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.
Oldschool
Kool Savas Lyrics
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Heutzutage stehen alle auf Oldschool Rap
Deswegen rap ich für euch auf einen Oldschool Track
Nenn mich nicht mehr Kool Savas, nenn mich „Oldschool S“
Ich komm und bring für meine Leute die Oldschool back
Mein Vater wurde sauer, meine Mutter fing an zu weinen
Als ich meinte ich werde Rapper statt Technicher Zeichner
Senol brachte mich zu Aydin, Aydin brachte mich raus
Wir hatten 2 Jahre fun, in der Schloßstraße Spaß
Bis Völzke ein paar Rechnungen zu zahlen vergaß
Und so kam ich zum Tagesspiegel, verschenkte Gutscheine
Machte gut Scheine, übte an meinen Texten und Timing
Ich war meiner Zeit voraus, doch ohne Deal
Brachte Tapes raus und verkaufte oberviel
Ich war bei Put Da Needle, aber es passierte nix
Deswegen musste ich sagen: „Ich geh, Herr Sreckovic!“
Ich war mittlerweile raus bei M.O.R
Musste in Foren lesen, ich bin hinter Kohle her
Ich kam mit meinem Album, zeigte wer der trueste ist
Und hatte danach ganz kurz Ärger mit Julien Smith
Was danach kam wisst ihr aus der Yam! und
Kool Savas's song "Oldschool" reflects on his journey in the rap industry and his dedication to keeping the old school rap alive. He starts by emphasizing how popular old school rap has become in today's music scene, which motivates him to rap on an old school track. He even goes as far as changing his name to "Oldschool S" to show his commitment to this style. He reminisces about his parents' disappointment when he decided to pursue a career in rap instead of being a technical designer. Despite their concerns, he mentions how Senol and Aydin played a crucial role in shaping his career and guiding him from "Naunynritze" to the "HipHop-Haus." They had fun for two years in Schloßstraße until Völzke's forgotten bills became a problem.
To make ends meet, Kool Savas turned to the Tagesspiegel, where he distributed vouchers and earned money while constantly honing his lyrics and timing. He mentions being ahead of his time but not receiving any opportunities or support, leading him to end his association with Put Da Needle and Mr. Sreckovic. He reveals how he was no longer part of M.O.R. and had to focus on chasing after money, as he needed financial stability. Despite the obstacles, he released his album and proved himself as the truest artist, briefly getting into trouble with Julien Smith afterward. He hints at further events that his audience may know from the Yam! magazine and leaves it open for interpretation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Oldschool" serve as a reflection on Kool Savas's journey, from facing disappointment and obstacles to finding his unique place in the rap industry, all while staying true to the old school rap style.
Line by Line Meaning
OK! Zieht eure Breakdance-Schuhe an! Rrrrrrrrah!
Get ready to dance and show off your breakdance skills!
Heutzutage stehen alle auf Oldschool Rap
These days, everyone is into oldschool rap.
Deswegen rap ich für euch auf einen Oldschool Track
That's why I'm rapping for you on an oldschool track.
Nenn mich nicht mehr Kool Savas, nenn mich „Oldschool S“
Don't call me Kool Savas anymore, call me 'Oldschool S'.
Ich komm und bring für meine Leute die Oldschool back
I'm coming to bring back the oldschool vibe for my people.
Mein Vater wurde sauer, meine Mutter fing an zu weinen
My father got angry, my mother started crying.
Als ich meinte ich werde Rapper statt Technicher Zeichner
When I said I wanted to be a rapper instead of a technical artist.
Senol brachte mich zu Aydin, Aydin brachte mich raus
Senol introduced me to Aydin, Aydin helped me out.
Ich kam von Naunynritze bis hin zum HipHop-Haus
I went from Naunynritze to the HipHop-Haus.
Wir hatten 2 Jahre fun, in der Schloßstraße Spaß
We had 2 years of fun, having a great time on Schloßstraße.
Bis Völzke ein paar Rechnungen zu zahlen vergaß
Until Völzke forgot to pay a few bills.
Und so kam ich zum Tagesspiegel, verschenkte Gutscheine
That's how I ended up at Tagesspiegel, giving away vouchers.
Machte gut Scheine, übte an meinen Texten und Timing
I made good money, practiced my lyrics and timing.
Ich war meiner Zeit voraus, doch ohne Deal
I was ahead of my time, but without a record deal.
Brachte Tapes raus und verkaufte oberviel
I released tapes and sold a lot.
Ich war bei Put Da Needle, aber es passierte nix
I was at Put Da Needle, but nothing happened.
Deswegen musste ich sagen: „Ich geh, Herr Sreckovic!“
That's why I had to say: 'I'm leaving, Mr. Sreckovic!'
Ich war mittlerweile raus bei M.O.R
I was already out of M.O.R.
Musste in Foren lesen, ich bin hinter Kohle her
I had to read forums, I was after money.
Ich kam mit meinem Album, zeigte wer der trueste ist
I came with my album, showing who the truest is.
Und hatte danach ganz kurz Ärger mit Julien Smith
And then I briefly had trouble with Julien Smith.
Was danach kam wisst ihr aus der Yam! und
You know what happened next from the Yam! and
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Savas Yurderi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tronic
00:00 Creutzfeld & Jakob feat. Kool Savas - Fehdehandschuh (???-Remix)
01:32 Plattenpapzt feat. Kool Savas - King of Rap (Boombapify & Vetter Remix)
05:07 Westberlin Maskulin – Horror
06:24 Kool Savas feat. Fumanschu - Wieso
07:24 Westberlin Maskulin - Killa Nr. 1
08:04 Kool Savas - LMS
10:04 Westberlin Maskulin - Battlekings
11:56 Westberlin Maskulin - Hoes, Flows, Moneytoes
13:35 Kool Savas - Schwule Rapper
16:24 Westberlin Maskulin feat. Dr Fumanschu & FU8 – Agressor vs. Compressor
17:06 Westberlin Maskulin feat. FU8 - Tape Untergrund Platin
18:00 STF feat. Kool Savas - Ihr müsst noch üben
18:44 Azad feat. Kool Savas - Therapie
19:21 Kool Savas - Pimplegionär
21:22 Kool Savas, FuManschu, Contra, Fuat, SMC - B Stadt
22:11 JUKS - Am Durchstarten
25:23 Taktloss feat. Kool Savas, Martin B. & Justus Jonas - Jesus
26:29 Westberlin Maskulin – Ich Schieße!
29:21 JUKS - Blasen
31:05 Kool Savas (feat. Valezka) - Haus & Boot
33:19 Westberlin Maskulin – BabyZiehDichAus
34:41 Westberlin Maskulin - Flows 2000
35:45 Westberlin Maskulin – Wo komm wir her?
36:08 Kool Savas feat. Shadow, Romanzn, Diablow & Justus Jonas - Manche Rapper haben Angst
36:52 Kool Savas – Exedrin
39:30 Kool Savas (feat. FuManschu) – Madness Am Mic
40:17 Plattenpapzt feat. Kool Savas - King of Rap
43:30 Westberlin Maskulin – Maskulin = Krieg
44:33 Westberlin Maskulin - Killateam
45:40 M.O.R. – Eintr8
Tronic
00:00 Creutzfeld & Jakob feat. Kool Savas - Fehdehandschuh (???-Remix)
01:32 Plattenpapzt feat. Kool Savas - King of Rap (Boombapify & Vetter Remix)
05:07 Westberlin Maskulin – Horror
06:24 Kool Savas feat. Fumanschu - Wieso
07:24 Westberlin Maskulin - Killa Nr. 1
08:04 Kool Savas - LMS
10:04 Westberlin Maskulin - Battlekings
11:56 Westberlin Maskulin - Hoes, Flows, Moneytoes
13:35 Kool Savas - Schwule Rapper
16:24 Westberlin Maskulin feat. Dr Fumanschu & FU8 – Agressor vs. Compressor
17:06 Westberlin Maskulin feat. FU8 - Tape Untergrund Platin
18:00 STF feat. Kool Savas - Ihr müsst noch üben
18:44 Azad feat. Kool Savas - Therapie
19:21 Kool Savas - Pimplegionär
21:22 Kool Savas, FuManschu, Contra, Fuat, SMC - B Stadt
22:11 JUKS - Am Durchstarten
25:23 Taktloss feat. Kool Savas, Martin B. & Justus Jonas - Jesus
26:29 Westberlin Maskulin – Ich Schieße!
29:21 JUKS - Blasen
31:05 Kool Savas (feat. Valezka) - Haus & Boot
33:19 Westberlin Maskulin – BabyZiehDichAus
34:41 Westberlin Maskulin - Flows 2000
35:45 Westberlin Maskulin – Wo komm wir her?
36:08 Kool Savas feat. Shadow, Romanzn, Diablow & Justus Jonas - Manche Rapper haben Angst
36:52 Kool Savas – Exedrin
39:30 Kool Savas (feat. FuManschu) – Madness Am Mic
40:17 Plattenpapzt feat. Kool Savas - King of Rap
43:30 Westberlin Maskulin – Maskulin = Krieg
44:33 Westberlin Maskulin - Killateam
45:40 M.O.R. – Eintr8
Gvcci
top zusammengefasst, mir persönlich fehlen definitiv lms und schwule rapper
Mario Siegenthaler
@Galadriel Verdun na ja, Brp2 war dann qualitativ halt schon wesentlich besser, obwohl Brp1 immer Babo bleiben wird!
burt turdison
@FlyingKarsten Gzus versagt auch im Bett.
FlyingKarsten
Das Intro ist Mörder
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Ehrenmann!
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meine Jugend in 46 Minuten
Tobias Du
🤣🤣🤣ja war schon abgefahren !
frank reichl
fühl ich!
Dirk Mörs
es wird nie jemanden geben der kks das wasser reichen kann das sage ich aus voller überzeugung king cool savas legendär