The band was formed by brothers Axel and Pål Vindenes, together with school friends Jonas Nielsen and Stian Sævig. All classically trained musicians, the band was formed to play a one-off show at a local youth centre, Ungdomshuset 1880, but after positive response the band continued to play many live shows around Norway. In 2006, the band made their first recording and released the EP Already Your Favourite EP which was produced by Matias Tellez and featured the track "OOO".
Kakkmaddafakka released its first LP Down to Earth on 24 September 2007, which reached number twenty on the VG Topp30 Album list and brought the band nationwide attention in their native Norway, despite a largely negative critical response.
Kakkmaddafakka has performed at numerous festivals including Iceland Airwaves, Montreux Jazz Festival, NXNE, CMJ Music Marathon, Southside Festival, Hurricane Festival, Eurosonic Festival, by:Larm, Area 4 Hove and Melt! Festival in Germany, where they were introduced on stage by prominent Bergen musician and friend Erlend Øye.
In 2008, Kakkmaddafakka was nominated as Best Norwegian Act in the MTV Europe Music Awards, along with Madcon, Ida Maria, Karpe Diem and eventual winners Erik og Kriss.
On 25 February 2011, Kakkmaddafakka released their second album Hest. The album was produced by Erlend Øye and released on the label Bubbles. The first single taken from the album was "Restless".
On 28 June 2013, the band released their third album Six Months Is a Long Time. It was again produced by Erlend Øye and released on Universal Music Germany, featuring the singles "Someone New", "Young", and "Forever Alone".
In early 2014, pianist and founder member Jonas Nielsen left the band and was replaced by Sebastian Emin Kittelsen.
The band released their fourth album titled KMF on 18 March 2016.
In 2017, guitarist and singer Pål Vindenes started a parallel solo project under the name Pish. 2017 also brought on their fifth album, Hus.
In 2019, they released their sixth album, Diplomacy.
Band members include:
Axel Vindenes - guitar, vocals
Stian Sævig - bass, vocals
Pål Vindenes "Pish" - cello, guitar, vocals
Sebastian Kittelsen - piano
Kristoffer Van Der Pas - drums
Lars Helmik Raaheim-Olsen - percussion
Former members:
Jonas Nielsen - piano, vocals (2004–2014)
Additional musicians (also called Kakkmaddachoir)"
Martin Sande - backing vocals and dancing
Sverre Sande - backing vocals and dancing
Gangsta
Kakkmaddafakka Lyrics
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My papa always said to me: I never ever gonna carry the gun
But heyhey, I’ve seem them wear those shoes, and them hats
With them clothes and them guns,
I wanna be cool, I wanna be bad
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original G, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
My country always told me: Get an edu-education
My older brother said the same, but neither of us got the patience
(So listen up!)
If you want an extraordinary life, it calls for extraordinary needs
Fulfilling by gambling high my extraordinary dreams
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
So I’m collecting bottles because I am so poor
They say I should get a job, but then I have to work, so…
But then I have to work, so…
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
Please give me your money!
The lyrics of Kakkmaddafakka's song "Gangsta" capture a recurring theme in modern culture; the fascination with rebellion and gangsterism. The first two lines of the song highlight the conflict between what we are taught to do and what we may eventually do. The singer’s mother advises him to run when he’s in trouble, while his father counsels him never to carry a gun. However, the singer points out that he has seen gangsters flaunting their guns, clothes and attitude, and finds himself drawn to the cool and dangerous image of a gangster.
The second verse shifts the focus to education, and the singer's desire for an extraordinary life that doesn't necessarily require getting an education. He talks about fulfilling his dreams of living large through his willingness to gamble high. The final verse offers a glimpse into the singer's financial situation, as he collects bottles due to poverty. He rejects the idea of getting a job, as it may not offer him the freedom and gangster lifestyle he longs for.
Overall, "Gangsta" portrays the singer as someone who is seeking to break free of societal norms to achieve a self-made image that is confident, cool and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
My mama always told me: If you’re in trouble, always run
The singer's mother taught him to avoid trouble by always running away from it.
My papa always said to me: I never ever gonna carry the gun
The singer's father always warned him against carrying a gun.
But heyhey, I’ve seem them wear those shoes, and them hats
With them clothes and them guns,
I wanna be cool, I wanna be bad
Despite his parents' advice, the singer has seen others who looked cool and bad while carrying guns, and now he wants to be like them.
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original G
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original G, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
The singer wants to be an Original Gangster, and he uses intimidation to demand money from others with the threat of violence.
My country always told me: Get an edu-education
My older brother said the same, but neither of us got the patience
(So listen up!)
If you want an extraordinary life, it calls for extraordinary needs
Fulfilling by gambling high my extraordinary dreams
Despite being encouraged to get an education, the singer and his older brother lack the patience for it. Instead, he pursues a risky lifestyle of gambling to achieve his extraordinary dreams.
So I’m collecting bottles because I am so poor
They say I should get a job, but then I have to work, so…
But then I have to work, so…
Due to his poverty, the singer is collecting bottles as a means of making money. People have advised him to get a job, but he doesn't want to work.
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
The singer repeats his threat to use violence in order to demand money from others.
Contributed by Adrian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Genesis U
My mama always told me: If you're in trouble, always run
My papa always said to me: I never ever gonna carry the gun
But heyhey, I've seem them wear those shoes, and them hats
With them clothes and them guns,
I wanna be cool, I wanna be bad
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original G
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original G, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
My country always told me: Get an edu-education
My older brother said the same, but neither of us got the patience
(So listen up!)
If you want an extraordinary life, it calls for extraordinary needs
Fulfilling by gambling high my extraordinary dreams
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
So I'm collecting bottles because I am so poor
They say I should get a job, but then I have to work, so...
But then I have to work, so.
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
Please give me your money!
Pedro Enríquez
Today's the fourth anniversary of this song. This guys have grown a lot since then! Keep rocking, guys!
Stivaly RQ
Hola :) yo soy de Republica Dominicana y amo a estos chicos , me encantan sus canciones ♥
Brandon Varela
en Guadalajara, Mexico Se escuchan los Kakkmaddafakka.. :D muy buenaa banda..
Rockrisssher
it's been a lovely morning in Mexico listening to these guys! ♥
Genesis U
My mama always told me: If you're in trouble, always run
My papa always said to me: I never ever gonna carry the gun
But heyhey, I've seem them wear those shoes, and them hats
With them clothes and them guns,
I wanna be cool, I wanna be bad
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original G
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original G, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
My country always told me: Get an edu-education
My older brother said the same, but neither of us got the patience
(So listen up!)
If you want an extraordinary life, it calls for extraordinary needs
Fulfilling by gambling high my extraordinary dreams
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
So I'm collecting bottles because I am so poor
They say I should get a job, but then I have to work, so...
But then I have to work, so.
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original
Ooh, I wanna be a gangsta. Ooh, an original, so come on
Please give me your money, or else I shoot you with my gun
Please give me your money!
Nicole Melany
♡♡♡
zomersoul
Yeah, the concert in hanover, faust, was such a great event! It was just a big party with a very sympathetic band. You gave everything, so we as the fans gave everthing. Deal. In the middle I wish that this concert would never stop because it makes me feel very happy. Always again, and again and again! I'm in love with this band.
Jade McCrea
These guys are awesome 👌
shon-fu
muy buena cancion que no se pierdan los valores
Yenki El Demente
It's hilarious how relaxing this song is.