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.
Don't Hate
Kool Savas Lyrics
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Yeah
From the US to overseas
The lovely Melbeatz on the instrumentals
Classic
You know how we do
(Don't hate) das Leben ist Stress genug
Die siehst wie die meisten nur Scheiss verbreiten
Doch lässt es zu
(You don't want it with) mir oder meiner Crew
Ich fick alle Idioten mit einer Line und zerreiss
Jeden am Mic der redet und meint dass er irgendwas weiss
Niggas'll leave your brains number than veins
In the streets where pumpers can preach caine
In numbers and train like somethin you teach
Niggas comin is targeted, my niggas, they vain
With guns with range that'll aim and dump at the market
I don't know if you got enough heat for that beef that you started
With a nigga that's stupid, whose piece is retarted
I'm keepin parts of your name and your look
Parts of your brain, pick a part to sling in your hooks
Then I'm hangin you up
This is not the year for the vets
This is the year for the soldier who's rollin over cadets
With explosive cassettes, even long figures, still it's respect
Shit, I'm still a threat
That's growin with ya, step from the hills to the best
I prove that I'm witty by usin my mind
I spit from my heart so you don't confuse me with other crews in my city
Cause I am the hardest nigga that's rhymin in Rock City
All these can die in denial or rock with me
Du willst Fame indem du mich disst
Doch ich übernehme das Game hier wie Kiss
Komm auf die Bühne und battle mich, Bitch
Probier wie man türkische Penise küsst
Du wärst gerne wie ich, true und normal
Kool und loyal, fresher als jeder
Ich schreibe am Meter, zerstückel die Hater
Und arbeite mehr als ich muss wie ein Streber
Baammm - hier ist mein Album und bye
Ich bin wie meine Nüsse, alleine zu zweit
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Sitze zu Haus, chill und mach nix
Hör dann auf Kiss, "dirty und tight"
Fick jeden am Mic, jeden der meint
Er flowt und ist besser als ich wenn er reimt
Du hast Überkomplexe, machs über die Sätze
Und spittest auf deinen Tracks immer als letzter
Komm, ich hab noch Lines für dich, Homes
Schein am Mic bis jeder sich sonnt
Most Wanted Rapper bei WOM
Drop Hits wie Bomben und fliege davon
Bigger als Pun, fetter als Joe
Der erste deutsche Rapper der flowt
Kommt ihr Verräter, ich fick euch am Mikro
Und geb euch den Penis wie Peter
Ihr könnt jetzt alle zurück auf die Bank
In die Uni, gib lieber dein Mic aus der Hand
Denn ich streiche die Jobs, reim wie der Boss
Rede Schmock, ich sperr dich ein wie die Cops
Spitte wie der Mack und battle jeden der denkt
Er reimt wie ich, ertränk dich vor den Augen der Fans
Und wenn mich jeder liebt oder kein Mensch mehr kennt
Ich reim on bis jeder von euch am Mic verbrennt
Yo, I'ma hurt the game that's dirt, let me explain your worth
You look like him but sound like her
You want an Eminem flow with a 5'9" voice
Weird signs, y'all niggas is hoes - oh!
You want Jiggaman's movements, Timbaland's music
Musiq on the hook with Kevin Lyle's approvement
Dupri do the remix, Nas do the verses
Nate Dogg do the hooks - number one single!
Keep your album grimey, you go and get The LOX
You pay em top dollar, they don't like you, pops
Sheek wanna fight you, Styles wanna pop you
Jada just don't like you, what the game made you
Meth can't stand you cause your weed is weak
And Primo been sayin yeah but you ain't seen that beat
Dub C wanna quit cause of niggas like you
Vanilla Ice is comin back cause of niggas like you
Ghostwriters get paid cause of niggas like you
Swear to God, Tre Little hate niggas like you
Neptunes for your second single, it's gettin nauseous
All this Cris-poppin and wrist watches
The song "Don't Hate" by Kool Savas feat. Royce Da 5'9" & Tre Little is a rap song that addresses hateful attitudes and actions towards successful individuals. The lyrics reference the artists' rise in the music industry, from Sony Records to Optik Records, and their experiences dealing with critics and haters. They assert that they have nothing to do with the negativity spread by others, and will only engage in battles with those who try to challenge them. The verses discuss themes of violence, competition, and the challenges faced by successful rappers.
The lyrics are full of clever wordplay and references to other artists, such as KISS and Eminem. The song features a classic instrumental produced by Melbeatz, and showcases the skills of all three rappers. Overall, "Don't Hate" is a powerful statement about staying true to oneself in the face of adversity, and rising above the negativity that may come with success.
Line by Line Meaning
(Don't hate) das Leben ist Stress genug
Life is already stressful enough
Ich hab nichts mit dem Rest zu tun
I have nothing to do with the rest
Die siehst wie die meisten nur Scheiss verbreiten
You see how most people only spread shit
Doch lässt es zu
But you allow it
(You don't want it with) mir oder meiner Crew
(You don't want it with) me or my crew
Ich fick alle Idioten mit einer Line und zerreiss
I fuck up all the idiots with one line and tear them apart
Jeden am Mic der redet und meint dass er irgendwas weiss
Anyone on the mic who talks and thinks they know something
Niggas'll leave your brains number than veins
People will leave your brains numbed like veins
In the streets where pumpers can preach caine
In the streets where drug dealers can preach cocaine
In numbers and train like somethin you teach
In numbers and train like something you teach
Niggas comin is targeted, my niggas, they vain
People coming are targeted, my friends, they are vain
With guns with range that'll aim and dump at the market
With guns with range that will aim and shoot at the market
I don't know if you got enough heat for that beef that you started
I don't know if you have enough firepower for that beef that you started
With a nigga that's stupid, whose piece is retarted
With someone who is stupid, whose weapon is retarded
I'm keepin parts of your name and your look
I'm keeping parts of your name and your appearance
Parts of your brain, pick a part to sling in your hooks
Parts of your brain, choose a part to put into your hooks
Then I'm hangin you up
Then I'm hanging you up
This is not the year for the vets
This is not the year for the veterans
This is the year for the soldier who's rollin over cadets
This is the year for the soldier who's dominating over newcomers
With explosive cassettes, even long figures, still it's respect
With explosive cassettes, even long verses, still it's respect
Shit, I'm still a threat
Shit, I'm still a threat
That's growin with ya, step from the hills to the best
That's growing with you, stepping from the hills to the best
I prove that I'm witty by usin my mind
I prove that I'm clever by using my mind
I spit from my heart so you don't confuse me with other crews in my city
I rap from my heart so you don't confuse me with other crews in my city
Cause I am the hardest nigga that's rhymin in Rock City
Because I am the toughest guy who's rapping in Rock City
All these can die in denial or rock with me
All these people can either die in denial or rock with me
Du willst Fame indem du mich disst
You want fame by dissing me
Doch ich übernehme das Game hier wie Kiss
But I take over the game here like Kiss
Komm auf die Bühne und battle mich, Bitch
Come on stage and battle me, bitch
Probier wie man türkische Penise küsst
Try how to kiss Turkish penises
Du wärst gerne wie ich, true und normal
You would like to be like me, true and normal
Kool und loyal, fresher als jeder
Cool and loyal, fresher than anyone
Ich schreibe am Meter, zerstückel die Hater
I write by the meter, I cut up the haters
Und arbeite mehr als ich muss wie ein Streber
And work more than I have to like a nerd
Baammm - hier ist mein Album und bye
Baammm - here is my album and bye
Ich bin wie meine Nüsse, alleine zu zweit
I am like my nuts, alone but together
Sitze zu Haus, chill und mach nix
Sitting at home, chilling and doing nothing
Hör dann auf Kiss, 'dirty und tight'
Then I listen to Kiss, 'dirty and tight'
Fick jeden am Mic, jeden der meint
Fuck anyone on the mic, anyone who thinks
Er flowt und ist besser als ich wenn er reimt
He flows and is better than me when he rhymes
Du hast Überkomplexe, machs über die Sätze
You have excessive complexes, do it through the verses
Und spittest auf deinen Tracks immer als letzter
And you always spit on your tracks as the last one
Komm, ich hab noch Lines für dich, Homes
Come on, I still have lines for you, homes
Schein am Mic bis jeder sich sonnt
Shine on the mic until everyone enjoys themselves
Most Wanted Rapper bei WOM
Most Wanted Rapper at WOM
Drop Hits wie Bomben und fliege davon
Drop hits like bombs and fly away
Bigger als Pun, fetter als Joe
Bigger than Pun, fatter than Joe
Der erste deutsche Rapper der flowt
The first German rapper who flows
Kommt ihr Verräter, ich fick euch am Mikro
Come, you betrayers, I fuck you on the mic
Und geb euch den Penis wie Peter
And give you the penis like Peter
Ihr könnt jetzt alle zurück auf die Bank
Now you all can go back to the bench
In die Uni, gib lieber dein Mic aus der Hand
Go to university, rather give up your mic
Denn ich streiche die Jobs, reim wie der Boss
Because I'm taking away the jobs, rhyming like the boss
Rede Schmock, ich sperr dich ein wie die Cops
Talk bullshit, I lock you up like the cops
Spitte wie der Mack und battle jeden der denkt
Spit like the Mack and battle anyone who thinks
Er reimt wie ich, ertränk dich vor den Augen der Fans
He rhymes like me, drown you in front of the fans' eyes
Und wenn mich jeder liebt oder kein Mensch mehr kennt
And if everyone loves me or no one knows me anymore
Ich reim on bis jeder von euch am Mic verbrennt
I rhyme on until each one of you burns on the mic
Yo, I'ma hurt the game that's dirt, let me explain your worth
Yo, I'ma hurt the game that's dirty, let me explain your worth
You look like him but sound like her
You look like him but sound like her
You want an Eminem flow with a 5'9" voice
You want an Eminem flow with a 5'9" voice
Weird signs, y'all niggas is hoes - oh!
Weird signs, y'all niggas is hoes - oh!
You want Jiggaman's movements, Timbaland's music
You want Jiggaman's movements, Timbaland's music
Musiq on the hook with Kevin Lyle's approvement
Musiq on the hook with Kevin Lyle's approval
Dupri do the remix, Nas do the verses
Dupri do the remix, Nas do the verses
Nate Dogg do the hooks - number one single!
Nate Dogg do the hooks - number one single!
Keep your album grimey, you go and get The LOX
Keep your album grimey, you go and get The LOX
You pay em top dollar, they don't like you, pops
You pay them top dollar, they don't like you, pops
Sheek wanna fight you, Styles wanna pop you
Sheek wants to fight you, Styles wants to pop you
Jada just don't like you, what the game made you
Jada just doesn't like you, that's what the game made you
Meth can't stand you cause your weed is weak
Meth can't stand you because your weed is weak
And Primo been sayin yeah but you ain't seen that beat
And Primo has been saying yeah but you haven't seen that beat
Dub C wanna quit cause of niggas like you
Dub C wants to quit because of niggas like you
Vanilla Ice is comin back cause of niggas like you
Vanilla Ice is coming back because of niggas like you
Ghostwriters get paid cause of niggas like you
Ghostwriters get paid because of niggas like you
Swear to God, Tre Little hate niggas like you
Swear to God, Tre Little hates niggas like you
Neptunes for your second single, it's gettin nauseous
Neptunes for your second single, it's getting nauseous
All this Cris-poppin and wrist watches
All this Cris-poppin and wrist watches
Contributed by Molly Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.