The music of Jazzkantine is a cross-over between jazz funk and hip hop music: German rap over music and beats heavily influenced by jazz standards, often interpreted in a very funky way. This genre is also known as jazz rap.
1998 they played at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
In 1999, they started a collaboration with the ballet ensemble of Braunschweig, resulting in the successful Tanzzkantine project.
Respekt
Jazzkantine Lyrics
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The lyrics of Jazzkantine's song Respekt reflect the struggles of the hip-hop culture in Germany during the early years of its introduction. The first verse speaks of how the growth of the universe is becoming colder as it expands, and the singer uses this metaphor to explain that he is searching for new students to teach and inspire, but all he sees are people obsessed with vulgar language and sexual explicitness. The singer wants to make his own mark in the hip-hop world but finds it difficult due to the overwhelming amount of cliches and stereotypes present in the industry.
The second verse is more introspective, as the singer asks the listener about their path to earning respect in the hip-hop community. He questions the adherence to strict rules and regulations and encourages the listener to open their mind and reject religion as being a crutch to lean on. The singer believes that true creativity can only come from letting go of these constraints and focusing on one's own artistry.
Overall, Respekt provides a commentary on the struggles of the early German hip-hop scene, with its focus on finding one's own originality and shedding the constraints of dogma and tradition in order to create something truly unique.
Line by Line Meaning
boom boom patz wann fing der hip hop an
The beat drops, and the song questions when hip hop began.
ich erinnere mich an den urknall an dem alles begann
Thinking about the beginning of the universe, and how everything started.
das universum dehnt sich aus und wird kühler
The universe is expanding and getting colder over time.
ich benutze meine fühler und suche andre schüler
Looking for other students to learn from and share knowledge with.
doch alle die ich sehe haben ihre hand im schritt
But everyone around seems to be focused on vulgar, disrespectful behavior instead of learning.
sagen yo motherfucker oder ähnlichen shit
Using foul language and disrespectful terms like 'motherfucker.'
machste mit - hm wer ich - mhmh kommt nicht in frage
Asking if the listener wants to join in, but rejecting the idea immediately as too many stereotypes are present in modern hip hop music performances.
viel zu viele klisches auf der bühne heutzutage
There are too many stereotypes present in modern hip hop performances.
sage ciao hey zack und mach mein eigenes ding
Saying goodbye to what they know and creating their own unique sound.
die leute sind irritiert weil ich was eigenes bring
People are surprised and confused by the new sound and style being presented.
denn das heilige gesetz wird zum ersten mal gebrochen
Breaking from the traditional 'sacred' laws of hip hop music for the first time.
hip hop musik war bis jetzt in deutschland nur englisch besprochen
Until now, hip hop in Germany was exclusively done in English.
doch die dinge ändern sich das volk tut sich träge bewegen
However, times are changing and people are slowly starting to move with the new sound.
plötzlich rappst du deutsch als hätt es nie was anderes gegeben
Suddenly, hip hop in German feels like it's always existed and belonged.
ich frage dich direkt hey wer hat dich angesteckt
Directly asking who influenced the listener and sparked their love for hip hop.
oder welchen weg wählst du für den respekt ahmmmm
Asking what path the listener will take to earn respect in the hip hop community.
und du kannst rappen rappen breaken breaken sprühen sprühen
Encouraging the listener to express themselves through various hip hop mediums like rapping, breaking, and graffiti art.
und dich fragen wird der gott des hip hops sich um mich bemühen
Jokingly asking if the 'god' of hip hop will take notice of them and their contributions.
ich denke nicht denn mit scheuklappen im gesicht
Acknowledging that hip hop 'god' will not take notice of them if they are too closed-minded to new ideas and sounds.
suchst du zuversicht vor dem jüngsten gericht - doch das gibt es nicht
Reframing the pursuit of hip hop 'god's approval as a search for self-confidence, but ultimately stating that it's an unrealistic goal.
mein freund - du hast wohl deinen stil vergessen
Addressing someone who is stuck in rigid, outdated ways of hip hop and reminding them to stay true to their unique sound.
bist stattdessen ganz zerfressen nur von der idee besessen
Some people become consumed by the idea of hip hop, to the point of losing their own identity in the pursuit of success.
regelbücher zu gestalten zu verwalten redest von der alten
Talking about rule books, regulations, and how they hold back creativity and innovation.
viel zu viel - wie solln sich da ideen entfalten
Too much focus on rules stifles creativity, making it harder for new ideas to surface and grow.
hey öffne deinen geist und der rest kommt von allein
Urging the listener to be open-minded so that creative ideas can flow naturally.
religion ist opium für den hip hop weißte was ich meine
Comparing religion's grip on people to the strict rules and expectations of hip hop.
werfe deine dogmen weg denn sie sind nicht dauerhaft
Encouraging the listener to discard strict rules and beliefs that don't align with their goals and values.
schon mal irgendwo gehört gehe einen schritt zurück mach dich locker schau dich um
Advising the listener to take a step back, relax, and observe their surroundings to gain inspiration.
konzentrier dich auf dich selbst und vergiß das drumherum
Avoid distractions and concentrate on personal growth instead of competing with others.
hinter welcher deiner türen hält sich dein geist versteckt
Asking the listener to consider where their creativity and unique style comes from within themselves.
oder wie weit verkrampfst du dich für respekt ahmmmmm
Asking if the listener is sacrificing their true self and unique sound just to earn respect from others in the community.
Contributed by Eli Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Thadoggfather
Hatte den Track völlig vergessen. Dabei ein richtig guter Text mit hervorragender Jazzmusik und einer guten Idee fürs Video. 😎👍
@travel4life22
Respekt ist unsere Aufgabe!
@karinmorscher167
ich liebe jazzkantine
@rambazamba9575
Bester Text ever!
@kaysen1208
Danke für den tune!
@mikak1095
Wer ist hier von Musik unterricht
@maikharsch3784
Hahaha ich bruder wir sollen 5 kritik zu denn song und so machen
@Malik-dh6po
jo wir müssen dieses Lied auswendig lernen was ist das????
@christopharnold7754
muss wohl ein sau geiler unterricht sein
@Malik-dh6po
@@christopharnold7754 nicht wirklich