Matar Henrikki Samba, better known as Näääk (born 29 March 1983), is a Swed… Read Full Bio ↴Matar Henrikki Samba, better known as Näääk (born 29 March 1983), is a Swedish rapper of Gambian and Finnish ancestry.

Näääk was born and raised in the Stockholm suburb Rinkeby. He moved to Gullmarsplan when he started high school and he have been living there ever since. In 2009, Näääk released his debut album Näääk Vem? ("Näääk Who?") which he recorded with Safe House Studios during 2008. The debut was nominated for the prize of "This Years Rap Album" on the Swedish radio station Sveriges Radio P3's "Gold Awards", but did not win anything. When Näääk Vem? was released, the rap duo Näääk & Nimo rap duo from Stockholm was formed, who often guest each other's songs and they tour together as a team. Jetlag and Blåser min rök ("Blow my smoke") are two singles that Näääk released with Nimo as the guest rapper, which were on the top list on Swedish radio stations for a long time.

STHLM City
Näääk Lyrics

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Ni vet det finns en liten kille by the name of Näääk
Glider runt på gullmarsplan och becknat sen way back
Och folk dom frågar hur kan han va så tung
När killen kickar raps men ändå lever som kung
Som en ung Benny Blanco, Näääk jag glider på stan
Ganska ung men aldrig pank och Näääk jag lever för dan

Du vet det finns en liten snubbe by the name of Mack

Han glider runt på södermalm och lägger raps för käk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Näääk's song STHLM City explore the experiences of two young men, Näääk and Mackish Price, as they navigate their way through the city of Stockholm. The song begins by introducing Näääk, who is depicted as a skilled rapper and a symbol of resilience, despite having grown up in a tough environment. He is contrasted with people who wonder how he can be so confident and successful, despite his background.

The second verse introduces Mackish Price, who is presented as a visionary artist with a passion for music. He is also shown to be practical and street-wise, as he uses his talent to make a living. The lyrics indicate that both Näääk and Mackish Price are living their dreams and enjoying their lives, despite the odds against them.

Overall, the lyrics to STHLM City celebrate the youthful energy and creative spirit of Stockholm's urban landscape, while also highlighting the challenges and obstacles that young people must overcome to achieve their goals. The song encourages listeners to pursue their passions, despite the difficulties they may face.

Line by Line Meaning

Ni vet det finns en liten kille by the name of Näääk
You all know there's a young guy named Näääk

Glider runt på gullmarsplan och becknat sen way back
He cruises around Gullmarsplan, repping since way back

Och folk dom frågar hur kan han va så tung
And people wonder how he can be so heavy

När killen kickar raps men ändå lever som kung
Even though he spits raps, he still lives like a king

Som en ung Benny Blanco, Näääk jag glider på stan
Like a young Benny Blanco, I'm cruising through the streets, Näääk

Ganska ung men aldrig pank och Näääk jag lever för dan
Pretty young but never broke, and Näääk lives for the moment

Du vet det finns en liten snubbe by the name of Mack
You know there's a young guy called Mack

Han glider runt på södermalm och lägger raps för käk
He cruises around Södermalm, laying down raps for meals

Writer(s): Marcus Robert Price, Charlie Bernardo Kaagell, Matar Henrikki Samba

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