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.
Die Art wie wir leben
Bushido Lyrics
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92 izi dans le Bunker
Bushido B20
100-8 Zoo
Gear !
Algérien que-Tur Albanais Sénégalais
Manie la langue de Voltaire, j'suis connu communautaire
Veulent tremper nos plumes dans le formol refusent nos textes
On persévère quand pour nous c'est rouge c'est vert
Dénigré émigré de père et mère
J'fais mes dièses à ma sauce, stylo et flingue à ma droite
Ange du mal à ma gauche 9-2 guérilleros
L'union fait la force dit le drapeau haïtien
Le swag est américain, le negro est parisien
Peau de macaque ne craint pas les coups de matraque
Viens avec arme nuclé-izère si tu m'attaques
Die Art wie wir reden, wie wir uns bewegen
Unsere Scheiß Probleme regeln
Du passt nicht in unsere Gegend
Sieh es ein du fällst auf Geld raus
Verdammt ich sagte Geld raus
Und jetzt lauf
Die Art wie wir reden, wie wir uns bewegen
Unsere Scheiß Probleme regeln
Du passt nicht in unsere Gegend
Sieh es ein du fällst auf Geld raus
Verdammt ich sagte Geld raus
Und jetzt lauf
Das Leben ist hier selbst mit deutschem Pass nicht einfach
Was ich über Nacht erreicht hab
Gab meinen Brüdern Hoffnung doch viele sind im Knast gescheitert
Gastarbeiter, Großfamilien
Haben's nicht geschafft sich zu Integrieren
Und sind jetzt mit Koks am dealen
Was denkst du was uns unsere Zukunft bringt?
Deutschland tut mir gut bestimmt, doch ich muss mit ansehen
Wie mein Heimatland im Blut versinkt
Traurig anzusehen doch die Kehrseiten der Medaille
Sind Politiker mit Dankesreden, man kann eben keinem trauen
Mein Bezirk hast du hier Lust vorbeizuschauen
Die Jugend fühlt sich ausgegrenzt und Merkel gibt uns einfach auf
Scheiß mal drauf!
Genau deshalb wünsch' ich jedem ohne Abschluss
Dass er 'ne Millionen macht und nie wieder in den Knast muss
Dieser Asche-Regen färbt die Straßen grau-schwarz
Ich glaub, dass ich observiert werde also aufs Gas
Und eure Regeln ich verletzte sie gerad' Bushido, Booba
Morgen wird ein besserer Tag
Die Art wie wir reden, wie wir uns bewegen
Unsere Scheiß Probleme regeln
Du passt nicht in unsere Gegend
Sieh es ein du fällst auf Geld raus
Verdammt ich sagte Geld raus
Und jetzt lauf
Die Art wie wir reden, wie wir uns bewegen
Unsere Scheiß Probleme regeln
Du passt nicht in unsere Gegend
Sieh es ein du fällst auf Geld raus
Verdammt ich sagte Geld raus
Und jetzt lauf
Bushido
B2O
The song "Die Art wie wir leben" by Bushido speaks about the struggles of immigrants in Germany and the need to fight against discrimination and social exclusion. The lyrics address the issue of identity and belonging, and how people from different cultural backgrounds are often judged based on stereotypes and prejudices. The song also touches upon the difficulties faced by those who try to integrate into German society, but are faced with economic and social challenges.
The lyrics of the song are delivered in a rap style that conveys a sense of urgency and defiance. The use of different languages and dialects, including French and Algerian, reflects the multiculturalism that Bushido embodies. The chorus "Die Art wie wir reden, wie wir uns bewegen, Unsere Scheiß Probleme regeln" (The way we talk, the way we move, we solve our damn problems) emphasizes the need for self-determination and self-reliance in the face of discrimination.
The song also highlights the importance of education and personal development as a means to overcome obstacles and achieve success. Bushido encourages his listeners to never give up and to fight for their dreams, even in the face of adversity. He also acknowledges the role that his success has played in inspiring others, and expresses his hope that others will follow in his footsteps.
Line by Line Meaning
Algérien que-Tur Albanais Sénégalais
We are Algerian, Turkish, Albanian and Senegalese
Manie la langue de Voltaire, j'suis connu communautaire
I speak the language of Voltaire and I'm known to my communities
Cornes et auréoles somnolent au-dessus de nos têtes
Horns and halos sleep above our heads
Veulent tremper nos plumes dans le formol refusent nos textes
They want to dip our pens in formaldehyde and refuse our texts
On persévère quand pour nous c'est rouge c'est vert
We persevere when for us, it's red or green
Dénigré émigré de père et mère
We are denigrated immigrants, born to immigrant parents
J'fais mes dièses à ma sauce, stylo et flingue à ma droite
I sharpen my knives in my own way, with a pen and a gun at my right
Ange du mal à ma gauche 9-2 guérilleros
The angel of evil is on my left, with the 9-2 guerrillas
L'union fait la force dit le drapeau haïtien
The Haitian flag says, ‘union makes strength’
Le swag est américain, le negro est parisien
The swag is American, but the black man is Parisian
Peau de macaque ne craint pas les coups de matraque
The monkey's skin doesn't fear the club's blows
Viens avec arme nuclé-izère si tu m'attaques
Come at me with a nuclear weapon if you want to attack me
Die Art wie wir reden, wie wir uns bewegen
The way we talk and move
Unsere Scheiß Probleme regeln
We handle our damn problems
Du passt nicht in unsere Gegend
You don't fit in our area
Sieh es ein du fällst auf Geld raus
Admit it, you're all about the money
Verdammt ich sagte Geld raus
Damn it, I said money out
Und jetzt lauf
And now run
Das Leben ist hier selbst mit deutschem Pass nicht einfach
Life here is not easy even with a German passport
Was ich über Nacht erreicht hab
What I've achieved overnight
Gab meinen Brüdern Hoffnung doch viele sind im Knast gescheitert
I gave hope to my brothers, but many failed and ended up in jail
Gastarbeiter, Großfamilien
Guest workers, large families
Haben's nicht geschafft sich zu Integrieren
They couldn't integrate
Und sind jetzt mit Koks am dealen
And now they're dealing coke
Was denkst du was uns unsere Zukunft bringt?
What do you think the future holds for us?
Deutschland tut mir gut bestimmt, doch ich muss mit ansehen
Germany is good for me, but I have to witness
Wie mein Heimatland im Blut versinkt
How my homeland is sinking in blood
Traurig anzusehen doch die Kehrseiten der Medaille
Sad to see, but the flip side of the coin
Sind Politiker mit Dankesreden, man kann eben keinem trauen
Are politicians with speeches of thanks, one can't trust anyone
Mein Bezirk hast du hier Lust vorbeizuschauen
Do you want to come visit my neighborhood?
Die Jugend fühlt sich ausgegrenzt und Merkel gibt uns einfach auf
The youth are feeling left out and Merkel is just giving up on us
Scheiß mal drauf!
Forget it!
Genau deshalb wünsch' ich jedem ohne Abschluss
That's exactly why I wish every dropout
Dass er 'ne Millionen macht und nie wieder in den Knast muss
To make a million and never end up in jail again
Dieser Asche-Regen färbt die Straßen grau-schwarz
This ash rain colors the streets gray-black
Ich glaub, dass ich observiert werde also aufs Gas
I think I'm being watched so I step on the gas
Und eure Regeln ich verletzte sie gerad' Bushido, Booba
And I break your rules straight up, Bushido, and Booba
Morgen wird ein besserer Tag
Tomorrow will be a better day
Bushido
Bushido
B2O
B2O
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANIS FERCHICHI, ELIE THITIA YAFFA, KONSTANTIN SCHERER, VINCENT STEIN
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