"Fun rap" or deep lyrics? What characterized German hip-hop in the 90s and how did the political situation at the time influence it? Denyo from the Beginners and rapper Eunique get to the bottom of this question in episode 2 of the documentary series "Hiphop - Made in Germany". The two cruise through Hamburg and immerse themselves in a time when German rap was still an exotic phenomenon in the media landscape. On their journey, they meet Lady Bitch Ray and Sleepwalker, among others. Artists such as Harris, Liz, King Boris & Smudo and many others also have their say.
At the beginning of the 80s, hip-hop culture spills over into Germany with breakdancing and rap. Toni-L is a founding member of Advanced Chemistry and a hip-hop pioneer from the very beginning. Together with Martin...
"Fun rap" or deep lyrics? What characterized German hip-hop in the 90s and how did the political situation at the time influence it? Denyo from the Beginners and rapper Eunique get to the bottom of...
The 2000s: A new era dawns in rap. It's getting tough. Kitty Kat also feels this, signing a contract with the up-and-coming label Aggro Berlin at the beginning of the 2000s, but feeling hidden. She...
S01E04 2010 - until today: Frankfurt, Cash and Role Models
February 10, 2024 46 min
German rap is in its prime. Whether beverage brands, fast food chains or large discounters: Everyone wants a piece of the pie. Berlin loses its supremacy as the rap capital in the 2010s, Frankfurt takes...
