They achieved considerable fame throughout Europe and the rest of the world due to the fact that even non-francophones found it easy to fall victim to their infectious sense of rhythm.
Saïan Supa Crew produced a very musical style of rap with hints of chanting, reggae and dancehall. Beat boxing also is an integral part of their music, as well as classic disco; for example, Ring My Bell was partially revisited on their album KLR.
Their primary themes extend from drug problems (Que dit-on?) to racism (La preuve par 3), including also relationships (A demi-nue), suicide (La dernière séance) and the justification of violence by religion (Au nom de quoi). Humor and seriousness are both at home in their lyrics.
Their second album, X-raisons, was awarded a Victoire de la musique in 2002 for Best Rap/Groove Album.
Most of the groups of the collective have solo albums out as well. OFX was the first to debut, with their album Roots in February 2004, followed shortly by Explicit Samouraï in January 2005 and later by Sir Samuel whose solo album, Vizé pli o, was released in April 2005.
In 2009 Féfé released his solo debut, Jeune à la retraite.
The last album from Saïan Supa Crew, Hold Up, was released Halloween 2005. On this album, the group demonstrated their breadth with three featured artists: German singer Patrice on 96 degreez, the singer Camille on Si j'avais su, and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas on La patte.
The group disbanded in 2007 shortly after primary members Leeroy Kesiah and Feniksi left.
Other group members include Vicelow, Sly the Mic Buddha, Leeroy Kesiah, Specta, and KLR (died 1999).
Mama
Saïan Supa Crew Lyrics
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Face à ce reflet qu'une glace lui rend mais pas pareil.
Six mois qu'elle porte un secret, en elle une vie s'écrit,
Ses crises de Bamako ne sont pas prises en compte à Paris.
En France son cÅ"ur y est, mais son corps attend le billet,
Toujours pas de courrier de son babtou,
Didier, elle ne peut pas l'oublier.
Sa famille cherche à cacher l'infâme, père faché :
Â" Obéis, tue moi ce bâtard Â" qu'il dit.
Â" Obéis ! Â" mais Mama se bat et plutôt que parler part tard sous la nuit étoilée.
Une vieille parka en guise de bagage, passeport, cash et elle met les voiles.
[son pays] Mama va quitter pour de bon,
C'est son [pays] que Mama pleure,
Son âme elle perd, plus l'avion prend de la hauteur ;
Mama apeurée, se rappelle sa mère quand la vie était autre, lui chantait ses notes…
Sly : Mama, quel mauvais vent t'amènes ici ?
Quel si beau rêve t'as donc fait croire à cette utopie ?
Ta venue pour lui sonne comme un attentat,
Mama tu n'es plus, il ne te veut pas, ne te voie pas, ne t'entends pas,
Pas aussi belle que sa famille,
Tu ne figures pas dans l'inventaire,
Fin de l'aventure, seule échouée sur le rivage,
Mama s'en va, avec au ventre, la peur, la rage et ses bagages.
Vicelow : Mama est seule, Mama se saoule, l'alcool lui colle à la peau,
Personne pour papoter,
Pas de pot que sa couleur de peau soit mauvaise, élève à l'école ANPE.
Elle veut la paix, pour elle et lui,
Lui, c'est ce bébé qu'elle ne sait encore comment appeler.
C'est son bonheur , le seul qui lui rende son honneur,
Son heure de joie elle la vit seule,
Qu'il meurt (lui) ce père anonyme comme un donneur,
Elle prie (Dieu) pour pas qu'on la condamne
Pour surmonter ces dos d'âne de la vie en HLM loin de la campagne.
Son petit pleure, a faim, a froid, n'est pas enchanté,
Mama soulage son enfant roi en lui chantant…
Samuel : Elle s'est tuée au travail,
Y'a plus d'temps pour les larmes,
La tristesse s'en est allée,
Le sourire sur son visage s'est d'nouveau installé, oh Mama !
Après tant de ravages et vu tant de paysages, tout deux se sont enfin posés,
Loin de sa terre natale, mais enfin reposée, oh Mama
Sans son fils elle ne serait certainement plus de ce monde.
Et ça, son bonhomme le sait, c'est pour ça qu'il lui chante...
The song "Mama" by Saïan Supa Crew is a thoughtful and emotional portrayal of the struggles of an African woman living in France. The first verse, sung by Féfé, describes how Mama is pregnant and alone in a foreign land. She looks at herself in the mirror and sees that her reflection doesn't quite match her imagined self-image. Even though her heart is in France, she is waiting for a letter from her lover in Africa and she is unsure about her future. Her family is ashamed of her unmarried pregnancy and Mama is afraid for her life. She decides to leave her country for good, and as she flies away, she remembers her mother singing her favorite songs.
In the following verses, Sly and Vicelow continue to paint a picture of Mama's challenging reality. Sly speaks about how Mama's arrival in France is seen as a threat to his lover's family, and how they reject her. Vicelow describes Mama's daily struggle to survive and protect her unborn child. He says that Mama sings to her baby to soothe him, but she is alone in a foreign land, without anyone to talk to. She dreams of peace and happiness, but her reality is harsh, and she prays to avoid being judged for her choices.
The chorus, sung by Samuel, is a tribute to Mama's resilience and inner strength. He describes how Mama has worked hard all her life and has finally found a place to rest with her son, whom she loves above all else. She has overcome many obstacles, but she has never lost her smile. Samuel's verse is both hopeful and melancholic, as he acknowledges how grateful Mama is for her son's love, but also how she couldn't have survived without him.
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