Reggae / Dub · DE · Active since 2003

Ohrbooten

High-energy Berlin street music that slams reggae rhythms into hip-hop grit. It is acoustic, loud, and built for outdoor festivals and spontaneous summer parties.

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Ohrbooten sound like a sunny afternoon in a Berlin park that suddenly turns into a massive, unannounced block party. Their music is rooted in the heavy, swinging pocket of reggae and dancehall, but it carries the raw, unpolished urgency of street performers. You can hear the wood of the acoustic guitar and the slap of the percussion, giving it an organic warmth that many electronic-heavy ragga acts lack.

What truly sets them apart is their self-described 'Gyp-Hop' aesthetic. It is a restless blend of gypsy folk melodies, rapid-fire German rap, and a punk-rock attitude toward social norms. They manage to be deeply political without losing their sense of humor, often pivoting from sharp social critiques to absurdist fun within a single verse. The vocal delivery is percussive and rhythmic, acting as another drum in the mix.

Start with 'Babylon Bei Boot' to hear them at their most cohesive and catchy. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the groove of Seeed but wants something a bit more earthy and rebellious. It is music for people who prefer the festival campsite to the VIP lounge.

Our Catalog5 Albums · 2005 · 2015
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