Charlize

From declarations of love for her beautiful home city of Hamburg to fierce rebukes for all the haters and infectious hooks backed by confident beats, Charlize’s repertoire spans virtually every genre of modern German rap. For a good two years now, this young newcomer has been navigating the still male-dominated hip-hop scene with a confidence that others could stand to emulate. Tracks such as “Anomalie” (2024) – with its subtle autotune – and “Doppel H” (2025) – complete with a cinematic trap beat – are a testament to her impeccable artistic style, a polished vocal delivery, and last but not least, her personal selection of talented producers. The fact that she consistently hits the mark is also demonstrated by the “Indecisive Shawty Mixtape” (2025), on which she takes female German rap to the next level with plenty of swagger. Independence and empowerment are central themes here, to which Charlize lends her voice – at times whispering, at times lasciviously assertive. She’ll be bringing pulsating bangers such as “Trauma Glam” (2026) to her Reeperbahn debut in September, ensuring an evening that is worthy of Hamburg in every respect.