Fonky Family made their first appearance on the French hip hop scene in 1994, after IAM had paved the way for new hip hop artists originating from Marseille. In 1995, they appeared in the song titled Les Bad Boys de Marseille on Métèque et mat, the first solo album by IAM's Akhenaton. Their first album, Si Dieu veut, came out in 1997 and soon received a gold album. After the release of the album, Karima left the group.
In 1998, the group were invited to collaborate with Akhenaton on the soundtrack of Luc Besson's film Taxi. The film became a huge success and its soundtrack topped the French charts. After numerous collaborations with different members of IAM on their solo albums, the group released an extended play (EP) record with six live and edited titles, titled Hors série volume 1, in spring 1999. Hors série volume 2 was released in 2000.
Their second album, Art de rue, came out in 2001. After that, many members of the group chose to pursue solo careers: Le Rat Luciano had already released a solo album in 2000, and Sat and Don Choa followed in 2001 and 2002 respectively. DJ Djel produced two compilations in 2001 and 2003.
In January 2006, Fonky Family released their third album Marginale Musique (Jive/SONY BMG), which debuted on the French charts straight at number one.
Fonky Family have a global music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing.
Verset 2
Fonky Family Lyrics
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Bienvenue à la base
On représente toute la nuit
Pour Dieu l'amis
Lâche-moi une longue flamme
Que je crame mon sh-
Frère, présente-moi une belle femme
Que je représente vite
Je cherche du réconfort
Fracas, tête pleine de tracas
Si le blé rentre pas
C'est la cata
J'ai pas atteint le quota
De THC nécessaire pour nous relaxer
Textes terre-à-terre, angoissés
Lassé de ne pouvoir éponger les dettes, de ma mère
Ne rien pouvoir offrir d'assez bien pour sa fête
Son anniversaire
Je dirai que le rap c'est ma vie
Pas de quoi combler mes envies
Dur à gérer, j'irrai jusqu'au bout
Quitte à générer des conflits
Je confie ma vision du monde au micro
FF nique le show
Pour les absents
Pour les rescapés
The lyrics to Fonky Family's song Verset 2 are about the struggles and desires of the artist. The song starts off with Blaze welcoming the listener to the base, which is where they represent all night long for God and friends. The artist then talks about wanting a long flame to burn his marijuana and for his friend to introduce him to a beautiful woman so he can represent quickly.
The lyrics then delve into the artist's search for comfort and his struggles with finances. He talks about having a head full of problems and if he doesn't make enough money, it will be a catastrophe. The artist also mentions his desire to relax by smoking THC but has not reached the necessary quota. He speaks candidly about his worries, his mother’s debts, and not being able to give her a good present for her birthday.
In the end, the artist speaks about his passion for rap and how it is his life, but it is not enough to fulfill his desires. He acknowledges that it's difficult to manage, but he will keep going until the end, even if it means generating conflicts. The artist concludes by dedicating the song to the absent and the survivors.
Line by Line Meaning
Hola au bout dit Blaze
Greeting at the end said Blaze
Bienvenue à la base
Welcome to the base
On représente toute la nuit
We represent all night
Pour Dieu l'amis
For God and friends
Lâche-moi une longue flamme
Give me a long flame
Que je crame mon sh-
So I can burn my sh-
Frère, présente-moi une belle femme
Brother, introduce me to a beautiful woman
Que je représente vite
So I can represent quickly
Vivre, mort
Life, death
Je cherche du réconfort
I am looking for comfort
Fracas, tête pleine de tracas
Ruckus, head full of worries
Si le blé rentre pas
If the money doesn't come in
C'est la cata
It's a catastrophe
J'ai pas atteint le quota
I haven't reached the quota
De THC nécessaire pour nous relaxer
Of THC needed to relax us
Textes terre-à-terre, angoissés
Grounded, anxious lyrics
Lassé de ne pouvoir éponger les dettes, de ma mère
Tired of not being able to pay off my mother's debts
Ne rien pouvoir offrir d'assez bien pour sa fête
Not being able to offer something good enough for her birthday
Son anniversaire
Her birthday
Je dirai que le rap c'est ma vie
I would say that rap is my life
Pas de quoi combler mes envies
Not enough to satisfy my desires
Dur à gérer, j'irrai jusqu'au bout
Difficult to manage, I will go to the end
Quitte à générer des conflits
Even if it causes conflicts
Je confie ma vision du monde au micro
I entrust my worldview to the microphone
FF nique le show
FF fucks the show
Pour les absents
For the absent
Pour les rescapés
For the survivors
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fa' l'esprit ouvert
Un des meilleurs textes de Sat, à travers sa voix tu sents l'énergie du sud et la sincérité de la rue.
Amazigh Gangsta
Pour ma part le meilleur verset de l’album!!
Joe Moum
Quel kiff ce morceau !!! Sample du generique de la serie l'homme qui valait 3 milliards.
hamid fiero
Bien vu 👍
Sébastien Lagache
Trop fort le son Salam a vous qui écoute se sont là
Rk
Micro FF respect grand a vous ETC 2022 LA 94 LA AUSSI REPRÉSENTE ❤️
Jonathan NICOLAS
Pour moi, meilleur son ever. Jo, 1981.
tiémoko NIAMBELE
Tu exagères même si je l'écoute encore en boucle 😅
nicolas duroisin
puissant!!!!!!
lindens
C'est pas linstru de l'homme qui valais 3 milliard