Musical career:
Savas' career began with the recording Warum rappst du? ("Why do you rap?"). He gained attention with controversial lyrics in songs like Schwule Rapper ("Gay Rappers"), LMS (Lutsch mein' Schwanz, "Suck my dick"), and Pimplegioneah. Initially Savas rapped in English in groups like the Basic Elements. He became more successful in bands such as M.O.R. und Westberlin Maskulin together with the underground-rapper Taktloss. In 2001 he left his recording firm Put Da Needle To Da Records and the group M.O.R. itself because of personal and artistic differences.
In 2002 he released his first solo album Der beste Tag meines Lebens (The best day of my life) with his own recording company begun in the same year, Optik Records. He worked with many German and international artists including Azad, Curse, Moses Pelham, Samy Deluxe, RZA, J-Luv, Lumidee, Bligg, Jadakiss, Xavier Naidoo, and Smut Peddlers.
With his recording firm, he sought to build up and promote a number of artists, including for example Eko Fresh whom he discovered. Currently the following artists are under contract: DJ Nicon, Melbeatz, Ercandize, Caput, and Amar. The contract with the rapper SD ended because of musical differences and he left followed by his friend Spontan. At the moment Savas' little brother Sinan is also under contract.
At the end of 2004, Eko Fresh released the song Die Abrechnung in which he dissed Kool Savas. In February 2005, Kool Savas answered with the track Das Urteil ("The judgement"). The track was available for free download on the hip hop website Mzee.com and was accompanied by a video clip that was voted twenty times for first place on the MTV TRL charts.
In March 2005 he participated in an advertising campaign for the animals rights organization PETA in which he spoke against the consumption of meat.
Private life:
As a baby Savas returned to Turkey with his family at one years old. His father was arrested for political activities, forcing his mother to return to Aachen. In 1987 the reunited family moved to Berlin where Savas first came in contact with rap music. In 1997, he acted in the film Geschwister – Kardesler in the role of Ahmed.
He lives with his long-time girlfriend Melbeatz (Melanie) in Heidelberg. The relationship is also one of artistic and business collaboration as she makes many of his beats. They also are both vegetarians. At the end of 2004, there was a rumor that they were no longer together. Savas responded in the song Was hab' ich dir angetan? (What did I do to you?) on the album ONE.
Brooklyn 2 Berlin
Kool Savas Lyrics
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Hör mich auf meinem Mixtape mit Mr man
Ich weiß nicht, was ihr Wichser denkt
Was ihr von mir wollt
Mein Flow ist Feuer für euch Idioten
Mehr als tausend Volt
Ich will nicht battlen
Ich will Rapper foltern
Nach meinem nächsten Album, wenn ich wollte
Bin über den Wolken, steh über den Leuten
Spit übertrieben über dem Niveau
Der Standard-Deutschen
Bring mir einen, ich häut' ihn
Rupf' ihn und panier' ihn
Fühl mich grad wie der Hulk am Mic
Als könnte mir nix passieren
Ich geb alles, geb nie auf
Ich kann nicht verlieren wie auch?
Fick jene, dich, ihn und sie auch
Reiß mir das White T auf
Hol mein Herz heraus, pack es in Tracks
Zieh euch in den Bann
Ich bin fertig mit dir und deiner Crew
Zieht euch wieder an
Motherfucker, wieso glaubst du
Wir sind auf einem Level?
Ich rock lauter als Metal
Du bist einer von tausenden Rappern ein nix!
Yeah here it is ya'
Hearing this Mixtape's exclusive, son
Brooklyn to Berlin, kicking up dust like the
My name is Mr man i'm here
With my boy Kool Savas yeah yeah here we go
This is the realest shit I ever wrote
I ain't lyin'
They said I should apply myself, they think
I ain't tryin'
But the sun ain't shining and
The birds ain't flying just shows and fast
I know how the story ends
I'm done seeing this picture
So you can stick to the script
I continue writing this scripture
If you can't read, listen up
I live life between the lines
Think so hard I bleed ink, the rhymes
Imagine that, black the sun
But you dirt up blind
So your carma got you coming
Back one more time
But I been here, done that, got the T-Shirt
Everything in live got a price
Just like the T-Shirt
I hope you've been saving up
To meet that quarter
Otherwise you gon' have a lot
Of weight on your shoulder
Told ya, Berlin to BK, son, we killing it
Kool Savas, Mr man, son, there it is
The lyrics to Kool Savas's song "Brooklyn 2 Berlin" convey a strong sense of confidence, ambition, and defiance. The opening lines suggest that the artist's music is being heard on various radio stations, demonstrating his reach and popularity. He dismisses those who doubt him, referring to them as "Wichser" (a derogatory term) and asserts that his flow is powerful and electrifying, capable of exceeding expectations. He proclaims that he does not desire to engage in rap battles but instead seeks to torture and dominate other rappers. With references to Jay-Z, he hints at the possibility of stepping back from the music industry after his next album, if he so desires.
The belligerent and assertive tone continues throughout the song as Kool Savas expresses his superiority and unwillingness to back down. He compares himself to the Hulk, feeling invincible on the microphone, and declares his unwavering determination and refusal to give up. He displays a disregard for others, using profanity to dismiss anyone who doubts his skills or opposes him. The lyrics highlight his ability to captivate listeners and his readiness to move on from anyone who stands in his way.
Overall, "Brooklyn 2 Berlin" showcases Kool Savas's self-assuredness, his commitment to his craft, and his disdain for those who underestimate him. The lyrics reflect his desire for dominance in the rap game and his drive to leave a lasting impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Hör mich auf Jam FM, Big FM, Kiss FM
Listen to me on popular radio stations like Jam FM, Big FM, and Kiss FM
Hör mich auf meinem Mixtape mit Mr man
Listen to me on my Mixtape featuring Mr man
Ich weiß nicht, was ihr Wichser denkt
I don't know what you idiots are thinking
Was ihr von mir wollt
What do you want from me?
Mein Flow ist Feuer für euch Idioten
My flow is fire for you idiots
Mehr als tausend Volt
More than a thousand volts
Ich will nicht battlen
I don't want to battle
Ich will Rapper foltern
I want to torture rappers
Ich könnte aufhören wie Jigga
I could stop like Jigga (Jay-Z)
Nach meinem nächsten Album, wenn ich wollte
After my next album, if I wanted to
Bin über den Wolken, steh über den Leuten
I'm above the clouds, standing above the people
Spit übertrieben über dem Niveau
I spit excessively above the level
Der Standard-Deutschen
Of standard German
Bring mir einen, ich häut' ihn
Bring me one, I'll skin him
Rupf' ihn und panier' ihn
Pluck him and bread him
Fühl mich grad wie der Hulk am Mic
I feel like Hulk on the mic
Als könnte mir nix passieren
As if nothing can happen to me
Ich geb alles, geb nie auf
I give everything, never give up
Ich kann nicht verlieren wie auch?
I can't lose, how could I?
Fick jene, dich, ihn und sie auch
Fuck those, you, him, and her too
Reiß mir das White T auf
Tear up my white T-shirt
Hol mein Herz heraus, pack es in Tracks
Take out my heart, put it in tracks
Zieh euch in den Bann
Captivate you
Ich bin fertig mit dir und deiner Crew
I'm done with you and your crew
Zieht euch wieder an
Put yourselves back together
Motherfucker, wieso glaubst du
Motherfucker, why do you believe
Wir sind auf einem Level?
We're on the same level?
Ich rock lauter als Metal
I rock louder than metal
Du bist einer von tausenden Rappern ein nix!
You are one of thousands of rappers, a nobody!
Yeah here it is ya'
Yeah, here it is
Hearing this Mixtape's exclusive, son
Listening to this exclusive Mixtape, son
Brooklyn to Berlin, kicking up dust like the
From Brooklyn to Berlin, causing commotion like the
My name is Mr man i'm here
My name is Mr man, I'm here
With my boy Kool Savas yeah yeah here we go
With my friend Kool Savas, yeah yeah, here we go
This is the realest shit I ever wrote
This is the most genuine shit I've ever written
I ain't lyin'
I'm not lying
They said I should apply myself, they think
They said I should put more effort, they think
I ain't tryin'
I'm not trying
But the sun ain't shining and
But the sun isn't shining and
The birds ain't flying just shows and fast
The birds aren't flying, just shadows and fast
I know how the story ends
I know how the story ends
I'm done seeing this picture
I'm done looking at this picture
So you can stick to the script
So you can stick to the planned actions
I continue writing this scripture
I keep writing this sacred text
If you can't read, listen up
If you can't read, pay attention
I live life between the lines
I live life in the midst of uncertainty
Think so hard I bleed ink, the rhymes
I think so intensely that I bleed ink, the rhymes
Imagine that, black the sun
Imagine that, blacken the sun
But you dirt up blind
But you're dirt-filled and blind
So your carma got you coming
So your bad karma has you returning
Back one more time
Coming back one more time
But I been here, done that, got the T-Shirt
But I've been here, done that, got the T-shirt
Everything in live got a price
Everything in life has a price
Just like the T-Shirt
Just like the T-shirt
I hope you've been saving up
I hope you've been saving money
To meet that quarter
To cover that expense
Otherwise you gon' have a lot
Otherwise, you're going to have a lot
Of weight on your shoulder
Of burden on your shoulders
Told ya, Berlin to BK, son, we killing it
I told you, from Berlin to Brooklyn, son, we're dominating
Kool Savas, Mr man, son, there it is
Kool Savas, Mr man, son, that's it
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