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.
T.O.L. Intro
Kool Savas Lyrics
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Yes, danke, ich fühl' mich grad wie zu hause
Was geht ab mit euch? (Oh oh oh)
Ich kann euch nicht hören? (Oho)
Gut, lasst die Hände oben, sagt
O-R (O, R), O-R (O, R), O-R (O, R)
In Ordnung, ich bin jetzt bereit
Drei für des optische O, ich sag mal so
Ich bin wieder hier, der King, euer bester Freund
S sagt, was könnt ihr tun außer des zu akzeptieren?
Nix, nada, nein, Homes, sagt mal, sagt kein Ton, kein Mucks
Ich könnt' sein, wie die Andern, doch hab keine Lust
Kein Plan, wieso ihr so seid, wie ihr seid
Nicht seit paar Tagen, seit 'ner halben Ewigkeit
Mein Flow ist abartig, planetarisch, akrobatisch
Hochgradigst animalisch, Fans schreien wie fanatisch
O, P, T, I, K, keiner kommt mehr an uns ran
Die Anderen, man, sind allesamt nur amüsant
Sie hören den Flow, kriegen Bammel, fangen zu Stammeln an
Suchen und sammeln dann ihre sieben Sachen zusammen
Und ziehen von dannen, fliehen in die Verbannung
Ich dagegen bleibe am Ball
Und lass es fließen wie in 'ner Sanduhr und liefer' ihnen die Punches
Und setz' Normen, sie den erhofften Sieg in den Sand
Ich bin ein Krieger auf diesen Beats von Mel ein König riesig wie Ramses
Ihr wollt spielen? Gut, hier ist der Anpfiff
Diese Nieten schieben nur Krisen und kriegen Angst, wie Fliegen vor Amseln
Sie fallen auf die Knie und kriechen vor meinem Antlitz
Wollen nicht mehr beefen, sondern lieber verhandeln, aber ich les' euch die Leviten, ihr Transen
Und klatsch' euch, wie Fliesen an die Wand, zieh' euch runter, tiefer als der Atlantik
Nix Standard, ich biete was anderes
Zeilen die Bilder schaffen, wie aus Leni Riefenstahls Hand
Doch ihr dagegen macht Kinder-TV, ihr Hansos
Nicht nur du, dein gesamtes Team wird misshandelt
Ich und Weakness ist wie frigide und Schlampen, des passt niemals zusammen
Mein Flow ist krank, irrer als die Bedienung meines Samsungs
Deswegen drehen sie durch, fahren drauf ab wie Bienen auf Pflanzen
Die Industrie versucht mich zu verbiegen, doch kann's nich
Sieh, meine Releases brechen auf ihre Glieder nieder wie'n Amboss
Und bevor ich's vergess', langsam wurd' es wirklich mal Zeit
Denn ihr habt lang genug gewartet, dass ein Album erscheint
In Kool Savas's T.O.L. Intro, he starts by saying "Berührt den Himmel mit den Fingern, sagt S-A-V-A-S" which translates to "Touch the sky with your fingers, say S-A-V-A-S". He instantly feels welcomed and at home by the crowd's reaction. Kool Savas then asks the audience what's going on and if he can hear them. The crowd cheers, and he asks them to put their hands up and repeats O-R three times.
After the introduction, Kool Savas begins to rap about his rhymes, flow, and aura. He emphasizes his uniqueness, stating that he is like no other artist out there. Kool Savas references his ability to create and deliver strong bars, emphasizing his power over the industry. He compares his skills to a warrior fighting in battle, threatening to take his opponents down. Kool Savas ends his verse by announcing his album release, reassuring his audience that they won't have to wait much longer.
The song shows Kool Savas's confidence and pride in his ability to make music. He reinforces that he is a master of his craft and reminds listeners of his authority in the industry. Kool Savas is aware of his reputation and is prepared to confront anyone who tries to go against him.
Line by Line Meaning
Berührt den Himmel mit den Fingern, sagt S-A-V-A-S
I am at the peak of my career, with success and recognition beyond measure.
Yes, danke, ich fühl' mich grad wie zu hause
I feel comfortable and at ease in my element.
Was geht ab mit euch? (Oh oh oh)
What is happening with all of you? (Oh oh oh)
Ich kann euch nicht hören? (Oho)
Are you not going to reply? (Oho)
Gut, lasst die Hände oben, sagt O-R (O, R), O-R (O, R), O-R (O, R)
Okay, keep your hands up and let's hear it for the legendary O-R (O, R), O-R (O, R), O-R (O, R).
In Ordnung, ich bin jetzt bereit
I am focused and prepared for the task at hand.
Des geht eins für die Rhymes (oh) zwei für den Flow (oh)
My performance highlights the importance of my poetic lyrics and smooth flow.
Drei für des optische O, ich sag mal so
I also value style and presentation with this third point.
Ich bin wieder hier, der King, euer bester Freund
I have returned as the king of the scene, your beloved friend who always delivers the best music.
S sagt, was könnt ihr tun außer des zu akzeptieren?
I challenge anyone to deny my talent and accomplishments besides acknowledging them.
Nix, nada, nein, Homes, sagt mal, sagt kein Ton, kein Mucks
No one has anything to contradict me, so don't even try and remain silent.
Ich könnt' sein, wie die Andern, doch hab keine Lust
I have no interest in being like the rest, conforming to the norm.
Kein Plan, wieso ihr so seid, wie ihr seid
I fail to understand why people choose to be so generic and mundane.
Nicht seit paar Tagen, seit 'ner halben Ewigkeit
This lack of innovation and originality has been prevalent for far too long.
Mein Flow ist abartig, planetarisch, akrobatisch
My flow is unique, out of this world, and displays incredible skill and agility.
Hochgradigst animalisch, Fans schreien wie fanatisch
Audiences are mesmerized and scream with fanaticism at my intense and raw performance.
O, P, T, I, K, keiner kommt mehr an uns ran
My crew is unbeatable and unrivaled in the scene, no one can beat us.
Die Anderen, man, sind allesamt nur amüsant
The rest are only entertaining for their failures and lack of originality.
Sie hören den Flow, kriegen Bammel, fangen zu Stammeln an
When they hear my flow, they become anxious and stumble with their own failed attempts.
Suchen und sammeln dann ihre sieben Sachen zusammen
They quickly realize their defeat and leave with their tails between their legs.
Und ziehen von dannen, fliehen in die Verbannung
They flee and are exiled from the scene in defeat.
Ich dagegen bleibe am Ball
I keep pushing forward on my journey and refuse to give up.
Und lass es fließen wie in 'ner Sanduhr und liefer' ihnen die Punches
I let my music flow effortlessly with the rhythm of a sand timer and deliver powerful verbal punches to my competition.
Und setz' Normen, sie den erhofften Sieg in den Sand
I set the standard for what is to be expected and those who want to match it inevitably fail.
Ich bin ein Krieger auf diesen Beats von Mel ein König riesig wie Ramses
I am a warrior on these beats and reign supreme like the legendary pharaoh Ramses.
Ihr wollt spielen? Gut, hier ist der Anpfiff
My competition can try to challenge me, but I am ready and willing to start the game.
Diese Nieten schieben nur Krisen und kriegen Angst, wie Fliegen vor Amseln
My competitors are only creating chaos and struggling to keep up with their fears as vulnerable as flies to predators.
Sie fallen auf die Knie und kriechen vor meinem Antlitz
They bow down in defeat and crawl at my feet as the superior force.
Wollen nicht mehr beefen, sondern lieber verhandeln, aber ich les' euch die Leviten, ihr Transen
They no longer want to fight and resort to negotiations, but I call them out and expose their lack of bravery.
Und klatsch' euch, wie Fliesen an die Wand, zieh' euch runter, tiefer als der Atlantik
I defeat them with ease and bring them down, lower than the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.
Nix Standard, ich biete was anderes
I refuse to conform to the norm, and instead, offer something unique and different.
Zeilen die Bilder schaffen, wie aus Leni Riefenstahls Hand
My verses create vivid imagery, reminiscent of the cinematic genius Leni Riefenstahl.
Doch ihr dagegen macht Kinder-TV, ihr Hansos
In contrast, my competition creates music for children, indicating their lack of creativity and skill.
Nicht nur du, dein gesamtes Team wird misshandelt
I don't only criticize them, but their entire crew as well for their lack of originality.
Ich und Weakness ist wie frigide und Schlampen, des passt niemals zusammen
My talent and their weakness are simply incompatible, like polar opposites that never mix.
Mein Flow ist krank, irrer als die Bedienung meines Samsungs
My flow is so unique and innovative, that it is even crazier than Samsung's complicated instructions.
Deswegen drehen sie durch, fahren drauf ab wie Bienen auf Pflanzen
My competition is unable to comprehend my music and are attracted to it like bees to flowers.
Die Industrie versucht mich zu verbiegen, doch kann's nich
Despite the industry's efforts to change me, I remain true to myself and refuse to be molded by others.
Sieh, meine Releases brechen auf ihre Glieder nieder wie'n Amboss
My music hits them hard like a hammer to an anvil, leaving them shattered and broken.
Und bevor ich's vergess', langsam wurd' es wirklich mal Zeit
Before I forget, it was about time I released new music after a long hiatus.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Markus Endoerfer, Melanie Wilhelm, Paul Schneeberger, Savas Yurderi
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