A1: Kore Benvenon / Intro (2:01) A2: Esperanto (4:20) A3: FK Skit (0:50) A4: Erste Schritte / Retrospektive (6:52) B1: 20$ Skit (0:47) B2: Tabula Rasa Pt. 2 (4:53) B3: Hit Skit (0:23) B4: Sternstunde / Die Revolution Der Bärte (5:24) B5: Briefwechsel / Letter Exchange (5:56) C1: Reprise (1:00) C2: Mit Dir (4:39) C3: All Apologies (5:23) C4: Frico's Skit (0:50) C5: Pulsschlag (6:29) D1: Eimsbush Bis 0711 (4:55) D2: Don's CP 70 Skit (1:34) D3: Nebelschwadenbilder (4:27) D4: Kore Salutas / Outro (2:41) E1: Mit Dir (FK Radio Edit) (4:14) E2: Mit Dir (FK Slow Jam) (4:45) F1: Mit Dir (Pale Jay Remix) (3:59) F2: Mit Dir (FK Slow Jam Shuko Remix) (4:18)
LP: Esperanto by Freundeskreis (Sony Music Catalog)
Description:
"Esperanto" is a track from the 1999 album "Esperanto" by German hip hop group Freundeskreis. The song is a laid-back, jazzy ode to the titular language, Esperanto, a constructed language designed to facilitate communication and understanding between people of different nationalities. The lyrics, delivered in German, celebrate the language's potential to bridge cultural divides and promote peace and unity. The music features a mellow groove with prominent piano and trumpet samples, creating a relaxed and optimistic atmosphere.
Freundeskreis:
Freundeskreis is a German hip hop group formed in Stuttgart in 1997. The group consists of Max Herre, Don Philippe, DJ Friction, and DJ Stylewarz. They are known for their intelligent and socially conscious lyrics, often delivered over jazzy and soulful instrumentals. Freundeskreis achieved significant success in Germany with their debut album "Quadratur des Kreises" (1997), which went platinum and spawned the hit single "A-N-N-A." Their subsequent albums, including "Esperanto" (1999) and "36 Grad" (2001), further cemented their reputation as one of the leading hip hop groups in Germany.
Sony Music Catalog:
Sony Music Catalog is a division of Sony Music Entertainment that houses a vast collection of music recordings and copyrights. The catalog includes works by a wide range of artists, from classic rock and pop to contemporary hip hop and electronic music. Sony Music Catalog is responsible for managing and distributing these recordings, ensuring that they remain accessible to fans around the world.
Additional Notes:
- The song "Esperanto" was released as a single in 1999 and reached the top 20 in the German singles chart. - The album "Esperanto" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2001. - Freundeskreis disbanded in 2007 but reunited in 2018 for a series of live shows. - Sony Music Catalog is one of the largest music publishers in the world, with a catalog of over 2 million songs.
German Pop
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