Peter Manns came from Cambridge (Massachusetts) to the German banking capital . There he met Thelonious Coltrane, who was about to flood the market across the city limits with a myriad of beat tapes long ago. It clicked between those two directly and, as a result, they created an absolute new school boombap-masterpiece.
The beats from Coltrane vary from soulful grooves und jazz samples (“Looking for Words“ and “Cognac“) to classic headnod-bangers („jump up“). Peter Manns adds his thoughtful lyrics being permanently performed with an unlimited amount of coolness to a perfect mix.
"Devil on my back, but i stay on track"
Friends left behind and newly won in the old and new home, phases of childhood and youth or simply the life itself – Peter Manns drags the listener into the hustle coming along with being a young immigrant from America trying to find his way in a foreign country and city. Of course, there are the girls, the funk, the partys and the weed as well... but foremost, each song those two present delivers the message: despite all difficulties and irregularities, it is the music, which makes it all void and, ultimately, puts together all the scattered pieces!
"We made a classic!" – and would they say otherwise, it would not be Hip Hop! Selftitled.
Da Funk
Undagawds Lyrics
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Enter Circles
Where I’m the best one there
social got me underground
Check how this train stare
I stay low
Submarine ugh
here there
Tourist in a Taurus
Different places
Proving this world
It Ain’t for us
My skin color tell it all
it’s not important
Trynna chase a Fortune
Cleaning up distortion
Watch me torch them
Trips to the bodega
Picking up a quarter water
I made the trip
Daily
I was diggin
Papi’s daughter
In 5th grade
I got suspended 8 times
3 times in 2 weeks
That should tell you
I ain’t follow orders
I got a small shortage
Don’t cross my borders
Same my name 3 times
And Im coming for ya
Yea
What I represent
Never hesitant
Henny and the funky scent
Leave me hella bent
It’s Supa
Diesel haze when I bring the funk
You get smoked yo
Yea yea yea
You get smoked yo
Diesel Haze when I bring the ugh ugh
Wake up and get straight to it
I don’t even eat breakfast
Thinking straight movements
Looking at myself
Like you the truest
Yea Telling myself homie
you can do it
(Bridge Supa talking)
My stomach growles
From different hunger pains
Yea it’s Peter gainst
The world
I Guest it’s hunger games
I got my
Back against the wall
With myself to blame
I Made the choice
Gotta live with it
Im chasing fame
Gotta deal with others
Always Trynna block the lane
Good friends turn to depends
Conversations
that I’m diving off The deep end
That’s a slim chance
As my circle slims
roll the funk up
As I never ugh
Diesel haze when I bring the funk
You get smoked yo
Yea yea yea
You get smoked yo
Diesel Haze when I bring the ugh ugh
When I...
In "Da Funk," Undagawds delivers a story of perseverance and determination despite the odds. He starts off by claiming his position as the best one in the circle, but also acknowledges his social status as an underground artist. He stays low like a submarine, moving from here to there, always making it clear that he's not just a tourist in the rap game. Undagawds faces the harsh reality of the world, with his skin color telling it all, but he refuses to let that stop him. He's in pursuit of fortune, trying to clean up the distortion and watch it all burn.
Undagawds uses his experiences to fuel his ambition, reminiscing about trips to the bodega and getting suspended eight times in 5th grade alone. He's not one to follow orders or stay within the confines of his small world. He warns his enemies to stay clear of his borders and tells them to save his name three times before they come for him. He represents the underdog spirit, never hesitating to bring the funk and leave you smoked.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Diesel haze when I bring the funk, you get smoked yo," emphasizing the power and intensity of his music. He talks about waking up with a clear focus and telling himself that he can do it, despite the different hunger pains that come with chasing fame. He acknowledges that his back is against the wall, and he's to blame, but still chooses to move forward with his dreams. He rolls up the funk and never looks back.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Starting the song.
Enter Circles
Joining a social group.
Where I’m the best one there
Feeling confident in social situations.
social got me underground
Feeling out of place and overlooked in society.
Check how this train stare
Feeling like an outsider and being watched.
I stay low
Keeping a low profile.
Submarine ugh
Staying hidden and unnoticed.
here there
Moving around frequently.
Let’s make this shit clear
Being direct and upfront about intentions.
Tourist in a Taurus
Feeling out of place and like a tourist.
Different places
Going to many different locations.
Proving this world
Showing what can be accomplished.
It Ain’t for us
Feeling excluded from mainstream society.
My skin color tell it all
Being judged by race.
it’s not important
Believing that race does not define a person.
Trynna chase a Fortune
Pursuing financial success.
Cleaning up distortion
Eliminating obstacles in the way of success.
Watch me torch them
Overcoming challenges and obstacles.
Trips to the bodega
Going to the corner store.
Picking up a quarter water
Buying a cheap bottle of water.
I made the trip
Going out of one's way to achieve something.
Daily
Doing something regularly.
I was diggin
Having a crush on someone.
Papi’s daughter
Crushing on a girl who is the daughter of a Latin man.
In 5th grade
As a child.
I got suspended 8 times
Getting in trouble in school.
3 times in 2 weeks
Repeating the same mistake multiple times.
That should tell you
Indicating a problem with authority.
I ain’t follow orders
Disregarding authority and rules.
I got a small shortage
Not having a lot of resources.
Don’t cross my borders
Warning others not to cross boundaries.
Same my name 3 times
A reference to the horror movie 'Candyman'.
And Im coming for ya
Threatening someone who dares to say 'Candyman' three times.
What I represent
Defining oneself.
Never hesitant
Being confident and bold.
Henny and the funky scent
Drinking Hennessy and smelling funky.
Leave me hella bent
Getting drunk.
It’s Supa
Referring to oneself as 'Supa'.
Diesel haze when I bring the funk
Smoking strong marijuana while playing music.
You get smoked yo
Warning others that the strong marijuana will get them high.
Wake up and get straight to it
Being productive from the start of the day.
I don’t even eat breakfast
Skipping breakfast to be more productive.
Thinking straight movements
Planning ahead and being efficient.
Looking at myself
Evaluating one's own actions and decisions.
Like you the truest
Believing in oneself and one's choices.
Yea Telling myself homie
Encouraging oneself.
you can do it
Believing in oneself and one's abilities.
(Bridge Supa talking)
Supa speaking directly to the listener.
My stomach growles
Feeling hunger.
From different hunger pains
Experiencing various forms of hunger in life.
Yea it’s Peter gainst
Facing challenges and obstacles.
The world
Dealing with obstacles in life.
I Guest it’s hunger games
Referencing the popular book and movie series.
I got my
Having introspection about one's own life.
Back against the wall
Feeling trapped or cornered.
With myself to blame
Acknowledging personal responsibility for one's problems.
I Made the choice
Taking responsibility for one's own decisions.
Gotta live with it
Dealing with the consequences of one's choices.
Im chasing fame
Struggling to achieve success and recognition.
Gotta deal with others
Navigating social relationships and other people's behavior.
Always Trynna block the lane
Feeling blocked or held back by others.
Good friends turn to depends
'True' friends can become lost or unreliable.
Conversations
Discussing and sharing ideas with others.
that I’m diving off The deep end
Feeling like one is in over one's head or taking risks.
That’s a slim chance
Being realistic about the chances of success.
As my circle slims
As one's social circle becomes smaller.
roll the funk up
Smoking marijuana.
As I never ugh
Ending the song with a reference to oneself as 'never ugh'.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Peter Manns
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@juanmapena2922
Argentina in da house, fireeeee
@s50b30-mofo
Nice tune! keep it up gawds!
@relboyos770
Love from sydney
@LMNZofficial
Nice tune, big UP
@OiyoTV
🔥🔥🔥
@Genchu2k6
This shit sounds crazy men! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@XKAYEDX1
Heard a remix on Spotify and searched for you guys. was expecting 9 mil view. you need more appreciation.
Thanks for this art.
@jasper8383
ouuuh der beat!!
@pierrevonhelden6005
FUNKY GAWDS - THIS RECORD IS A BLESSING!!!
@hugehafner4789
feeling it
thx for keeping it real