Music: German rap and social gathering hits: new music combine at Ballermann | EUROtoday

“Let the monkeys out of the zoo” or “I don’t even know what her name is” may very well be absolute Ballermann classics primarily based on the music titles. But it is not Mickie Krause or Lorenz Büffel who’re behind the tracks, however somewhat the rap greats arrest warrant and Capital Bra. Both carried out on the season opening of the “Megapark” in El Arenal on the weekend.

Shisha meets sangria, autotune meets “Schalala”: what was lengthy thought-about incompatible now appears virtually self-evident. Last summer season, Sido appeared a number of occasions within the in any other case hit-heavy “Bierkönig”. But it’s above all of the “Megapark”, the most important social gathering temple on Ballermann, that provides rappers in its artist portfolio – which might be primarily because of the a lot youthful viewers.

This is what a hip-hop skilled says concerning the music combine at Ballermann

“These bookings underline that hip-hop has become part of pop culture and is now one of the most popular genres,” says music journalist Robin Schmidt, who hosts the hip-hop podcast “Robins Hood.” “The scene is so diverse that there are hardly any reservations about appearing at such events.”

In current years, well-known rappers have appeared within the “Megapark” repeatedly, typically on a weekly foundation. Artists like Ski Aggu (“Friesenjung”), Kay One (“Señorita”) and the Atzen (“Disco Pogo”) are musically tailor-made to the social gathering on the Playa. Finch additionally raps a number of songs which can be a staple at Ballermann events, similar to “Departure” and “Love in the Back Seat.”

Capital Bra: Is he coming or not coming?

There was higher shock when the “Megapark” introduced Capital Bra for the primary time on the finish of final yr’s season. Observers have lengthy speculated whether or not the Siberian-born rap celebrity would truly seem in El Arenal. Because the 31-year-old is taken into account unpredictable within the trade.

At the tip, Bra stood on stage in a white T-shirt and carried out social gathering hits like “Cherry Lady” and “Roli Glitter Glitter” in temper. After about half an hour the quick gig was over once more.

The musician is alleged to have collected tens of 1000’s of euros for this – and got here again on Saturday. A couple of days after a drug crash in Berlin, the German rapper carried out his 25-minute efficiency professionally.

That’s why the arrest warrant look is so shocking

Arrest Warrant has additionally made headlines in current months with drug escapades, which have been the primary a part of a profitable Netflix documentary. For the rapper from Offenbach in Hesse (“Chabos know who Babo is”), the extraordinarily quick look on Friday was a Ballermann premiere – and that even shocked German rap skilled Schmidt. “Because he stands for a rather brutal sound with raw lyrics.”

It’s a combination that may be shocking at first look, however then makes a number of sense. Because (social gathering) hits and German rap are among the many genres with the best attain within the streaming enterprise. The younger social gathering vacationers grew up with rap.

Both types of music have catchy hooks, memorable lyrics and themes similar to partying, girls and friendship in widespread – solely the language is completely different. While the social gathering hit is commonly ironic or tongue-in-cheek, rap extra typically depends on authenticity and angle.

More and extra rap-Ballermann duets

Collaborations are additionally changing into an increasing number of widespread. The Brandenburg hip-hopper Finch launched the one “Analysieren” with Rumbombe (“Son of a bitch”) on Friday, each of whom carried out on the “Megapark” opening. And he introduced Mia Julia (“Take Me Home”) on stage because the opening act for his tour.

“Whether you are a baller or not, it makes individuals overlook about on a regular basis life and have enjoyable, and it brings individuals collectively. That’s the best factor music does, it connects us,” Finch advised the German Press Agency (dpa) about his collaboration.

“Oversupply of below-average titles”

Party hit star Mickie Krause (“Schatzi give me a photo”) likes selection. “Because you have to be careful that the typical Ballermann music doesn’t get on people’s nerves at some point,” he advised the dpa. “When it comes to Ballermann music, we currently have an oversupply of below-average titles!”

Ballermann veteran Ikke Hipgold (“Bumsbar”), nonetheless, is vital of the event. “You can ask your self why we’re diluting our steady market ourselves. Older individuals particularly are being scared away as a result of it’s not targeted on the precise goal group.

The singer and producer likes to shoot on the “Megapark”. Arrest warrants and Capital Bra truly should be “kept away from the stage”. “One person literally does coke his nose off and shows it in a documentary. The other is filming himself having a drug crash.” Alcohol is already an issue on the Playa. “I keep questioning myself whether it’s right to propagate this.”

The immensely excessive salaries might additionally backfire. “Putting this on people will backfire. These calibers cost three to five times what a normal Mallorca star costs, which also packs up the place.” When Sido or Finch performs, the golf equipment cost a minimal consumption of as much as 50 euros.

Who is afraid of whom?

What’s subsequent at Ballermann? At least Krause is not afraid that the gangster rappers might pose a risk to him. And he provides with a wink: “Actually, they must be afraid of me.”

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