Respect is a Bulgarian hip-hop duo consisting of members Krum and Tsetso, originating from Plovdiv. Formed in 2002, the group is notable for being the first Bulgarian hip-hop act with formal musical education, having studied at the National School of Music and Dance Art 'Dobrin Petkov'.
This background informs their sophisticated approach to arrangement and melody, setting them apart from the more improvisational or sample-reliant underground scenes of the era. In 2005, they established Respect Records, an independent label that became a hub for regional talent in Plovdiv. Their sound identity is a fusion of melodic rap, R&B-influenced hooks, and polished digital production typical of the mid-2000s European hip-hop boom. While they share a name with an obscure 1960s British psych-rock band and have been occasionally conflated with straight-edge hardcore acts due to metadata fragmentation, their core legacy remains firmly rooted in the evolution of Bulgarian urban music. Critical consensus highlights their technical proficiency and their role in professionalizing the independent rap circuit in Bulgaria.
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