Page type: artist reference
Canonical path: /outlandish
Lyric pages live: 52
Photos available: 1
Video embedded: yes
Artist profile
Outlandish
Outlandish formed in 2000 as a trio of childhood friends from Copenhagen's suburbs: Isam Bachiri and Lenny Martinez, both of Moroccan descent, and Suad Yusuf,...
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Start here
The pages that open this catalog up fastest
These picks surface the stronger lyric pages first instead of dropping you into one endless list.
Artist at a glance
The fast read
52 lyric pages live
1 photo available
Video on page
Reference snapshot
The facts this page is built to carry clearly
Use this page as the public reference for the artist summary, linked lyric pages, and any LyroVerse editor's note on the page. Listener comments remain user-generated context.
Photos
Open gallery
Visual archive
Real photos only. No placeholder gallery promo.
Songs in focus
Keep moving through Outlandish
Appreciation
3 visits
arrow_forward
Come On
3 visits
arrow_forward
Ill Kebab
3 visits
arrow_forward
A Donkey Named Cheetah
2 visits
arrow_forward
After Every Rainfall
2 visits
arrow_forward
Aicha
2 visits
arrow_forward
Aisha
2 visits
arrow_forward
Always Remember
2 visits
arrow_forward
Any Given Time
2 visits
arrow_forward
Belly Dance
2 visits
arrow_forward
Beyond Words
2 visits
arrow_forward
Cph Maro
2 visits
arrow_forward
Crash N' Burn
2 visits
arrow_forward
Dirty Dirty East
2 visits
arrow_forward
El moro
2 visits
arrow_forward
Eyes Never Dry
2 visits
arrow_forward
Background notes
Archive material and source history
Outlandish formed in 2000 as a trio of childhood friends from Copenhagen's suburbs: Isam Bachiri and Lenny Martinez, both of Moroccan descent, and Suad Yusuf, who is Somali-Dane. They started making music together, drawing from their experiences as immigrants in Denmark.
Their 2003 debut album 'Outland's Official' brought them attention across Europe and the Middle East. The track 'Guantanamo' became particularly well-known for its commentary on the U.S. detention camp, though it also drew criticism from some quarters. Other songs like 'Aicha' and 'Callin' U' showed their range beyond political themes.
Over the next several years, they released albums including 'Bread & Barrels of Water' in 2004 and 'Closer Than You Think' in 2007. Their sound incorporated reggae, soul, and Middle Eastern influences alongside their hip-hop foundation. The group experienced some lineup changes and took breaks from recording together at various points.
Quick answers
What this artist page can answer fast
Where should I start with Outlandish on LyroVerse?
The Start here section opens with Appreciation, Come On, and Ill Kebab so you can move through the artist's stronger lyric pages first.
How many lyric pages are live for Outlandish?
LyroVerse currently has 52 visible lyric pages for Outlandish.
Does Outlandish have photos on LyroVerse?
Yes. There are 1 photo available, and the preview gallery on this page links to the full photos section.
Artist Community
Open artist hub
Not just lyrics. The conversation around them.
Follow the artist, compare interpretations across songs, and leave corrections that help the catalog stay sharp.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Outlandish yet.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.