Könnt ihr uns hören?

What an incredible journey through time! Marteria. The long-overdue standard work on the history of German rap. Casper. Hip-hop has arrived in the middle of society. It has shaped everyday language and cultural values, and produced amazing heroes. What began in the 1980s in youth centers and basement clubs is now pop: rap is the sound of our time. Can you hear us? brings the history of this genre in Germany to life. The book is compiled from conversations with more than 100 rappers, journalists, musicians, and activists. They share how the German language became cool. And they show how the ideas of a handful of passionate individuals could shape an entire generation. A book that has one downside – you can't stop reading it. DLF Kultur.