Kollegah started rapping in 2004 under his first alias "T.o.n.i."
He released his first mixtape "Zuhältertape Vol. 1" (Zuhälter = german for "pimp") in 2004 for free over the internet which caused a rather great hype in the german underground rap scene. Kollegah fascinated the listeners with lightspeed double or even tripple time rap, incredibly funny and complex punchlines and ruthless drug dealer stories which had never been before in Germany.
He then would start rapping in the german "RBA" (Reimliga Battle Arena, an online platform for german Mcs to battle each other via mp3s) and caused a great hysteria aswell because alot of people could not believe that such a good and verbally gifted player would attend their small community.
In 2005 the "Selfmade Records" Label, home to Artists like Favorite or Shiml signed him and immediately re-released his Zuhältertape as an "X-mas edition" with 6 bonus tracks.
A year after, he released his highly anticipated follow-up mixtape called "Boss der Bosse" (german for boss of the bosses).
2007 finally marked the release of his first Album, "Alphagene" (german for alpha genes) which sold surprisingly well for a purely independently released album, peaking at #51 in the german album charts. The successor "Kollegah" in 2008 even topped this remarkable chart entry with a stunning #17 entry in it's first week.
Da Vinci Flow
Kollegah Lyrics
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Wuah! Fuck! Uuooh!
Hohohu, wow!
Und ich lande am Ende einer absonderlichen Tour
Inmitten von Gebäuden der Renaissance-Architektur
Es herrscht sonntägliche Ruhe (psch)
Nur ein Typ am nächsten Haus auf dem Balkon hämmert 'ne Furche in 'ne bronzene Figur
Ich seh' die komischen Leggings, sag': „Schicke Sporthose, Mois!“
Er wirkt sofort hocherfreut: „Hallo, ich bin Leonardo!
Von mir ist auch die Verzierung an den Torbogen-Säulen!“
Ich sach' ja, lässt sich schön ansehen (jop), doch Bilder in die Wände klopfen
Mois, das konnten Menschen schon, als sie noch in Höhlen lebten (heh)
Wenn wir von Größe reden
Reicht's nicht, auf Marmorstein mit 'nem Hammer einzuhauen, es geht um Malereien von Ölgemalden
Er will sich nicht die Blöße geben, „Das ist meine Königsdisziplin!“
Und ich antworte ihm: „Nun, wer so von sich redet, Mois, der mög' es sich verdienen!“ (Ah)
Sag deinen Abendkonzert ab
Oder was auch immer ihr nach Feierabend hier macht, heut findet ein Malwettbewerb statt (hey)
Wir sind kurze Zeit danach dabei, die Pinsel zu schwingen
An der Leinwand Staffeleien feinster Malerei (yeah)
Es war wohl reine Prahlerei, der's zwar schon dope, dieser Leo
Aber sein Talent bei Weitem nicht so groß wie sein Ego
So einer malt heute für paar Cents am Beach Bikini-Hoes
Ich gewinn' nach dem Urteil Lorenzo il Magnificos
Und hab' an dem Lauch meinen Fun
Denn der Verlierer muss die hässlichste Braut zeichnen, die er auftreiben kann
Ich steh' auf, sage: „Tschau, wie sehen uns eines Tages wieder!“
Da malt er grade 'ne Biatch mit dem Namen Mona Lisa
Ich mal' ein Bild mit meinem Schwanz (ey, Da Vinci)
Ich mal' ein Bild mit meinem Schwanz (ey, Da Vinci)
Ich mal' ein Bild mit meinem Schwanz, weil ich's kann wie ein Mann
Ich mal' ein Bild mit meinem Schwanz für Da Vinci
Hier, nimm das Bild, du Vogel!
Hab' ich dir gemalt
Mein Lieber, nimm das, häng dir das schön auf in dei'm Wohnzimmer, du Spast, Alter
The lyrics of Kollegah's song "Da Vinci Flow" depict the artist's encounter with Leonardo da Vinci during an unusual tour. The song begins with the artist finding himself in the midst of Renaissance architecture, where he notices a man hammering a groove into a bronze figure on a balcony. The man's carefree demeanor catches the artist's attention, and they exchange greetings. The artist admires the man's peculiar leggings, jokingly complimenting his fashionable sportswear. In response, the man introduces himself as Leonardo, proud of his contribution to the decorative columns of the archway, to which the artist acknowledges the beauty but also hints at the artistic accomplishments of humanity since the cave-dwelling days.
The conversation shifts to the artist challenging Leonardo's claim of greatness, emphasizing that true artistic greatness lies in paintings and oil masterpieces, not just mere hammering on marble. Leonardo defends himself, labeling painting as his pinnacle of achievement. The artist, in return, suggests that Leonardo should let his work speak for itself rather than boasting about it. The lyrics then transition to the artist announcing a painting contest, inviting those present to join him in showcasing their skills on canvas. Amidst the competition, the artist concludes that while Leonardo may have been extraordinary, his ego outweighed his true talent. The artist claims victory and jokingly mentions assigning Leonardo the task of drawing the ugliest bride he can find. As the artist bids farewell, he notices Leonardo working on a painting of a woman named Mona Lisa.
The second verse takes a more humorous and explicit tone as the artist proclaims his ability to create a masterpiece with his genitals. He states that he can paint a picture with his "manhood" because he possesses the skills of a man. This line can be interpreted as a comical and exaggerated boast. The song concludes with the artist presenting the finished artwork, instructing Leonardo to hang it proudly in his living room.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Felix Antoine Blume, Marcel Uhde
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