He is known for his raps, songs and choruses in both Dutch and English. Apart from being a performing artist himself, he is also active as song writer and producer.
In the hip hop scene Mr. Probz is known for the critically acclaimed songs 'Drivin', 'Who Are You' and 'Get My Props', a string of hits in his native language in The Netherlands and many collaborations with well known hip hop artists in the United States. Despite offers to sign with record labels, both in The Netherlands and in the US, Mr. Probz decided to keep building a strong foundation in Europe as an independent artist.
Mr. Probz had been creatively active since a young age, already occupying himself with graffiti as a youngster and writing lyrics about his every day experiences. At a young age he was faced with the typical trials and tribulations of inner city youth growing up, spending large portions of his time on the streets and viewing his music as the one path out of a life of poverty and crime.
August 6 th 2010, Mr. Probz got shot down in the centre of Amsterdam. In the hospital the popular hip hop artist received massive attention from the Dutch media and support from fellow musicians and fans. Within days after his release from the hospital, Mr. Probz was already back to focusing on his music. Half a year after the accident, the Dutch hit song ‘Meisje Luister’ of him and Kleine Viezerik was a #1 hit at the FunX Hip Hop Chart.
In 2010 Mr. Probz was nominated for a BNN/State Award in the category ‘Best Artist’. He was the first unsigned artist to get this nomination in the award show’s history.
In the Dutch motion picture 'Bolletjes Blues' Mr. Probz plays the role of lead character Jimmy. ‘Bolletjes Blues’ was the first Dutch hip hop film.
In his career Mr. Probz recorded and worked closely with artists like Alchemist, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Scott Storch, Yukmouth, Grafh, Raekwon, Royce da 5’9 and Giorgio Tuinfort (Konvict Music), among many others.
Currently Mr. Probz is readying his debut album, called ‘The Treatment’.
drivin'
Mr. Probz Lyrics
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See trouble up ahead and 2 ways to go, go
One will bring tears to my baby's eyes
And do you hear them angels cry singing
You are not alone
You are not alone
Is anybody out there?
(Hey) Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?
Yeah, left lane, eyes low 'cause I'm nauseous
Right now I'm lost, driftin away in the darkness
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
I got the devil in my blood stream and I'm so high
But it just won't go away (Just won't go away).
Too much stress.
My hands keep shaking, death knocking on my chest,
Can't let it rest.
Flashing lights down the road,
Feel like there's nothing here left that can save my soul.
Hope they playing my songs when I'm dead and I'm gone
'Cause I don't know if I'ma make it home (so now I'm just)
Driving around the city with my head down low, low
See trouble up ahead and 2 ways to go, go
One will bring tears to my baby's eyes
And do you hear them angels cry singing
You are not alone (you are not alone)
You are not alone (you are not alone)
(Hey) Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?
(Hey) Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?
Driving around the city with my head down low
I see trouble up ahead yeah yeah
Driving around the city with my head down low
Mr. Probz's song "Drivin'" talks about the struggles that the artist is going through in his life. In the first verse, he talks about driving around the city with his head down low and seeing "trouble up ahead and 2 ways to go". The two pathways represent the choices he has to make - one will bring tears to his baby's eyes, while the other will save him from the troubles he is facing. The chorus emphasizes the message that he is not alone and there is always someone out there to listen and help. He repeats the lines "Can anybody hear me?" and "Is anybody out there?" in the hope that someone is listening.
In the second verse, Mr. Probz talks about the stress he is going through and how he is feeling lost in the darkness. He mentions the devil in his bloodstream and how he is too high to come down. The flashing lights on the road give him a sense of danger and he has lost all hope of saving his soul. He hopes that his songs will be played when he is gone because it might be the only way he can connect with someone.
Overall, the song "Drivin'" is about the struggles that everyone goes through in their life. Mr. Probz emphasizes the fact that no one is alone and help is always available. Talking about the troubles one is facing is the only way to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving around the city with my head down low, low
I'm moving through life with my head down, trying to avoid trouble and negative thoughts.
See trouble up ahead and 2 ways to go, go
I'm faced with a challenge that could go one of two ways: one choice leading to sadness and pain for my loved ones.
One will bring tears to my baby's eyes
One decision could cause emotional harm to those closest to me.
And do you hear them angels cry singing
I feel like I'm being judged and watched over, as if angels are weeping over my struggles.
You are not alone
I seek reassurance and support from anyone who can hear me.
Hey) Can anybody hear me?
I feel spiritually deaf and am desperately searching for signs of connectedness and hope.
Is anybody out there?
I need someone to hear me and let me know that I'm not completely alone in this struggle.
Yeah, left lane, eyes low 'cause I'm nauseous
I'm struggling to maintain my focus and feel physically ill as a result of my anxiety and stress.
Right now I'm lost, driftin away in the darkness
I can't see a clear path forward and feel like I'm wandering aimlessly in the dark, with no end in sight.
I got the devil in my blood stream and I'm so high
I feel like I'm possessed by something negative or destructive, and I'm experiencing intense emotions as a result.
But it just won't go away (Just won't go away).
I'm struggling to overcome my internal struggles and find a way out of my current predicament.
Too much stress.
I'm experiencing an overwhelming amount of stress that's taking a toll on my mental and physical health.
My hands keep shaking, death knocking on my chest,
My anxiety is so intense that I feel like my very life is in danger, and I'm struggling to keep my composure.
Can't let it rest.
I can't find any peace or respite from my struggles, and they continue to consume me.
Flashing lights down the road,
I'm hyper-aware of my surroundings and constantly on alert, sensing danger everywhere I look.
Feel like there's nothing here left that can save my soul.
I feel like I'm beyond help, and that nothing can save me from my current state of despair and hopelessness.
Hope they playing my songs when I'm dead and I'm gone
I feel like my music is the only legacy I'll leave behind, and I hope that it will be remembered after I'm gone.
'Cause I don't know if I'ma make it home (so now I'm just)
I'm not sure if I'll survive my struggles or make it back to a place of stability, so I'm trying to stay present and avoid worrying about the future.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dennis Stehr
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Driving around the city with my head down low, low
See trouble up ahead and 2 ways to go, go
One will bring tears to my baby's eyes
And do you hear them angels cry singing
You are not alone
You are not alone
Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?
(Hey) Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?
Yeah, left lane, eyes low 'cause I'm nauseous
Right now I'm lost, driftin away in the darkness
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
I got the devil in my blood stream and I'm so high
But it just won't go away (Just won't go away).
Too much stress.
My hands keep shaking, death knocking on my chest,
Can't let it rest.
Flashing lights down the road,
Feel like there's nothing here left that can save my soul.
Hope they playing my songs when I'm dead and I'm gone
'Cause I don't know if I'ma make it home (so now I'm just)
Driving around the city with my head down low, low
See trouble up ahead and 2 ways to go, go
One will bring tears to my baby's eyes
And do you hear them angels cry singing
You are not alone (you are not alone)
You are not alone (you are not alone)
Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?
(Hey) Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?
Driving around the city with my head down low
I see trouble up ahead yeah yeah
Driving around the city with my head down low
@mollyhathaway8067
this song will never get old
@BustingAzz123
Sadly it did
@helder12dias67
Never
@Chaps0n
Nope
@jeffreykuiper8750
True
@nelo8100
2050 STILL DRIVIN WITH THIS ONE
@AmericanDreamer
yesssss
@mauricedavenport7880
Real Talk as my homie say
@JustMyOpinion-
I remember hearing this for the first time when I just left school I was convinced then he was underrated, as none of my peers knew of him, years later I hear him on the radio with waves! glad he got the recognition he deserved!
@damiangreenshields2690
Who still here in 2021 and knowing he was a legend before he got famous internationally