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.
Butterfly Effect
Bushido Lyrics
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Fotzen, die auf hart machen, Rapper sind wie Knastlesben
180Km/h auf meinem Yayo-Trip
Und das letzte, was du siehst, ist mein Xenonlicht
Komm in meine Stadt und senk' deinen Kopf
Hier regieren Gangs, keine Cops
Finger weg vom Mic, es ist Gangster, wenn ich rappe, du Kek
Ich hab Kugeln für euch alle, es macht, rät-Tät-Tät-Tät
Und du siehst hingeschissen aus, so wie Jokos Haare
Lass mal deine Nutte ficken, mach' nicht auf Beschützer
Spinne 44 und wir ficken eure Mütter
Nazar rennt, wenn der Benz um die Ecke kommt
2 Kugeln in die Kniescheiben und du leckst Beton
Ihr Hurensöhne macht auf best friends
Ihr müsst alle im Café antanzen, es ist „Let's Dance“
Streit heißt „Mic weg, klär' es mit der Faust“
Zeig' mir deine Muskeln, ich lache dich aus
Carlo Cokxxx Nutten, fick dein' Waffenschein, du Kek
Stiche in die Lunge, es ist Butterfly Effect, yeah
Streit heißt „Mic weg, klär' es mit der Faust“
Zeig' mir deine Muskeln, ich lache dich aus
Carlo Cokxxx Nutten, fick dein' Waffenschein, du Kek
Stiche in die Lunge, es ist Butterfly Effect, yeah
Sonny Black, ich ticke braune Steine aus der Jackentasche
Und das Battle ist gewonnen, wenn ich dein' Nacken klatsche
Ccn ist wie ein Drogendealer-Starterkit
Ich mach', dass sich Ruhe, diese Fotze jetzt die Arme ritzt
Ich bring' den einzig wahren Ghettorap auf deutsch
Deine Kettenraucher-Mutter hängt im Lesbenchat und säuft
Das hier ist für Rapper wie ein Spießrutenlauf
Stellt euch in 'ner Schießbude auf, ihr Pappnasen
Carlo-Cokxxx-Flavour, back to the roots
Während, Mami mit dem Sextouri schmust, yeah
Es ist Sonny Black, Highlander, Braveheart
Ersguterjunge ist der Schwanz in Kays Arsch
Ich bin Oldschool wie Afrika Bambaataa
Klatsche an der Tanke deinen Truckerfahrer-Vater
Ich ficke deine Mutter, die im Wohnwagen bläst
Und danach für 'nen Zwanni die Tarotkarten legt, yeah
Streit heißt „Mic weg, klär' es mit der Faust“
Zeig' mir deine Muskeln, ich lache dich aus
Carlo Cokxxx Nutten, fick dein' Waffenschein, du Kek
Stiche in die Lunge, es ist Butterfly Effect, yeah
Streit heißt „Mic weg, klär' es mit der Faust“
Zeig' mir deine Muskeln, ich lache dich aus
Carlo Cokxxx Nutten, fick dein' Waffenschein, du Kek
Stiche in die Lunge, es ist Butterfly Effect, yeah
In "Butterfly Effect," Bushido talks about the power dynamic in the world of rap, specifically referring to the fake "hardness" that some rappers try to portray. Bushido starts off the song by laughing at the constant power shifts and changes in the industry, calling those in control "clowns." He then goes on to compare these rappers to prison lesbians, putting emphasis on the disingenuous nature of their "hardness" and the fact that they're simply putting on a show.
Bushido then shifts to boast about his own dangerous lifestyle, bragging about his drug use and fast driving. He warns that if anyone crosses him or tries to take him down, his xenon lights will be the last thing they see. The reference to gangs over cops implies a lack of trust and respect for authority, and the exclamation, “I've got bullets for everyone," emphasizes the brutality of his reputation. He taunts other rappers to step into his city, but tells them to keep their head down as gangs are in control. The second verse is more profanity-laden and seems to be directed at a particular individual, perhaps a rival rapper. Bushido makes numerous references to his former crew, "Carlo Cokxxx Nutten," and implies that he's the only one making "true ghetto rap."
Overall, the song is an expression of Bushido's disdain for those who try to claim power and dominance in the rap industry without actually living up to it. He attempts to establish himself as the real deal and a force to be reckoned with.
Line by Line Meaning
Ihr seid alle Clowns, ich lache über eure Machtwechsel
You all are a joke, I laugh at how you switch power
Fotzen, die auf hart machen, Rapper sind wie Knastlesben
Bitches acting tough, rappers are like prison time lesbians
180Km/h auf meinem Yayo-Trip
Driving 180 km/h on my Yayo-trip
Und das letzte, was du siehst, ist mein Xenonlicht
And the last thing you will see is my Xenon light
Komm in meine Stadt und senk' deinen Kopf
Come to my city and bow your head
Hier regieren Gangs, keine Cops
Gangs rule here, not cops
Finger weg vom Mic, es ist Gangster, wenn ich rappe, du Kek
Hands off the mic, it's gangster when I rap, you fool
Ich hab Kugeln für euch alle, es macht, rät-Tät-Tät-Tät
I have bullets for all of you, it goes, rat-tat-tat-tat
Meine Stadt hat keinen Platz für dich in deiner Promophase
My city has no room for you in your promotion phase
Und du siehst hingeschissen aus, so wie Jokos Haare
And you look like crap, like Jokos hair
Lass mal deine Nutte ficken, mach' nicht auf Beschützer
Let your whore fuck, don't pretend to be a protector
Spinne 44 und wir ficken eure Mütter
Spinne 44 and we fuck your mothers
Nazar rennt, wenn der Benz um die Ecke kommt
Nazar runs when the Benz comes around the corner
2 Kugeln in die Kniescheiben und du leckst Beton
2 bullets in your knee caps, and you lick concrete
Ihr Hurensöhne macht auf best friends
You sons of bitches pretend to be best friends
Ihr müsst alle im Café antanzen, es ist 'Let's Dance'
You all must dance at the café, it's 'Let's Dance'
Streit heißt 'Mic weg, klär' es mit der Faust'
Dispute means 'Mic out, solve it with your fists'
Zeig' mir deine Muskeln, ich lache dich aus
Show me your muscles, I'll laugh at you
Carlo Cokxxx Nutten, fick dein' Waffenschein, du Kek
Carlo Cokxxx whores, fuck your weapons license, you fool
Stiche in die Lunge, es ist Butterfly Effect, yeah
Stabs in the lungs, it's Butterfly Effect, yeah
Sonny Black, ich ticke braune Steine aus der Jackentasche
Sonny Black, I sell brown stones from my jacket pocket
Und das Battle ist gewonnen, wenn ich dein' Nacken klatsche
And the battle is won when I slap your neck
Ccn ist wie ein Drogendealer-Starterkit
CCN is like a drug dealer starter kit
Ich mach', dass sich Ruhe, diese Fotze jetzt die Arme ritzt
I make sure there's peace, this bitch is cutting her arms now
Ich bring' den einzig wahren Ghettorap auf deutsch
I bring the only true ghetto rap in German
Deine Kettenraucher-Mutter hängt im Lesbenchat und säuft
Your chain-smoking mother hangs out in the lesbian chat and drinks
Das hier ist für Rapper wie ein Spießrutenlauf
This is like running a gauntlet for rappers
Stellt euch in 'ner Schießbude auf, ihr Pappnasen
Line up in a shooting gallery, you dimwits
Carlo-Cokxxx-Flavour, back to the roots
Carlo Cokxxx flavour, back to the roots
Während, Mami mit dem Sextouri schmust, yeah
While mommy cuddles with the sextourist, yeah
Ich bin Oldschool wie Afrika Bambaataa
I'm old-school like Afrika Bambaataa
Klatsche an der Tanke deinen Truckerfahrer-Vater
Slap your truck driver father at the gas station
Ich ficke deine Mutter, die im Wohnwagen bläst
I fuck your mother, who blows in the trailer
Und danach für 'nen Zwanni die Tarotkarten legt, yeah
And afterwards, she reads tarot cards for twenty bucks, yeah
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANIS FERCHICHI, KONSTANTIN SCHERER, VINCENT STEIN
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