Ten Typ Mes
Sophisticated Polish rap that pairs intricate, syncopated flows with warm jazz-funk instrumentation. Urban storytelling for the restless and the observant.
Sophisticated Polish rap that pairs intricate, syncopated flows with warm jazz-funk instrumentation. Urban storytelling for the restless and the observant.
Ten Typ Mes sounds like the smartest person in the bar who is also having the most fun. His music is a rich tapestry of classic boom-bap foundations layered with live-sounding instrumentation, often leaning into jazz, funk, and even subtle electronic textures. There is a tactile warmth to the production that feels lived-in and organic, avoiding the sterile trap of modern digital rap.
What truly sets him apart is his technical dexterity and lyrical perspective. He employs a highly syncopated, almost percussive flow that dances around the beat rather than just landing on it. Lyrically, he balances ego with deep self-irony, offering sharp social commentary on Polish urban life while remaining deeply personal and often existential. He is a master of the 'lifestyle' track that feels intellectually rigorous.
Start with 'Trzeba Było Zostać Dresiarzem' for a perfect entry point into his mid-career peak. It showcases his ability to blend catchy, soulful hooks with complex verses and high-concept production. It is the sound of a veteran artist fully comfortable in his own skin, challenging both himself and his audience.
Piotr Szmidt (born 24 December 1982 in Warsaw), better known by his stage name Ten Typ Mes, is a Polish rapper and record producer.
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Shares boom bap, jazz fusion, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); analog warmth, sample based, live recording (production style)
Shares sample based, studio polished, analog warmth (production style); confident, restless, contemplative (moods)
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Shares boom bap, jazz fusion, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); analog warmth, sample based, studio polished (production style)
Shares confident, restless, playful (moods); sample based, studio polished, analog warmth (production style)
Shares sample based, analog warmth, live recording (production style); rap, intense (vocal style)
Shares jazz fusion, funk, abstract hip-hop, boom bap (subgenre)
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