His lengthy career has seen him crisscross the globe numerous times, chalking up rave reviews along the way. He returned to Coachella 2010, for his fourth appearance at the festival headlining the Sahara Tent, where the OC Register noted: "Even against two of the biggest draws on the schedule, Z-Trip raked 'em in, filling the Sahara with over 15,000 revelers." His 2009 Detroit Electronic Music Festival performance to over 10,000 stole the festival receiving the lions share of press: "Z-Trip lit up Saturday night, first by jamming with RJD2 then following with a Detroit-saluting mash-up set," beamed Billboard.
At the vanguard of dance music culture, he is at the heart of the DJ Hero™ video game series. Appearing as an avatar and providing several scorching remixes, Z-Trip's relentless vision even defied the advanced technology. An 8-bar scratch that he wanted to incorporate into the game was too much for the game's memory to handle. Beyond being immortalized as a playable character and his contribution of three exclusive tracks to the first installment, he remained a consultant, as well as executive producer, for DJ Hero 2 and created an additional two tracks.
Worldwide sold out shows would be enough for most artists, but not Z-Trip. His career brims with myriad milestones, starting from the now legendary mixtape, Uneasy Listening, Volume 1 , which the Phoenix, AZ native put together with Missouri's notorious DJ P. Back in 2001, the idea of pitting classic rock tracks against hip-hop into a seamless mix that could find the Pharcyde rapping over the Eagles or Metallica grinding it out under the righteous bark of Midnight Oil was unheard of. But instead of hating it as expected, enraptured fans disseminated the initial run of only 1000 CDs across the internet. By year's end, Uneasy Listening had made Z-Trip a burgeoning DJ star. It went on to receive critical acclaim and helped propel Z-Trip to national attention in 2002. It made album of the year lists in Spin, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Wired and XLR8R. More importantly, it also inadvertently created an entirely new genre of music.
Then, on top of being a world-class DJ, Z-Trip established himself as a formidable producer and his major label debut in 2005, Shifting Gears, was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone. Released on Hollywood Records in 2005, the album features guest artists Supernatural, MURS, Lyrics Born, Luke Sick, Aceyalone, Mystic, Prince Whipper Whip, Busdriver, Chester Bennington (from Linkin Park), Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Zaakir aka Soup (from Jurassic 5). It spawned numerous Top 10 singles in the US and abroad.
A lifelong political activist, Z-Trip was a strong supporter of the Barack Obama's successful campaign to become the President of the United States and released Party For Change and Victory Lap in 2009. Both exceeded 500,000 downloads and favorably reviewed by Wired, URB, BPM, and XLR8R to name a few. Z-Trip's longtime friend and collaborator Shepard Fairey supplied the art.
After 14 months of sold-out shows at his Friday night headlining residency at Rain inside The Palms, Las Vegas, Z-Trip is taking a rest from his crowd-thrilling stint,"Z-Trip's Revolution". Upon displaying his genre bending skills and sharing his stage with many A-level guests including Three 6 Mafia, Common, Rev Run, Too Short, and De La Soul, Z-Trip is taking a rest from stage to focus on his next chapter of recorded music.
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DJ Z-Trip Lyrics
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You dier you no dey bed
Nkofuor ns3m na wode nam, matter sef you no hear
Wo ko tsiee ba b3 spreade tse s3 butter for bread
W'adane Kayayo, always dey carry matter for head
I'm not the man insane but chale Masa I beg
We no dey chatter for here, if e be dropping sef
Like still you no fit chatter for here
Wo suban wei dier 3y3 rare.
I had to switch the style up for these snitches and gossips
That never keep they mouths shut, Chale mo kasa dodo!
Wonye wo serew kwa, oy3 wo kumfo domfo,
Obor mo do mpo, ofon mo bo mpo
Empty cans is the noisiest, Obomu d3 konko!
Osanso Claim Tompo!
You're always scheming on some kasa kasa, uh!
That's word to Bobo, I go fit to clap back on some Pata Pata
Physical, my chargies ain't about that Pata Pata
Wonam na 3keka me ho ns3m
A diamond in the trash, me maame se me y3 gem
Haters always go dey talk, but me se forget them
We dey do am just right, we dey move left them, uh
Wonam na 3keka me ho ns3m
A diamond in the trash, me maame se me y3 gem
Haters always go dey talk, but me se forget them
We dey do am just right, we dey move left them, uh
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Moy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa Konkonsa
You be Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Omoy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa, Yeah!
Rrrr, Abena Rockstarrr... Yeah Yeah Rrr Yeah!
Filla Filla Filla, Daa mo wo more filla
Mo asetti Abena ho trap tse s3 de3 mey3 Bayla
Mo Mpay3 aa ne s3 mo b3 tse s3 may3 big yawa
Na mo atsena beebi asere Ha Ha Ha aka s3 Y'ankaa Nso
3mba no saa da, fri s3 mo maame etu mo fo aa me maame etu me fo
Wonya me aa wob3y3 me aa m'ada me ho so
Dabiaa da mehy3 one corner y3 madie3 low key
I no dey give nobody my info
Akeka Akeka adane wo occupation
Kakyer3 me, de3b3n mpo ne wo motivation
E be like say, you just dey, to just hate, everyday you just pray
For somebody sufferation
Wiase ns3m nyinaa mon a mo nim, you know everything
Wo nim de3 ntsi aa Abena nko so, you know everything
Wo nim me ho as3m efri me tsi hwiin besi me nan ase
But you don't know why always you be miserable
Woy3
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Moy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa Konkonsa
They be Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Omoy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa, Yeah!
Yung Pabi Music...
Afe wei meho as3m twa w'enum a wob3 mene wo t3kyer3ma sei Guma (Whoo!)
Obaana nor Kuma nnyebo, nso y3nnka Kyenkyenkuma (Wow!)
Y3b3 moppe w'enum tesua nyina ko gu po mu wo Agona (yaah!)
Aama y'ato w'ano ho funu daka san ab3 bo bona (Heey!)
Cos nansa yi boys no kasa na girls no di nkomo (Yiiee!)
Wodanee woho aa na w'as3m da omo enum tse s3 kpomo (Whoo!)
Y3b3 twe mu taaan, Ataa tsoor na gbomo (Wow!)
Abaa fite os3 f33 k3 ogb33 akpa no k3 motoor (Yaah!)
This year we running with men on horses on my EP (Whoo!)
This year wo favorite rapper tse me din aa wob3 po po (Heey!)
This year me ne mama y3b3 ko Dubai ho no bi (Yiee!)
This year wo pumpe rap no s3n kraa, 3b3 dwodwo (Whoo!)
Afe wei we making money and feeding Ablad3 (Yoow!)
Menni girl ntsi woa wop3 no b3fa na ko to-to
Eeehhh
3na wo awene w'aso etsie bi, ma mentwa so eh
Na wo aa Wo tsie Rap no kraa wo so woy3
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Moy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa Konkonsa
They be Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Omoy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Konkonsa, Konkonsa, Yeah
The song "Rockstar" by DJ Z-Trip is a hip-hop track that features several themes such as self-worth, popularity, and gossip. The lyrics of the song highlight the idea of not caring about what others say or think about oneself, and focusing on living life in the best way possible. The chorus of the song, "Konkonsa, Konkonsa" which means 'gossip' in Ghanaian pidgin, emphasizes that the song is about not taking notice of others' gossip or hating, and focusing on oneself.
The first verse of the song talks about how people always have something to say about others without knowing the facts. The lyrics talk about living life without worrying about the opinions of others as it is the best way to live. The second verse talks about how people always try to bring others down instead of lifting them up. The lyrics urge listeners to ignore the negative energy and focus on achieving their goals.
Overall, the song "Rockstar" by DJ Z-Trip is a call for listeners to be confident in themselves and to avoid being affected by the negativity of others. It encourages listeners to live their best lives and ignore the gossip and hate.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday have you heard?
Have you heard about the latest news every day?
You dier you no dey bed
You are always awake/active and never sleep
Nkofuor ns3m na wode nam, matter sef you no hear
You are so oblivious that even important matters go unheard
Wo ko tsiee ba b3 spreade tse s3 butter for bread
You easily spread rumors and gossip like butter on bread
W'adane Kayayo, always dey carry matter for head
You always have gossip or drama on your mind and talk about it often
I'm not the man insane but chale Masa I beg
I'm not crazy but please listen to me
We no dey chatter for here, if e be dropping sef
We don't gossip here, not even if there is something to tell
Like still you no fit chatter for here
You still can't gossip here even if you want to
No bro dey here wey dey care, You don't even need to share
No one here cares about what you have to say, you don't need to speak at all
Wo suban wei dier 3y3 rare.
Your character/personality is different and unique
I had to switch the style up for these snitches and gossips
I had to change my approach because of the people who spread rumors and gossip
That never keep they mouths shut, Chale mo kasa dodo!
They never stop talking, it's like they can't keep their mouths shut
Wonye wo serew kwa, oy3 wo kumfo domfo,
They are not your friends, they're your enemies
Obor mo do mpo, ofon mo bo mpo
They don't have any help or assistance to offer you
Empty cans is the noisiest, Obomu d3 konko!
People with nothing to offer are the loudest and always have something to say
Osanso Claim Tompo!
They often make worthless/empty claims
You're always scheming on some kasa kasa, uh!
You're always planning/making schemes and plots, always up to no good
That's word to Bobo, I go fit to clap back on some Pata Pata
I swear on my life, I can also retaliate or respond to some things you do or say
Physical, my chargies ain't about that Pata Pata
My friends and I are not interested in petty drama
Wonam na 3keka me ho ns3m
They believe they know everything about me
A diamond in the trash, me maame se me y3 gem
I am precious even though I may be in bad situations or circumstances
Haters always go dey talk, but me se forget them
Haters always have something negative to say, but I choose to ignore them
We dey do am just right, we dey move left them, uh
We are doing things correctly and progressing while our haters are left behind
Konkonsa, Konkonsa
Gossip, gossip
Moy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
I am a gossiper
Konkonsa Konkonsa
Gossip, gossip
You be Konkonsa, Konkonsa
You are a gossiper
Omoy3 Konkonsa, Konkonsa
I am a gossiper
Konkonsa, Konkonsa, Yeah!
Gossip, gossip, Yeah!
Rrrr, Abena Rockstarrr... Yeah Yeah Rrr Yeah!
Abena Rockstar... Yeah Yeah Rrr Yeah!
Filla Filla Filla, Daa mo wo more filla
Filla Filla Filla, tell me more gossip/fill me in with more information
Mo asetti Abena ho trap tse s3 de3 mey3 Bayla
I set up Abena to fall into my trap like bait on a hook
Mo Mpay3 aa ne s3 mo b3 tse s3 may3 big yawa
I don't care if I embarrass myself as long as I benefit from it
Na mo atsena beebi asere Ha Ha Ha aka s3 Y'ankaa Nso
And you're just laughing like a hyena because you know nothing
3mba no saa da, fri s3 mo maame etu mo fo aa me maame etu me fo
It seems like until now, you still don't know anything, just like how my mother is unaware as well
Wonya me aa wob3y3 me aa m'ada me ho so
You claim to know me but you don't even know yourself
Dabiaa da mehy3 one corner y3 madie3 low key
I am here minding my own business while you're out here trying to always be in the spotlight
I no dey give nobody my info
I don't share any information with anyone
Akeka Akeka adane wo occupation
Gossip, gossip, what's your occupation?
Kakyer3 me, de3b3n mpo ne wo motivation
Ask me anything, what motivates you too?
E be like say, you just dey, to just hate, everyday you just pray
It seems like you only exist to spread hate and negativity, every day you pray for someone else's failure
For somebody sufferation
For someone else to suffer
Wiase ns3m nyinaa mon a mo nim, you know everything
You think you know everything about every issue in the world
Wo nim de3 ntsi aa Abena nko so, you know everything
You think you know everything about Abena even though you don't
Wo nim me ho as3m efri me tsi hwiin besi me nan ase
You think you know everything about me without even asking me anything
But you don't know why always you be miserable
But you don't know why you're always so unhappy
They be Konkonsa, Konkonsa
They gossip, gossip
Yung Pabi Music...
Yung Pabi's music
Afe wei meho as3m twa w'enum a wob3 mene wo t3kyer3ma sei Guma (Whoo!)
This year I will bring you more news/gossip and you will know it by hearing it like a great impact (Whoo!)
Obaana nor Kuma nnyebo, nso y3nnka Kyenkyenkuma (Wow!)
As for that child, she's greedy, like she doesn't have enough, but still asks for more (Wow!)
Y3b3 moppe w'enum tesua nyina ko gu po mu wo Agona (yaah!)
We will update you with more important news that you will scream or shout about in Agona (yaah!)
Aama y'ato w'ano ho funu daka san ab3 bo bona (Heey!)
And those who listen will experience something like an earthquake (Heey!)
Cos nansa yi boys no kasa na girls no di nkomo (Yiiee!)
This news has boys talking while the girls are as silent as lambs (Yiiee!)
Wodanee woho aa na w'as3m da omo enum tse s3 kpomo (Whoo!)
And when you hear it, you will start talking as well and make some noise (Whoo!)
Y3b3 twe mu taaan, Ataa tsoor na gbomo (Wow!)
We will whisper to each other and be secretive, like Ataa Tsoor did (Wow!)
Abaa fite os3 f33 k3 ogb33 akpa no k3 motoor (Yaah!)
And just like flies, we will swarm around like we're thirsty for palm wine (Yaah!)
This year we running with men on horses on my EP (Whoo!)
This year we will be running the race on horseback with my Extended Play album (Whoo!)
This year wo favorite rapper tse me din aa wob3 po po (Heey!)
This year your favorite rapper will be trembling in fear at the sound of my name (Heey!)
This year me ne mama y3b3 ko Dubai ho no bi (Yiee!)
This year my mother and I will travel to Dubai together (Yiee!)
This year wo pumpe rap no s3n kraa, 3b3 dwodwo (Whoo!)
This year your rap will be nothing, it will be swept away (Whoo!)
Afe wei we making money and feeding Ablad3 (Yoow!)
This year we are making money and providing for Ablad3 (Yoow!)
Menni girl ntsi woa wop3 no b3fa na ko to-to
Many girls are waiting for their chance to shine/be successful
Eeehhh
Expression of excitement/enthusiasm
3na wo awene w'aso etsie bi, ma mentwa so eh
And since you're so interested in gossip, let me tell you some secrets
Na wo aa Wo tsie Rap no kraa wo so woy3
And who knows, maybe your rap is also a lie
Konkonsa, Konkonsa, Yeah
Gossip, gossip, Yeah
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jephthah Osei - Mensah
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
freebobafett
The last 45 seconds and what he does scratching on Eruption is pure magic as far as I can tell.
Alfredo Agustin
I remember when this was released ❤
Dakota-Joe Toland
Best Rock Hiphop mix I've heard!
Alfredo Agustin
Hip hop version of eruption ❤😔
Illevakam Esir
Wheres Bmbhphp now?
Michael Hernandez
Out of business