While his talents have been recognised commercially, Mustafa Gündoğdu has maintained his underground pedigree by consistently pushing the boundaries of electronic music, curating an illustrious catalogue that remains evergreen.
Mousse T.’s first step in the music industry was playing keyboards for the relatively under-the-radar band Fun Key B, where he began his experimentation with synth- pop, and funk infused sounds. Hungry for more, Mousse T. was also already forging his solo career, opening his own recording studio and DJing on Hannover’s growing club scene. Along with his own productions, Mousse T.’s writing and producing credits read like a who’s who of the music industry, having worked with artists such as Roy Ayers, Byron Stingily, Andreya Triana, Bootsy Collins and Randy Crawford to name a few.
With all his hard work solidifying the foundations for his career, Mustafa took the plunge in 1993 and launched Peppermint Jam records, a pioneering label still renowned for its unique uplifting house music and melodic acid jazz. By the late 90’s Mousse T. was a household name, dominating the charts with releases such as ‘Horny’ and Tom Jones ‘Sex Bomb’. This success was followed by an Ivor-Novello Award, Grammy Award nomination and three studio albums, most recently releasing Where Is The Love in 2018, a charismatic and sophisticated reminder of his gifted abilities.
His other recent achievements include appearing as a judge on DSDS (Germany’s Got Talent) and producing film soundtracks for a number of German titles. With no signs of slowing down, Mousse T. continues to be one of the most prolific producers in the game, putting his signature shizzle touch on tracks like Mike Dunn´s „If I can’t git down“, Horse Meat Disco´s „Love if you need it“, Flight Facilities ft. Channel Tres „Lights up“, Selace´s „Hooked on your lovin´“ and Davie´sTestify" „ to Spiller´s „Groovejet“, as well as releasing his own productions constantly, DJing across the globe with residencies at parties like Glitterbox and continuing to uphold the legacy of his own label, Peppermint Jam.
Mousse T. is currently residing on the Glitterbox roster with Colluded Management. His recent gigs include playing at Hï Ibiza, Viper Room Los Angeles, Cavo Paradiso Mykonos, Amnesia Ibiza, Pacha Ibiza, Creamfields Festival, Cocoon Club Frankfurt, Loveparade, Rex Club Paris and Montreux Jazz Festival, with his live band. Whether it’s behind the decks or on the keys, with Mousse T. in control the night is guaranteed to be special.
His garage house track "Horny '98" featuring Hot 'n' Juicy (Emma Lanford & Inaya Day) on vocals reached the top of the Billboard dance charts in the late 1990s. His first album, Gourmet de Funk, was released in 2001, and it was notorious for featuring only jazz music, and no house tracks. In 2004, he entered the UK Single Chart with his song "Is It 'Cos I'm Cool?", which is featured on his second album, All Nite Madness, released in 2004.
I'm So Horny
Mousse T. Lyrics
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Why you dress like me is it honesty or you just a fool
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Why the school kids laugh cause the papers got it wrong again
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Take a piece of me serve me up on a plate in your restaurant
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Is it 'cause I'm fly
'Cause I said what I said when I said what I said but I didn't say
Is it 'cause I'm hip
Why you dig my shit and you say I am a fan now I understand
Is it 'cause I'm hot
Why you mention me in your V.I.P memories
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Is it 'cause I'm cool
I ain't buying or selling today
I'm just looking around
For some decent conversation
No hidden agenda
No phony pretender
No holding on out for no sweet sixteen
Or peppermint dream
I'll call you please don't call me
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Is it 'cause I'm Smart
Why you break my heart with the lies you tell baby kiss and tell
Is it 'cause I'm wrong
That you jump right in with no discipline baby sink or swim
Is it 'cause we're friends why you use my name just to entertain yeah
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Time keeps ticking and running away
And It's taking us fast to a brand new free dimension
Too cool to mention well that's the intention
But some of us too dame blind to see
It's setting us free
To say goodbye to jealousy
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Is it 'cause I'm cool
The song "Is it Cos I'm Cool" by Mousse T (feat. Emma Lanford) is a reflection on the idea of perception and how it affects people's behavior towards someone they deem as "cool." The lyrics discuss various situations where people copy, follow or use the singer's name to entertain others, and question whether these actions are because of their perceived coolness or any other motive.
In the first verse, the lyrics ask why others dress like the singer or laugh when the papers got it wrong, insinuating that people follow blindly without any understanding or knowledge. The second verse talks about fans digging the singer's songs and mentioning them in their VIP memories, questioning whether it's because they are hip or inspiring.
The third verse talks about the singer not being interested in any sweet sixteen or peppermint dreams and looking for genuine conversations without any hidden agenda or phony pretenders. The fourth verse talks about heartbreak caused by false promises, jumping in without any discipline and using the singer's name for entertainment purposes.
Overall, the song is an introspective look at the idea of coolness and what it means to people. It emphasizes the importance of being authentic and genuine and urges people to break free from jealousy and embrace freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Are you copying me because you think I'm cool?
Why you dress like me is it honesty or you just a fool
Are you being honest in your admiration or are you just blindly copying me?
Why the school kids laugh cause the papers got it wrong again
Are you laughing at me because the media misrepresented me again?
Take a piece of me serve me up on a plate in your restaurant
Are you using my image to attract customers to your restaurant?
Is it 'cause I'm fly
Are you drawn to me because I'm cool?
'cause I said what I said when I said what I said but I didn't say
Did you misunderstand something I said and now you're trying to copy me?
Why you dig my shit and you say I am a fan now I understand
Are you really a fan of mine or are you just pretending to like me?
Why you mention me in your V.I.P memories
Why are you bringing up my name in your exclusive memories?
I ain't buying or selling today
I'm not willing to participate in any deals or transactions at the moment.
I'm just looking around
I'm just observing my surroundings.
For some decent conversation
I'm looking for a meaningful chat.
No hidden agenda
I have no ulterior motives or hidden intentions.
No phony pretender
I'm not pretending to be someone I'm not.
No holding on out for no sweet sixteen or peppermint dream
I'm not looking for unrealistic or superficial things.
I'll call you please don't call me
I'll contact you when I want to talk, please don't try to contact me first.
Is it 'cause I'm Smart
Are you trying to take advantage of my intelligence or knowledge?
Why you break my heart with the lies you tell baby kiss and tell
Are you hurting me with your lies and gossip about me?
Is it 'cause I'm wrong
Are you criticizing me because I made a mistake?
That you jump right in with no discipline baby sink or swim
Are you taking risks without thinking them through carefully?
Is it 'cause we're friends why you use my name just to entertain yeah
Are you using our friendship for your own entertainment?
Time keeps ticking and running away
Time is constantly moving forward and slipping away.
And It's taking us fast to a brand new free dimension
We're rapidly moving towards a new, liberating reality.
Too cool to mention well that's the intention
My intention is to be so cool that others won't even mention it.
But some of us too dame blind to see
Unfortunately, some people are too blind to notice this.
It's setting us free
This new reality is freeing us from our constraints.
To say goodbye to jealousy
We can now move on from feeling envious of others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERROL RENNALLS, MUSTAFA GUENDOGDU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelparker6719
I want this played at my funeral
@Gzes1900
you a joker, man))
@justme4177
😂😂😂😂
@barbiejake4801
hehehe😆😂🤣
@Cheeseoogus_
If this doesn’t play at my funeral I’m not dying
@CamdenBloke
Great idea
@user-re6id4qh3j
I was in Ibiza Spain with my girlfriend we walked to a local bar to have a drink. The lead singer was the bartender. She and her husband lived in Liverpool then moved to Spain. And bought this bar near the water She sang this song for us while we sat there. She and her husband were cool as hell.
@ahthatkyle
2024 anyone?
@roberturich1813
I LOVE THE CARS ❤️. My family used to have a 65 Chevy Impala station wagon exactly like that. I loved getting into the "way back" luggage area and watch the view and play. If a parent allowed this today they would probably get arrested, a visit from Child Protection Services and court ordered parenting classes. The 1970s especially the early 70s were a completely different world.
@jaystagrxm6614
Such a banger in 2023 🔥🔥