Michael Kröger
Michael has been a driving force in integrating hip-hop into the education system for over 15 years. In 2021, he initiated Europe’s first hip-hop class at the Ida Ehre School in Hamburg and, as Culture Education Manager for the Snipes Serves program, developed concepts to firmly establish hip-hop in schools. With the “Snipes Basement,” he […]
Luwam Russom
Luwam Russom began her dance career in the 2000s, combining Hip-Hop and Streetdance styles with classical ballet and jazz. After successes at national competitions, she gained international recognition in 2016 by winning the SDK Central Europe Qualification and placing among the Top 24 at Hip Hop Forever 2017. In 2018, she reached the quarterfinals at […]
Mampe Berlin: Tradition and HipHop-Style
The Oldest Yet One of the Most Modern Spirit Brands in the Capital. We had the chance to take a look behind the scenes of Berlin’s cult distillery, Mampe Berlin, enjoyed exciting conversations with CEO Florian, and got to taste some of their most fascinating creations. Mampe will also be a partner at the upcoming […]
O’nit
DJ O’nit is ranked among Europe’s top 10 DJs and has made a powerful mark on the music scene with over 1,500 international performances worldwide. He has worked with stars such as Migos, Tory Lanez, MHD, Tyga, and many more artists.His unmistakable style blends Urban Sound, Drill, Trap, Afrobeats, Futuresound, Afrohouse, and Amapiano into an […]
Marina Buzunashvilli
Marina Buzunashvilli, born in Vienna in 1981, grew up in Berlin Kreuzberg as the daughter of an Azerbaijani-Georgian family. In 2004, she began working at the Panorama3000 agency, first in accounting, then later in press relations and artist management. In 2012, she founded the music and film agency Musicism & Cinelove together with a colleague […]
Kays Elbeyli
Kays discovered his passion for music at an early age. At the age of ten, he began classical singing lessons, followed by five years of guitar lessons at the Kreuzberg Music School. By the age of 14, he had already won the Berlin Senate competition “Youth Develops the New Berlin” and gained his first experience […]
Issa Franke
Issa discovered his passion for music at the age of eight, when he took his first piano lessons in France. During his youth, he played in various bands and learned to use the piano as a versatile instrument. Studying musicology was the logical next step for him. At the same time, he began working as […]
Ludwig Thiede
Ludwig Thiede is the founder and managing director of LifeTeachUs, a non-profit social startup that brings life knowledge into everyday school life and connects committed people as “LifeTeachers.” The idea for the platform emerged from his own school days, when he felt that many young people were not sufficiently prepared for real life. Since its […]
Miriam Knoblauch
Miriam Knoblauch is an experienced presenter with a keen sense for people, topics, and atmospheres. With her authentic presence, clear communication, and professional demeanor, she succeeds in making complex subjects accessible while creating a genuine connection with her audience. Whether on stage at high-profile events, in panel discussions, at trade fairs, or in digital formats […]
From Bach to the Bronx: How Classical Music and HipHop Write Their Eras
Culture never stands still. It unfolds in waves, in eras, in generations – each shaped by social upheavals, technological innovation, and the longing for expression. Looking back on 50 years of HipHop, we can see a striking parallel to classical music: both can be divided into distinct epochs, each with its own codes, styles, and […]