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.
Dein Leben
Bushido Lyrics
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Ich hab mein Geld,du die Eins in Mathe,wenn der Lehrer was verlangte war die Antwort
"halt die Klappe!".
Yo, ich kacke auf das Leben wie es sein muss, wenn es das ist was man will mach ich
sofort damit schluss!
Schlechter Einfluss war ich für alle Kinder, 1. Klasse, 20 Tadel, und danach war es
noch schlimmer!
Ich bin nicht nett und fetz mich mit jedem dritten,wieso glaubst du kann ich dann
Du schreibst dein Aufsatz, ich häng in den Straßen ab, du willst was erreichen, doch
da draußen kackst du krass ab. Ich mach nicht schlapp, deine Mutter liebt dich nur
wenn du bei ihr chillst und noch lernst bis 20 Uhr.
Du bist so schlau, was willst du erreichen?
Was ist deine Zunkunft? Schwach?
Ein Haufen Scheiße!
Refr. (2 x)
Bist du mit dir selbst zufrieden, sag mir was bringt dir dein Leben?
Was hast du genommen und dafür zurück gegeben?
Ist es gut so wie es ist, bist du stolz drauf was du bist?
Mach es ruhig wie die anderen, es ist scheiße die du frisst!
Meine Mutter dachte damals ich geh in den Kindergarten,doch als kleiner Junge machte
ich schon Stress in meinen Straßen,klaute andern Kinder ihre Fahrräder und
Bälle,quälte lahme Tauben mit'ner Tischtenniskelle.
Wir spielten alle Rocky und ich brach mir meine Nase, früher war die Welt so groß
wie meine Fußgängerpassage
Auf einmal kam die Schule und viele große Fehler, kommt ne Tussi wollte ficken und
ich boxte meine Lehrer!
Jeden Tag das selbe,ich war ständig beim Direktor, in der 12.Klasse war mir
schließlich klar ich mache schluss!
Ich tat was ich muss,brauchst du Drogen komm zu mir!
Du willst ne heile Welt, dann schau nicht vor deine Tür
Es sind 2 Jahre und ich 3 mal vor Gericht, jeder redet irgendwas von wegen Arbeit
oder Pflicht
3 Jahre Arbeit und jetzt nur noch Arbeitsamt, ich hab aufgehört zu jobben und fang
auch nicht wieder an!
Rap füllt mein Magen,Rap lässt mich in Ruhe schlafen,ich bin unabhängig und lass
mich von keinen mehr verarschen!
Du bist nicht wie ich, also kannst du nicht verstehen, Rap fickt den ganzen Rest und
lässt euch schwul darüber reden.
Refrain
The lyrics to Bushido & Fler's song Dein Leben portray the contrast between two individuals: one who goes to school, gets good grades, and tries to achieve something in life, while the other is a troublemaker who doesn't care about school, gets into conflicts with others, and is involved with drugs and crime. The latter character is portrayed as someone who doesn't follow the norms and rules of society and emphasizes that one should live their life the way they want, even if it means going against the expectations of others.
The lyrics also reflect the struggles and hardships faced by the singers. They come from challenging backgrounds and have had to deal with poverty, violence, and the lack of opportunities. They have also faced numerous obstacles in their lives, including brushes with law enforcement and academic failure. However, they have come to accept their circumstances and are content with their choices, even if they do not conform to societal norms.
Overall, the song's message is that one should live their life according to their own principles and values, even if it goes against the expectations of others or society. It is a call for individuality and the freedom to choose one's path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ach sei leise!-fick dein Abitur,du gehst brav zur Schule,ich schlaf aus bis 13 Uhr.
Shut up! Your diploma is worthless. You go to school obediently while I sleep until 1 pm.
Ich hab mein Geld,du die Eins in Mathe,wenn der Lehrer was verlangte war die Antwort 'halt die Klappe!'.
I have money, you have good grades in math. Whenever the teacher asked for something, the answer was 'shut up'.
Yo, ich kacke auf das Leben wie es sein muss, wenn es das ist was man will mach ich sofort damit schluss!
I don't care about living the 'right' life. If I don't want to do it, I'll stop immediately.
Schlechter Einfluss war ich für alle Kinder, 1. Klasse, 20 Tadel, und danach war es noch schlimmer!
I was a bad influence on all the kids, got 20 warnings in 1st grade, and it only got worse from there!
Ich bin nicht nett und fetz mich mit jedem dritten,wieso glaubst du kann ich dann einfach leise vor dir sitzen?
I'm not nice and I argue with everyone. Why do you think I can just sit here quietly in front of you?
Du schreibst dein Aufsatz, ich häng in den Straßen ab, du willst was erreichen, doch da draußen kackst du krass ab.
You write your essay while I hang out in the streets. You want to achieve something, but out there, you're failing miserably.
Ich mach nicht schlapp, deine Mutter liebt dich nur wenn du bei ihr chillst und noch lernst bis 20 Uhr.
I don't give up. Your mother only loves you when you're with her and still studying until 8 pm.
Du bist so schlau, was willst du erreichen? Was ist deine Zunkunft? Schwach? Ein Haufen Scheiße!
You're so smart, what do you want to achieve? What's your future? Weak? A pile of shit!
Bist du mit dir selbst zufrieden, sag mir was bringt dir dein Leben? Was hast du genommen und dafür zurück gegeben? Ist es gut so wie es ist, bist du stolz drauf was du bist? Mach es ruhig wie die anderen, es ist scheiße die du frisst!
Are you satisfied with yourself? Tell me, what do you gain from your life? What have you taken and what have you given back? Is it good the way it is, are you proud of who you are? Keep doing it like everyone else, it's a shitty life you're living!
Meine Mutter dachte damals ich geh in den Kindergarten,doch als kleiner Junge machte ich schon Stress in meinen Straßen,klaute andern Kinder ihre Fahrräder und Bälle,quälte lahme Tauben mit'ner Tischtenniskelle.
My mother thought I was going to kindergarten, but as a little boy, I was already causing trouble in my streets. I stole other kids' bikes and balls, tortured lame pigeons with a ping-pong paddle.
Wir spielten alle Rocky und ich brach mir meine Nase, früher war die Welt so groß wie meine Fußgängerpassage.
We all played Rocky and I broke my nose. The world used to be as big as my pedestrian passage.
Auf einmal kam die Schule und viele große Fehler, kommt ne Tussi wollte ficken und ich boxte meine Lehrer!
Then school came along, and with it, many big mistakes. Once a girl wanted to have sex with me, and I punched my teacher!
Jeden Tag das selbe,ich war ständig beim Direktor, in der 12.Klasse war mir schließlich klar ich mache schluss!
Every day was the same, I was constantly in the principal's office. In 12th grade, I finally realized that I had had enough!
Ich tat was ich muss,brauchst du Drogen komm zu mir! Du willst ne heile Welt, dann schau nicht vor deine Tür.
I did what I had to do. If you need drugs, come to me! If you want a perfect world, then don't look outside your door.
Es sind 2 Jahre und ich 3 mal vor Gericht, jeder redet irgendwas von wegen Arbeit oder Pflicht.
It's been 2 years and I've been to court 3 times. Everyone talks about work or duty or something like that.
3 Jahre Arbeit und jetzt nur noch Arbeitsamt, ich hab aufgehört zu jobben und fang auch nicht wieder an!
3 years of work and now only the job center. I stopped working and won't start again!
Rap füllt mein Magen,Rap lässt mich in Ruhe schlafen,ich bin unabhängig und lass mich von keinen mehr verarschen!
Rap fills my stomach, rap lets me sleep peacefully. I'm independent and won't be fooled by anyone anymore!
Du bist nicht wie ich, also kannst du nicht verstehen, Rap fickt den ganzen Rest und lässt euch schwul darüber reden.
You're not like me, so you can't understand. Rap fucks up everything else and makes you talk about it like a fool.
Refrain
Chorus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patrick Losensky, Anis Ferchichi
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