While his talents have been recognised commercially, Mustafa Gรผndoฤdu has maintained his underground pedigree by consistently pushing the boundaries of electronic music, curating an illustrious catalogue that remains evergreen.
Mousse T.โs 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 Hannoverโs growing club scene. Along with his own productions, Mousse T.โs writing and producing credits read like a whoโs 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 90โs Mousse T. was a household name, dominating the charts with releases such as โHornyโ and Tom Jones โSex Bombโ. 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 (Germanyโs 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 Dunnยดs โIf I canโt git downโ, Horse Meat Discoยดs โLove if you need itโ, Flight Facilities ft. Channel Tres โLights upโ, Selaceยดs โHooked on your lovinยดโ and DavieยดsTestify" โ to Spillerยดs โGroovejetโ, 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 Hรฏ 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 itโs 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.
Turn Me On
Mousse T. Lyrics
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Get together party people
We're gonna change today
Grooving like there's no tomorrow
Rock the night away
Love the jams coming out my speakers
DJ daddy play
I like how you turn me on (4x)
Make the most of this funky feeling
Dance the night away
Left my car keys in the restroom
I guess I'll have to stay
Music's hot here at this night spot
Another drink OK
Sippin' on my dry martini
I look at you and say
I like how you turn me on (4x)
Funky how love can deceive
Tell me all the wonderful things I should believe
When it tells her the same then love becomes a game
I land softly on my feet so naive
Turn me on I've got the fever
Switch me off now I can't believe ya, baby
Mousse T's song "Turn Me On" featuring Kathleen Chaplin is a perfect blend of disco and funk. The song is about partying and enjoying the music with friends, and the lyrics convey the excitement of a night out. The song encourages people to let loose, dance, and have fun. The lyrics refer to the DJ playing great tracks that get everyone grooving, and the singer expresses how much they enjoy the music that makes them feel alive. The catchy and upbeat tune is sure to get people moving and create a fun atmosphere.
The lyrics also refer to the singer's attraction to someone at the party. The person turns them on, and they express their admiration for them. The lines "I like how you turn me on" are repeated throughout the song and are a central theme. The verse also humorously refers to the singer leaving their car keys in the restroom, which means they have to stay at the party. They continue to enjoy the company of their friends and the person who's caught their attention.
In summary, Mousse T's "Turn Me On" is a fun, upbeat, disco-funk song about enjoying a night out with friends, grooving to great music, and admiring someone who caught the singer's attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Get together party people
Come together, everybody who is ready to party
We're gonna change today
We're going to start having a good time today
Grooving like there's no tomorrow
Dancing and moving to the music without any worry about what will happen tomorrow
Rock the night away
Dance and party all night long until it's over
Love the jams coming out my speakers
Really enjoying the music that is playing
DJ daddy play
The DJ is playing the music and we are dancing to it
All my people hangin' out and we're all gonna stay
Everyone is here to hang out and have fun for the entire night
I like how you turn me on (4x)
I am really into the way you make me feel when we're together
Make the most of this funky feeling
Let's enjoy this great feeling we are having
Dance the night away
We are going to keep on dancing until the party is over
Left my car keys in the restroom
I left my car keys in the bathroom and can't leave until I find them
I guess I'll have to stay
Since I can't leave without my car keys, I'll have to stay here until I find them
Music's hot here at this night spot
The music is really good at this nightclub
Another drink OK
I can have another drink
Sippin' on my dry martini
Drinking a dry martini
I look at you and say
When I see you, I think
Funky how love can deceive
It's surprising how love can trick us
Tell me all the wonderful things I should believe
You are trying to convince me of all the great things that love can bring
When it tells her the same then love becomes a game
When you tell the same thing to someone else, love can turn into a game
I land softly on my feet so naive
I always find out the truth but I still believe in love anyway
Turn me on I've got the fever
You are making me feel really excited and into you
Switch me off now I can't believe ya, baby
But now I feel like I can't trust you anymore, baby
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERROL RENNALLS, MUSTAFA GUENDOGDU
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