Portrait Niko BACKSPIN

Niko BACKSPIN

DE

Active in the hip-hop scene for 20 years and owner of BACKSPIN since 2009, Germany’s longest-running hip-hop magazine. He has conducted over 1,000 interviews, hosted and moderated various podcast formats, produced documentaries and reports, all while staying true to his journalistic standards and close connection to the culture. Beyond hip-hop, Niko also works as a moderator and producer in football, U.S. sports, and gaming. In early 2024, he founded an urban culture agency within the Serviceplan Group.

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