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 talks about this as she cruises through episode 3 of "Hiphop - Made in Germany" together with Ali Bumaye. They immerse themselves in the spirit of the 2000s with mixtapes by Bushido, Sido, Eko Fresh and Kool Savas. Social hardship is also on the rise: Hartz IV is coming, terrorists fly into the World Trade Center, leading to a wave of anti-Muslim racism.
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...
