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.
Viel Mehr
Samy Deluxe Lyrics
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Für die, die dachten das wars
Falsch, wir haben noch viel mehr bin lange dabei
Komme langsam mei'm Ziel näher
Der Typ, der euch weiterhin neue Hits liefert
Für eure Plattenspieler, eure CD Player, sieh her
In jedem gottverdammten Haushalt wie IKEA
Kennt man mein Namen, bei dei'm sagen sie „wie“ „wer“?
Bist gescheitert, sieh es ein, Mann, sei einfach ehrlich
Und es tut mir leid, ich weiß es ist hart
Doch Leute wollen gute Musik und du hast keine am Start
Doch scheiß auf dich, ich bleib fit, schreib Hits
Zeige wie's geht und mach es euch vor
Auf Dynamites Beats
Und alle hier kaufen die Platte sofort
Boh boh boh
Ihr kennt den Namen, kennt das Gesicht und
Wisst ich kreier' meine eigene Richtung
Sag den ganzen Leuten da draußen sie sollen ruhig mitkommen
Dies Album heißt „Verdammtnochma“, kennt ihr diesen Shit schon?
Nein?
Dann nehmt euch kurz die Zeit und hört ma' rein
Dies hier is Samsemilia ma' mit neuen Reimen
Und an den Beats is Joni, rewind zack, zack rewind
Ich bin ein Businessmann, hab keine Zeit so viel zu chillen
Bin noch weit von meinem Ziel weg, dafür weiß ich was ich will
Hatte nach mei'm ersten Album nur 'ne Hand voll Geld
Jetzt bin ich ein Mann von Welt, ging ganz schön schnell
Doch ihr vergesst die harte Zeit, die gottverdammte Vorarbeit
Ich bin kein Industrieptodukt, schnell entwickelt wie Polaroid
Der Wickeda, wieder ma' mit neuen Texten
Da hier ganz ein anderer Rapper da draußen klingt noch wie letztes Jahr!
Kippt etwas Sekt ins Glas, Toast auf mich
Rap hier geht bloß um mich, ich bin so großartig
Ja, ich, und nicht er und nicht die und nicht sie
Die ist der Wickeda MC, kennt ihr die neue LP?
Wie, nein?
Dann nehmt euch kurz die Zeit und hört ma' rein
Dies hier is Samsemilia ma' mit neuen Reimen
Und an den Beats is Joni, rewind zack, zack rewind
Tscha tscha tscha
The lyrics to Samy Deluxe's song Viel Mehr ("Much More" in English) speak to his longevity in the world of music. He addresses those who thought he was finished, telling them that he has much more to offer. Samy speaks to his experience in the industry and how he continues to deliver new hits that can be found in every household, likening it to the ubiquity of IKEA. He acknowledges that not everyone knows his name but reminds listeners to continue rapping without becoming a nuisance. Samy acknowledges the difficulty of producing good music but reassures fans that he will continue to do so, showcasing his skills on Dynamites Beats. He encourages listeners to join him in listening to his new album "Verdammtnochma" (Damn Again). The second verse speaks more directly to his rise to success and how it did not come easily. Samy states that being a businessman means that he cannot afford to waste time and that he always knows what he wants. He reminds listeners that he started from humble beginnings, with only a little money after his first album, but he has worked hard to become who he is today. Samy emphasizes that he is not like other rappers who have not evolved to keep up with the times. He invites listeners to raise a toast to him and his greatness while suggesting that they listen to his new album, "Samsemilia," with beats produced by Joni.
Overall, "Viel Mehr" is a motivational rap song that speaks to Samy's perseverance and determination to create quality music that will last over time. He reminds listeners that success does not come overnight and that there is always room to grow and evolve.
Line by Line Meaning
Aha, Pegel is laut! Yeah! Hör mir zu
Hey, the volume is high! Listen up!
Für die, die dachten das wars
For those who thought that it was the end
Falsch, wir haben noch viel mehr bin lange dabei
Wrong, we have a lot more to give, as I have been in the game for a long time
Komme langsam mei'm Ziel näher
Slowly getting closer to my goal
Der Typ, der euch weiterhin neue Hits liefert
The guy who keeps delivering new hits to you
Für eure Plattenspieler, eure CD Player, sieh her
For your turntables, your CD players, look here
In jedem gottverdammten Haushalt wie IKEA
In every goddamn household like IKEA
Kennt man mein Namen, bei dei'm sagen sie „wie“ „wer“?
They know my name, and when you mention me, they say 'who? what?'
Kennt keiner, Typ, rap weiter, doch bitte nerv nich
No one knows you, dude, keep rapping, but please don't annoy
Bist gescheitert, sieh es ein, Mann, sei einfach ehrlich
You have failed, accept it, man, just be honest
Und es tut mir leid, ich weiß es ist hart
And I'm sorry, I know it's tough
Doch Leute wollen gute Musik und du hast keine am Start
But people want good music, and you don't have any to offer
Doch scheiß auf dich, ich bleib fit, schreib Hits
But forget about you, I'll stay strong, write hits
Zeige wie's geht und mach es euch vor
I'll show you how it's done, and do it in front of you
Auf Dynamites Beats
To the beats of Dynamite
Und alle hier kaufen die Platte sofort
And everyone here will buy the record immediately
Boh boh boh
Oh oh oh
Ihr kennt den Namen, kennt das Gesicht und
You know the name, know the face, and
Wisst ich kreier' meine eigene Richtung
Know that I create my own direction
Sag den ganzen Leuten da draußen sie sollen ruhig mitkommen
Tell everyone out there to come along calmly
Dies Album heißt „Verdammtnochma“, kennt ihr diesen Shit schon?
This album is called 'Damn again,' do you know about this stuff already?
Nein?
No?
Dann nehmt euch kurz die Zeit und hört ma' rein
Then take a moment and listen in
Dies hier is Samsemilia ma' mit neuen Reimen
This is Samsemilia with new rhymes
Und an den Beats is Joni, rewind zack, zack rewind
And Joni's on the beats, rewind, zip, zip, rewind
Ich bin ein Businessmann, hab keine Zeit so viel zu chillen
I am a businessman, I don't have much time to chill
Bin noch weit von meinem Ziel weg, dafür weiß ich was ich will
I'm still far from my goal, but I know what I want
Hatte nach mei'm ersten Album nur 'ne Hand voll Geld
After my first album, I only had a handful of money
Jetzt bin ich ein Mann von Welt, ging ganz schön schnell
Now I am a man of the world, it all happened quite fast
Doch ihr vergesst die harte Zeit, die gottverdammte Vorarbeit
But you forget the hard times, the damn pre-work
Ich bin kein Industrieptodukt, schnell entwickelt wie Polaroid
I am not an industry product, developed quickly like Polaroid
Der Wickeda, wieder ma' mit neuen Texten
The wicked guy, back with new lyrics
Da hier ganz ein anderer Rapper da draußen klingt noch wie letztes Jahr!
Because there's still another rapper out there who sounds like last year!
Kippt etwas Sekt ins Glas, Toast auf mich
Pour some champagne in the glass, toast to me
Rap hier geht bloß um mich, ich bin so großartig
Rap here is all about me, I am so great
Ja, ich, und nicht er und nicht die und nicht sie
Yes, me, not him and not her and not them
Die ist der Wickeda MC, kennt ihr die neue LP?
This is the wicked MC, do you know about the new LP?
Wie, nein?
What, no?
Dann nehmt euch kurz die Zeit und hört ma' rein
Then take a moment and listen in
Dies hier is Samsemilia ma' mit neuen Reimen
This is Samsemilia with new rhymes
Und an den Beats is Joni, rewind zack, zack rewind
And Joni's on the beats, rewind, zip, zip, rewind
Tscha tscha tscha
Cha cha cha
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jochen Niemann, Samy Sorge
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