1) A rapper from Sweden.
2) … Read Full Bio ↴Two artists share the name Timbuktu.
1) A rapper from Sweden.
2) A rapper from London, Ontario.
1) Jason Diakité (born 11 January 1975 in Lund, Sweden), known under the stage name Timbuktu, is a Swedish rapper.
He is from Scania, the southernmost part of Sweden, and raps with a slight scanian accent. Having released four studioalbums and a live album he has firmly established himself as a political rapper, borrowing influences from folk music, American blues as well as music from West Africa and Jamaica. A Tribe Called Quest was Timbuktu's favourite rap group when he was a kid.
Timbuktu started rapping in the early 1990s, and quickly became very popular in the hip hop scenes of Malmö, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. In the mid 90s he formed the group Excel with the Danish producer Obi. In 2000, his first solo album, T2: Kontrakultur, was released, produced by Breakmecanix. The double album features one disc with tracks in English and the other disc in Swedish. At the same time as he was recording T2, Timbuktu toured with Petter and Thomas Rusiak.
Timbuktu has also recorded with members of Looptroop and he is a member of the Swedish Reggae group Helt Off and has played alot with the funk-group Damn!
Discography:
High five og 1 falaffel (2008)
Oberoendeframkallande (2007)
Alla vill till himlen men ingen vill dö (2005)
Live! m/ damn! (2004)
The båtten is nådd (2003)
W.D.M.D. (Wått's dö madderfakking diil?) (2002)
T2: Kontrakultur (2000)
2) Timbuktu is a member of the London, Ontario based hip hop group Toolshed. Timbuktu is also a member of Canada's Backburner crew.
En jävel på två hjul
Timbuktu Lyrics
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Ägnar denna till alla som överlevt botten
Rör hela kroppen involvera er
Stångar alla spärrar jag vill forcera de
Möjligt allt e böjligt ja tänjer
De löjligt höj lite man va händer
Samma som vanligt men en ny dag gryr nu
Vibben har legat o pyrt men tar fyr nuFör trummorna styr allt i mitt liv
En rebell utan paus ingen halvtid
Svaren e få men frågorna många
Från jord vind vatten till lågor sen ånga
Så döda din tv köp en cd
Pissa på skiten rök en fede
För bläcket flyter ut över allting
Amatos backspin å måns sampling
För vi kutar runt på is som e lövtunn
Ge mig en mic emcees får en rövfull
De e döbull för dom men godt nok här
Svårt o bli fri i en fucked up värld
Full av lögner pengar sex makt och missbruk
Visst ser de trist ut men vi har pisskul
Jag o min familj o min mikrofon
Rullar runt världen i ett discotåg
De e bara dunka dunka från sol upp till sol ner
Fyller upp bush brevlåda med hotbrev
Håll upp hoppet o hjärtat på rätt plats
Vandra den väg man som ger dig bäst chans
Allt man kan göra e o göra va man kan
Sprida lite love inte förstöra för varann
Jag sa allt man kan göra e o göra va man kan
Sprida lite love inte förstöra för varann
O ni vet
The lyrics of Timbuktu's song "En jävel på två hjul" convey a message of resilience and defiance. The first two lines, "Upp o hoppa gör helikoptern, Ägnar denna till alla som överlevt botten" can be interpreted as a call to rise up and keep going despite facing hardships. It acknowledges those who have hit rock bottom but have managed to overcome it.
The following lines, "Rör hela kroppen involvera er, Stångar alla spärrar jag vill forcera de" highlight the need to engage fully in life and break through any barriers that may hold one back. Timbuktu wants to push against limitations and expand his horizons.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of rebellion and living life without pauses or halftime breaks. The line, "En rebell utan paus ingen halvtid" suggests Timbuktu's commitment to living on his own terms and not conforming to societal expectations.
Timbuktu reflects on the abundance of questions that exist in the world, contrasting with the scarcity of answers. Yet, he embraces the uncertainties and urges listeners to challenge their surroundings. He encourages breaking free from the constraints of a messed up world filled with lies, money, sex, power, and abuse.
Ultimately, the song emphasizes the importance of love and connection. Timbuktu's reference to his family and microphone symbolizes the power of music and human relationships. He seeks to spread love and positivity rather than destruction and harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Upp o hoppa gör helikoptern
Rise and shine, the energy is lifting us like a helicopter.
Ägnar denna till alla som överlevt botten
This is dedicated to all those who have persevered through the lowest points in life.
Rör hela kroppen involvera er
Move your entire body, get involved and embrace the moment.
Stångar alla spärrar jag vill forcera de
I break down barriers relentlessly, eager to push through obstacles.
Möjligt allt e böjligt ja tänjer
Everything is possible; I'm stretching limits to explore potential.
De löjligt höj lite man va händer
It's absurd; let's elevate the atmosphere, raise those hands.
Samma som vanligt men en ny dag gryr nu
Though it feels familiar, a new day dawns with fresh opportunities.
Vibben har legat o pyrt men tar fyr nu
The vibe has been simmering, but now it's igniting into something vibrant.
För trummorna styr allt i mitt liv
The rhythm of the drums governs every aspect of my existence.
En rebell utan paus ingen halvtid
I'm a relentless rebel, fully engaged without any breaks or halftime.
Svaren e få men frågorna många
Answers are scarce, yet the questions are abundant and pressing.
Från jord vind vatten till lågor sen ånga
From earth, wind, and water to flames, now transformed into steam.
Så döda din tv köp en cd
Disconnect from the television; invest in a CD, embrace real music.
Pissa på skiten rök en fede
Reject the negativity; light up a good time and enjoy life.
För bläcket flyter ut över allting
Ink spills out, covering everything, a metaphor for creativity.
Amatos backspin å måns sampling
Referencing Amato's breakdancing and Måns' sampling, merging art forms.
För vi kutar runt på is som e lövtunn
We're running on ice that's as thin as a leaf, taking risks in life.
Ge mig en mic emcees får en rövfull
Hand me the microphone; I’ll leave other emcees feeling inadequate.
De e döbull för dom men godt nok här
It's disappointing for them but perfectly fine for us here.
Svårt o bli fri i en fucked up värld
It’s challenging to gain freedom in a world rife with complexities.
Full av lögner pengar sex makt och missbruk
A world filled with lies, money, sex, power, and addiction.
Visst ser de trist ut men vi har pisskul
It may seem bleak, but we’re having an absolute blast.
Jag o min familj o min mikrofon
My family, my microphone, we stand united in our mission.
Rullar runt världen i ett discotåg
We’re traveling the world together, a joyous disco train of camaraderie.
De e bara dunka dunka från sol upp till sol ner
It’s just the steady beat from sunrise to sunset, a continuous celebration.
Fyller upp bush brevlåda med hotbrev
Stuffing the mailbox with bold declarations, expressing ourselves unfiltered.
Håll upp hoppet o hjärtat på rätt plats
Keep hope alive and your heart in the right place to navigate life.
Vandra den väg man som ger dig bäst chans
Walk the path that gives you the best opportunity for success.
Allt man kan göra e o göra va man kan
All we can do is to take action within our capabilities.
Sprida lite love inte förstöra för varann
Spread a little love; don’t destroy each other, but uplift instead.
Jag sa allt man kan göra e o göra va man kan
I reiterate that all one can truly do is to act on one's possibilities.
Sprida lite love inte förstöra för varann
Bring forth some love; avoid harming one another, focus on unity.
O ni vet
And you know how it goes—let's keep this spirit alive.
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