Recommended German Artists [2025]
Even among people who know a lot about Western music, the names that come up for famous German musicians vary completely depending on the genres they listen to.
For metal fans, Germany is a metal powerhouse; for techno lovers, it’s a techno mecca; and if you’re into progressive rock, you might think of krautrock.
Within Germany’s music scene, this article focuses on singer-songwriters and rappers, highlighting a lineup centered on young artists who have been active in recent years.
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[2025] Recommended German Artists (21–30)
Ohne BenzinDomiziana
Domiziana is attracting attention as a young artist from Germany.
Born in 1997, she is known for a sound centered on hyperpop and electropop, featuring modern beats and catchy melodies.
A single she released in March 2022 achieved great success on the German charts.
Her lyrics, which focus on themes of love and personal freedom, resonate with many young people.
She is also proactive in promoting her work on social media and values interacting with her fans.
She’s a recommended artist for those interested in music from non-English-speaking regions or who enjoy poppy, catchy songs.
Ein Herz für BitchesKatja Krasavice
A bold, fearless rapper-singer shaking up the German music scene.
Katja Krasavice stormed the German charts in 2019 with her debut album BO$$ BITCH.
She has since delivered a string of No.
1 hits with albums like Eure Mami and Pussy Power.
Her signature style blends rap and pop, with lyrics centered on women’s empowerment.
Ein Herz für Bitches, released in January 2023, was also a massive hit.
She’s a powerhouse artist who consistently tops the charts in Germany and Austria.
With a provocative style and a striking individuality, her music challenges today’s pop landscape—perfect for anyone seeking something fresh and exciting.
194 LänderMark Forster
He’s an artist of many talents, active not only as a singer-songwriter but also as a television host.
Since releasing his debut album in 2012, he has continued to produce numerous hit songs, mainly in his home country of Germany.
His music is characterized by being decidedly pop and very easy to listen to.
Thanks to his melodic sensibility, even German—which can sometimes have a somewhat stiff image—comes across with a very soft, gentle feel in his songs.
SommergewitterPashanim
Pashanim is a Turkish-German rapper born in 2000.
He started rapping at age 12 and debuted on SoundCloud in 2018.
A single he released in early 2020 ranked 84th on the German charts, suddenly drawing attention.
In June 2021, he released a hit song that became popular especially among younger audiences.
His music is hip-hop with elements of trap and cloud rap, characterized by lyrics that reflect urban life and personal experiences, along with distinctive beats.
He is a multi-talented creator involved not only in music but also in filmmaking.
His approach of independently producing his own projects as an independent artist is also compelling.
99 LuftballonsNena
A song that sings about the melancholy, paranoia, and hysteria surrounding the issue of war.
It was inspired by the dreams lost by Germans after World War II.
Released as a single in 1983.
A 2000 cover version by the California ska band Goldfinger was used in a Coca-Cola commercial in 2015.
SEELEAZET
A rapper and songwriter born in 1993 whose debut album, Fast Life, released in 2018, reached No.
1 not only in his home country of Germany but also in Austria and Switzerland.
Blending trap, reggaeton, and indie rock elements, his mixed style—interwoven with German-language rap—has a distinctive appeal not found among artists from the United States or the United Kingdom.
PläneWincent Weiss
If you like singers who belt with a gritty shout in the mid to high range like Lewis Capaldi, I recommend Wincent Weiss.
His low register is a tone you often hear in the US or UK, but his timbre changes dramatically as he moves into the mids and highs.
His track “Pläne” showcases that individuality well.
It starts off quietly, so you might expect a calm ballad, but once the chorus hits, everything shifts.
The voltage surges and his voice transforms into a ruggedly masculine, incredibly cool sound.
Definitely give it a listen!