Childhood:
Samy Deluxe grew up with his mothers family as his Sudanese father left Germany when Samy was just two years old. Shortly after this event his half-sister was born. After living in Barmbek for many years they then moved to Eppendorf, a generally better-off suburb of Hamburg. Given this contrast - he certainly did not come from a well-off background - and his constant problems at school with teachers who he often defied, he looked for a release and a way to express himself away from school. He soon discovered music.
Style:
Samy modelled himself on American hip hop. This gave him a great sense of caring for his family, although he boasts of having had a good relationship with his mother and the people who looked after him. He practised all year long writing lyrics and spitting them, he has outstanding freestyling skills. Even his fiercest rivals have admitted that he is one of the best Freestylers in Germany.
Audacious and eloquent, Samy initially chose an aggressive style, based on imaginative use of metaphors, complex overlapping rhymes and his own melodic flow. He favours constructing contantly changing pictures rather than telling long stories. Critics find fault with his limited content and repetitive subjects, but Sam Semillia (as he calls himself, taken from the non-toxis form of the cannabis plant, Sinsemilia) has responded by saying that he can only rap in the style and about the subjects that feel real to him.
Starting Out:
Before working with Dynamite Deluxe he was a member of German Hip Hop group "No Nonsens". He became very well known due to his many guest appearances on the CDs put out by hip hop artists such as Freundeskreis, the Stieber Twins, Main Concept, Eins Zwo, Ferris MC, Absolute Beginner, Das Bo and 5 Sterne Deluxe. It was the latter group in particular that he performed many concerts with. He also took it upon himself to do the festivals all over Germany in order to make a name for himself.
Beat Box
Samy Deluxe Lyrics
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Korrektur, damals gab's für Shows nur Benzingeld
Gigs in kleinen Jugendhäusern, keinerlei Promo
Auf jeder HipHop Jam im Land mit Dynamites Polo
Keine CDs, MP3s nur Kassetten
Keine Buffets, Sandwich Style an Ratsstätten
Scheiß Landkarten, damals gab es kein Navi
Ich kann den scheiß nicht lesen man ich habe kein Abi
Und als wir ankamen, nirgends in der Stadt ein Plakat sahen
Sagte Dynamite, dass es auch ein Halle in Westfalen gibt
Aber wir kamen immer an's Ziel man egal wie
Damals waren Veranstalter zu geizig für'n Flug
Und wir fuhren achtzehn Stunden in die Schweiz mit dem Zug
Dachten nach der Fahrt, wir gehen in's Hotel, ruhen uns aus
Fanden dann raus, die Veranstalter sind Fans
Und wir pennen in der Nacht bei ihren Eltern auf der Couch
Autsch,- trotzdem waren wir selten so gut drauf
Wow, gute alte Zeit Shit, wenn der Typ das Mic nimmt
Mongo Clikke 13
The lyrics to Samy Deluxe's song Beat Box describe the hardships that he and his group, the Mongo Clikke 13, faced during their early days of performing. Samy reminisces about how they would perform at small youth centers with no promotion or CDs, but only cassette tapes. They would rely on sandwiches from roadside stops and struggle to navigate with maps, as they did not have access to GPS. Samy also mentions how they would travel long distances by train to perform, only to find out that their hosts were just fans and not actual event organizers. Despite these challenges, the group remained optimistic and were still able to enjoy themselves.
Overall, the lyrics depict the struggle that many up-and-coming artists face when trying to establish themselves in the industry. They showcase the resilience and determination needed to succeed and highlight the importance of enjoying the journey despite the obstacles. The lyrics also hint at the importance of grassroots support, with Samy being appreciative of the few fans and supporters that he and his group had at the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Damals gab's für Shows noch nicht viel Geld
Back then, shows didn't pay much.
Korrektur, damals gab's für Shows nur Benzingeld
Correction, back then, shows only paid for gas money.
Gigs in kleinen Jugendhäusern, keinerlei Promo
Performances were in small community centers with no promotion.
Auf jeder HipHop Jam im Land mit Dynamites Polo
We wore Dynamite's Polo at every HipHop Jam across the country.
Keine CDs, MP3s nur Kassetten
There were no CDs, only tapes and MP3s.
Keine Buffets, Sandwich Style an Ratsstätten
No buffets, just sandwiches at truck stops.
Scheiß Landkarten, damals gab es kein Navi
We relied on paper maps because GPS navigation didn't exist yet.
Ich kann den scheiß nicht lesen man ich habe kein Abi
I couldn't read the maps because I didn't finish school.
Einmal fuhren sechs Stunden nach Halle bei Leipzig
Once, we drove six hours to Halle near Leipzig.
Und als wir ankamen, nirgends in der Stadt ein Plakat sahen
When we arrived, there were no posters in the city.
Sagte Dynamite, dass es auch ein Halle in Westfalen gibt
Dynamite said there was also a Halle in Westfalen.
Aber wir kamen immer an's Ziel man egal wie
Despite the challenges, we always made it to our destination.
Damals waren Veranstalter zu geizig für'n Flug
Back then, promoters were too cheap to pay for flights.
Und wir fuhren achtzehn Stunden in die Schweiz mit dem Zug
So we took an 18-hour train ride to Switzerland instead.
Dachten nach der Fahrt, wir gehen in's Hotel, ruhen uns aus
After the long ride, we thought we would rest in a hotel.
Fanden dann raus, die Veranstalter sind Fans
But we found out the promoters were actually fans.
Und wir pennen in der Nacht bei ihren Eltern auf der Couch
So we ended up crashing on their parents' couch for the night.
Autsch,- trotzdem waren wir selten so gut drauf
Despite the discomfort, we were rarely in better spirits.
Wow, gute alte Zeit Shit, wenn der Typ das Mic nimmt
Wow, good old times, man. When the guy takes the microphone,
Mongo Clikke 13
it's the Mongo Clikke 13.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jan Robert van der Toorn, Samy Sorge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Loquaze
Schön den Clip nach all den Jahren mal wieder zu sehen! Classic 🙌🏻
@wayneinteressierts4826
Samy du bist und bleibst einer der besten Legende ❤️
@Magerquark
Den Clip über die ganzen Jahre bestimmt 50 mal gesehen. Schöne Zeiten damals, da konnte man sich das deutsche Fernsehen auch noch geben
@Escalate90
Achso ich dachte schon, es wäre komplett fremdscham.
@thomasweiser3355
Wie sich jeder Faser seines Körpers gegen dieses Kommerz stemmt 😂
@jeanninev2946
Das hab ich mir auch gedacht 😂😂😂😂 Der Blick war genial 😂
@manni108
Legendär der Auftritt !
@groundedhuman3136
Samy, King of Rap
@MuchoStilo
Samy's Jacke von Phat Farm ist echt der Killer!!!
@whyking364
Bester Rapper Deutschlands