Didi B drops ‘Shogun,’ a bold rap anthem that mixes sharp lyrics with a powerful beat. The lyrics writer Bassa Zéréhoué Diyilem crafts a confident narrative, while Passa Beatz delivers a melody that fuels the song’s energy. Together, they create a track that declares dominance in the rap game.
Released: March 13, 2023
Shogun
Didi B
Shogun Lyrics Translation – Didi B
Didi B describes building an empire, saying, ‘I’m the god of the game, and your rappers are just my creations.’ The artist uses vivid scenes from Abidjan’s streets, mentioning minibuses, taxis, and fake Gucci to paint his story. He blends Wolof and Mbalax rhythms, showcasing his African roots and musical versatility.
Dans ce game je vous rend mou pour vu que ça dureIn this game, I’ll make you all look weak, and I hope it stays that way.
Ils ont aucun idée de l’empire que je suis en train de bâtirThey’ve got no idea about the empire I’m building.
Ne te trompe guère c’est le moment d’être dans le navireMake no mistake, now’s the time to get on board.
Je suis le dieu du game et vos rappeurs sont mes créaturesI’m the god of the game, and your rappers are just my creations.
J’arrive en WolofI’m stepping in with ‘Wolof’ vibes.
Coup de couteau je mets des balafreWith a knife’s edge, I’m leaving my mark.
Ton rappeur aura le palu s’il arrive à rapper sur du MbalaxYour rapper’s going to get sick if he tries to rhyme over ‘Mbalax’ rhythms.
C’est le talentThat’s what real talent looks like.
Dieu les punisseMay God judge them.
Font les morts font les timidesThey act like they’re gone or they play it shy.
Parle mal met toi sur la liste et le gbonhi va te rendre visiteTalk trash and put yourself on the list, and my ‘crew’ will pay you a visit.
Que des physiquesThey’re all just empty appearances.
Que des nouchiIt’s all ‘street style’ from Abidjan.
Ouvrez les portes que le Veli rentreOpen the doors so ‘Mojaveli’ can enter.
Que vos rappeurs se pendentLet your rappers admit they’ve lost.
Vos rappeurs qui sontYour rappers, who are…
Sans effetCompletely lacking any impact.
Qui portent que des Gucci (que des Gucci fake)Wearing nothing but Gucci (nothing but fake Gucci).
Je fais la musique pour mon pays mes ancêtres c’est pas des GauloisI make music for my country; my ancestors aren’t ‘French colonizers’.
Dans ce game on sait qui est Fally Ipupa on sait qui est Ferre GolaIn this game, we know who the legends like Fally and Ferre are.
Je prends mon tempsI’m taking my time.
Surveille les nuagesWatching the clouds.
Quand je vais venir c’est pas bonWhen I arrive, it’s not going to be good for you.
ShogunShogun.
Sho sho shogunSho-sho-Shogun.
Tu rigoles le matinYou’re laughing in the morning,
On t’attend la nuitbut we’re waiting for you at night.
Tu vas pas croire si tu nous vois faut fuirYou won’t believe your eyes when you see us, so you’d better run.
ShogunShogun.
Sho sho shogunSho-sho-Shogun.
Salam wa Senegal dji tou Cote d’Ivoire axinaGreetings from Senegal all the way to Ivory Coast, it’s here.
Je suis écouté dans la rue dans tous les Gbaka les TaximanThey’re listening to me on the streets, in every ‘minibus’ and every taxi.
Meilleur rappeur les autres c’est les sans tailleI’m the best rapper, and the others are just small-time.
Sont des étoiles suis le sunshineThey’re just stars, but I’m the sunshine.
En vrai c’est pas permisHonestly, it’s not even fair.
Mais je fais des punchlineBut I keep dropping punchlines.
Par accidentEven by accident.
Je fais feladay à tous mes sonsI bring a ‘legendary’ energy to every track.
Je participe à mes instrusI help create my own beats.
J’suis enfant de musicien je sais tout faire c’est mon excuseI’m a musician’s son, so I can do it all; that’s my excuse.
Le rap africain ma maison partir en vacances je me le permetsAfrican rap is my home, so I can afford to take a vacation.
Beaucoup de rappeurs fake comme les coachs remplis sur InternetMany rappers are as fake as those ‘coaches’ all over the internet.
Je prends mon tempsI’m taking my time.
Surveille les nuagesWatching the clouds.
Quand je vais venir c’est pas bonWhen I arrive, it’s not going to be good.
ShogunShogun.
Sho sho shogunSho-sho-Shogun.
Tu rigoles le matinYou’re laughing in the morning,
On t’attend la nuitbut we’re waiting for you at night.
Tu vas pas croire si tu nous vois faut fuirYou won’t believe it when you see us, so you’d better run.
ShogunShogun.
Sho sho shogunSho-sho-Shogun.
Les rageux peuvent toujours essayer ça me dérange pas ça s’applauditThe haters can keep trying, it doesn’t bother me; it’s almost worth applauding.
Si ton rappeur est fort que moi wallaye billaye je suis mauditIf your rapper is stronger than me, then ‘by God’, I must be cursed.
Aye Wallaye billaye je suis mauditYes, ‘by God’, I’m truly cursed.
Ils savent très bien qu’ils vont pas durer leur dernière option c’est me maudireThey know they won’t last, so their only choice is to try and curse me.
J’investis dans le son je m’écoute dans mon propre casqueI invest in the sound and listen through my own headphones.
Abidjanais pas parisien pas monégasqueI’m from Abidjan, not Paris or Monaco.
On parle que de business dit nous ce que tu proposesWe’re only talking business, so tell us what you’re offering.
Ils ont cru qu’ils étaient fort mais sont meilleurs que dans les fortes dosesThey thought they were tough, but they’re only good at getting high.
Shogun Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Shogun’ highlight Didi B’s confidence and skill, while the artist’s African heritage shines through in every line. Featuring Didi B, this track from the album is a tribute to his roots and a challenge to his rivals.