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.
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Bushido Lyrics
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Was denn, Alter?
Wie lange lässt du mich denn noch hier stehen in dieser Scheiß Kälte, Mann? Glaubst du, ich
Ey, du rufst mich um 1 Uhr Nachts an, Alter und sagst mir, ich soll
Red' doch am Telefon, was willst du denn?
Ich hab dir gesagt, is' dringend, und warum soll ich mit dir am Telefon reden?
Du weißt ganz genau, dass wir nicht am Telefon reden, Alter.
Also, kommst du jetzt so mit oder kommst du jetzt nicht mit, Alter?
Ja, ist doch egal, wo wir hingehen. Ja, krieg' dich wieder ein.
Ja, dann los, komm, Alter. Los. Immer die selbe Scheiße.
Okay, jetzt pass auf
Wir holen noch die Jungs ab
Und dann sind wir 'ne kurze Weile unterwegs.
Okay. Ich werd' dir jetzt nicht sagen, wohin wir fahren
Aber du bist dabei, oder?
Dikkah, mir ist egal, wohin wir fahren, ich bin dabei.
Und nun steck' dein scheiß Handy weg, Alter! Ja, ist ja gut.
Also, los
The lyrics from Bushido's skit present a conversation between two individuals, one of whom is frustrated and annoyed with the other for keeping them waiting outside in the cold. The conversation eventually turns more serious as the second person reveals that they need the first person to come with them urgently, but refuses to share any more details over the phone. The two agree to go together, but tension remains as the first person expresses annoyance with the secrecy and lack of information. The skit ends with the second person instructing the first to put away their phone before they begin driving, implying that they want complete focus and attention on the task at hand.
On a deeper level, the skit can be interpreted as a commentary on trust, loyalty, and the dangers of blindly following someone without knowing their intentions. The first person demonstrates a healthy skepticism and desire for transparency, while the second person is more mysterious and evasive. Ultimately, the listener is left questioning whether the journey they are about to embark on will be worth the risks and sacrifices involved, or whether they should turn back before it's too late.
Overall, Bushido's skit presents a thought-provoking and emotionally charged glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles we all face when trying to navigate life's uncertainties and unknowns.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, ganz ehrlich, ist dein Ernst, Alter?
Are you serious, man?
Was denn, Alter?
What's up?
Wie lange lässt du mich denn noch hier stehen in dieser Scheiß Kälte, Mann? Glaubst du, ich
How long are you going to keep me waiting here in this cold, man? Do you think I
Ey, du rufst mich um 1 Uhr Nachts an, Alter und sagst mir, ich soll
Hey, you call me at 1 am, man, and tell me to
Red' doch am Telefon, was willst du denn?
Just tell me over the phone, what do you want?
Ich hab dir gesagt, is' dringend, und warum soll ich mit dir am Telefon reden?
I told you it's urgent, and why would I talk to you over the phone?
Du weißt ganz genau, dass wir nicht am Telefon reden, Alter.
You know very well that we don't talk on the phone, man.
Also, kommst du jetzt so mit oder kommst du jetzt nicht mit, Alter?
So, are you coming with me now or not, man?
Klar komm' ich mit. Wo gehen wir hin?
Sure, I'll come. Where are we going?
Ja, ist doch egal, wo wir hingehen. Ja, krieg' dich wieder ein.
Yeah, it doesn't matter where we go. Yeah, calm down.
Ja, dann los, komm, Alter. Los. Immer die selbe Scheiße.
Yeah, let's go, man. Come on. Always the same shit.
Okay, jetzt pass auf
Okay, listen up
Wir holen noch die Jungs ab
We're picking up the guys
Und dann sind wir 'ne kurze Weile unterwegs.
And then we'll be on the road for a short while.
Okay. Ich werd' dir jetzt nicht sagen, wohin wir fahren
Okay, I'm not going to tell you where we're going
Aber du bist dabei, oder?
But you're coming with me, right?
Dikkah, mir ist egal, wohin wir fahren, ich bin dabei.
Man, I don't care where we're going, I'm in.
Und nun steck' dein scheiß Handy weg, Alter! Ja, ist ja gut.
And now put away your damn phone, man! Yeah, okay.
Also, los
So, let's go
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANIS FERCHICHI, KONSTANTIN SCHERER, VINCENT STEIN
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