La Fonky Family (often shortened to La Fonky, or La FF) are a French hip ho… Read Full Bio ↴La Fonky Family (often shortened to La Fonky, or La FF) are a French hip hop group from Marseille. They are composed of four rappers, Le Rat Luciano, Menzo, Don Choa and Sat, the producer Pone, DJ Djel, the dancer Blaze, the singer Karima, and manager Faf Larage.
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 II
Fonky Family Lyrics

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Pour Laoubi dit Blaze, bienvenue à la base
On représente toute la nuit
Pour tuer l'ennui

Lâche moi une longue flamme que j'crame mon Sht
Frère, présente moi une belle femme, que j'représente vite
Ivre mort, cherche du réconfort, fracas, tête pleine de tracas
Si l'blé rentre pas, c'est la cata

J'ai pas atteint l'quota d'THC nécessaire pour m'relaxer
Textes terre à terre, angoissé, lassé
De n'pouvoir éponger les dettes de ma mère
Ne rien offrir d'assez bien pour sa fête, son anniversaire
J'dirais qu'le rap c'est ma vie, pas d'quoi combler mes envies

Dur à gérer j'irais jusqu'au bout quitte à générer des conflits
J'confie ma vision du monde au micro

FF nique le show pour les absents
2 pour les rescapés

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of the song Verset II, the Fonky Family welcomes Laoubi dit Blaze to their base and declares their intention to represent all night in order to kill boredom. The second line of the verse, 'pour tuer l'ennui', which means "to kill boredom" in English, sets the context for the rest of the song. The following lines suggest that the group members are seeking an escape from their individual problems, such as financial difficulties and relationship issues. The mention of THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, and the need to reach a certain quota to relax, indicates that the group members may use marijuana as a coping mechanism.

The second half of the verse suggests that for the group members, rap is not just a form of music or entertainment, but a way of life. However, despite their dedication, they feel like they are unable to fulfill their desires and obligations. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and angst, as well as a willingness to go to extremes to overcome their struggles.

Overall, Verset II paints a picture of individuals who are trying to navigate their way through life amidst difficulties, and see rap as a way to express their emotions and find an escape.

Line by Line Meaning

Pour Laoubi dit Blaze, bienvenue à la base
We welcome Laoubi, also known as Blaze, to our group's headquarters

On représente toute la nuit
We represent all night long

Pour tuer l'ennui
To kill boredom

Lâche moi une longue flamme que j'crame mon Sht
Give me a big flame so I can burn my marijuana

Frère, présente moi une belle femme, que j'représente vite
Brother, introduce me to a beautiful woman so I can quickly seduce her

Ivre mort, cherche du réconfort, fracas, tête pleine de tracas
Dead drunk, seeking comfort, chaos, head full of problems

Si l'blé rentre pas, c'est la cata
If the money doesn't come in, it's a catastrophe

J'ai pas atteint l'quota d'THC nécessaire pour m'relaxer
I haven't reached the necessary THC level to relax

Textes terre à terre, angoissé, lassé
Grounded lyrics, anxious, tired

De n'pouvoir éponger les dettes de ma mère
Not being able to pay off my mother's debts

Ne rien offrir d'assez bien pour sa fête, son anniversaire
Not being able to offer anything good enough for her birthday or celebrations

J'dirais qu'le rap c'est ma vie, pas d'quoi combler mes envies
I would say that rap is my life, but it doesn't fulfill my desires

Dur à gérer j'irais jusqu'au bout quitte à générer des conflits
Hard to manage, I will go all the way even if it means causing conflict

J'confie ma vision du monde au micro
I entrust my vision of the world to the microphone

FF nique le show pour les absents
FF ruins the show for those who are not present

2 pour les rescapés
Two for the survivors

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Djellali El Ouzeri, Karim Haddouche, Guilhem Denis Noel Gallart

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