his love for Berlin, stating that he will remain in the city even when it is cold and gray until the sun shines again. He reflects on the bustling and eventful lifestyle of Berlin, where so much happens in this huge city that one can easily lose themselves in it. He positions himself at the Brandenburg Gate, a significant landmark in Berlin, representing his enduring presence in the city. The lyrics indicate that in a city populated by four million people, everyone can see and judge what others are doing.
The song continues with praises for Berlin, calling it the "B-Stadt" and asserting that someday the airport will finally be completed. Bushido celebrates the diverse and beautiful women of Berlin and acknowledges the honesty and integrity of the majority of the city's inhabitants. He commends the outspokenness of the people of Berlin and considers each day here to be a gift. The lyrics mention various neighborhoods in Berlin, such as Wedding and Hackescher Markt, highlighting the diversity and different subcultures coexisting within the city.
Bushido associates Berlin with popular radio station Kiss FM, where you can hear the latest hits no matter where you are in the city. He addresses the disconnect that people from small towns may feel when they encounter the distinct characteristics of Berlin. The "B" in Berlin, surrounded by the Spree river, is tattooed on his body to show his loyalty and support for the city. He expresses his excitement for Berlin every morning, no matter if he is in the east, west, south, or north.
The song ends with the chorus reiterating Bushido's love for Berlin, his desire to remain in the city, and the fascination of being seen and judged by the four million inhabitants. He emphasizes the unique vibe and energy Berlin emits, observing that a glance out the window reveals its blooming beauty. He recognizes the 24/7 action and parties happening throughout the city, mentioning notable areas like Prenzlauer Berg and Checkpoint Charlie. He attributes the birth of German hip hop to Berlin's influence and reminisces about how he always missed the city when he traveled abroad. He acknowledges his success in realizing his dreams in Berlin, which shaped the sound of his album. Finally, he acknowledges Berlin's resilience and unity since the fall of the Berlin Wall, encouraging everyone to raise their hands in celebration of the city.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich nehm euch mit in die City of Dope
I will take you to the vibrant city where everything happens
In's waschechte Leben und zwar nicht wie die Soap
Into the authentic life, not like the artificiality of a soap opera
Egal was, Berlin bleibt straight
No matter what happens, Berlin remains true and authentic
Es ist die eine Stadt, die niemals schläft
It is the one city that never sleeps
Denn nur hier geben Brüder mir den Halt
Only here do my brothers give me support and stability
Wenn du's hier schaffst, dann schaffst du's überall
If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere
Hier lebst du einfach, sorglos wie icke
Here you live simply, carefree like me
Und du gönnst dir morgens ne Schrippe
And in the morning you treat yourself to a breakfast roll
Ich mach's mir bequem, solang wie ich leb
I make myself comfortable as long as I live
Das ist halt der Flavour, den Lanz nicht versteht
That's just the flavor that Lanz cannot understand
Sonny Black, dieser Track geht ins Ohr
Sonny Black, this track goes straight into your ear
Du hörst ihn aus Autos am Schlesischen Tor
You hear it from cars at Schlesisches Tor
Dort, wo die Hertha bald aufsteigt
There, where Hertha will soon rise
Wo das Licht den Menschen aus dem Herzen heraus scheint
Where the light shines from people's hearts
Was ist New York, Paris und Madrid?
What are New York, Paris, and Madrid?
Das hier ist Berlin, wir geben keinen Fick
This is Berlin, we don't give a damn
Berlin Tag und Nacht, ich nehm im 7er Platz
Berlin day and night, I take a seat in the 7 series
Verdammt nochmal, ich liebe diese Stadt
Damn it, I love this city
Und ist es kalt und grau, weiß ich ganz genau
And if it's cold and grey, I know for certain
Ich bleibe hier, bis die Sonne wieder lacht
I will stay here until the sun shines again
Berlin Tag und Nacht, hier geht so viel ab
Berlin day and night, so much is happening here
Du kannst verloren gehen in dieser riesigen Stadt
You can get lost in this huge city
Ich stehe wie zuvor am Brandenburger Tor
I stand like before at the Brandenburg Gate
Vier Millionen, jeder sieht, was du machst
Four million people, everyone sees what you do
B ist der Buchstabe, Berlin die Town
B is the letter, Berlin is the town
Irgendwann ist der Flughafen fertig gebaut
Eventually the airport will be completed
Diese City hat die herrlichsten Frauen
This city has the most beautiful women
Und fast jeder Mann hier ist ne ehrliche Haut
And almost every man here is an honest guy
Die Berliner Schnauze sagt, was sie denkt
The Berlin snout says what it thinks
In dieser Stadt: Jeder Tag ein Geschenk
In this city, every day is a gift
Ob im Wedding wir Kanacken im Park
Whether in Wedding where the immigrants hang out in the park
Oder die Studenten dort am Hackeschen Markt
Or the students there at Hackescher Markt
Die neusten Hits hörst du auf Kiss
You hear the latest hits on Kiss
Ganz egal, an welchem Ort du auch bist
No matter where you are
Menschen aus der Kleinstadt können's nicht verstehen
People from small towns can't understand it
Ich lieb das dicke B da oben an der Spree
I love that big B up there on the Spree
Im Sommer tust du gut und im Winter tut es weh
In summer, you feel good, and in winter, it hurts
Tätowierte deinen Namen, weil ich hinter dir steh
I tattooed your name because I stand behind you
Ob Osten, Westen, Süden oder Norden
Whether east, west, south, or north
Ich freue mich auf mein Berlin jeden Morgen
I look forward to my Berlin every morning
Es ist der Vibe, den die B-Stadt versprüht
It is the vibe that the B-city emanates
Ein Blick aus dem Fenster und ich seh, dass sie blüht
A look out the window and I see that it's blooming
24 Stunden Action und Party
24-hour action and party
Prenzlauer Berg bis Checkpoint Charlie
From Prenzlauer Berg to Checkpoint Charlie
In welchen Städten
In which cities
Gibt's so viele Nationalitäten
Are there so many nationalities
Menschen, die sich verstehen?
People who understand each other?
Die Kunst, die Musik, auch ich durfte sie formen
The art, the music, I also had the chance to shape them
Wisst ihr was? Deutscher Hip Hop wurd hier geboren
You know what? German hip hop was born here
Vermisste sie immer, wenn wir in die Ferne fuhren
I always missed it when we traveled far away
Meine Stadt, Sony Center bis zum Fernsehturm
My city, from the Sony Center to the TV Tower
City of Dreams, du bist Tag und Nacht wach
City of dreams, you are awake day and night
Dort, wo ich meinen Traum wahr gemacht hab
Where I made my dream come true
Fahr durch die Stadt, die meinen Alltag bestimmt
Drive through the city that determines my everyday life
Die der Grund ist, warum mein Album so klingt
The reason why my album sounds like this
Du bist grenzenlos
You are limitless
Und seit dem Mauerfall bist du Grenzen los
And since the fall of the Berlin Wall, you are free from borders
Berlin, hebt die Hände hoch
Berlin, raise your hands high
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ANIS FERCHICHI, KONSTANTIN SCHERER, VINCENT STEIN
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