Jung Brutal Gutaussehend 3 cover

Jung Brutal Gutaussehend 3

Kollegah · 2017

60 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

Brash and aggressive beats underlie sharp, intricate lyricism that reflects the swagger of contemporary German hip-hop culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ave Maria Start here — The track exemplifies Kollegah's signature style, combining provocative lyrics with a catchy hook that highlights his bravado and lyrical dexterity.
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    Gamechanger — In this song, Kollegah asserts his dominance in the rap game, using complex rhyme schemes that reflect his growth as an artist and set a standard for peers.
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    Rap wieder Rap — This track serves as a manifesto for authentic rap culture, addressing criticisms while reinforcing Kollegah's commitment to lyrical integrity amidst a changing musical landscape.
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    Düsseldorfer — With its regional pride and clever wordplay, this track encapsulates the local flavor of German rap while showcasing Kollegah's storytelling abilities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album features intricate lyricism and aggressive beats, with a notable shift in tempo towards the end.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an intro that sets a dark tone, followed by a series of aggressive tracks that maintain a high energy level.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast to the preceding intensity and allowing for introspection.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless energy for workouts
  • intricate rhymes for detail lovers
  • steady flow for focused listening
  • aggressive beats for party vibes
  • narrative threads across tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer mellow, slow tempos
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Kollegah's status in German hip-hop, debuting at number one.
Themes
German rap dominance· Düsseldorf pride· lyrical integrity manifesto
Career context
By the release of Jung Brutal Gutaussehend 3 in December 2017, Kollegah had solidified his position as a leading figure in German rap, following his previous successful albums. This project marked the third installment in his acclaimed series, showcasing his evolution as a lyricist and his ability to blend commercial appeal with intricate wordplay.
Stylistic neighbors
Farid Bang· Sido· Bushido

Tracklist

  • 1 Sturmmaske auf (Intro) 3:52
  • 2 Ave Maria Start here 3:22
  • 3 Gamechanger 3:30
  • 4 Rap wieder Rap 3:50
  • 5 Studiogangster 3:03
  • 6 Wenn der Gegner am Boden liegt 3:06
  • 7 Es wird Zeit 4:30
  • 8 Düsseldorfer 3:48
  • 9 Jagdsaison 2:46
  • 10 Jung Brutal Gutaussehend 2017 3:58
  • 11 Frontload 3:23
  • 12 Warlordz 3:06
  • 13 Die letzte Gangsterrapcrew 3:26
  • 14 Massephase 3:01
  • 15 Eines Tages 3:16
  • 16 In jeder deutschen Grossstadt 4:03
  • 17 Älter brutaler skrupelloser (Outro) 4:20

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