Their R&B/Hip-hop/Rap/soul music takes influences from their various backgrounds (Arab, Pakistani, and Latin music), and although their songs are primarily in English, they usually feature lyrics in Spanish, Urdu, Arabic, and Danish. All these influences make the music of Outlandish somewhat unique and this is easy to notice from the variety of genres covered in their albums. Outlandish often include themes about Islam and contemporary issues facing young Muslims in the west in their music, and sometimes their songs define a nasheed-like unique genre.
So far they have produced four albums: Outland's Official (2000), Bread & Barrels of Water (2003), Beats, Rhymes & Life (2004) and Closer Than Veins (2005).
Last November 2006 Outlandish won the MTV EMAs as a best danish act of the year, the same month as the creation of their new fan-site Elmoro4Life.com
CPH Moro
Outlandish Lyrics
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[Majid:]
CPH sick like a rape case
never the less
u'll give it up all for a taste
we waste no time
partying just like we apes
sparkling on your fucking tapes
in this entertainment
shine like platinum bracelets
capture your listeners
no matter what their race is
be ready to face this
dangerous
lyrically outrages
blowing up the spot
cuz I'm the one that amazes
Say why y'all gotta be calling my home city a ghetto, when it's not
I never seen a real ghetto before - damn!!! I know my block
Concrete jungle - but it ain't mo' than that baby, u know!!!
There's no thug life - no bitches and ain't nobody's poor
See my slums are mo' like Pleasantville
With a murder once a year
+ some alcoholics on every street corner
sipping on welfare
I'm making it clear
I represent hip hop over here
Copenhagen 2660 - el moro yeah!!!
[Chorus:]
outland-moro
don't run or hide
renovadores
better recognize
outland-moro
'till the day that I die
cph-moro
feeling real high
En esta selva de concreto
Se siembran los rumores
Crecen, se abultan, desvanecen
A cada amanecer con lengua de serpiente
Venenozo anochecer
Dicen conocerme
Una vez me han mirado
O han pasado por mi lado
Mis pasos son contados
En los oscuros callejones
Fantas?a nunca falta
La vida no vale nada
Si no es para vivir
Por que pasar el tiempo
Comentando mi existir
[Translated]
In this concrete jungle
People sow the rumors
They grow, they enlarge, and they vanish
Every single dawn, is like a serpent tongue
Venomous nightfall
They claim to know me
And only once have they seen me
Or walked by me
Its like my steps are counted
In the dark alleys
The fantasy never misses
But life is nothing worth
If it isn't to live it
So why expend their time
Comment on my existence
[Creative:]
See this is where I took my first breath
born and bread lot of bloodshed
and now I'm probably stuck until I'm dead
codename silent alcoholic who wont say a word
and still leave the club with your bird yo
I'm like the devil in the church when I creep
on these dead end streets 2 many wanna see me
buried 6 feet deep bringing heat on this planet
where I'm stranded
calling the shots the way I planned it
[Chorus...]
Lets dance
Lets see if you stand a chance
You wanna go toe to toe with the best but cant keep up your pants
Outland moro represents and conquer your camp
With a million hardcore immigrants we doing biz
Live and direct they digging what we doing chasing figures
Still got itchy fingers on triggers outland niggers
We taking hip hop to the next level
Sky's the limit for these devils
Don't course trouble but revolution like we rebels
CPH moro leaving my mark like Zorro screaming moro
And cock the hammer Copenhagen to Havana
Some say we mainstream out for the cream
But hip hops about changes and fulfilling your dreams
[Chorus...]
The song "CPH Moro" by Outlandish, featuring Majid and Creative, is a rap song with lyrics in both English and Spanish. The song talks about how the artists represent their home city of Copenhagen, Denmark, and how they refuse to be labeled as coming from a ghetto. They believe that the city is more than just a concrete jungle and that they represent hip-hop from their community. The lyrics employ aggressive and intense language, demonstrating the strength and pride of the culture they come from.
Majid's verse emphasizes the power of their entertainment and how it transcends race. He defines himself as dangerous and lyrically outrageous, impressing listeners with his performance. Creative talks about his upbringing in the city and how he became a part of the hip-hop culture there. He explains how he feels stuck in his community but also proud to represent it.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Outland-moro, don't run or hide," emphasizing the importance of staying loyal to one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
CPH sick like a rape case
Complaining about my home city and its portrayal as a ghetto
never the less
Despite this, I'll still defend it
u'll give it up all for a taste
People flock to the city despite this negative image
we waste no time
We party like animals
partying just like we apes
We party hard
flavor most y'all
Our music is popular
sparkling on your fucking tapes
Our songs are on everyone's playlists
in this entertainment
In the music industry
shine like platinum bracelets
We're very successful and wealthy
capture your listeners
Our music is popular and captivates people
no matter what their race is
Our music appeals to people of all races
be ready to face this
Get ready for what we're bringing
dangerous
Our music is powerful and strongly worded
lyrically outrages
We're mad about something and expressing it through our music
blowing up the spot
Our music is taking over
cuz I'm the one that amazes
I'm the best at what I do
Say why y'all gotta be calling my home city a ghetto, when it's not
I'm frustrated that people label my city as a ghetto when it's not true
I never seen a real ghetto before - damn!!! I know my block
I've never seen a real ghetto, but my area is not one
Concrete jungle - but it ain't mo' than that baby, u know!!!
My city is just a normal urban area
There's no thug life - no bitches and ain't nobody's poor
There's no gang culture, no women being disrespected, and no poverty
See my slums are mo' like Pleasantville
My neighborhood is more like a typical suburban area
With a murder once a year
Despite this, there is still violence once a year
+ some alcoholics on every street corner
There are a lot of alcoholics in the area
sipping on welfare
These alcoholics are living off welfare benefits
I'm making it clear
I want to clarify the truth about my city
I represent hip hop over here
I'm a hip-hop artist from this city
Copenhagen 2660 - el moro yeah!!!
My city is Copenhagen in the 2660 area, also called El Moro
In this concrete jungle
The urban area is a difficult place to live
People sow the rumors
People spread rumors and lies
They grow, they enlarge, and they vanish
These rumors are exaggerated and then dissipate
Every single dawn, is like a serpent tongue
The start of each day is full of negativity and hostility
Venomous nightfall
The night is equally unpleasant
They claim to know me
People say they know me, but they really don't
And only once have they seen me
They have only seen me one time
Or walked by me
Or only walked past me once
Its like my steps are counted
People are watching my every move
In the dark alleys
These people are watching me from dark alleyways
The fantasy never misses
These people always have some rumor or drama to talk about
But life is nothing worth
Life isn't worth living with all this negativity
If it isn't to live it
Life should be about living and enjoying it
So why expend their time
Why waste time being so negative
Comment on my existence
Talking about me won't change anything
See this is where I took my first breath
This is where I was born and raised
born and bread lot of bloodshed
This city has seen a lot of violence and death
and now I'm probably stuck until I'm dead
I'll probably never leave this city
codename silent alcoholic who wont say a word
I'm known as a heavy drinker who keeps to himself
and still leave the club with your bird yo
Despite this reputation, I can still attract women
I'm like the devil in the church when I creep
I can be sneaky and mischievous
on these dead end streets 2 many wanna see me
There are many people who want to see me fail
buried 6 feet deep bringing heat on this planet
If I die, I'll leave a lasting impact on the world
where I'm stranded
I feel stuck in this environment
calling the shots the way I planned it
I'm in control of my life despite the circumstances
Lets dance
Let's have fun
Lets see if you stand a chance
Let's see if you can keep up with me
You wanna go toe to toe with the best but cant keep up your pants
You want to compete with me, but you can't handle the pressure
Outland moro represents and conquer your camp
I represent my neighborhood and can overcome any opposition
With a million hardcore immigrants we doing biz
I'm part of a big immigrant community that's found success
Live and direct they digging what we doing chasing figures
People love our music and we're focused on making money
Still got itchy fingers on triggers outland niggers
We're still dealing with gun violence in my area
We taking hip hop to the next level
Our music is elevating the hip-hop genre
Sky's the limit for these devils
Our potential is limitless
Don't course trouble but revolution like we rebels
We're not looking for trouble, but we want to cause change
Copenhagen 2660 - el moro yeah!!!
I proudly represent my city of Copenhagen, specifically the 2660 area also known as El Moro
'till the day that I die
I'll keep representing my city and making music
feeling real high
I'm feeling great and fulfilled
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.