Genetikk
Genetikk is a German hip hop group from Saarbrücken, Germany. Members Kappa and Sikk formed the group in 2009 and have since released five studio albums.
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_-_3.jpg.webp) Genetikk (2013) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Saarbrücken, Germany |
| Genres | German hip hop Alternative hip hop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Outta this World |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | Karuzo Sikk Rizmo Rokey Cicco |
History
Karuzo and Sikk are from Saarbrücken.[1] The duo has gotten to know each other in school and started recording music. In the process, a hip hop group was formed with constantly changing members. The debut album Foetus was recorded in Paris and released for download in October 2010. It was rated by critics as presenting a Realo-Gangster charme and comical exaggeration of own character. Moreover, the style alludes to the appearance of the hip hop group Insane Clown Posse which represent Juggalos.[2]
Their second album was announced in spring 2011 with music video releases of the singles Inkubation, Genie und Wahnsinn and Konichiwa Bitches while the latter was later removed. After signing to Düsseldorf-based label Selfmade Records in late 2011, the album Voodoozirkus was released in February 2012. Performing as a supporting act for GZA and French rapper Sefyu in the same month, the rap group's popularity was raised and album sales thrived. Genetikk signed a publication contract with BMG and performed with 257ers and DCVDNS for the tour Menschen, Tiere, AKKtraktionen.
On June 21, 2013, the group's third album D.N.A., which stands for Da Neckbreaker Aliens, including the singles D.N.A. and Champions was released and reached the top of the German album charts. The album also includes contributions by rapper RZA and label partner Kollegah.
In March 2015, the track list for their fourth album Achter Tag,[3] was announced. The songs "Achter Tag/Dago", "Wünsch dir was", "Caput Mundis" and "Überüberstyle" were released on YouTube to promote their album. "Achter Tag" was released on May 8, 2015 and reached the top of the German, Austrian and Swiss album charts.
They also collaborated with Kollegah, Favorite, 257ers and Karate Andi on the third Selfmade Records sampler "Chronik III", which was released on October 9, 2015 and reached the top of the German charts as well.
"Wünsch dir was" was featured as a song on the 2015 video game Need For Speed.
A new album was released on December 2, 2016 called "FUKK GENETIKK". Songs include "Jordan Belfort" and others.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER [4] |
AUT [5] |
SWI [6] | ||||
| Foetus |
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— | — | — | — | — |
| Voodoozirkus |
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— | 70 | — | — | — |
| D.N.A. |
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1 | 4 | 5 |
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| Achter Tag |
|
1 | 1 | 1 |
|
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| Fukk Genetikk |
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6 | 9 | 8 | — | — |
| D.N.A. II |
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22 | 20 | 19 | — | — |
| Y.A.L.A |
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1 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
| Outtathisworld – Radio Show Vol. 1 |
|
11 | 25 | 22 | — | — |
| MDNA[8] |
|
— | — | — | — | — |
Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Liebs oder lass es |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER [4] |
AUT [5] |
SWI [6] | |||
| "Inkubation" | 2011 | — | — | — | Voodoozirkus |
| "Puls" | 2012 | — | — | — | |
| "Sorry" | — | — | — | ||
| "König der Lügner" | — | — | — | ||
| "Genie und Wahnsinn" | — | — | — | ||
| "D.N.A." | 2013 | — | — | — | D.N.A. |
| "Champions" | — | — | — | ||
| "Über Alles" | — | — | — | ||
| "Yes Sir" | — | — | — | ||
| "Liebs oder lass es" (featuring Sido) |
33 | — | — | ||
| "Achter Tag / Dago" | 2015 | — | — | — | Achter Tag |
| "Wünsch dir was" | 37 | 53 | — | ||
| "Caput Mundis" | — | — | — | ||
| "Jungs ausm Barrio" (featuring SSIO) |
— | — | — | ||
| "Überüberstyle" | — | — | — | ||
| "Selfmade Allstars" (with Karate Andi, 257ers, Favorite & Kollegah) |
— | — | — | ||
| "Überüberstyle" | — | — | — | ||
| "Peng Peng" | 2016 | — | — | — | Fukk Genetikk |
| "Jordan Belfort" | — | — | — | ||
| "Tote Präsidenten" | — | — | — | ||
| "Teen Spirit" | — | — | — | ||
| "Lang lebe die Gang" (featuring Lena) |
2017 | — | — | — | non album-singles |
| "Drugs in my Body" (featuring Lena) |
— | — | — | ||
| "Nicht fürs Radio" | 2019 | 77 | — | — | Outtathisworld – Radio Show Vol. 1 |
References
- "Genetikk: "Wir würden das Feature-Angebot von Sido natürlich sofort annehmen" (Video)". Meinrap.de. February 12, 2013. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- "Interview: Genetikk über "Voodoozirkus"". 16bars. February 14, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- "Genetikk: neues Album "Achter Tag" im April / Update: Tracklist & Features veröffentlicht" (in German). 16bars.de. March 7, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- "Suche Nach "Genetikk"". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- "Diskografie - Genetikk (AT)". Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- "Diskografie - Genetikk (CH)". Swiss Hitparade.
- "GOLD-/PLATIN-DATENBANK". Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
- "MDNA – Album by Genetikk on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
External links
- Official website (German)
- Page on Selfmade Records website (German)
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