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.
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
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Killa
Farid Bang
Shares aggressive beats and intricate lyricism reflecting the same swagger in German hip-hop culture.
Ich und meine Maske
Sido
Combines brash production with sharp wordplay, embodying the ethos of contemporary German rap.
Hollywood
Bonez MC
Features bold beats and confident lyrics that resonate with themes of pride and lyrical integrity.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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