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).
X Raisons
Saïan Supa Crew Lyrics
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C'est elle qui nous a choisis, la musique est notre destine !
3 minutes c'est quoi dans une vie ?
C'est trop court pour noncer tout ce qui nous fait avancer avec ou sans succs..
[Vicelow]
Je mouille mon maillot, ai-je l'air d'un MC billonn ?
J'apporte ma mayonnaise dans cette salade de fayots
J'vite les wowwowhippyyo-hippy yeh, c'est pas bien
[Sly]
Bubu aka el nino du rle d'idiot en effacer le mc en vido radio
Aux vibes me marie au m.i.c.r.o. part nous ne voir personne aussi haut
[Specta]
J'blesse, comme le glaive, j'baise tout les MC qui se lchent
Laisse un peu trop lustr par ces ngresses et c'est si saoulant
De voir souvent les rappeurs tout lents, errants avec un style touchant
[Feniksi]
Je rappe pour des Dieudonn prsidents
Pour que tout ado soit en tout lieu donn rsident
Je rappe comme Porto on chante le fado..
Je rappe et apporte aux gens de quoi se faire du souci sur des ziks en fa do..
Voil (5) 1 MCs archi "op"
En tout ce qui concerne le H.I.P.-H.O.P
On est cette voix du peuple et si a se trouve a te plat
De toute manire on ne s'arrte pas mme si tu lches un "s'il te plat"..
[Refrain]
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Jusqu' 14 raisons d'tre MC..
Retiens ce qu'on dit car c'est ce qu'on est
Tous les faux aux alentours font piti..
Rapper t comme hiver, c'est un devoir
Quoi de plus normal en tant que MC..
Retiens ce qu'on dit car c'est ce qu'on est
Tous les faux aux alentours font piti..
[Specta]
Six. C'est le SSC t'imagine un peu mon crew s'il tait au complet
Il parat qu'on fait trs mal sur scne, qu'on est des btes de scne
Et quc12
The song "X Raisons" by Saïan Supa Crew highlights their love and dedication to hip-hop music. In the first verse, Samuel talks about how music chose them and how three minutes are not enough to express all the things that inspire them. Vicelow raps about avoiding being a show-off and the importance of staying true to oneself. He brings his own style and flavor to the music, like adding mayonnaise to a salad. Sly talks about his role as an entertainer and how he takes pride in his ability to make people dance. Specta mentions how sometimes the industry can be soul-crushing, and how he's not trying to impress anyone but himself. Feniksi raps about his desire to rap for causes greater than himself, like inspiring young people to be leaders.
Overall, the song is about the reasons why Saïan Supa Crew is passionate about hip-hop, and why they've chosen it as their career. They discuss how they want to make a difference in the world, particularly for marginalized communities. They make it clear that they're not trying to conform to society's expectations, and they're not afraid to be themselves even if people don't like it. The refrain, "Jusqu'à 14 raisons d'être MC, Retiens ce qu'on dit car c'est ce qu'on est" ("Up to 14 reasons to be an MC, remember what we say because it's who we are"), reinforces this message of staying true to oneself and being proud of who you are.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est elle qui nous a choisis, la musique est notre destine !
We were chosen by music, it's our destiny!
3 minutes c'est quoi dans une vie ?
What are 3 minutes in a lifetime?
C'est trop court pour noncer tout ce qui nous fait avancer avec ou sans succs..
It's too short to express everything that drives us, with or without success.
Je mouille mon maillot, ai-je l'air d'un MC billonn ?
I sweat my shirt off, do I look like an underpaid MC?
J'apporte ma mayonnaise dans cette salade de fayots
I bring my own flavor to this boring crowd.
J'vite les wowwowhippyyo-hippy yeh, c'est pas bien
I avoid the shallow stuff, it's not cool.
Juste pour les billets
Just for the money.
Bubu aka el nino du rle d'idiot en effacer le mc en vido radio
Bubu aka el nino plays the fool in erasing the MC on video and radio.
Aux vibes me marie au m.i.c.r.o. part nous ne voir personne aussi haut
I marry the vibes on my mic, and we don't see anyone as high as us.
J'blesse, comme le glaive, j'baise tout les MC qui se lchent
I hurt like a sword, I destroy all MCs who get loose.
Laisse un peu trop lustr par ces ngresses et c'est si saoulant
It's so annoying to be blinded by these black women's beauty.
De voir souvent les rappeurs tout lents, errants avec un style touchant
It's sad to see rappers who are slow and wandering with a touching style.
Je rappe pour des Dieudonn prsidents
I rap for presidents like Dieudonn.
Pour que tout ado soit en tout lieu donn rsident
So that every young person can find a home anywhere.
Je rappe comme Porto on chante le fado..
I rap like Porto sings fado.
Je rappe et apporte aux gens de quoi se faire du souci sur des ziks en fa do..
I rap and bring people reasons to worry about on fado music.
Voil (5) 1 MCs archi "op"
That's us, the 5 archi-op MCs.
En tout ce qui concerne le H.I.P.-H.O.P
In everything related to hip-hop.
On est cette voix du peuple et si a se trouve a te plat
We are the voice of the people, and if it pleases you.
De toute manire on ne s'arrte pas mme si tu lches un "s'il te plat"..
Anyway, we won't stop, even if you say please.
Jusqu' 14 raisons d'tre MC..
Up to 14 reasons to be an MC.
Retiens ce qu'on dit car c'est ce qu'on est
Remember what we say because it's who we are.
Tous les faux aux alentours font piti..
All the fakes around us are pitiful.
Rapper t comme hiver, c'est un devoir
Rapping is like winter, it's a duty.
Quoi de plus normal en tant que MC..
What's more natural as an MC.
Six. C'est le SSC t'imagine un peu mon crew s'il tait au complet
Six. That's the SSC, imagine my crew if we were complete.
Il parat qu'on fait trs mal sur scne, qu'on est des btes de scne
They say we kill it on stage, that we're beasts on stage.
Et quc12
And that's it.
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
philpheburbs
Most underrated, most musically and technically gifted hip hop crew ever.
Iah Coron
no matter the language you can recognize good hiphop
Nicolas M.
Yeah you are right!!
Ro
Siempre
Yona MOESTA
Yess man
sebastien TOMASSELLI
444 riders on the storm
sebastien TOMASSELLI
4h44
Crudux
french hip hop is pure art ! Their feel for the beat & rhymes! EPIC !!!
Arturo Toledo Gutierrez
Lo máximo, la vieja escuela siempre será mejor. Hay una gran riqueza en estilos(flow's) simplemente un excelente trabajo.
Omega Beats
C’est français normal 🤣