There are 8 known artists named Z:

1) Z (Japan) -
Experimental ja… Read Full Bio ↴There are 8 known artists named Z:

1) Z (Japan) -
Experimental jazz-rock outfit with one album release "Mikabe" in 2006, formed by ex-members of bands like 100 lots and there is a light that never goes out.

Current lineup is:
魚頭圭 (Uozu Kei) (guitars,voice,contrabass,drums)
根本歩 (Nemoto Ayumu) (drums)
山田高広 (Yamada Takahiro) (bass,alto sax)
根本潤 (Nemoto Jun) (vocals,tenor sax,soprano sax,alto sax,flute)

Z was formed from the ashes of legendary Japanese punk band There Is A Light That Never Goes Out who enjoyed international acclaim for their 2000 album “IE” (Dim Mak). When brothers Jun and Ayumu Nemoto (drums) and Kei Uozu (guitar, wood bass) decided to split the band in 2002 they shifted their focus to jazz; Jun exchanged electric guitar for saxophones but traded none of the abrasiveness of their previous incarnation.

Drafting in Takahiro Yamada on bass in 2003, Z was born. The band swiftly set about establishing itself a reputation as one of the underground scene’s most compelling live acts. Support slots with the likes of Keiji Haino, Lungfish, The Evens and Medications followed and they even found themselves playing with Damo Suzuki along the way. Often augmenting their line-up with additional drummers and guitarists, Z gigs are always intense but never predictable.

In March 2006 the band released its debut album “Mikabe” on their own Grok Plastique imprint in Japan to critical acclaim. With its first pressing almost sold out, “Mikabe” has already sent shock waves around the Japanese underground with its combination of free-form jazz and explosive intensity. Its six tracks feature singer and multi-instrumentalist Jun Nemoto delivering an impassioned, caustic take on Japanese society over a cacophony that grooves menacingly. If Pharoah Sanders had jammed with late-period Black Flag it may have sounded like this.

2) Z : An upcoming independent hip-hop artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Artist and Co-founder of "dispossessed.Records". Inspirations include Blu, Slug, Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and Paul Thompson. dispossessedrecords.bandcamp.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dispossessed-Records/196914790354373

3) Z (USA) aka AZDZ or AZ/DZ: a band of Ahmet & Dweezil Zappa both being sons of the late Frank Zappa @ http://zappa.com/dweezil & http://members.tripod.com/azdz . Members inclluded Frank Zappa alumni Mike Keneally and Terry Bozzio.

4) Z (Belgium) aka Marcel Vanthilt (former member of the now defunct outfit Arbeid Adelt!) & his band @ http://houbi.com/belpop/groups/arbeidadelt.htm & http://www.vacature.com/scripts/indexpage.asp?headingID=4546 . Z’s only release so far: “MENSENZIJNERTEVEELAAN” (2004)

5) Psy Trance on VA compliation TIP 3D with the track Uncle Mavis

6) Z A noisecore band most famous for their record "Violence Action"

7) German New Wave band from Berlin, who released two albums, "In Berlin" in 1980 and "Die Blaue Zone" in 1982. Their first and most successful single, "Legalize Erdbeereis", is also included in the first record.

8) Z is an alias of Naoki Maeda, composer of the vast majority of "Konami Original" songs appearing in Bemani games (Dance Dance Revolution, Beatmania, etc). Z's only song is MAXX UNLIMITED

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Z Lyrics

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West coast now we here
Bad jokes und der shit ist von mir
Oversized hoodie match so wie puff daddy
Ich mach rap man was soll schon passieren
West coast now we here
Bad jokes und der shit ist von mir
Oversized hoodie match so wie puff daddy
Ich mach rap man was soll schon passieren

Der scheiß ist deep
Und die air force ganz in weiß die sind so clean
Wenn ich nicht wer dann it was a dream
Sonne scheint und ich rauche viel zu viel
Der scheiß ist deep
Ich sehe nichts
Ich sehe nichts nur den mond und es ist frisch
Nur die bros und mein baby keine bitch
Niemand da wenn du ihn brauchst ich brauche nur mich
Ich sehe nichts
Zu viel smoke
Zu viel smoke um mich rum bin immer broke
Wegen kippen kein cent für eine hoe
Kauf mir ein hoodie und paar air force einfach so
Zu viel smoke
Ich fick dein sound
Ihr könnt nicht rappen und das wisst ihr ganz genau
Trag das jersey von mei'm bro in babyblau
Gib mir paar jahre ich schmeiß kohle in die crowd
Ich fick dein sound
West coast now we here
Bad jokes und der shit ist von mir
Oversized hoodie match so wie puff daddy
Ich mach rap man was soll schon passieren
West coast now we here
Bad jokes und der shit ist von mir
Oversized hoodie match so wie puff daddy
Ich mach rap man was soll schon passieren
West coast now we here
Bad jokes und der shit ist von mir

Oversized hoodie match so wie puff daddy
Ich mach rap man was soll schon passieren

Overall Meaning

In Z's song, "Here," he talks about his experiences on the West Coast, his style, and his attitude towards his craft. He starts by proudly announcing that he is now on the West Coast, and he is in control. He mentions his "bad jokes," which could be a nod to his humor or witty lines in his raps. He also mentions his oversized hoodie that matches Puff Daddy, showing his cool and relaxed style. He confidently says that he does rap, and he's not afraid of what could happen.

As the song progresses, Z talks about how deep his music is and how clean his Air Force 1s are. He shows a carefree attitude towards life- enjoying the sun, smoking too much, and spending his money on what he wants. He doesn't seem to care about anyone's opinion, and he's content with his small circle of friends and his significant other. The line "Niemand da wenn du ihn brauchst ich brauche nur mich" is a powerful one that shows his independence.

Towards the end of the song, Z calls out other rappers, saying that they can't rap, and he's wearing his bro's jersey in baby blue. He's confident that he'll make a lot of money in the future and throw it out to the crowd.

Overall, "Here" is a confident song with a carefree vibe. It showcases Z's unique style and his disregard for other people's opinions. He's content with who he is, and he doesn't apologize for it.

Line by Line Meaning

West coast now we here
I'm now present in the West Coast, feeling empowered and confident.

Bad jokes und der shit ist von mir
I create and own the bad jokes and crude humor in my music.

Oversized hoodie match so wie puff daddy
My oversized hoodie matches the style of legendary rapper Puff Daddy.

Ich mach rap man was soll schon passieren
I make rap music and I'm not worried about what may happen as a result of my artistic expression.

Der scheiß ist deep
My music has depth and meaning beyond the surface level.

Und die air force ganz in weiß die sind so clean
The all-white Air Force sneakers I'm wearing are very clean and fresh.

Wenn ich nicht wer dann it was a dream
If I didn't exist, it would all just be a dream.

Sonne scheint und ich rauche viel zu viel
The sun is shining and I'm smoking too much, perhaps as a coping mechanism.

Ich sehe nichts
I can't see anything clearly, either literally or metaphorically.

Nur die bros und mein baby keine bitch
The only people I trust and rely on are my close friends and significant other.

Niemand da wenn du ihn brauchst ich brauche nur mich
Nobody is there for me when I need them, so I only rely on myself.

Zu viel smoke
I'm surrounded by too much smoke, potentially referring to the negative effects of drug use.

Zu viel smoke um mich rum bin immer broke
I'm always broke due to my excessive smoking habit.

Wegen kippen kein cent für eine hoe
I don't have any money to spend on women because I spend it all on cigarettes.

Kauf mir ein hoodie und paar air force einfach so
I buy myself a hoodie and some Air Force sneakers without much thought or concern for money.

Ich fick dein sound
I'm confident that I can make better music than my competition.

Ihr könnt nicht rappen und das wisst ihr ganz genau
My competition knows they can't rap as well as I can.

Trag das jersey von mei'm bro in babyblau
I wear my friend's jersey in baby blue as a sign of support and solidarity.

Gib mir paar jahre ich schmeiß kohle in die crowd
In a few years, I'll be successful enough to start throwing money into the crowd during my concerts.

West coast now we here
I'm reiterating my presence and dominance in the West Coast music scene.

Bad jokes und der shit ist von mir
Once again, I'm reminding listeners that I am the one responsible for the crude humor in my music.

Oversized hoodie match so wie puff daddy
I continue to wear my oversized hoodie in the same style as Puff Daddy, showing my admiration for his success and influence.

Ich mach rap man was soll schon passieren
I'm reiterating that I will continue to make music, regardless of any potential consequences or obstacles.

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Written by: Anas Rmili

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