Under the motto "Wir suchen den heißesten Live-Act Deutschlands" ("We are looking for Germany's hottest live act") Popstars returned with a sixth installment in the summer of 2007, this time searching for Germany's best live performers. Hopeful singers and dancers attended open television auditions in a couple of German cities, judged by choreographer and dancer Detlef "D!" Soost, music producer Dieter Falk, techno grandma Marusha, singer Nina Hagen and singing coach Jane Comerford. Over the course of several recalls and re-recalls the judges reduced the contestants to a smaller group that immediately travelled to Füssen to get trained in singing, dancing, and fitness. Considering the contestants for too weak, ProSieben decided to hold auditions in the Netherlands, where a few more dancers and singers were casted. In the end dancers and singers started working on their performance and publicity skills together. While the dancers suddenly were separated from the singers and put into a separate band, called Popstars Dance Company, the singers continued the competition.
On the season's finale on Thursday, December 6, 2007, four of the six were chosen to make the band: Cristobal Moreno, Sascha Schmitz, Julian Kasprzik, and Tialda van Slogteren beat out Norman Ramazan and Marcella McCrae - and eventually formed the group Room 2012.
Fresh
Room 2012 Lyrics
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Yeah, you know how we do
Yeah... uh-huh, you know what time it is
(Fresh!) My name is Blueprint
You know how we do
(Fresh!) It's that time again
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah
I'm the man the whole underground is talkin 'bout
Cats stealin my style before I even had an album out
Two years ago the same cats was doubtin me
Heard me on "Alchemy," now they sound like me
A bunch of powderpuffs rhymin with aggression
Forgot to follow the steps of natural progression
I almost think you sat in on my sessions
You came to class on time but you didn't study my lessons
You only got a piece of the genuine article
If I call you son it's because I followed you
Thank me on your liner notes for makin it possible
Every year I change it up and make it harder for you
Now even art fags wanna sound conventional
Can't rhyme on beat because they lack the rhythm to
You get cool points cause I'm the one you listen to
But lose 'em all cause you're not original, but I'm
[Chorus x2]
(Fresh!) Yeah you think you're grown
Find somethin else to do and stop bein a clone
You're not (Fresh!) You've been at it for years
Stop bitin ideas, come up with somethin on your own that's
[Interlude]
What these MC's be doin y'all - straight sharkin
What these cats out here be doin - straight sharkin
I don't think they heard you man they - straight sharkin
Yeah, what these MC's be doin - straight sharkin
[Blueprint]
Man, these MC's gotta lotta nerve
"I rhyme and do beats like you Print" - oh WORD?
Like I'ma grade you on a curve
My advice to you, master one of 'em first
You're already a toy as it is
On top of that you wanna go ahead and spread yourself too thin
And just because I make it look easy
Doesn't mean that any Tom, Dick and Harry can do this
That's the kind of shit I'm talkin about
You been at it for a year and wanna put an album out
You haven't even found your style
You didn't even battle 'til you saw "8 Mile"
Talkin 'bout what you wrote
How you know so-and-so and you're the next one to blow
You wanna rhyme and produce but suck at both
And if you get on stage with that, you're headed for jokes
[Chorus]
The Room 2012 song "Fresh" is a criticism towards other rappers who imitate Blueprint's flow and style. Blueprint starts the song by introducing himself and claiming that he is the man whom the whole underground is talking about. He accuses other rappers of stealing his style before he even had an album out. He points out that some of these rappers doubted him two years ago, but now they sound like him. Blueprint expresses that these other rappers are not following the steps of natural progression and suggests they lack originality. He emphasizes that "even art fags wanna sound conventional" now. Blueprint ends the song by calling out specifically those who want to rhyme and produce but are not good at either.
The song is straightforward in delivering its message. Blueprint uses the chorus of the song to emphasize that other rappers need to find their own style instead of following someone else's. The song also features an interlude that emphasizes how other rappers are "straight sharkin" (i.e. straight-up biting). Blueprint's critiques are not just directed towards other rappers but also towards those who are trying to be in the music industry but do not have original ideas. He emphasizes that it takes more than just copying someone's style to be successful.
Line by Line Meaning
(Fresh!) My name is Blueprint
I'm introducing myself as Blueprint, the artist.
You know how we do
You're familiar with my style and what I represent.
(Fresh!) It's that time again
I'm back with new music and ready to show off my skills.
I'm the man the whole underground is talkin 'bout
I'm a respected and popular figure in the underground music scene.
Cats stealin my style before I even had an album out
Other artists are copying my style even though I haven't released a full album yet.
Two years ago the same cats was doubtin me
These same artists were doubting me and my talent two years ago.
Heard me on "Alchemy," now they sound like me
Now that I've gained popularity from my single "Alchemy," these artists are copying my style even more.
You only got a piece of the genuine article
These copycat artists aren't able to fully imitate my true talent and success.
Every year I change it up and make it harder for you
I'm constantly evolving my sound and style to stay ahead of the game.
Can't rhyme on beat because they lack the rhythm to
Some artists can't even keep a beat and aren't truly skilled musicians.
(Fresh!) Yeah you think you're grown
Young artists think they're ready to make it big, but they're not quite there yet.
Stop bitin ideas, come up with somethin on your own that's
Stop copying other artists and develop your own unique sound.
Just because I make it look easy
Just because I make music seem effortless doesn't mean it's easy to do.
You been at it for a year and wanna put an album out
Some new artists want to release an album too soon without fully developing their skills.
You haven't even found your style
These artists haven't found their own unique sound yet.
You wanna rhyme and produce but suck at both
Some artists try to do it all, but they aren't actually skilled at either singing or producing music.
Writer(s): Obi Simbarashe Mhondera Copyright: Appleby Music Ltd.
Contributed by Leo W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.