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.
Charakter
Bushido Lyrics
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Keine Hemmschwelle, Geldscheffel-Attitüde
Ich sorg' dafür, dass ihr am Ende seid wie ZAPs
Scheißegal, was sie jetzt labern, geht mir aus dem Weg
Mit sechsundzwanzig kauf' ich Häuser, ihr geht Insolvenz
„Wir ficken alle deutschen Labels“, ist die Quintessenz
Ersguterjunge Optimus Prime
Was für'n Gefühl, wenn Arafat dir sagt, dass Sonny dich signt, yeah
Fokussiert auf den Erfolg als wär' ich Bayernspieler
Diese Neider blicken hasserfüllt auf meine Vita
Aber Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden oder Kleinkalibern
Keine Liebe für Verräter auf dem Blacksweater
Vendetta à la Black-Panther-Gangmember
Ich feuer' Schüsse aus der schwarz lackierten MAC-10 ab
Keine Miene unterm Bandana
Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden, denn sie beißen wie Mufasa
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
Mann, sie kommen immer mitternachts und starten einen Massaker
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden, denn sie beißen wie Mufasa
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
Mann, wir kommen immer mitternachts und starten einen Massaker
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
Sie lauern hinterm Busch als wären sie Dick Cheney
Hurensohn-Journalisten machen auf Detektive wie Dick Tracy
Alter Ego, so wie Slim Shady
Lass' die Mütter meiner Feinde vor mir dirty tanzen, so wie Patrick Swayze
Rapper müssen noch einen Nebenjob stemmen
Ihr kauft den Medien alles ab wie ein Teleshopfan
Es ist egj-Gang, fick die Szene, Top-Ten
Wir kontrollieren den Musikmarkt wie die BPjM, yeah
Macht mir nicht auf Reservoir Dogs
Oder ich schick' euch Richtung Himmel, so wie Wetterballons
Ihr seid ein kleiner Snack Fastfood, Schnellrestaurants
Deine Cousins schauen zu, wenn du 'ne Schelle bekommst, yeah
Sonny Black, mein Label ist 'ne Geldfabrik
Euer Majorbiz bringt nur Kleingeld wie ein Kellnertipp
Ich hab' euch damals schon auf Tape gefickt
Ich hab' Charakter, ich verstell' mich nicht, yeah
Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden, denn sie beißen wie Mufasa
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
Mann, sie kommen immer mitternachts und starten einen Massaker
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden, denn sie beißen wie Mufasa
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
Mann, wir kommen immer mitternachts und starten einen Massaker
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
The lyrics of Bushido's song "Charakter" reflect his strong and confident persona as a rapper. He compares himself to Michael Jordan (MJ) at a rap level, emphasizing his skills and character traits. He is unapologetic about his attitude towards money, stating that he has no inhibitions and a "money-shuffling" attitude. He asserts his dominance by claiming that he will make others bankrupt while he acquires houses at the age of 26. The quintessence of his message is that he and his label, Ersguterjunge, will conquer all the German record labels.
Bushido takes pride in his achievements and highlights the commendation he received from Arafat (Arafat Abou-Chaker, his former manager and mentor) when he was signed by Sonny (Sonny Black, Bushido's alter ego). He compares his success to turning everything he touches into gold and emphasizes his focus on success, likening himself to a Bayern Munich football player. He is aware of the envy and hatred directed towards him and chooses not to associate with betrayers or those of lesser caliber.
The second verse continues with the theme of lions not associating with dogs, drawing a parallel to the character Mufasa from the Disney movie "The Lion King." Bushido argues that having enemies defines one's character and talks about his willingness to start a massacre at midnight when provoked. He criticizes journalists who he believes act like detectives and mentions his alter ego, Slim Shady, referencing Eminem's alter ego. He provocatively states that he makes his enemies' mothers dance for him, alluding to a level of dominance and control. He takes aim at other rappers who need side jobs and suggests that they blindly believe everything they hear from the media. He asserts his gang's dominance and control over the music industry, comparing it to the German Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons (BPjM), known for banning and censoring media.
Bushido warns others not to imitate characters from the movie "Reservoir Dogs" (a film about a group of criminals), as he will send them "up to the sky" like weather balloons. He belittles their status by referring to them as "snack fast food," while his cousins watch them get slapped, further asserting his dominance. He contrasts his label, which he sees as a money factory, with other major labels that only bring in small change, like a waiter's tip. He boasts of past victories and asserts that he stays true to his character.
Overall, the song "Charakter" reflects Bushido's self-confidence, assertiveness, and ambition in the rap industry. He presents himself as a dominant figure who has overcome challenges and achieved success, while simultaneously highlighting his values and principles.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich bin MJ auf Raplevel, Belford-Charakterzüge
I am like Michael Jordan in the world of rap, demonstrating strong character traits like resilience and determination.
Keine Hemmschwelle, Geldscheffel-Attitüde
I have no inhibitions and display an attitude focused on making money.
Ich sorg' dafür, dass ihr am Ende seid wie ZAPs
I make sure that you end up insignificant and forgotten.
Scheißegal, was sie jetzt labern, geht mir aus dem Weg
I don't care about their talk, just stay out of my way.
Mit sechsundzwanzig kauf' ich Häuser, ihr geht Insolvenz
By the age of twenty-six, I will be buying houses while you will be going bankrupt.
„Wir ficken alle deutschen Labels“, ist die Quintessenz
The essence is that we dominate and surpass all German record labels.
Ersguterjunge Optimus Prime
I am the best version of myself, like Optimus Prime from Ersguterjunge.
Was für'n Gefühl, wenn Arafat dir sagt, dass Sonny dich signt, yeah
It's an amazing feeling when Arafat tells you that Sonny, myself, will sign you.
Was ich anfass', wird zu Gold, ich bin kein Samariter
Everything I touch turns into gold, I am not here to help others.
Fokussiert auf den Erfolg als wär' ich Bayernspieler
I am focused on success just like a player on Bayern Munich football team.
Diese Neider blicken hasserfüllt auf meine Vita
These jealous individuals look at my life story with hatred.
Aber Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden oder Kleinkalibern
But lions do not engage in conversation with dogs or weaker individuals.
Keine Liebe für Verräter auf dem Blacksweater
I have no love for betrayers and disloyal individuals wearing black sweaters.
Vendetta à la Black-Panther-Gangmember
Engaging in a vendetta just like a member of the Black Panther gang.
Ich feuer' Schüsse aus der schwarz lackierten MAC-10 ab
I am firing shots from my black lacquered MAC-10 gun.
Keine Miene unterm Bandana
No expression can be seen beneath my bandana.
Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden, denn sie beißen wie Mufasa
Lions do not engage in conversation with dogs, they bite just like Mufasa.
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
If you have no enemies, then you lack character.
Mann, sie kommen immer mitternachts und starten einen Massaker
They always come at midnight to start a massacre.
Sie lauern hinterm Busch als wären sie Dick Cheney
They lurk behind bushes as if they were Dick Cheney.
Hurensohn-Journalisten machen auf Detektive wie Dick Tracy
Journalists, you sons of bitches, act like detectives such as Dick Tracy.
Alter Ego, so wie Slim Shady
An alter ego, just like Slim Shady.
Lass' die Mütter meiner Feinde vor mir dirty tanzen, so wie Patrick Swayze
Let the mothers of my enemies dirty dance in front of me, just like Patrick Swayze.
Rapper müssen noch einen Nebenjob stemmen
Rappers still have to work a side job to make ends meet.
Ihr kauft den Medien alles ab wie ein Teleshopfan
You buy into everything the media says, just like a home shopping network fan.
Es ist egj-Gang, fick die Szene, Top-Ten
It's the egj gang, screw the scene, aiming for the top ten.
Wir kontrollieren den Musikmarkt wie die BPjM, yeah
We control the music market just like the BPjM (Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons).
Macht mir nicht auf Reservoir Dogs
Don't act like Reservoir Dogs towards me.
Oder ich schick' euch Richtung Himmel, so wie Wetterballons
Or I'll send you towards the sky, just like weather balloons.
Ihr seid ein kleiner Snack Fastfood, Schnellrestaurants
You are just a small snack, fast food like fast-food restaurants.
Deine Cousins schauen zu, wenn du 'ne Schelle bekommst, yeah
Your cousins watch as you get slapped, yeah.
Sonny Black, mein Label ist 'ne Geldfabrik
Sonny Black, my record label is a money factory.
Euer Majorbiz bringt nur Kleingeld wie ein Kellnertipp
Your major business only brings in small change, like a waiter's tip.
Ich hab' euch damals schon auf Tape gefickt
I already fucked you on tape back then.
Ich hab' Charakter, ich verstell' mich nicht, yeah
I have character, I don't pretend, yeah.
Mann, wir kommen immer mitternachts und starten einen Massaker
We always come at midnight to start a massacre.
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
If you have no enemies, then you lack character.
Löwen reden nicht mit Hunden, denn sie beißen wie Mufasa
Lions do not engage in conversation with dogs, they bite just like Mufasa.
Mann, sie kommen immer mitternachts und starten einen Massaker
They always come at midnight to start a massacre.
Hast du keine Feinde, dann hast du keinen Charakter
If you have no enemies, then you lack character.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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