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{{short description|German rapper}}
'''Ferris MC''' is a German [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] artist from [[Hamburg]]. He is somewhat controversial due to his offensive language and antisocial attidude. His [[DJ]], [[Stylewarz]] is one of Germany's most famous [[scratching|scratch]] artists.
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2010}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ferris MC
| image =File:FERRIS MC.jpg
| caption =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Sascha Reimann
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1973|10|2}}
| death_date =
| origin = [[Kiel]], Germany
| instrument =
| genre = [[German hip hop]], [[Rap]], [[Rap rock]], [[Punk rock]]
| occupations = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* actor
}}
| years_active = 1994–present
| label = MZEE, Yo Mama, Missglückte Welt
| associated_acts = [[Deichkind]]
| website = [http://www.ferrismc.de/ www.ferrismc.de]
| current_members =
| past_members =
}}


Born as Sascha Reimann (* 2. Oktober 1973 in Neuwied / Germany)
'''Sascha Reimann''' (born 2 October 1973 in [[Neuwied]]), better known by his stage name '''Ferris MC''', is a German musician, [[Rapping|rapper]] and actor.


==Biography==
Known as german raps [[Enfant Terrible]] because of his unicque way to express himself in very clever lyrics wraped up in agressiv, crude, even (for some) offensiv language.
He also often refers to his youth / childhood in the poorest parts of [[Kiel]] and [[Bremen]].
Ferris spent his youth in [[Neumünster]], [[Kiel]], and then [[Bremen]]. A recurring theme of social exclusion is predominant in his music.
This often reflects his lyrics wich often deal with crual and extensive use of Drugs, violence and Women.


He graduated from [[Hauptschule]] and served his apprenticeship as an [[auto mechanic]]. At the same time, he was a radio DJ and actor (e.g. [[Tatort]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.daserste.de/unterhaltung/krimi/tatort/sendung/2012/hochzeitsnacht-100.html|title = Hochzeitsnacht - Tatort - ARD &#124; das Erste}}</ref>).
His fans love him because of his agressiv style and his hate of popculture, politics, religion, the selfgenerated myth of rich supremesse, and the human tendency to give up dreams in order to conform with the standards of socity.


Together with Flowin Immo and DJ Pee, Ferris founded the Freaks Association Bremen (FAB),<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p809951/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Ferris MC|last=Jeffries|first=David|publisher=[[All Media Group|AMG]]|accessdate=9 May 2010}}</ref> which, in the quickly-growing German hip hop scene, achieved success rather quickly. They performed at several events, festivals, and on [[MTV Central|MTV]] and [[Viva (TV station)|VIVA]].
With the release of "Duestere Legende" Ferris announce the official death of Ferris MC.


In 1994, FAB released their first album ''Freaks'', on the small [[Independent record label|indie label]] MZEE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rap.de/c37-interview/5844-ferris/ |title=Interview: Ferris |date=11 August 2005 |language=de |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/panorama/ferris-mc-unkaputtbar-1.2494748 |title=Ferris MC: Unkaputtbar |website=sueddeutsche.de |date= 26 May 2015 |language=de |access-date= 3 January 2024 |quote=1994 veröffentlicht er mit seiner Band das Album "Im Zeichen des Freaks".}}</ref> Three years later, they disbanded over a private, professional dispute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.laut.de/Ferris-MC |title=Ferris MC |website=laut.de |access-date= 3 January 2024}}</ref>
A.K.A's: Das Reimemonster, der Freak
also:"der fertigste der Mongos" (Such A Surge),
der "lebende Elvis des Raps" (Ferris)
das "Reimemonster" (Afrob),
"Satans geclonter Roboter am Microphon" (Yo Mama),
der "Ozzy des Rap" (Ferris).
"XXL-Junkie"


Ferris moved to [[Hamburg]] and in with [[Fünf Sterne deluxe|Tobi Tobsen]] and finds DJ Stylewarz, who turned out to be a patient live DJ that was more fitting to Ferris' musical style. He released several records on Yo Mama.
== Discography: ==


In 1999, he released the single "Reimemonster" with fellow rapper [[Afrob]], which was a success,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.t-online.de/unterhaltung/musik/id_84620348/rapper-ferris-mc-verlaesst-deichkind-wir-sehen-uns-in-hollywood-.html |title="Wir sehen uns in Hollywood": Deichkind-Frontmann Ferris MC verlässt die Band |quote=1999 brachte er zusammen mit Afrob die Single "Reimemonster" heraus. |date=16 October 2018 |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref> and followed it with his first solo album ''Asimetrie''. Im August 2000 he parted ways with DJ Stylewarz,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mzee.com/forum/threads/ferris-und-stylewarz-gehen-getrennte-wege.197349/ |title=Ferris und Stylewarz gehen getrennte Wege |website=mzee.com |date=24 August 2000 |language=de |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref> and wound up deeper in the Hamburg drug scene.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Frederike Arns |url=https://mopop.de/interviews/ferris-ich-werde-naechstes-jahr-50-ich-habe-keinen-bock-zu-sterben-15304 |title=Interviews: Ferris: "Ich werde nächstes Jahr 50, ich habe keinen Bock zu sterben" |website=mopop.de |date=31 March 2022 |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref>
Albums


His second LP ''Fertich'' was released in 2001, but the single "Flash for Ferris MC" and the corresponding music video don't fulfill the high commercial expectations. In 2003, Ferris released a musical autobiography, adequately called ''Audiobiographie'' and his last regular album ''Ferris MC''.
1994/1995: Freaks (F.A.B.; MZEE)
1999: Asimetrie ,Yo Mama Records
2001: Fertich! ,Yo Mama Records
2003: Audiobiographie ,Yo Mama Records
2004: Ferris MC , Yo Mama Records
2006: Düstere Legenden (BestOf)


On 17 March 2006, his last single was released on the [[greatest hits]] album ''Düstere Legende'''. It concluded Ferris' career as a hip hop artist.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}}
Singles


As Maniax, a [[house music|house]] and [[Electro (music)|electro]] project with Marc Deal, he played in clubs in Germany, [[Austria]], and [[Switzerland]] until 2008.<ref>{{YouTube|id=nq7xjYEzSt0 |title=Maniax @ 10 Jahre Fusion Club 14.09.07, Ferris MC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| author=Nicole Janke |url=https://www.eurovision.de/Ferris-MC-ESC-2015-Mitglied,jury242.html |title=Wiederauferstehung als Ferris MC 2.0 |date=1 May 2015 |access-date=3 January 2024 |quote=Als DJ-Duo Maniax macht er zusammen mit Marc Deal Elektro- und House-Musik bis er 2008 bei der Elektro-Punk-Hip-Hop-Combo Deichkind als Ferris Hilton einsteigt. |language=de}}</ref>
1995: Freaks (F.A.B., 12", MZEE)
1997: Es tut mir leid (F.A.B.,12")
1997: ERiCH Privat (F.A.B., EP)
1999: Im Zeichen des Freaks
2000: Tanz mit mir
2001: Flash for Ferris MC
2002: Viel zu spät
2003: Zur Erinnerung
2004: Feierarlarm
2004: Was wäre wenn?
2004: Spieglein, Spieglein
2004: Rappen und Feiern (mit JaOne & Twizzy)
2005: Wixtape Vol.1 >> Der übliche Verdächtige
2005: Die Nacht der Freaks (feat. Mellow Trax)
2005: Achtung! Achtung! (Maniax ,12")
2006: Düstere Legende (Achtung! Achtung!) ,(also DVD)


From 2008 to 2018, he was a member of the band [[Deichkind]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=Asiye Aydin |url=http://www.visions.de/news/9709/Mehr-Yippie-Yeah |title=Mehr Yippie Yeah |website=visions.de |date=21 July 2008 |access-date=3 January 2024 |quote=Die Deichkind'schen Spaßkanonen bringen Mitte Oktober neuen Rambazamba in Form eines Albums heraus. Im Vorfeld will die Electric Super Dance Band mit Neumitglied Ferris MC ordentlich touren. |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/ferris-mc-verlaesst-deichkind-a-1233409.html |title=Deichkind: Ferris MC steigt aus |trans-title=Deichkind: Ferris MC gets out |website=spiegel.de |date=15 October 2018 |access-date=3 January 2024 |language=de}}</ref>
==External link==
*[http://www.ferrismc.de/ Official website]


==Discography==
[[de:Ferris MC]]
===Albums===
* 1995 – ''Freaks'' (as FAB; MZEE)
* 1999 – ''Asimetrie'' (Yo Mama)
* 2001 – ''Fertich!'' (Yo Mama)
* 2003 – ''Audiobiographie'' (Yo Mama)
* 2004 – ''Ferris MC'' (Yo Mama)
* 2006 – ''Düstere Legenden''
* 2015 – ''Glück ohne Scherben''
* 2017 – ''Asilant''
* 2019 – ''Wahrscheinlich nie wieder vielleicht''
* 2020 – ''Missglückte Asimetrie''
* 2022 – ''Alle hassen Ferris''
* 2024 – ''Mortal Comeback''


===Singles===
* 1995 – ''Freaks'' (as FAB; 12", MZEE)
* 1997 – ''Es tut mir leid'' (as FAB; 12")
* 1997 – ''ERiCH Privat'' (FAB; EP)
* 1999 – ''Im Zeichen des Freaks''
* 2000 – ''Tanz mit mir''
* 2001 – ''Flash for Ferris MC''
* 2002 – ''Viel zu spät''
* 2003 – ''Zur Erinnerung''
* 2003 – ''Fiesta'' (feat. [[Vanessa Struhler|Vanessa S.]])
* 2004 – ''Feierarlarm''
* 2004 – ''Was wäre wenn?''
* 2004 – ''Spieglein, Spieglein''
* 2004 – ''Rappen und Feiern'' (with JaOne & Twizzy)
* 2005 – ''Wixtape Vol.1 >> Der übliche Verdächtige''
* 2005 – ''Die Nacht der Freaks'' (feat. [[Mellow Trax]])
* 2005 – ''Achtung! Achtung!'' (as Maniax; 12")
* 2006 – ''Düstere Legende (Achtung! Achtung!)'' (also as DVD)
* 2007 – ''Fuck the World'' (from Tube & Berger feat. Electro Ferris, 12″)
* 2008 – ''Arbeit nervt'' (as member from [[Deichkind]])
* 2008 – ''Day Off'' (as Electro Ferris, 12″)
* 2008 – ''2 MC`S & 1 DJ'' (from DJ Stylewarz, Ferris MC and Toni-L, 12″)
* 2008 – ''Dark City/Sex in the City'' (Maniax, 12″)
* 2008 – ''Plutonium Boy'' (Maniax, 12″)
* 2009 – ''Luftbahn'' (as member from [[Deichkind]])
* 2009 – ''Fight Club'' (als Electro Ferris, 12″)
* 2009 – ''Fight Club Round 2'' (ass Electro Ferris, 12″)
* 2009 – ''Schattenwelt'' (as Electro Ferris mit Stereofunk)
* 2010 – ''Sonnenlicht'' feat. Markus Lange & Denis Naidanow (als Electro Ferris)
* 2011 – ''Stab'' (as Electro Ferris mit Nikolai)
* 2011 – ''you got the Body Baby'' (as Electro Ferris mit Markus Lange)
* 2012 – ''Bück dich hoch'' (as member from [[Deichkind]])
* 2012 – ''Leider geil'' (as member from [[Deichkind]])
* 2012 – ''Überfallkommando'' (as Ferris MC mit den Discodogs)
* 2012 – ''Blood Red'' (as Ferris Hilton, 12″)
* 2012 – ''Weltuntergang'' (feat. Swiss)
* 2013 – ''Killah'' (as Ferris Hilton, 12″)
* 2015 – ''All die schönen Dinge''
* 2015 – ''Roter Teppich''
* 2018 – ''Für Deutschland reichts''
* 2019 – ''Phönix aus der Klapse'' (feat. Swiss, EP)
* 2020 – ''Bullenwagen'' (feat. Shocky & Swiss + die Andern)
* 2020 – ''Wir sterben alle''
* 2020 – ''Missglückte Asimetrie''
* 2020 – ''Kein Kompliment''
* 2020 – ''13. Stock''
* 2020 – ''Du hast eine Rolex''
* 2021 – ''Advent Advent ein Nazi brennt'' (with Swiss und die Andern, SHOCKY, Tamas, ZSK, [[Lord of the Lost]] & Diggen)
* 2022 – ''Partisanen''
* 2022 – ''Alle hassen Ferris''
* 2024 – ''Nashorn''
* 2024 – ''Einklang''
* 2024 – ''Die Goldene Ära''
* 2024 – ''Trauma''


==References==
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{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{in lang|de}} [http://www.ferrismc.de/ Official website]
* {{in lang|de}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20070624023304/http://laut.de/wortlaut/artists/f/ferris_mc/biographie/index.htm Ferris at laut.de]
* {{Discogs artist}}

{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ferris MC}}
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:German male rappers]]
[[Category:Hamburg hip-hop]]
[[Category:Musicians from Hamburg]]
[[Category:German male actors]]
[[Category:Participants in the Bundesvision Song Contest]]
[[Category:German electronic dance music DJs]]
[[Category:Male actors from Rhineland-Palatinate]]
[[Category:Male actors from Schleswig-Holstein]]
[[Category:Male actors from Bremen (city)]]
[[Category:People from Neumünster]]
[[Category:People from Neuwied]]

Latest revision as of 13:57, 13 December 2024

Ferris MC
Background information
Birth nameSascha Reimann
Born (1973-10-02) 2 October 1973 (age 51)
OriginKiel, Germany
GenresGerman hip hop, Rap, Rap rock, Punk rock
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • actor
Years active1994–present
LabelsMZEE, Yo Mama, Missglückte Welt
Websitewww.ferrismc.de

Sascha Reimann (born 2 October 1973 in Neuwied), better known by his stage name Ferris MC, is a German musician, rapper and actor.

Biography

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Ferris spent his youth in Neumünster, Kiel, and then Bremen. A recurring theme of social exclusion is predominant in his music.

He graduated from Hauptschule and served his apprenticeship as an auto mechanic. At the same time, he was a radio DJ and actor (e.g. Tatort[1]).

Together with Flowin Immo and DJ Pee, Ferris founded the Freaks Association Bremen (FAB),[2] which, in the quickly-growing German hip hop scene, achieved success rather quickly. They performed at several events, festivals, and on MTV and VIVA.

In 1994, FAB released their first album Freaks, on the small indie label MZEE.[3][4] Three years later, they disbanded over a private, professional dispute.[5]

Ferris moved to Hamburg and in with Tobi Tobsen and finds DJ Stylewarz, who turned out to be a patient live DJ that was more fitting to Ferris' musical style. He released several records on Yo Mama.

In 1999, he released the single "Reimemonster" with fellow rapper Afrob, which was a success,[6] and followed it with his first solo album Asimetrie. Im August 2000 he parted ways with DJ Stylewarz,[7] and wound up deeper in the Hamburg drug scene.[8]

His second LP Fertich was released in 2001, but the single "Flash for Ferris MC" and the corresponding music video don't fulfill the high commercial expectations. In 2003, Ferris released a musical autobiography, adequately called Audiobiographie and his last regular album Ferris MC.

On 17 March 2006, his last single was released on the greatest hits album Düstere Legende'. It concluded Ferris' career as a hip hop artist.[citation needed]

As Maniax, a house and electro project with Marc Deal, he played in clubs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland until 2008.[9][10]

From 2008 to 2018, he was a member of the band Deichkind.[11][12]

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • 1995 – Freaks (as FAB; MZEE)
  • 1999 – Asimetrie (Yo Mama)
  • 2001 – Fertich! (Yo Mama)
  • 2003 – Audiobiographie (Yo Mama)
  • 2004 – Ferris MC (Yo Mama)
  • 2006 – Düstere Legenden
  • 2015 – Glück ohne Scherben
  • 2017 – Asilant
  • 2019 – Wahrscheinlich nie wieder vielleicht
  • 2020 – Missglückte Asimetrie
  • 2022 – Alle hassen Ferris
  • 2024 – Mortal Comeback

Singles

[edit]
  • 1995 – Freaks (as FAB; 12", MZEE)
  • 1997 – Es tut mir leid (as FAB; 12")
  • 1997 – ERiCH Privat (FAB; EP)
  • 1999 – Im Zeichen des Freaks
  • 2000 – Tanz mit mir
  • 2001 – Flash for Ferris MC
  • 2002 – Viel zu spät
  • 2003 – Zur Erinnerung
  • 2003 – Fiesta (feat. Vanessa S.)
  • 2004 – Feierarlarm
  • 2004 – Was wäre wenn?
  • 2004 – Spieglein, Spieglein
  • 2004 – Rappen und Feiern (with JaOne & Twizzy)
  • 2005 – Wixtape Vol.1 >> Der übliche Verdächtige
  • 2005 – Die Nacht der Freaks (feat. Mellow Trax)
  • 2005 – Achtung! Achtung! (as Maniax; 12")
  • 2006 – Düstere Legende (Achtung! Achtung!) (also as DVD)
  • 2007 – Fuck the World (from Tube & Berger feat. Electro Ferris, 12″)
  • 2008 – Arbeit nervt (as member from Deichkind)
  • 2008 – Day Off (as Electro Ferris, 12″)
  • 2008 – 2 MC`S & 1 DJ (from DJ Stylewarz, Ferris MC and Toni-L, 12″)
  • 2008 – Dark City/Sex in the City (Maniax, 12″)
  • 2008 – Plutonium Boy (Maniax, 12″)
  • 2009 – Luftbahn (as member from Deichkind)
  • 2009 – Fight Club (als Electro Ferris, 12″)
  • 2009 – Fight Club Round 2 (ass Electro Ferris, 12″)
  • 2009 – Schattenwelt (as Electro Ferris mit Stereofunk)
  • 2010 – Sonnenlicht feat. Markus Lange & Denis Naidanow (als Electro Ferris)
  • 2011 – Stab (as Electro Ferris mit Nikolai)
  • 2011 – you got the Body Baby (as Electro Ferris mit Markus Lange)
  • 2012 – Bück dich hoch (as member from Deichkind)
  • 2012 – Leider geil (as member from Deichkind)
  • 2012 – Überfallkommando (as Ferris MC mit den Discodogs)
  • 2012 – Blood Red (as Ferris Hilton, 12″)
  • 2012 – Weltuntergang (feat. Swiss)
  • 2013 – Killah (as Ferris Hilton, 12″)
  • 2015 – All die schönen Dinge
  • 2015 – Roter Teppich
  • 2018 – Für Deutschland reichts
  • 2019 – Phönix aus der Klapse (feat. Swiss, EP)
  • 2020 – Bullenwagen (feat. Shocky & Swiss + die Andern)
  • 2020 – Wir sterben alle
  • 2020 – Missglückte Asimetrie
  • 2020 – Kein Kompliment
  • 2020 – 13. Stock
  • 2020 – Du hast eine Rolex
  • 2021 – Advent Advent ein Nazi brennt (with Swiss und die Andern, SHOCKY, Tamas, ZSK, Lord of the Lost & Diggen)
  • 2022 – Partisanen
  • 2022 – Alle hassen Ferris
  • 2024 – Nashorn
  • 2024 – Einklang
  • 2024 – Die Goldene Ära
  • 2024 – Trauma

References

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  1. ^ "Hochzeitsnacht - Tatort - ARD | das Erste".
  2. ^ Jeffries, David. "Biography: Ferris MC". AMG. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
  3. ^ "Interview: Ferris" (in German). 11 August 2005. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Ferris MC: Unkaputtbar". sueddeutsche.de (in German). 26 May 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2024. 1994 veröffentlicht er mit seiner Band das Album "Im Zeichen des Freaks".
  5. ^ "Ferris MC". laut.de. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  6. ^ ""Wir sehen uns in Hollywood": Deichkind-Frontmann Ferris MC verlässt die Band". 16 October 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2024. 1999 brachte er zusammen mit Afrob die Single "Reimemonster" heraus.
  7. ^ "Ferris und Stylewarz gehen getrennte Wege". mzee.com (in German). 24 August 2000. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  8. ^ Frederike Arns (31 March 2022). "Interviews: Ferris: "Ich werde nächstes Jahr 50, ich habe keinen Bock zu sterben"". mopop.de. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  9. ^ Maniax @ 10 Jahre Fusion Club 14.09.07, Ferris MC on YouTube
  10. ^ Nicole Janke (1 May 2015). "Wiederauferstehung als Ferris MC 2.0" (in German). Retrieved 3 January 2024. Als DJ-Duo Maniax macht er zusammen mit Marc Deal Elektro- und House-Musik bis er 2008 bei der Elektro-Punk-Hip-Hop-Combo Deichkind als Ferris Hilton einsteigt.
  11. ^ Asiye Aydin (21 July 2008). "Mehr Yippie Yeah". visions.de (in German). Retrieved 3 January 2024. Die Deichkind'schen Spaßkanonen bringen Mitte Oktober neuen Rambazamba in Form eines Albums heraus. Im Vorfeld will die Electric Super Dance Band mit Neumitglied Ferris MC ordentlich touren.
  12. ^ "Deichkind: Ferris MC steigt aus" [Deichkind: Ferris MC gets out]. spiegel.de (in German). 15 October 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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