Der Schöne und die Beats

From hate to hype to modern classic: Shindy is a phenomenon. His journey took him from the Swabian province to the top of the German charts. He worked his way up from his early attempts as a rapper until he was eventually signed by Bushido. Today, he is a superstar in the German hip-hop scene.

With the controversial song "Stress ohne Grund," he dominated the headlines for weeks. With his albums NWA and Fuck Bitches Get Money, he subsequently revolutionized German rap, making ignorance a principle and embodying the prototype of a modern pop star with his mix of style and sound. His albums not only topped the charts but also achieved gold status, making him a role model for an entire generation.

In his autobiography Der Schöne und die Beats, Shindy offers a glimpse behind the facade for the first time: How rocky was the path to the top, what is it like to live as a celebrated star in the German rap scene, and who is the person Michael Schindler behind the phenomenon Shindy?

With a foreword by Arafat Abou-Chaker.