There is more than one artist with this name: a German rapper, a Latin pop … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name: a German rapper, a Latin pop act, a post-punk band and a prog rock band from Australia.

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.

Echte Berliner
Bushido Lyrics

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Yeah, echte Berliner, mit sechzehn ein Dealer
Vorbestraft vor der ersten Porschefahrt
Video per Smartphonekamera, Schwarzkopf, Araber
Ghettolivestream, real recognize real
Kein Kompliment, wir ficken dich wie One-Night-Stands
Refugees, Wyclef, verticken Haze Isaac
Ecken an wie Minecraft, ambulanter Rettungsdienst (Rettungsdienst)
Berlin ist unser Battlefield

Teflon feuerfest, Fahrstuhl voll getaggt
Hausverbot, vom Straßensmog unsre Augen rot
Sonderkommission, Jobs auf Provision
TV-Satellitenschüssel, aus dem Wagen fliegen Schüsse
Trag' Gesichtsmaske, unterm Shirt 'ne Stichwaffe
So steht es in der Gerichtsakte, yeah
Wertpapiere in der Schweiz und die Konten sind in Lichtenstein
Was soll an Deutschrap ein Business sein? Yeah!

Wer sind die Kings? Wer hat die Krone auf?
Geht zweimal Platin und hat paar Millionen verkauft?
Echte Berliner
Echte Berliner
Wer steigt in den Benz mit Ballermann in Hand?
Fährt paar hundert Kilometer zu dem Baba deiner Stadt, wer?
Echte Berliner (echte Berliner)
Echte Berliner (echte Berliner)

Lass' mich im Benz kutschieren oder im SQ7
Sitz' in Stretchlimousinen und in SUVs drin
AK Baba, ich zahl' bar meinen Benzer
Batz auf den Tisch, siebzig K für den Händler
Nach der Tat schnell das Bargeld versteckt
Wir warten, bis Gras drüber wächst, das ist Straßengesetz
Drecksstaat, Status verdeckt
Wir jagen im Jaguar XF, schon seit Jahren im Geschäft
Ah, die Taten sind echt
Jetzt werden wieder Strafen verhängt (Strafen verhängt)
Lass' alle wissen, was ich vorhab'
Ich fick' den Baba deiner Ortschaft, im Panamera vorfahren
In Hose von Boss, die Rolex Master GMT
Sie setzen Trends und sie hoffen, dass wir mit ihnen ziehen
Wir sind Berliner und sie hassen uns für diesen Stil
Doch tut mir leid, diese Eier passen nicht in Skinnyjeans

Wer sind die Kings? Wer hat die Krone auf?
Geht zweimal Platin und hat paar Millionen verkauft?
Echte Berliner
Echte Berliner
Wer steigt in den Benz mit Ballermann in Hand?
Fährt paar hundert Kilometer zu dem Baba deiner Stadt, wer?

Echte Berliner (echte Berliner)
Echte Berliner (echte Berliner)

Overall Meaning

The song Echte Berliner by Bushido ft. AK Ausserkontrolle is a powerful representation of the street culture and lifestyle in Berlin. The lyrics paint a picture of a gritty world where illegal activities, such as drug dealing and violence, are commonplace. The song starts with a reference to young Berliners who become drug dealers as teenagers and get criminal records before they even get to drive a Porsche. The mention of Schwarzkopf and Araber, two distinct groups of people in Berlin, highlights the diversity of the city.

The chorus emphasizes the pride of being a true Berliner and the power dynamics among various groups. The “Kings” are those who have achieved commercial success in the rap industry, with millions of record sales and platinum certifications. However, the true “Echte Berliner” are those who have street credibility and respect. This is demonstrated by the reference to driving hundreds of kilometers to confront someone and explicitly stating the intention to take over another’s territory.

The second verse further showcases the luxurious lifestyle and financial success that comes with being a successful drug dealer. The lyrics also reference the elitism and exclusivity within the rap industry, with a mention of Boss pants and Rolex watches. Overall, the song presents a raw and unapologetic look at the realities of life as an “Echter Berliner.”

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, echte Berliner, mit sechzehn ein Dealer
We are true Berliners, started dealing at age of 16

Vorbestraft vor der ersten Porschefahrt
Had a criminal record before driving the first Porsche

Video per Smartphonekamera, Schwarzkopf, Araber
Recording live streams of ghetto life using a smartphone camera, featuring black and Arab people

Ghettolivestream, real recognize real
Streaming live from the ghetto and only real people can recognize us

Kein Kompliment, wir ficken dich wie One-Night-Stands
We don't give compliments, we treat others like one-night stands

Refugees, Wyclef, verticken Haze Isaac
Selling weed called Haze Isaac to refugees, Wyclef included

Ecken an wie Minecraft, ambulanter Rettungsdienst (Rettungsdienst)
Hitting corners like in the game Minecraft, while the paramedics are always on the run

Berlin ist unser Battlefield
Berlin is our battlefield

Teflon feuerfest, Fahrstuhl voll getaggt
We are bulletproof, our elevator is full of graffiti tags

Hausverbot, vom Straßensmog unsre Augen rot
We are banned from certain places, our eyes red from street smog

Sonderkommission, Jobs auf Provision
Working on commission for a special unit

TV-Satellitenschüssel, aus dem Wagen fliegen Schüsse
Deploying a TV satellite dish while shots fly out of the car window

Trag' Gesichtsmaske, unterm Shirt 'ne Stichwaffe
Wearing a face mask with a stabbing weapon hidden under the shirt

So steht es in der Gerichtsakte, yeah
That's what is recorded in the court case, yeah

Wertpapiere in der Schweiz und die Konten sind in Lichtenstein
Securities in Switzerland and bank accounts in Lichtenstein

Was soll an Deutschrap ein Business sein? Yeah!
What kind of business is German rap supposed to be? Yeah!

Wer sind die Kings? Wer hat die Krone auf?
Who are the kings? Who wears the crown?

Geht zweimal Platin und hat paar Millionen verkauft?
Did he go double platinum and sell a few million copies?

Echte Berliner
True Berliners

Lass' mich im Benz kutschieren oder im SQ7
Let me ride in the Benz or the SQ7

Sitz' in Stretchlimousinen und in SUVs drin
Sitting in stretch limousines and SUVs

AK Baba, ich zahl' bar meinen Benzer
AK Baba, paying cash for my Benz

Batz auf den Tisch, siebzig K für den Händler
Put the cash on the table, 70k for the dealer

Nach der Tat schnell das Bargeld versteckt
Quickly hid the cash after the crime

Wir warten, bis Gras drüber wächst, das ist Straßengesetz
We wait until the grass grows over, that's the law of the street

Drecksstaat, Status verdeckt
Dirty state, status obscured

Wir jagen im Jaguar XF, schon seit Jahren im Geschäft
We're driving a Jaguar XF, have been in the business for years

Ah, die Taten sind echt
Ah, the actions are real

Jetzt werden wieder Strafen verhängt (Strafen verhängt)
Now punishment will be imposed again (punishment will be imposed)

Lass' alle wissen, was ich vorhab'
Let everyone know what I'm planning

Ich fick' den Baba deiner Ortschaft, im Panamera vorfahren
I'm gonna fuck the baba of your town and roll up in a Panamera

In Hose von Boss, die Rolex Master GMT
Wearing Boss pants and a Rolex Master GMT watch

Sie setzen Trends und sie hoffen, dass wir mit ihnen ziehen
They set trends and hope that we'll follow them

Wir sind Berliner und sie hassen uns für diesen Stil
We're Berliners and they hate us for our style

Doch tut mir leid, diese Eier passen nicht in Skinnyjeans
But sorry, these balls won't fit in skinny jeans

Wer steigt in den Benz mit Ballermann in Hand?
Who gets in the Benz with a Ballermann in hand?

Fährt paar hundert Kilometer zu dem Baba deiner Stadt, wer?
Drives a few hundred kilometers to the baba of your town, who?

Echte Berliner (echte Berliner)
True Berliners

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Davut Althundal, Sonu Lal, Said Eroglu

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