deutschrap
what it is
German hip hop (locally known as Deutschrap, Deutsch meaning German) refers to hip hop music produced in Germany. Elements of American hip hop culture, such as graffiti art and breakdancing, diffused into Western Europe in the early 1980s.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is deutschrap?
German hip hop (locally known as Deutschrap, Deutsch meaning German) refers to hip hop music produced in Germany. Elements of American hip hop culture, such as graffiti art and breakdancing, diffused into Western Europe in the early 1980s.
What are good deutschrap albums to start with?
Try Auf Einem Auge Blöd by Fettes Brot, Deluxe Soundsystem by Dynamite Deluxe, Vom Bordstein bis zur Skyline by Bushido, and Powerbausa by Bausa.
Who are some women making deutschrap?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/deutschrap/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making deutschrap, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19