Born in Madagascar to a family of Comoran origin, he immigrated in 1985 to France living in Vitry-sur-Seine, in south suburbs of Paris.[1] His stage name Rohff (French pronunciation: [ʁɔf]) stands for "Rimeur Original Hardcore Flow Fluide".
Rohff began rapping around 1990 and in 1994, he participated in the production of the album Première Classe (First Class), working on the track "On fait les choses" alongside Neg'Marrons, Mystik, and Pit Baccardi, and started becoming known to a larger audience. He is a member of the Mafia K'1 Fry,[1] a group of rappers from Val-de-Marne composed. The group released the album Légendaire (Legendary) in 1999.
The same year, Rohff began to write his first solo album to be released in 1999 under the title Le Code de l'Honneur (The Code of Honor). Tracks included "Appelle-moi Rohff," "Catastrohff," "Skyrohff," "Rohff Vs l'État,", "Les Nerfs à Vifs", "Génération sacrifiée," and "Manimal." Encouraged by the success of his first album, in September 2001, he released a second album La Vie Avant la Mort (Life Before Death). The album sold around 250,000 copies with tracks like "TDSI" "Get Down, Sam'di Soir" and "5-9-1" as a duet with Assia, and a single off the album.
But it was the single "Qui est l'exemple?", released in the spring of 2002, that gave him his big breakthrough, selling roughly 750,000 copies. It also became his debut on the major national radio stations in France.
In 2006, he recorded "La Resurrection" as one of the soundtracks for the video game Scarface: The World is Yours.
K-Sos For Life
Rohff Lyrics
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J'parle aux squizos, de vitryzos
La France nous fixe comme un gosse bloque sur un triso
Les mecs comme moi sont fiers d'ce qu'ils ont
Les bourges demandent ce qu'ils ont
A vouloir prendre ce qu'ils ont
Tu peux voir un K-Sos vouloir s'battre avec un oiseau
Ken avec ses chaussettes un gun genre sado-maso
De retour en prison
Passé la trentaine encore à la maison
Anormal, phénoménal
S'exprime souvent mal
Peut s'évader d'taule ou s'sauver du tribunal
Pti chacal, blessé quand on l'recale
Il lâche pas l'affaire cousine il a la dalle
Récalcitrant à l'écart des agents
Prêchant, insulte ouvertement les gens
Méchant au fond intelligent
Parti les pieds devant, on parle de dompter les gens
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
Phénomène social
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
Phénomène Social
Qu'il soit un Ceuf de pure souche
Guech, Noich, Manouche, Renoi
Harbi, Harbia, Sontibia
Notre force c'est la foi, garde le nia
Le pied droit dans le dine et le gauche dans la Dounia
J'ai vu ton cle-on menotté au commissariat
Riez, les K-Sos finissent par se marier
Avec une fille bien ou accro d'une meuf grillée
Qui vient crier
L'amour derrière les barbelés, on va tout piller
Une fois libéré tu veux la serré
Faut pardonner pour pouvoir la réinséré
On a l'humour aiguisé
Handek ca peut cacher une embrouille déguisée
Dur de changer une vie de K-Sos
Chasse le naturel il revient en bécane t'mettre une bastos
On est fier de s'qu'on est, malgré les délits qu'on commet
Nos raisons tu les vis pas, mec qu'est-ce tu connais
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
Phénomène social
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
Phénomène Social
K-Sos K-Sos K-Sos
Nos anciens sont des résistants
Marginalisés depuis 30 ans
Ils s'demandent pourquoi on est associables et distant
Tout s'explique, Paris est chimique
Comme leur politique n'aboutit sur aucun mauvais effet psychologique
On s'réfugie dans l'autodestruction
Usé par la prison, les drogues on perd la boule sous cacheton
Certains d'nos rech'tons ont redoublés le CP
Dès l'âge de 4,5 ans leur diplôme commence à péter
Problème de cadre familial, ou de classe social
Tout pour faire le K-Sos idéal
La Violence 94 Le Pouvoir La Hass Regretté En Mode 2 Code 187 La Puissance Enculé De Ton Clash Accepte-Moi Comme Je Suis
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
Phénomène social
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
Phénomène Social
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
Phénomène social
Replier sur nous même
Adorable quand on sent qu'on nous aime
A la moindre déception, on prend la haine
En manque d'affection d'une personne
A qui parler de ses problèmes
Replier sur nous même
Adorable quand on sent qu'on nous aime
A la moindre déception, on prend la haine
En manque d'affection d'une personne
A qui parler de ses problèmes
K-Sos for life
The song K-Sos For Life by French rapper Rohff is an expression of the experiences, frustrations, and challenges faced by people who are seen as outcasts or misfits by broader society. The lyrics speak to those who have been marginalized and judged by society, and who feel trapped and excluded from mainstream life. The title, K-Sos, is a slang term that refers to someone who is socially and financially disadvantaged, and has come to be seen as a label for those who exist on the fringes of society.
Throughout the song, Rohff speaks to the struggles and experiences of people who are living outside of mainstream society. He speaks of people who are proud of what they have achieved, but who are constantly judged by others who do not understand their struggles. He also speaks of the challenges these people face in trying to fit into society, of their attempts to build meaningful relationships, and of the struggles they face to find a place where they belong. The song is a powerful statement about the experiences of those who are marginalized and judged by society, and who are seeking a sense of belonging and acceptance.
Ultimately, the song reflects the power of music to give voice to those who are often excluded from mainstream society. Through K-Sos For Life, Rohff has created a poignant and powerful statement about the experiences of those who are forced to live on the fringes of society, and has created a powerful affirmation of their humanity and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
K-sos K-sos k-sos
Repeating the phrase 'K-sos' to emphasize the singer's identity as a member of a marginalized group
J'parle aux squizos, de vitryzos
The singer is addressing individuals with mental health issues and those from the Vitry area, highlighting their shared experiences
La France nous fixe comme un gosse bloque sur un triso
France views the marginalized group as someone stuck and unable to progress, similar to how a child views someone with intellectual disabilities
Les mecs comme moi sont fiers d'ce qu'ils ont
Individuals in the marginalized group take pride in their identity and culture
Les bourges demandent ce qu'ils ont
Wealthy individuals who are not part of the marginalized group are curious about their culture and identity
A vouloir prendre ce qu'ils ont
The elites try to appropriate the identity and culture of the marginalized group
Tu peux voir un K-Sos vouloir s'battre avec un oiseau
Individuals in the marginalized group can act impulsively and violently for no apparent reason
Ken avec ses chaussettes un gun genre sado-maso
Ken is carrying a gun and wearing strange socks, potentially for sexual purposes
Chier avec son blouson, à peine sorti
One could get arrested soon after leaving prison
De retour en prison
Being reincarcerated
Passé la trentaine encore à la maison
Individuals in the marginalized group still live with their parents past the age of 30
Anormal, phénoménal
The artist views themselves as abnormal and exceptional
S'exprime souvent mal
The singer is not always able to communicate effectively
Peut s'évader d'taule ou s'sauver du tribunal
Individuals in the marginalized group may try to escape from jail or avoid going to trial
Pti chacal, blessé quand on l'recale
The singer feels upset when they are rejected or not accepted by society
Il lâche pas l'affaire cousine il a la dalle
The artist will not give up and remains driven to achieve their goals despite societal obstacles
Récalcitrant à l'écart des agents
Individuals in the marginalized group often resist the authority of those in power
Prêchant, insulte ouvertement les gens
The singer may openly criticize or disrespect others
Méchant au fond intelligent
Despite their tough exterior, the singer has intelligence and potential
Parti les pieds devant, on parle de dompter les gens
Individuals in the marginalized group are often seen as inherently violent and difficult to control, even in death
K-Sos for life, K-Sos for life
The artist embraces their identity and culture as a member of the marginalized group for life
Dis-moi qui est normal
The artist questions what is considered 'normal' in society
Phénomène social
The singer highlights the social phenomenon of being marginalized and the associated experiences
Qu'il soit un Ceuf de pure souche
Regardless of ethnic background, all individuals in the marginalized group share a common experience
Guech, Noich, Manouche, Renoi
The singer lists different ethnic groups that are part of the marginalized group
Harbi, Harbia, Sontibia
More names of different ethnic groups that are part of the marginalized group
Notre force c'est la foi, garde le nia
Their strength lies in their faith, and they will not give up
Le pied droit dans le dine et le gauche dans la Dounia
The artist balances their religious and secular lives
J'ai vu ton cle-on menotté au commissariat
The artist has witnessed their friend get arrested
Riez, les K-Sos finissent par se marier
Individuals in the marginalized group may eventually find love and get married despite societal prejudices
Avec une fille bien ou accro d'une meuf grillée
The singer's potential partners range from 'good girls' to those who are more rebellious and risky
Qui vient crier
Their partner may express their love loudly and passionately
L'amour derrière les barbelés, on va tout piller
Even when incarcerated, individuals in the marginalized group may still feel love, and they dream of achieving success when they are released
Une fois libéré tu veux la serré
After being released, the artist wants to hold their partner close
Faut pardonner pour pouvoir la réinséré
To move forward and reintegrate into society, the singer must forgive themselves and others
On a l'humour aiguisé
The artist has a sharp sense of humor despite their difficult circumstances
Handek ca peut cacher une embrouille déguisée
The phrase 'Handek' can be used to hide a potentially dangerous situation
Dur de changer une vie de K-Sos
It is challenging to change the circumstances and identity of someone in the marginalized group
Chasse le naturel il revient en bécane t'mettre une bastos
The natural inclinations and habits of individuals in the marginalized group are difficult to change, and attempts at change may be met with violence
On est fier de s'qu'on est, malgré les délits qu'on commet
Despite their criminal pasts, individuals in the marginalized group are proud of their identity and culture
Nos raisons tu les vis pas, mec qu'est-ce tu connais
People who are not part of the marginalized group cannot understand their reasons and experiences fully
Nos anciens sont des résistants
The older generation of the marginalized group are like resisters and fighters
Marginalisés depuis 30 ans
The older generation of the marginalized group have faced marginalization for 30 years
Ils s'demandent pourquoi on est associables et distant
The older generation of the marginalized group wonder why younger individuals in the group are unapproachable and distant
Tout s'explique, Paris est chimique
The artist believes that Paris's culture and environment have a negative impact on the marginalized group
Comme leur politique n'aboutit sur aucun mauvais effet psychologique
The government's policies do not address the psychological harm caused by marginalization
On s'réfugie dans l'autodestruction
Individuals in the marginalized group may turn to self-destructive behavior as a coping mechanism
Usé par la prison, les drogues on perd la boule sous cacheton
Prison and drug use can have a deteriorating mental effect on individuals in the marginalized group
Certains d'nos rech'tons ont redoublés le CP
Some children of the marginalized group repeat classes in elementary school
Dès l'âge de 4,5 ans leur diplôme commence à péter
From a young age, children in the marginalized group have limited access to education and low expectations for academic achievement
Problème de cadre familial, ou de classe social
The home environment and social class contribute to the difficulties faced by children in the marginalized group
Tout pour faire le K-Sos idéal
The experiences of children in the marginalized group contribute to their identity as a K-Sos
La Violence 94 Le Pouvoir La Hass Regretté En Mode 2 Code 187 La Puissance Enculé De Ton Clash Accepte-Moi Comme Je Suis
The artist lists several song titles that touch on themes related to the experiences of the marginalized group
Replier sur nous-même
Individuals in the marginalized group may close themselves off from others
Adorable quand on sent qu'on nous aime
Despite their tough exterior, individuals in the marginalized group can be caring and loving when they feel accepted
A la moindre déception, on prend la haine
Small disappointments can trigger feelings of anger in individuals in the marginalized group
En manque d'affection d'une personne
Individuals in the marginalized group crave affection and emotional connection
A qui parler de ses problèmes
There are often few people in the marginalized group that one can talk to about their problems
Lyrics © EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, FOOLEK MUSIC
Written by: HOUSNI M'KOUBOI, NASSIM ADJIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Katrina Katrina
Jme refait toute sa discographie impossible de dénigrer sa carrière elle est incroyable légende du rap français
Loco loco
Aaah rohff, il a trop régalé les auditeurs, rien qu'ses sons hors album ça montre à quel point il est au dessus de tous
fazer 2047
De ouf je l'écoute plus trop mais c'était le plus chaud
Ohlebzeww
Surtout celle la elle me traumatise
mehdi ace
Merci frero on ce connais pas mais on ce comprends
Eddy .K
C'est bien dommage, j'ai bien peur de plus retrouver ce Rohff qui a bercé ma jeunesse
Antoine Marneffe
Quel plaisir d'avoir grandi avec tes musiques!!! Rohff le boss du Rap K-sos 4ever 👊🏽 2019
DOFLANICO
Je me rappelle je venais juste d'avoir le permis et le code de l'horreur venait de sortir...Cette époque me manque !
sarah prescoviia
2017 et toujours dans nos oreilles !! un ancien tu reste l'un des meilleures !!
lenny tonie
quelle culture hip hop ta du passer par time bomb toi sa se sens