1) acoustic Austrian … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists with this name:
1) acoustic Austrian trio;
2) a rapper from Atlanta who moved to Philadelphia;
3) a dutch band;
4) a solo project from William Rehn of Detroit, Michigan, currently based in Los Angeles;
5) Hardcore band from Punxsutawney, PA;
6) French jazz trio;
1) S.T.S. is an Austrian band-trio that was founded in 1978 by Gert Steinbäcker, Günter Timischl and Schiffkowitz (also known as Helmut Röhrling ). All three musicians were born in Styria (a state/ Bundesland of Austria). This not only influenced the lyrics of a lot of songs, they also sing their songs in Styrian dialect. All three play acoustic guitar and they sing their refrains in three voices, while the solo-part of the song is, except of some songs, sung alone by the composer of the song. It is believed that the band "Crosby, Stills and Nash" was an important role model for S.T.S. Till now S.T.S. received 13x gold, 8x platin, 2x double-platin and 1x quadruple-platin for their productions. They gained a big part of their popularity and famousness due to the loyalty to their own musical style and their love & passion for live-performances. One of their most famous songs are beneath of „Fürstenfeld“ and „Da kummt die Sunn“: „Großvater“, „Gö, Du bleibst heut Nacht bei mir“, „Wunder meiner Seligkeit“, „Überdosis G'fühl“ and „Irgendwann bleib i dann dort“.
The early years:
All three musicians went separate ways till 1975 and played in several different Styrian and German bands till they first came together to a trio. Gert Steinbäcker and Schiffkowitz sometimes played together before in a loose formation. Later Günter Timischl joined them. A first and short performance was held at the „Forum Stadtpark“ in Graz (the capital of Styria). „Forum Stadtpark“ was a small event at which mainly poets were invited. Shortly after this, they held their first „real“ performance as a band on the 4th of December 1975. Although the band got regional popular, the split up after their alleged last concert in April 1976. However, after challenging years for every member of the band, they came again together in 1978 and finally founded the band S.T.S.
2) STS formerly Sugar Tongue Slim is a keen and clever wordsmith, Atlanta native Sugar Tongue Slim migrated to Philadelphia in 2000 where he infiltrated the underground scene, embracing the concrete urban culture. Dominating across the board from poetry slams to Hip-Hop ciphers, STS emerged with a hypnotic hybrid of southern spiel and northern street say-so. It was just this infectious combination that landed STS the job of co-writing Ciara's 2005 smash hit, "Oh"with renowned producers Andre Harris and Vidale Davis featuring vocals from Ludacris. No novice to the music industry, Slim has collaborated with several established producers including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ivan Barias, Carvin Haggins, and Kwame. Slim’s buzz worthy catalogue includes collaborations with Charlie Baltimore, Lloyd, Nas, and Mario. He has written for and worked with the likes of Jill Scott, Eve, and Beanie Sigel, just to name a few.
Backed by in-house production machine G.O.L.D. (Gentlemen of Leisure and Development), STS shows no constraints to taboos and exhibits no allegiance to norms. His lyrical wizardry speaks to a variety of topics not excluding social, economic, and political elements. In the frenetically focused "Hustle", Slim declares: "I don't wanna talk unless we talkin' poilitics, dead presidents, or Bush's impeachment/I'm in a jeep tryna fight my own war/We got third world neighborhoods that need some resource." Not sacrificing style for intellectual depth, STS delivers vivid storytelling on "F.A.B.", a raw tale of a calculating woman and edgy party heat over urban bangers like "Look Out Weekend."
Sugar Tongue Slim is a versatile and dynamic lyricist with lightning quick comedic timing who holds a mirror up to the rap game in jest as an honest caricature, but whose mastery and flow places him at the fore of Hip-Hop with the most serious of emcees. His "city slick tongue mixin' with the country grammar" is a fundamental element of the evolution of Hip-Hop. STS is certain to have mass appeal.
3) STS could also refer to the Dutch band Stokken Toetsen Snaren
4) A fourth STS is a solo project from William Rehn of Detroit, Michigan, currently based in Los Angeles California. Solo is a loose reference as Rehn (rain) is accompanied by 15 other musicians on the 2003 release SHOOTING THE SUN. Goldo (gtrs/drms/keys), Daniel Shulman (bass),Ziv Fisher (drms), Josh Segal (violin), Craig Cole (sax), Emmellda Beech (bk voc), Tony Ruiz (bass), Olivia S. Beale (bk voc), Michael Mackey (gtr), Tim Gregory (bass), Glen Wood (trumpt),Eric Garcia (bass), Abby Travis (bass), Walt Thompson (keys), Victor Balogh (gtr/keys)
5) Hardcore band from Punxsutawney, PA.
6) STS is a jazz / zeuhl band led by saxophonist Eric Seva, and by a dream rhytmic section composed of bassist Jannick Top (Magma) and drummer Claude Salmieri (Paga Group).
Hustla
STS Lyrics
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A sacrifice is what I made for the wife and kids
They say life's a bitch, but it's one life to live
I want my baby where that cake and the icing is
Out of them crisis-es off of them vices-es
They see what we do and grow up in all likenesses
Really, I don't wanna see 'em having to fight for this
Story of the family biz; I'm-a rewrite the script
Her destiny done been determined, so you can't stop her
From being independent, earning paper and proper
More like a lawyer or a doctor, not a man watcher
That's where your man got ya; it's a big world out, yeah
I'm tryna make a black diamond or a pearl out, yeah
And hit the people to the way the world twirl out, yeah
And when I thank heaven for my little girl
[Chorus]
Please, let her be a hustla; baby, be a hustla
Hope my baby girl grows up to be a hustla
Let her be a hustla; baby, be a hustla
If not, then you're only a customer
Please, let him be a hustla; baby, be a hustla
Hope my baby boy grows up to be a hustla
Let him be a hustla; baby, be a hustla
If not, then you're only a customer
Sugar Slim, I'm slicker than a squid; nigga, no kids
No baby momma, sugar, freed from the drama
Sugar, be where he wanna, no sweat like a sonnet
No judge, your honor, can't tell me how to raise mine
Figure that in due time, if and when I do find
True love, {?} maybe you can blue-line
Oh, I'm caught up in the moment for the meantime
G, I'm all about the green like tree pines
See, I'm tryna get the scratch like a feline
Hoping that my seed don't know the struggle like me, I'm
Hustling to make a buck, make a buck and fuck it up
Fuck it up and suck it up, then go and make another buck
Get the money, get the money, that's what I know
I'm hoping that my seeds know a little more than I know
I know, I know, but, baby, this what I know
If we ever settle down, well, baby, this what I hope
[Chorus]
In the song Hustla, STS The Roots shares his desire for his children, particularly his daughter, to become independent and successful individuals like lawyers or doctors, rather than being mere observers and followers of men. He acknowledges the challenges of life but highlights that we only have one life to live, and therefore, we should make the best out of it. STS, who identifies himself as Sugar Slim, raps about his aspirations to make more money to secure a better future for his children, hoping that they would not have to deal with the struggles and hardship he has encountered. STS The Roots goes further to encourage his children to become hustlers, individuals who are hardworking, independent, and self-sufficient, and not just mere customers to society. The chorus, "Please, let her be a hustla," emphasizes his hope that his children grow up to be successful, independent, and self-sufficient, rather than merely tools or customers.
The song Hustla by STS The Roots reflects on the struggles of black entrepreneurship and the motivation to succeed in a society that tends to marginalize and discriminate against minorities. It highlights the need for parents to guide and motivate their children towards success, even in a society that does not assure their success. Furthermore, the song subtly challenges the stereotypes of men in the hip-hop industry, particularly those who rely on their wives or baby mamas, by emphasizing the importance of being self-sufficient and raising one's children well.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you what priceless is, some advice to give
I want to share some valuable insight
A sacrifice is what I made for the wife and kids
I gave up certain things for my family
They say life's a bitch, but it's one life to live
Life can be tough, but we only have one to live
I want my baby where that cake and the icing is
I want the best for my child
Out of them crisis-es off of them vices-es
I want my child to avoid crises and harmful habits
They see what we do and grow up in all likenesses
Children learn from their parents' behavior and imitate it
Really, I don't wanna see 'em having to fight for this
I don't want my children to struggle
Story of the family biz; I'm-a rewrite the script
I want to change the family's story for the better
Daughter of a hip-hopper, hustla like her grandpapa
My daughter has a legacy of hard work and creativity
Her destiny done been determined, so you can't stop her
My daughter's future is set and cannot be changed
From being independent, earning paper and proper
I want my daughter to be self-sufficient and successful
More like a lawyer or a doctor, not a man watcher
I want my daughter to have a respectable career and not depend on men
That's where your man got ya; it's a big world out, yeah
Relying on a man can lead to trouble in a large, unpredictable world
I'm tryna make a black diamond or a pearl out, yeah
I want my daughter to be a shining success
And hit the people to the way the world twirl out, yeah
I want my daughter to make a positive impact on the world
And when I thank heaven for my little girl
I am grateful for my daughter
[Chorus]
Refrain for chorus
Sugar Slim, I'm slicker than a squid; nigga, no kids
I am without children, and I am very smooth and sly
No baby momma, sugar, freed from the drama
I am not tied down by a partner or drama
Sugar, be where he wanna, no sweat like a sonnet
I have the freedom to go where I want and live stress-free
No judge, your honor, can't tell me how to raise mine
I refuse to let a judge tell me how to raise my children
Figure that in due time, if and when I do find
If I do have children in the future, I will figure it out as I go
True love, {?} maybe you can blue-line
Perhaps I will find true love and settle down
Oh, I'm caught up in the moment for the meantime
For now, I am focused on the present and enjoying life
G, I'm all about the green like tree pines
I am focused on making money
See, I'm tryna get the scratch like a feline
I am hustling to make money like a cat scratches
Hoping that my seed don't know the struggle like me, I'm
I hope my future children do not have to struggle like I have
Hustling to make a buck, make a buck and fuck it up
I am working hard to earn money and then spending it carelessly
Fuck it up and suck it up, then go and make another buck
I am willing to accept bad decisions and move on to make more money
Get the money, get the money, that's what I know
I know that making money is important
I'm hoping that my seeds know a little more than I know
I want my future children to be wiser than I am
I know, I know, but, baby, this what I know
I am aware of my limitations, but this is what I believe
If we ever settle down, well, baby, this what I hope
If I do find someone and settle down, this is what I hope for my children
[Chorus]
Refrain for chorus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, TARIK L COLLINS, DON CARLOS EUGENE PRICE, AHMIR K THOMPSON
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