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.
Pop Muzak
Mousse T. Lyrics
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But it seems I was wrong (oh yeah)
'cause since I met you girl – I’ve had a feeling that is so strong
It’s taken so long to realize what I have
So don’t get me wrong when I say this to you
Your love is like my favorite pop music
Coming out the radio sound
It lifts me when I’m feeling down
Your touch is like a sweet soul melody
I’m a junkie for your stuff
And since I’ve been in tune with you girl
I can’t seem to get enough
I was to wrapped up in myself
To notice that you were there
Spent my time in situations that were leading nowhere
It’s taken so long to realize what I have
But now that I know I want to spend my life with you
Your love is like my favorite pop music
Coming out the radio sound
And if I tried I couldn’t refuse it
It lifts me when I’m feeling down
Your touch is like a sweet soul melody
I’m a junkie for your stuff
And since I’ve been in tune with you girl
I can’t seem to get enough
Your love is like my favorite pop music
Coming out the radio sound
And if I tried I couldn’t refuse it
It lifts me when I’m feeling down
Your touch is like a sweet soul melody
I’m a junkie for your stuff
And since I’ve been in tune with you girl
I can’t seem to get enough
I was to wrapped up in myself
To notice that you were there
Spent my time in situations that were leading nowhere
It’s taken so long to realize what I have
But now that I know I want to spend my life with you
Your love is like my favorite pop music
Coming out the radio sound
And if I tried I couldn’t refuse it
It lifts me when I’m feeling down
Your touch is like a sweet soul melody
I’m a junkie for your stuff
And since I’ve been in tune with you girl
I can’t seem to get enough
The lyrics of Mousse T.'s "Pop Muzak" depict a narrator who has finally found someone they can't get enough of. The opening lines of the song, "I never thought I would say this/ But it seems I was wrong", indicate the singer's surprise at having found love. They go on to explain how their relationship makes them feel and draw a comparison between their love and their favorite pop music. In the course of the song, the singer admits to having been too self-absorbed in the past to notice their partner or appreciate their love. However, they have now realized their mistake and express their desire to spend the rest of their life with their partner.
The comparison between love and pop music is a clever metaphor that runs through the entire song. The singer likens their partner's love to their favorite pop music, saying that it lifts them up when they are feeling down. The comparison also speaks to the universality of pop music, its ability to appeal to people from all walks of life. The singer's admission that they were too wrapped up in themselves to notice their partner is a common theme in love songs. However, the way the song is structured suggests that the singer has learned from their mistakes and is ready to commit to their relationship.
Overall, "Pop Muzak" is a catchy and upbeat song with a positive message about self-discovery and love. Its unique comparison between love and pop music makes it stand out from other love songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought I would say this
I am surprised by what I am about to say
But it seems I was wrong (oh yeah)
My previous beliefs or assumptions have been proven incorrect
'cause since I met you girl – I’ve had a feeling that is so strong
Since I met you, my emotions towards you have been intense and powerful
It’s taken so long to realize what I have
It has taken me a long time to acknowledge or understand the value of what I have with you
So don’t get me wrong when I say this to you
I want to assure you that my intentions are sincere and genuine despite my previous misunderstandings or mistakes
Your love is like my favorite pop music
Your love for me brings me joy, happiness, and positivity like my favorite pop music
Coming out the radio sound
Like music being played on the radio, your love for me is widespread and shared with the world
And if I tried I couldn’t refuse it
I cannot resist or deny the positive impact your love has on me
It lifts me when I’m feeling down
Your love has the ability to improve my mood and make me feel better when I am feeling low or negative
Your touch is like a sweet soul melody
Your physical touch is comforting, soothing, and feels like a beautiful musical melody
I’m a junkie for your stuff
I am addicted to the feeling and experience of being with you
And since I’ve been in tune with you girl
Since I have been connected with you in a loving relationship
I can’t seem to get enough
I want to spend as much time as possible with you because I can never get enough of your love
I was too wrapped up in myself
I was overly focused on my own needs, wants, and desires
To notice that you were there
I did not pay enough attention to you, your needs, wants, and desires
Spent my time in situations that were leading nowhere
I was wasting my time on things that were not productive, fulfilling, or meaningful
But now that I know I want to spend my life with you
I have realized that I want to commit to spending the rest of my life with you
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ANDREW ROACHFORD, MUSTAFA GUENDOGDU, STEPHEN ROACHFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ifzwischendurch
Totally underrated song.
@thesvo6167
Almost 20 years old … but still a feel good song
@ApLemon
This song is a classic!!! Love it!!!
@garythomas8568
Your not wrong there
@Iveta709
It has such a good vibe! I just listened to this on relaxing Sunday drive. Life seems good
@HugoDarkBlue85
Bam! Just went outside along river rhine, sunny weather, and this tune.... great combination for good mood.... in 2020 :)
@jmarcum72
I only discovered this song about a year ago and can't get enough of it. I am sure I hear a little Billie Jean in the bassline but I'm not complaining.
@zibi10310
George Michael little ;)
@axelknigge4845
Still great! 😎🤗
@paperbookreader5713
love it!