Starting as a trumpet player and studying music theory, Kalkbrenner later switched to electronic music. In 1999 he released his first tracks under the name of Paul dB+. As a live act, he performs using Ableton Live in combination with midi controllers and hardware synthesizers.
In 2008 he composed the sountrack for the German movie Berlin Calling in which he also is the leading actor. The theme song Sky and Sand, featuring his brother Fritz Kalkbrenner ended up in various European charts.
More information and music on Paul’s MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/paulkalkbrenner
A short chronology:
1985-90
* lessons in trumpet and music theory
1992/93
* first performances at an east berlin youth club
1994/95
* dj at walfisch, exit/kitchen, vereinsheim, praxis dr. mc coy, halle weissensee
1996
* buys his first production equipment
1997/98
* editor, operator and producer at the german tv stations ard, zdf, rtl, premiere
2000
* plays all over the world
2008
* filmproject "BERLIN CALLING"
Gebrunn Gebrunn
Paul Kalkbrenner Lyrics
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Bossman"(feat. Lady Saw & Sean Paul
[Beenie Man:]
Well this is Beenie Man
The roughest toughest bumboclaat bad man from out of Jamaica
Hear this one, ya!
Beenie Man 'longside Sean Paul and Lady Saw
Well I'm a gangster for life
Take your life, take your wife, and everyting nice.
Gangster for life
Take your life, take your wife
Yes Jah!
[Chorus:]
Bossman!
Anytime you see me come around
Bossman!
Don't take bad man fi clown
Bossman!
Glack we move yuh head crown
Bossman!
Dis in a yuh own blood yuh drown
Bossman!
Bad man rule de compound
Bossman!
Dis and we bumb down yuh town
Bossman!
Feel say you can't stick around
Bossman!
Man a nuh no clown
Man a gangsta for life
Take your life, sex your wife, and everyting nice
Gangsta's paradise
Dat is ma life
Is a thug girl me want fi me wife.
You tink say yu bad man bad and come
You tink say yu tough man tough and come
You tink say yu rough man rough and come
Dis now a gunshot shall fire dung
Man a bad man a east
Tell them now dis
From a war man a freak
You shoot nuh miss
An if you run off ya beak
You make wit list
But if in New York we meet
Gunshot wi beat
Start war
You decease
Til it nah go cease
Sudden destruction when yuh check say a peace
Word out ya road man a say you a de beast
Well since yuh a de beast
Then a Teflon Feast
[Chorus:]
Anytime you see me come around
Bossman!
Don't take bad man for clown
Bossman!
Glock fi move your head crown
Bossman!
Dis in a yuh own blood yuh drown
Bossman!
Bad man lock down yo town
Bossman!
Bad man bomb yuh compound
Bossman!
Feel say yuh bad you a clown
Bossman!
Don't stick around
[Beenie Man:]
Me a Rasta
But me a gangsta
Me have me kids
And me have baby motha
Gimme me money
Bossman, whe me come for
Cause if you dis badman you get murda
Pass me Louga
And me Rouga
Cause if you talk di two a dem gwoin' fire
Cause me a real badman from Jamaica
A Beenie Man down pon de rhythm who a gangsta
[Chorus:]
Bossman!
Anytime you see me come around
Bossman!
Don't take bad man for clown
Bossman!
Glack we move your head crown
Bossman!
Dis in a yuh own blood yuh drown
Bossman!
Bad man rule de compound
Bossman!
Dis mi, mi wi bumb down yuh town
Bossman!
Anytime you see me come around
Bossman!
Don't take bad fi clown
[Lady Saw:]
Bad man queen
Take care a him machine
Lock down de base
When me hear siren
I've got his back
Can be just as mean
Blow man marrow and left de spot clean
Control all docks
Have all gun lock
Know who fi buy out
And who fi get shot
Real tappa tap
De baddest chick ëpon de block
Nah fuck wit de queen
Cause me always strap
Anytime you see we come around
Don't take my crew fi clown
We gunshot fat like a pound
Shhh! Silence and don't make a sound.
[Sean Paul:]
Me keep telling them
Punks
Sympathy weh wi ain't lending them
Punks
Chank out fi broke and nah go bending them
Punks
Beer shot we're sending them
Punks
Violator ‚ we ending them
Punks
No matter where dem dey
East west north or south
From dem open up dem mouth
And dem dis we
Them a go catch lead in deh
From dem a hype up
Teflon dem bite up
De whole place light up
Unuh nuh hear what me say
Come in a me town
And de whole a dem a clown
Dem a try take me crown
Nuff a dem dem a we enemy
Chop dem up fust
Eliminate dem to dust
Man a real bad man
Pass mi blunt and mi Hennessy
Anytime you see we come around
Bossman!
Don't take bad man fi clown
Bossman!
Shot we move your head crown
Bossman!
Dis in a yuh own blood yuh drown
Bossman! [8x]
It is important to note that the lyrics provided above are for a different song by Beenie Man, Lady Saw, and Sean Paul called "Bossman." The lyrics do not apply or relate to Paul Kalkbrenner's song "Altes Kamuffel."
"Altes Kamuffel" is an instrumental techno track produced by German producer Paul Kalkbrenner. The absence of lyrics does not mean the track is devoid of meaning or emotion. In fact, it allows for a more abstract interpretation of the song’s message. The title can be roughly translated as "Old Clutter" or "Old Junk", which may suggest a commentary on modern society's preference for newness and constant change. The track begins with a low rumbling beat that gradually builds in intensity, eventually reaching a frenzied electronic climax. This sonic progression could be interpreted as a metaphor for the buildup of tension and frustration over time, leading to an explosive release.
The lack of lyrics in "Altes Kamuffel" gives room for the track to be interpreted in a variety of ways. Some fans speculate that the song is about the effects of technology on society, while others interpret it as a commentary on the modern cycle of consumption and disposability. Despite the lack of a clear message, the track’s raw energy and powerful beats have made it a popular and enduring techno classic since its release in 2007.
Line by Line Meaning
Well this is Beenie Man
I am Beenie Man
The roughest toughest bumboclaat bad man from out of Jamaica
I am the strongest, most fearsome man from Jamaica
Hear this one, ya!
Listen up!
Bossman!
I am the boss
Anytime you see me come around
When I arrive
Don't take bad man fi clown
Don't mistake me for a foolish person
Glack we move yuh head crown
I will harm you greatly
Dis in a yuh own blood yuh drown
You will drown in your own blood
Bad man rule de compound
I am in charge here
Man a nuh no clown
I am not a fool
Man a gangsta for life
I am a gangster forever
Take your life, sex your wife, and everyting nice
I will kill you, have sex with your wife, and take all your possessions
Gangsta's paradise
My life is like a paradise
Dat is ma life
That is my life
Is a thug girl me want fi me wife.
I desire a rough girl as my wife
You tink say yu bad man bad and come
Do you think you're a bad man?
You tink say yu tough man tough and come
Do you think you're tough?
You tink say yu rough man rough and come
Do you think you're rough?
Dis now a gunshot shall fire dung
I will shoot you
Man a bad man a east
I am a bad man from the East
Tell them now dis
Listen to this
An if you run off ya beak
If you speak ill of me and try to run away
You make wit list
You will be added to my hit list
But if in New York we meet
If we meet in New York
Gunshot wi beat
I will shoot you
Start war
I am starting a war
You decease
You will die
Til it nah go cease
Until it doesn't stop
Sudden destruction when yuh check say a peace
I will destroy you when you think there is peace
Word out ya road man a say you a de beast
People say you are a beast
Well since yuh a de beast
Since you are a beast
Then a Teflon Feast
I will kill you with no hesitation
Bad man queen
I am a fierce woman
Take care a him machine
I am in charge of his weapons
Lock down de base
I am in control of the base
When me hear siren
When I hear a siren
I've got his back
I am supporting him
Can be just as mean
I can be just as cruel
Blow man marrow and left de spot clean
I will kill someone and there will be no trace of them
Control all docks
I am in charge of all the docks
Have all gun lock
I am in control of all the guns
Know who fi buy out
I know who to bribe
And who fi get shot
And who to kill
Real tappa tap
I am a real fighter
De baddest chick ëpon de block
I am the most dangerous woman in this area
Nah fuck wit de queen
Don't mess with me, the queen
Cause me always strap
I am always armed
We gunshot fat like a pound
Our guns are very powerful
Shhh! Silence and don't make a sound.
Stay quiet and don't make any noise
Me keep telling them
I keep telling them
Punks
Foolish people
Sympathy weh wi ain't lending them
We will not show any sympathy towards them
Chank out fi broke and nah go bending them
We will not give them any money to fix their problems
Beer shot we're sending them
We are shooting at them
Violator ‚ we ending them
We will end those who violate us
No matter where dem dey
No matter where they are
East west north or south
In all directions
From dem open up dem mouth
Once they start talking
And dem dis we
And they disrespect us
Them a go catch lead in deh
They will get shot
From dem a hype up
Once they are talking big
Teflon dem bite up
They will be easily killed
De whole place light up
Explosives will make everything light up
Unuh nuh hear what me say
Don't you hear what I'm saying?
Come in a me town
If you come to my town
And de whole a dem a clown
Everyone else is a fool
Dem a try take me crown
They are trying to defeat me
Nuff a dem dem a we enemy
Many of them are our enemies
Chop dem up fust
We will attack them first
Eliminate dem to dust
We will completely destroy them
Man a real bad man
I am truly a bad man
Pass mi blunt and mi Hennessy
Give me my marijuana and alcohol
Contributed by Annabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@believe4ever
Happy 2024 PK! Your 🎶 music has changed my life for the better, someday I pray I am fortunate to experience a live show. ABSOLUTE GENIUS 💯 ❤❤❤❤
@ticktickboomm4727
Die Muke ist einfach Welt klasse ....Bei der Musik kann man sich auchmal gehen lassen ohne Verballert zu sein ....!!!
@Flying_Karsten
hahah, die mucke wurd auf drogen produziert
@b.ricka.5451
Ja absolut man da sagste ein wahres Wort mein Freund👌
Aber auch auf Druggis kommt's geil 😁
@gehtdichnixan3686
Brauchen wieder ne Loveparade in Berlin
@mohitraj0333
2023. Still favourite ❤️ ❤❤❤❤
@HGRockxx
Auch 2020 noch der Hammer ✌🏼✌🏼
@zeleos12
Nicht nur 2020, dieser mix ist zeitlos.🙌
@d.f.7626
@inf4ction Auf jedenfall 👌🏻 gibt nix besseres als bei geilen Wetter damit zu chillen 😎
@zeleos12
@d. f. ich rauch mir gerne dabei einen, vor allem jetzt bei dem wetter kommt das richtig gut.👌