De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig ("Today's Youth") is a hip-hop group formed in Am… Read Full Bio ↴De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig ("Today's Youth") is a hip-hop group formed in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 2005.

The group is a 4-piece made up of Vieze Fur a.k.a. Vieze Freddie (Freddie Tratlehner), P. Fabergé (Pepijn Lanen) a.k.a. Faberyayo, Willie Wartaal a.k.a. WiWa (Ollicio Locadia) and 'de Neger des Heils' (Bas Bron, Majoor Vloshard, Bastian, Seymour Bits).

They are known most notably for their chart-topping single Watskeburt?!, which then became Dutch slang for "what's up?!". In 2005 they released their debut album named Parels voor de Zwijnen (Pearls before Swine), featuring raps containing rather esoteric lyrics full of (partially made up) street language. With comical lyrics and an attitude telling they do not take themselves too seriously, they gained a unique position in the Dutch rap scene. Their main themes are alcohol, sex and drugs. All tracks on the group's debut album Parels voor de Zwijnen were produced by Bas Bron.

Subsequent single releases include Voorjekijkendoorlopen ("Lookinfrontofyoukeeponwalking") and the Christmas-themed Ho Ho Ho (with Katja Schuurman).

In July 2006, the group was featured on the song Poes in de Playboy of the Dutch reggae/ska band Luie Hond. In May 2007, they released the single Shenkie, for which a video clip contest was issued. The winning video can be seen here. Both singles were never released on album.

Their second album, titled De Machine, was released on April 25, 2008, preceded by the single Hollereer on April 4. The album spawned six more singles: Wopwopwop (de tentbakkers), Datvindjeleukhe ("Youthinkthat'sniceuh"), Applaus, Buma in Mijn Zak, Bertje vs Yayo and Deze Donkere Jongen Komt Zo Hard.

On November 26th 2010 their third album was released: "De Lachende Derde" (The laughing third). The first single of this album was 'Sterrenstof' (Stardust)

De Formule
De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig Lyrics

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Goddammit nummer 1

Bas Bron waar is de één, ik weet niet waar de één is
Waar moet ik beginnen?

[Willie Wartaal]
Whiskey, India, Whiskey, Alfa
Niggers zijn groen als alfalfa

Parkeer Alfa's man, wortel tussen kaakjes
Dumbell swag, zet je moeder tussen haakjes
Zet me on hold, nigger doe dimmen,
val even dood of dat soort dingen
Nou rest in peace, zwem in urine
Kleine shout-out naar de Machine
En een kleine shout-out, nee, fuck it, doe een grote
naar je moeder in d’r blootje
Ze is niet echt mijn type hoor,
maar ik zou het wel wiepen hoor
Jullie niggers zijn dommetjes,
dus laat me afsluiten met een sommetje
Geen zorgen, ik ben snel klaar,
Wiwa plus één is ontelbaar

1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule

Er is er geen één (2, 3)
Zoals deze vier (5, 6)
Dus geef ze nog één
Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule
Hier is er nog één (2, 3)
Van deze vier (5, 6)
Of had je al één?
Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule

Goddammit nummer 1

[Faberyayo]
I-grec A, I-grec O
Gaat ie lekker? U ziet het zo
Het niveau gaat opnieuw omhoog
voor all y’all Ivo Niehe volk
Ik eis dingen als kunstschaatsen
Stijl sierlijk als kunstschaatsen
Outfit strak als kunstschaatsen
Laat me effe in je uh schaatsen
Exemplarisch, formularisch
Een hoop lol, de vorm hilarisch
Gele wervelwind, de storm kanarisch
Banaan in mijn oor hoor het commentaar niet
Jasje, dasje, pinpasje
Glitterdrankje, in het handje
Buitenlandje, binnenlandje
Pimpendansje, in het Fransje

Oui oui, in het Fransje
Oui oui, in het Fransje
Oui oui, in het Fransje
Oui oui, in het Fransje
Oui oui

2, 3, 5, 6
Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule

Er is er geen één (2, 3)
Zoals deze vier (5, 6)
Dus geef ze nog één
De fo, de fo, de formule
(Sorry)
Hier is er nog één (2, 3)
Van deze vier (5, 6)
Of had je al één?
Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule

Er is er geen één (2, 3)
Zoals deze vier (5, 6)
Dus geef ze nog één
Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule
Hier is er nog één (2, 3)
Van deze vier (5, 6)
Of had je al één?
De fo, de fo, de formule

Goddammit nummer 1

[Vieze Fur]
Formule, goddammit nummer 1
Neem iedereen in mijn slipstream mee
Het hele periodieke systeem
heeft niks op het element Vjezley
Warpspeed hard gaan, je moeder in het kwadraat,
op in de nacht gaan, samen in een achtbaan
De oplossing van de formule?
Moleculen zonder scrupules

Goddammit nummer 1

Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule

Is de fo, de fo, de formule

Goddammit nummer 1

De formule

Overall Meaning

"De Formule" by De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig is a rap song featuring the Dutch hip-hop group's signature vibrant and humorous lyrics that flow smoothly over a catchy beat. The song is about a formula that is unique and exceptional, as it consists of these four artists - Willie Wartaal, Faberyayo, Vieze Fur, and Bas Bron. The song begins with Willie Wartaal asking Bas Bron where the "one" is, but he has no idea where it is, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics then talk about various things, such as whiskey, dumbell swag, the Machine, and taking your mother's clothes off. There are also references to maths with the inclusion of a simple addition problem in the lyrics.

Willie Wartaal's verse is full of witty wordplay, and he manages to throw in a few insults while also being hilarious. Faberyayo's verse includes some French phrases and talks about his love for ice skating while also referencing a banana in his ear. Vieze Fur's verse is about going fast and taking everyone in his wake with him. Overall, the song is a humorous take on how these four artists come together to create something extraordinary.

Line by Line Meaning

Bas Bron waar is de één, ik weet niet waar de één is
Asking where the first element is and showing confusion on where to start

Whiskey, India, Whiskey, Alfa
Saying military code words for fun

Niggers zijn groen als alfalfa
Saying black people are inexperienced and naive like alfalfa

Parkeer Alfa's man, wortel tussen kaakjes
Telling someone to park their Alfa Romeo car and using a vulgar reference to oral sex

Dumbell swag, zet je moeder tussen haakjes
Bringing up weightlifting and saying to put someone's mother in parentheses (suggesting they're insignificant)

Zet me on hold, nigger doe dimmen,
Asking for someone to hold while telling them to be quiet

val even dood of dat soort dingen
Asking someone to die or something like that (in jest)

Nou rest in peace, zwem in urine
Wishing ill on someone while insulting them

Kleine shout-out naar de Machine
Giving a small shout-out to someone called the Machine

En een kleine shout-out, nee, fuck it, doe een grote
Saying they'll give a big shout-out instead of a small one

naar je moeder in d’r blootje
Shouting out someone's mother, specifically saying she's naked

Ze is niet echt mijn type hoor,
Saying she's not their type (referring to the mother from earlier)

maar ik zou het wel wiepen hoor
Saying they would still have sex with her

Jullie niggers zijn dommetjes,
Calling people idiots (using a racial slur)

dus laat me afsluiten met een sommetje
Saying they'll end with a simple math problem

Geen zorgen, ik ben snel klaar,
Assuring that the math problem won't take long

Wiwa plus één is ontelbaar
Saying an equation that doesn't make sense as a joke

1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Listing numbers in a specific order

Dit is de fo, de fo, de formule
Saying that this is the formula

Er is er geen één (2, 3)
Saying there is no one like these specific people

Zoals deze vier (5, 6)
Saying that these four people are unique

Dus geef ze nog één
Asking for one more (person?) to join in (the formula?)

Hier is er nog één (2, 3)
Saying that there is another unique person like the four mentioned earlier

Of had je al één?
Asking if the others already knew about this other unique person

I-grec A, I-grec O
Saying the letters 'A' and 'O' in Greek

Gaat ie lekker? U ziet het zo
Asking if things are going well while implying that they obviously are

Het niveau gaat opnieuw omhoog
Saying that they are raising their own level

voor all y’all Ivo Niehe volk
Giving a shout-out to fans of a specific Dutch TV presenter

Ik eis dingen als kunstschaatsen
Saying that they want things as fancy as ice skating (referring to their style)

Stijl sierlijk als kunstschaatsen
Saying that they are as graceful as ice skaters in their style

Outfit strak als kunstschaatsen
Saying that their outfit is as sharp as an ice skater's blades

Laat me effe in je uh schaatsen
Making a vulgar reference to ice skates (suggesting they want to have sex)

Exemplarisch, formularisch
Saying that they are the perfect example and follow a certain formula

Een hoop lol, de vorm hilarisch
Saying that they have a lot of fun with their style

Gele wervelwind, de storm kanarisch
Describing their style as a yellow whirlwind like a canary

Banaan in mijn oor hoor het commentaar niet
Saying that they don't listen to criticism (using a silly metaphor of having a banana in their ear)

Jasje, dasje, pinpasje
Listing trendy items (jacket, tie, credit card)

Glitterdrankje, in het handje
Saying they have a drink with glitter in their hand (referring to their partying)

Buitenlandje, binnenlandje
Saying they travel both abroad and domestically

Pimpendansje, in het Fransje
Saying they dance in a pimp style, and doing it in French (perhaps to sound exotic)

Oui oui, in het Fransje
Repeating the French phrase 'yes yes'

2, 3, 5, 6
Listing numbers in a specific order

Is de fo, de fo, de formule
Repeating the line about the formula

Neem iedereen in mijn slipstream mee
Saying they bring everyone along with them

Het hele periodieke systeem
Referring to the elements in the periodic table

heeft niks op het element Vjezley
Saying that there is no element like Vjezley in the periodic table (Vjezley is likely a made-up name or a reference to one of the singers)

Warpspeed hard gaan,
Saying they go very fast (perhaps referring to their partying or performing)

je moeder in het kwadraat,
Making another vulgar reference to someone's mother (also implying they go very fast)

op in de nacht gaan, samen in een achtbaan
Saying they stay up all night and have fun together (referring to their group)

De oplossing van de formule?
Asking for the solution to the formula (perhaps as a rhetorical question)

Moleculen zonder scrupules
Saying that the solution to the formula is molecules without morals or ethics (perhaps as a joke about the formula being meaningless)

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