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.
Is it 'Cos I'm Cool
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 lyrics to Mousse T.'s "Is it 'Cos I'm Cool" explore the idea of why people are drawn to someone or something that is deemed "cool." The song questions if people admire someone because of their honesty or if they are simply following the crowd. It also touches on the idea of jealousy and how it can lead people to act in ways that are not authentic or genuine.
The first verse questions why people try to dress like the singer, and if it is because they truly admire their style or if they are just trying to fit in. The next verse mentions how people label the singer as "hot" and use their name for status, implying that people are drawn to the singer because of their perceived popularity. The lyrics also mention how the singer is looking for genuine connection and conversation rather than superficial attention.
The chorus repeats "Is it 'cause I'm cool" several times, suggesting that the singer is questioning why they are perceived in a certain way and if it is genuine or not. The final verse mentions the passing of time and how it can bring freedom from jealousy and inauthenticity.
Overall, the lyrics to "Is it 'Cos I'm Cool" delve into the idea of authenticity and how people are drawn to "coolness" without truly understanding what makes something or someone cool. It challenges listeners to consider why they are drawn to certain things and if it is because they genuinely appreciate them or if they are simply following the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it 'cause I'm cool
Am I being treated this way because I'm seen as fashionably attractive or trendy?
Why you dress like me is it honesty or you just a fool
Are you imitating me because you respect me or just because you don't know any better?
Why the school kids laugh cause the papers got it wrong again
Are the children laughing because the media has misrepresented me yet again?
Take a piece of me serve me up on a plate in your restaurant
Are you exploiting my popularity for your own gain by using my image or name in your business?
Is it 'cause I'm fly
Am I being treated this way because I'm seen as impressive or admirable?
'cause I said what I said when I said what I said but I didn't say
Did I unknowingly say something that was misinterpreted or taken out of context?
Why you dig my shit and you say I am a fan now I understand
Do you genuinely appreciate my work, or are you just pretending to be a fan?
Why you mention me in your V.I.P memories
Why do you feel the need to name-drop me in your privileged experiences?
I ain't buying or selling today
I have no ulterior motive in this situation.
I'm just looking around
I'm simply observing and taking in the environment.
No hidden agenda
I have no secret motive or plan.
No phony pretender
I'm not pretending to be anyone I'm not.
No holding on out for no sweet sixteen
I'm not waiting for anything unrealistic or unreasonable.
Or peppermint dream
I'm not hoping for anything unrealistic or fanciful.
I'll call you please don't call me
I don't want you to contact me unless I contact you first.
Is it 'cause I'm smart
Am I being treated this way because I'm seen as intelligent or knowledgeable?
Why you break my heart with the lies you tell baby kiss and tell
Why do you hurt me by lying and sharing intimate details about us with others?
Is it 'cause I'm wrong
Are you deliberately going against what I say or do because you see me as incorrect or misguided?
That you jump right in with no discipline baby sink or swim
Do you act recklessly without thinking about the consequences of your actions?
Is it 'cause we're friends why you use my name just to entertain yeah
Are you exploiting our friendship by using my name or relationship with you for your own entertainment?
Time keeps ticking and running away
Time is constantly moving forward and cannot be stopped or reversed.
And It's taking us fast to a brand new free dimension
We are rapidly moving toward a new, uncharted period of time.
Too cool to mention well that's the intention
I don't feel the need to brag or show off about my coolness or achievements.
But some of us too dame blind to see
However, some people are too stubborn or ignorant to realize this.
It's setting us free
This new era of time is allowing us to experience freedom and new opportunities.
To say goodbye to jealousy
We can now leave behind feelings of envy and competition.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERROL RENNALLS, MUSTAFA GUENDOGDU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mrsnrub8500
Is it 'cause I'm cool
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 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 damned 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
@jcrebello03
More than 20yrs and this song still a banger... Lets be honest this one suddenly popped in your head or you looked it up..
@kathrinopel4747
❤
@frasershakes
This popped into my head randomly after about 20 years and I’d forgotten just how good it is
@davyhiggins5693
Think it ce out about October 2004
@alibob1986
This is exactly why I'm here today....just started randomly singing it this morning!
@luke0833
@@alibob1986 same here ahahah
@rossellaiovine2832
Omg! This happened to me just a few minutes ago 😂
@sebastiedjuan7468
same
@agoraphobicsocialite6897
Back again ... December 2023 .... Still loving it 🤍🖤🤍
@George_Shonia
Another trip in to the void of YouTube, returned with this treasure! 😎❤