BIOGRAPHY
Born in Copenhagen 1974, Natasja grew up listening to her mother's collection of Dennis Brown and Bob Marley records. This would mark the early steps in a life filled with music.
Natasja’s debut on stage was at the mere age of 13 when she started singing/DJ'ing in Copenhagen with local Jamaican soundsystem Sky Juice and was noticed at a concert opening for Macka B and Arriwa Posse, where Mad Professor himself was blown away by her talent.
She was ahead of her time alongside with Miss Mukupa and McEmzee introducing raggamuffin to the Danish hip hop community in the early nineties with the group called No Name Requested. During that period the girls did a lot of shows and travelled with artists such as: Queen Latifah, Das EFX, A Tribe Called Quest, and Massive Attack opened shows for people like Ninja Man, Charlie Chaplin and Lexxus, including a jam session in the studio with UB40. Natasja’s talent impressed many people from the reggae scene, which led to studio recordings, live performances and press coverage in Jamaica.
Natasja suffered serious injuries due to a crash with a racehorse in 1998, during her training to become a professional jockey. The accident did slow her musical career down for a while, but not long after she would be pursuing her recording career again.
During the summer of 2004 she released the 12" ‘Cover Me’, and later the 7" ‘Summercute’ followed one year later by her long anticipated debut album ‘Release’. Furthermore, she featured on the hit-single ‘Cigar’ from Denmark’s chartbusting dancehall trio Bikstok Røgsystem, and has also recorded with German reggae institution Germaicans on the Rodeo riddim. She also featured on the new album of Africa Unite. Natasja then stepped into the super league of reggae and recorded with legends Sly & Robbie in their studio in Jamaica. Natasja had legendary studio engineer Bulby do the mixing duties on the forthcoming revised international version of ‘Release’.
Summer 2006 saw Natasja win Irie FM’s influential “Big Break” contest in Jamaica. 700 Natasha contestants, 12 finalists – but only one winner. She was the first non-Jamaican ever to win the contest.
Natasja was touring in many different countries with her band ‘The Ragga Pack’ or with her soundsystem set up. In 2006 you could find Natasja at Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, Popkomm Reggae Festival in Berlin, Uppsala Reggae Festival in Sweden, SPOT, Roskilde Festival in Denmark, and the legendary Sting Festival in Jamaica to name a few.
Natasja, then aged 32, was killed in a car accident in Jamaica on June 24, 2007. Miss Mukupa, who was in the car as well but only suffered minor injuries, still blames herself for not stopping the drunk/high driver.
DISCOGRAPHY
ALBUMS
* Release (2005)
* Købmanden – Theater performed at Betty Nansen Teater (2006)
* I Danmark er jeg født (2007)
* Shooting Star (2008)
* Gi' os Christiania tilbage - I Danmark er jeg født remixed (2013)
SINGLES
* 2003: "Colors of My Mind" 12" (Mega Records)
* 2003: "Real Sponsor" 12" (Food Palace Music)
* 2004: "Summer Cute" 7" (Food Palace Music)
* 2004: "My Dogg /45 Questions" (Tuff Gong Distr.)
* 2005: "Op med Hovedet" CD single (Copenhagen Records)
* 2005: "Købmanden" (BMG)
* 2006: "Mon De Reggae"
* 2007: "[[Calabria (sang)|Calabria 2007]]" (ft. Enur)
* 2007: "Long Time" 7" (Sly & Robbie)
* 2007: "Gi' Mig Danmark Tilbage"
* 2007: "I Danmark er jeg født"
* 2008: "Better than dem (ft Beenie man)"
* 2008: "Fi Er Min"
* 2008: "Ildebrænd I Byen"
* 2008: "Dig og Mig"
* 2013: "Money and Tings" (Tiger Records)
Restless
Natasja Lyrics
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Every Second, Minute, Hour
Everyting Turns To Past
Man Ah Try Him Best To Find A Likkle Life Ah Planet Mars
We Are Soon Done Suck Out Di Life Inna Wi Own Yard
Man Ah Worry & Ah Chat
Say Di World Ago Blast
Give Mi Way, Let Mi Pass & Mi & Mi Will Ever Last
& Mi Ah Beg & Mi Ah Plead Dem Fi Stop The Stampede
[Chorus:]
And Again Today Mi Middle Name Is Faithless
Look Pon Di World Pain & Tell Mi Dat Nuh Cureless
Look Pon Di Human Race Behaving Ever Senseless
& Mi Ah Wonder Why Mi Feel So Stinking Restless
& No Bwoy Nah Call Mi Pon Mi Cellular
Nah Write Di Little Sweet Love Letter
I Know Mi Tunes Dem Coulda Pop & Sell Betta
Cyaan Hold Mi Money & Di Cup Is Running Over
Once Again Mi Restless
& Mi Cyaan Believe Di Silly Likkle Tings Whe Mek Mi Stress
Inna Mi Life I Do Mi Best Fi Find A Honorable Quest
It Nah Di Tings Wi Posses Count When Times Cum Fi Rest
Di Good Life We Haffi Bless, Nuttin More - Nuttin Less
& Man Ah Push Up Di Chest Fi Pass The "Bigger Than" Test
& Wi Will Neva Guess What Ago Happen To Wi Next
Or Why Di World So Complex
& Dat Wi Born Clueless
[Chorus:]
And Again Today Mi Middle Name Is Faithless
Look Pon Di World Pain & Tell Mi Dat Nuh Cureless
Look Pon Di Human Race Behaving Ever Senseless
& Mi Ah Wonder Why Mi Feel So Stinking Restless
& No Bwoy Nah Call Mi Pon Mi Cellular
Nah Write Di Little Sweet Love Letter
I Know Mi Tunes Dem Coulda Pop & Sell Betta
Cyaan Hold Mi Money & Di Cup Is Running Over
Dis Life Hard When U Feeling Lonely
& Ya Clock Ah Start Tik-Tok In Di Search Fi Di One & Only
& Ya Likkle Heart Tinks Dat Love Is Going 2 Slowly
Once U Used To Have Plenty, Neva Felt So Empty
Cyaan Hurry Love, Like U Cyaan Hurry Good Sensi
Tings Takes Time, Mumma Tell Mi Everytings Splendid
In Disa Day U Rule Yuh Own Destiny, Bend It!
Right Now Mi Thirsty Like Di Dessert
& Somebody Haffi Quench It!
... & No Bwoy Nah Call Mi Pon Mi Cellular
Nah Write Di Little Sweet Love Letter
I Know Mi Songs Dem Coulda Pop & Sell Betta
Cyaan Hold Mi Money & Di Cup Is Running Over
... And I Wonder Why Again Mi Middle Name Is Faithless
Look Pon Di World Pain & Tell Mi Dat Nuh Cureless
Look Pon Di Human Race Behaving Ever Senseless
- Now Dis Is Little T Again & Someting Keepin Mi Restless...
The lyrics of Natasja's song "Restless" express a feeling of unease and dissatisfaction with the world and one's place in it. The first stanza reflects on the passage of time and how quickly life can slip away, while the singer tries to find meaning and purpose in life. The second verse speaks to the frustration and loneliness of love and the desire for someone to quench the thirst for companionship. The chorus echoes the sentiment of the verse, questioning the futility of the world's pain and the senseless behaviors of humanity. The repetition of the phrase "and again today" highlights the cyclical nature of these feelings of restlessness and hopelessness.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the search for meaning in a seemingly chaotic and unjust world. The lyrics are relatable and poignant, and Natasja's delivery is both heartfelt and energetic. The combination of reggae and hip-hop influences creates a unique and memorable sound that reinforces the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Di World Turn & Di Years Pass 2 Fast
The world keeps turning, and years go by quickly.
Every Second, Minute, Hour
Time is passing constantly, without pause.
Everyting Turns To Past
Everything eventually becomes a memory of the past.
Man Ah Try Him Best To Find A Likkle Life Ah Planet Mars
People look for new opportunities and experiences, even beyond Earth.
We Are Soon Done Suck Out Di Life Inna Wi Own Yard
We are using up and draining the resources and energy of our own planet.
Man Ah Worry & Ah Chat
People worry and talk about the future of the world.
Say Di World Ago Blast
Some people predict that the world will end catastrophically.
Give Mi Way, Let Mi Pass & Mi & Mi Will Ever Last
Let me live my life the way I want, and I will always persevere.
Inna Mi Wildest Dreams Neva Dung Upon Mi Knees
I never give up my hopes and aspirations, even in my wildest dreams.
& Mi Ah Beg & Mi Ah Plead Dem Fi Stop The Stampede
I am pleading for people to stop acting recklessly and without thought.
And Again Today Mi Middle Name Is Faithless
Once again, I feel hopeless and lacking faith.
Look Pon Di World Pain & Tell Mi Dat Nuh Cureless
When I look at the suffering in the world, I feel like there is no hope for a cure.
Look Pon Di Human Race Behaving Ever Senseless
I see people acting with no sense or reasoning, which is troubling.
& Mi Ah Wonder Why Mi Feel So Stinking Restless
And I can't understand why I feel so incredibly restless and uneasy.
& No Bwoy Nah Call Mi Pon Mi Cellular
No one is calling me on my cellphone.
Nah Write Di Little Sweet Love Letter
No one is writing me sweet messages or letters expressing their love.
I Know Mi Tunes Dem Coulda Pop & Sell Betta
I believe my music could be more popular and successful than it is.
Cyaan Hold Mi Money & Di Cup Is Running Over
I have an abundance of money, but I can't keep hold of it all.
Dis Life Hard When U Feeling Lonely
Life is difficult when you're feeling lonely and isolated.
& Ya Clock Ah Start Tik-Tok In Di Search Fi Di One & Only
As time goes by, you start to feel like you desperately need to find your one true love.
& Ya Likkle Heart Tinks Dat Love Is Going 2 Slowly
Your heart tells you that love is taking too long to come your way.
Once U Used To Have Plenty, Neva Felt So Empty
When you had plenty of something, you never felt as empty as you do now.
Cyaan Hurry Love, Like U Cyaan Hurry Good Sensi
You can't rush love or the process of growing good cannabis.
Tings Takes Time, Mumma Tell Mi Everytings Splendid
Things take time, and my mother always tells me that everything will work out fine.
In Disa Day U Rule Yuh Own Destiny, Bend It!
You have the power to control and shape your own destiny, so take advantage of it.
Right Now Mi Thirsty Like Di Dessert
I am thirsty and in need of something in my life right now.
And I Wonder Why Again Mi Middle Name Is Faithless
And once again, I am left to wonder why I feel so hopeless and uncertain.
Now Dis Is Little T Again & Someting Keepin Mi Restless...
This is Little T again, and something is still bothering me and keeping me restless.
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.