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.
Der Metzger
Kollegah Lyrics
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Und du lebst also vegan? Ja, das sieht man dir auch an
Aber wie passt das mit deinen Wurstarmen zusammen?
Ist 'ne Frage, die ich mir stelle
Jetzt mach hier bitte nicht so 'ne Welle
Ich werd' dir erzählen, wie ich zu dem Job kam, den ich jetzt ausführe
Pass auf, ey
Auch wenn dich Zweifel packen, bald hast du die Eigenschaft, aight“ (aight)
Schwenkst auf meisterhafte Weise dann dein Fleischerhackebeil
Als ob du der Leibhaftige mit 'ner Dreizackwaffe seist
Und jetzt guck, wie ich das Hackfleisch an der Wursttheke durchknete
„Was ist 'n da drin, Chef?“, deine Onkels, diese Hurensöhne
Metzgerbesteck, die Messer gewetzt
Bring dem Big Boss Christoph Metzelder, den metztelt er weg (metztelt er weg)
Du kommst rein, betätigst die Türklinke
Und bist geflasht durch die fürstliche Gewürzmische
Nix für typische Fleischfresser
Eher etwas für übelste Feinschmecker wie türkische Weinblätter (tze)
Guck, wie ich dasteh' hinter der Glastheke
Mimik ernst und streng, als sprech' ich gleich 'ne Grabrede
Du fragst: „Habt ihr auch Salat, lieber Boss?“
Und als Antwort gibt's prompt meine Axt in den Kopf
Yeah, hier kommt der letzte Kaiser in befleckten Kleidern
Checkt den Metzgermeister (aha)
Mashallah wie der Tekken-Fighter (yeah)
Um mich rum immer zerfetzte Leiber
Es wird actionreif, ey yo, mein Flex ist reiner
Und weckt die Geister wie 'n Hexenmeister
Ein Leben auf Messers Schneide
Ab in' Häcksler rein, es ist der Metzgermeister, Kid
Ab in' Häcksler rein, du fettes Schwein
Ich werd' dir, aus dir, aus
Dir werd' ich noch was Feines zubereiten, mein lieber Sportsfreund, mhh
Und danach werd' ich mich auf meinen Chesterfieldsessel setzen
Und mich selbst zelebrierend mir die nächste Zigarre entzünden lassen von meinem Dienstpersonal
Wo ist mein Dienstpersonal?
Nun reichet mir mit vereinten Kräften bitte die Zigarre heran
Ist das zu viel verlangt? Ne, oder? Ne, denk' ich doch nicht
In the lyrics of Kollegah's song "Der Metzger," the artist adopts the persona of a butcher, presenting a narrative that delves into themes of power, skill, and dominance. The song begins with the artist addressing someone who lives a vegan lifestyle, questioning how their "sausage arms" align with their dietary choices. This line sets the tone for a conversation between the butcher and the vegan individual, highlighting the contrast between their lifestyles.
As the song progresses, the artist delves into his personal journey of how he came to embrace his role as a butcher. He recounts his father's words of encouragement to persist in the face of doubt, eventually honing his skills with the butcher's cleaver to a masterful level. The vivid description of wielding the butcher's tools like a demonic figure with a trident adds an element of dark intensity to the narrative, portraying the butcher as a formidable force in his domain.
The artist showcases his prowess at the butcher's counter, adeptly handling meat and engaging in banter with customers. The mention of sharpened knives and a reference to Christoph Metzelder, adding a sinister undertone to the character being portrayed. The description of the butcher's workspace as not catering to typical meat-eaters but rather to discerning palates like those appreciating Turkish delicacies adds a layer of sophistication to the butcher's persona.
Towards the end of the song, the artist asserts his authority and skill as the "metzgermeister," likening himself to a monarch in stained garments. The reference to video game character Tekken-Fighter and evocation of spirits and sorcery imbue the narrative with a sense of mystical prowess. The imagery of bodies strewn around the butcher, his instrument of choice being a butcher's grinder, further emphasizes a sense of violence and mastery in his craft. The closing lines reveal a sense of opulence and self-indulgence, with the butcher luxuriating in his success and demanding the best from his attendants, underlining themes of power and entitlement within the narrative.
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Written by: Felix Antoine Blume, Kai Engelmann
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