Huss und Hodn
Dusty, unpolished boom bap from the Cologne underground. Raw jazz samples and cynical, deadpan rhymes for those who miss the golden era.
Dusty, unpolished boom bap from the Cologne underground. Raw jazz samples and cynical, deadpan rhymes for those who miss the golden era.
Huss und Hodn, consisting of MC Retrogott (Kurt Tallert) and producer Hulk Hodn, are pillars of the German underground hip-hop scene, specifically the 'Entourage' collective based in Cologne. Emerging in the mid-2000s, they acted as a corrective to the prevailing gangsta rap trend in Germany, championing a 'back to the roots' aesthetic.
Their sound identity is defined by Hulk Hodn's mastery of the MPC, utilizing obscure jazz, funk, and soul samples that retain their original vinyl texture. Retrogott's lyrical style is characterized by meta-commentary on the state of hip-hop, often employing a 'battle rap' framework to dismantle commercial tropes and fake personas. Critically, they are revered for their consistency and their role in revitalizing the boom bap subgenre for a new generation. Their influence is visible in the rise of other 'lo-fi' and jazz-rap artists in Europe who prioritize sample-flipping and lyrical substance over trap-influenced production. Despite changing their name to Retrogott und Hulk Hodn, their early work remains the gold standard for German independent rap.
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