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.
Fuck Peter
Kool Savas Lyrics
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Optik Boom, Kool Savas!
The beste ever lived, the beste ever did it!
Du weißt gerade leider nicht in welcher Lage du bist
Wenn du frontest, als wär alles was ich sage ein Witz
Wenn du Amok läufst, weil ein Bier zuviel und zu stark für dich ist
Und dich denken lässt, ich wär ein Kind oder Sklave für dich
Rede weiter Punk, aber du bist nicht mein Vater, du Bitch
Und warte etwas, denn bald ist dein Label arm und gefickt
Du hast endless Cash, aber leider nichts für Klan oder mich
Ich werf dis "Kool" und dir danach den Vertrag ins Gesicht
Fuckers, I have to get my Business right
I have to get my Money right
I have to get my Label right
Fuckers, I have to get my Business right
I have to get my Money right
I have to get my Label right
Fuckers, I have to get my Business right
I have to get my Money right
I have to get my Label right
Fuckers, I have to get my Business right
I have to get my Money right
I have to get my Label right
Du meinst, jeder der bei dir signed muss dankbar und leise sein
Weil er Teil von einem Vereins ist, der jede Pisse verheimlicht?
Bevor du mein Cash verheizt, heiz meine Wohnung
Und push deine Künstler korrekt, pack etwas Geld in Promotion
Ich will gehen, doch nicht ohne dir weiterhin was zu geben
Doch du bist sturr wie ein Esel, nicht down um mit mir zu reden
Du hast Acts, aber leider nur Zeit für den Einzehandel
Willst Alben, doch hast leider keinen Just um den Preis zu handeln
Keiner in deiner Firma hat Liebe für dich und Props
Sondern Angst um den Arbeitsplatz und zu sagen, dass du verkackst
Angst zu zeigen, wir stehen nicht hinter dir und dem was du machst
Sondern warten und gucken zu, bis du keine Leute mehr hast
Du kriegst Def Jam Kohlen, Millionen für jedes Jahr
Und das alles weil ich gesagt hab "Ich bleib dem Label loyal"
Sag ruhig "Danke S", denn ich wär jetzt major und überfame
Oder independent, alleine auf meinem Weg, überpayed
The song "Fuck Peter" by Kool Savas is a diss track targeted at the music industry executive Peter Sreckovic, who was the former CEO of the German hip-hop label Optik Records. The song criticizes Peter for his unethical and dishonest practices, which have affected the relationship between the label and its artists. The lyrics convey the message that the label's success is undeserved and owes to the talent of its artists, rather than the executives who take credit for it.
The opening lines of the song introduce Ercandize, who is back with a new mixtape. Kool Savas then refers to himself as the best ever lived and did it, which suggests his mastery and success in the music industry. The first verse sends a direct message to Peter, indicating that he is clueless about his real position in the industry. It further criticizes his behavior when dealing with the label's artists and the sense of entitlement he has. Additionally, the verse highlights the destructive effects of addiction and Peter's inability to manage the funds allocated to him effectively.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for Kool Savas to focus on his business, money, and label for them to thrive. The second verse deals with Peter's attitude towards Kool Savas and his record label. It lambasts Peter's presumed sense of superiority, misleading Kool Savas about the label's accountability and responsibility toward him, taking his money without benefiting him, and focusing more on retail instead of music. The verse suggests that Peter's employees lack confidence in his abilities to run the label.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fuck Peter" point to the hostile business environment prevalent in the music industry, where executives prioritize their self-interests over those of artists, leading to deteriorating relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Das ist Ercandize, euer bester Freund ist zurück mit einem brandneuen Mixtape
Introducing Ercandize, your best friend is back with a fresh mixtape.
Optik Boom, Kool Savas!
Optik Boom, Kool Savas!
The beste ever lived, the beste ever did it!
The best ever lived, the best ever did it!
Du weißt gerade leider nicht in welcher Lage du bist
You're not aware of your situation,
Wenn du frontest, als wär alles was ich sage ein Witz
when you act like everything I say is a joke,
Wenn du Amok läufst, weil ein Bier zuviel und zu stark für dich ist
when one beer is enough to make you go crazy,
Und dich denken lässt, ich wär ein Kind oder Sklave für dich
and you start believing that I'm your child or slave,
Rede weiter Punk, aber du bist nicht mein Vater, du Bitch
Keep talking, punk, but you're not my father, you bitch.
Und warte etwas, denn bald ist dein Label arm und gefickt
Just wait, your label will soon be broke and screwed,
Du hast endless Cash, aber leider nichts für Klan oder mich
You have endless cash, but unfortunately nothing for the clan or me.
Ich werf dis "Kool" und dir danach den Vertrag ins Gesicht
I'll throw this "Kool" at you and then the contract in your face.
Fuckers, I have to get my Business right
Fuckers, I have to get my business right,
I have to get my Money right
I have to get my money right,
I have to get my Label right
I have to get my label right.
Du meinst, jeder der bei dir signed muss dankbar und leise sein
You think that everyone signed to you should be grateful and quiet,
Weil er Teil von einem Vereins ist, der jede Pisse verheimlicht?
part of an association that conceals everything?
Bevor du mein Cash verheizt, heiz meine Wohnung
Before you burn my cash, heat my apartment,
Und push deine Künstler korrekt, pack etwas Geld in Promotion
and properly promote your artists by investing some money in promotion.
Ich will gehen, doch nicht ohne dir weiterhin was zu geben
I want to leave, but not without giving you something else,
Doch du bist sturr wie ein Esel, nicht down um mit mir zu reden
but you're as stubborn as a mule and not willing to talk to me.
Du hast Acts, aber leider nur Zeit für den Einzelhandel
You have acts, but unfortunately only time for retail,
Willst Alben, doch hast leider keinen Just um den Preis zu handeln
you want albums, but unfortunately don't have the justification to negotiate the price.
Keiner in deiner Firma hat Liebe für dich und Props
No one in your company loves you and gives you props,
Sondern Angst um den Arbeitsplatz und zu sagen, dass du verkackst
but they're afraid for their jobs and to tell you that you're screwing up.
Angst zu zeigen, wir stehen nicht hinter dir und dem was du machst
Afraid to show that we don't support you and what you're doing,
Sondern warten und gucken zu, bis du keine Leute mehr hast
but instead waiting and watching until you have no more people.
Du kriegst Def Jam Kohlen, Millionen für jedes Jahr
You're getting Def Jam money, millions every year,
Und das alles weil ich gesagt hab "Ich bleib dem Label loyal"
and all because I said "I'll remain loyal to the label."
Sag ruhig "Danke S", denn ich wär jetzt major und überfame
Go ahead and say "Thanks, S" because I would now be major and over-famous,
Oder independent, alleine auf meinem Weg, überpayed
or independent, alone on my way, overpaid.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Savas Yurderi
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