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.
Just Look At Us Now
Mousse T. Lyrics
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Just look at us now
With our head in our hands
No where to run it seems we've
Run out of plans
Mirror is full of emptiness
But I'm still standing
The reasons for you and me.
Chorus (x2)
Now some people wish
And some people pray
But I'll just sit and wish away.
Now If I said I wasn't
Job would you still try and test me and if I said
I could cry would you still
Try to make me break me
Mistake me
For we have come so far
Like a mile fall of letters and songs
It seems my friend but anyway
Chorus (x2)
Just look at us now
With our head in our hands
No where to run it seems we've
Run out of plans
Mirror is full of emptyness
But I'm still standing
Right here trying to understand
The reasons for you and me.
Chorus x2
In Mousse T. Feat. James Kakande's song "Just Look At Us Now," the lyrics express feelings of confusion, disappointment, and a lack of direction in life. The two characters in the song have their "head in their hands" and feel like they have "run out of plans." Despite feeling lost, they are still standing and trying to understand the reasons for their current situation. The chorus suggests that some people wish and pray for things to get better, but the singer will simply "sit and wish away."
The second verse adds a layer of vulnerability as the singer questions how they would be perceived if they were honest about their emotions. "If I said I wasn't strong, would you still try and test me?" they ask. The lyrics suggest that opening up would make the singer vulnerable to being mistreated.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the challenges of life, the difficulties of making sense of it all, and the contradictory emotions that can arise. The music and vocal delivery emphasize this sense of ambiguity and the feeling of being stuck in a rut.
Line by Line Meaning
Just look at us now
We are facing a difficult situation and we need to acknowledge it.
With our head in our hands
We feel defeated and overwhelmed.
No where to run it seems we've
Run out of plans
We have exhausted all options and do not know what to do next.
Mirror is full of emptiness
But I'm still standing
Right here trying to understand
The reasons for you and me.
We are taking a moment to reflect on our situation and trying to find a deeper meaning behind it.
Now some people wish
And some people pray
But I'll just sit and wish away.
Others may turn to prayer or hope for a miracle, but we feel powerless and resigned to simply wishing things were different.
Now If I said I wasn't
Job would you still try and test me and if I said
I could cry would you still
Try to make me break me
Mistake me
If we were to admit weakness, would others use it against us instead of supporting us?
For we have come so far
Like a mile fall of letters and songs
It seems my friend but anyway
Despite our struggles, we have accomplished a lot and should not discount our progress.
Chorus (x2)
Now some people wish
And some people pray
But I'll just sit and wish away.
The chorus serves to emphasize the feeling of helplessness and the lack of direction we are feeling.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES KAKANDE
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