Genetikk is a German hip hop group from Saarbrücken. Members Kappa and Sikk formed the group in 2009 and have since released nine studio albums.

Genetikk
Genetikk in 2013
Genetikk in 2013
Background information
OriginSaarbrücken, Germany
GenresGerman hip hop
Alternative hip hop
Years active2009–present
LabelsOutta This World
MembersKappa (rapper)
Sikk (producer)
Websiteouttathisworld.com

History

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Karuzo and Sikk are from Saarbrücken.[1] The duo got to know each other in school and started recording music. In the process, a hip hop group with constantly changing members was formed. 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 the 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. The latter one 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 increased and album sales thrived. Genetikk signed a publication contract with BMG and performed with 257ers and DCVDNS for the tour Menschen, Tiere, AKKtraktionen.

On 21 June 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.

 
Genetikk in 2016

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 8 May 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 9 October 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 2 December 2016 called "FUKK GENETIKK". Songs include "Jordan Belfort" and others.

Discography

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Albums

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
GER
[4]
AUT
[5]
SWI
[6]
Foetus
Voodoozirkus
  • Released: 24 February 2012
  • Label: Selfmade
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
70
D.N.A.
  • Released: 21 June 2013
  • Label: Selfmade
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, box set
1 4 5
Achter Tag
  • Released: 8 May 2015
  • Label: Selfmade
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, box set
1 1 1
  • GER: 100,000+[7]
Fukk Genetikk
  • Released: 2 December 2016
  • Label: Selfmade
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, box set
6 9 5
D.N.A. II
  • Released: 17 August 2018
  • Label: Outta This World
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, bundle (included in Y.A.L.A box set)
22 20 19
Y.A.L.A
  • Released: 19 October 2018
  • Label: Outta This World
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, box set
1 6 5
Outtathisworld – Radio Show Vol. 1
  • Released: 29 November 2019
  • Label: Outta This World
  • Formats: CD, digital download, bundle
11 25 22
Foetus (10 Years Anniversary Edition)
  • Released: 28 October 2020
  • Label: Outta This World
  • Formats: CD, digital download, bundle
MDNA[8]
  • Released: 13 August 2021
  • Label: Outta This World
  • Formats: CD, digital download, bundle
1 9 10
Outtathisworld - Radio Show Vol. 2
  • Released: 23 September 2022
  • Label: Outta This World
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl

Extended plays

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List of extended plays
Title EP details
Liebs oder lass es
  • Released: 12 July 2013
  • Label: Selfmade
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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List of singles as lead artist, with chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
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)
"F.D.S" 2018 D.N.A.2
"MASI MASI"
"GOAT"
(featuring Yung Gold)
Y.A.L.A
"WAKE UP"
"Bitches"
"CHOP $uEY" 2019 Outtathisworld – Radio Show Vol. 1
"Masters vom Mars"
"Nicht fürs Radio" 77
"Requiem" 2021 MDNA
"Antiassimiliert"
"German Angst! (Der Traum ist aus)"
"Dank God"

References

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  1. ^ "Genetikk: "Wir würden das Feature-Angebot von Sido natürlich sofort annehmen" (Video)". Meinrap.de. 12 February 2013. Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Interview: Genetikk über "Voodoozirkus"". 16bars. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Genetikk: neues Album "Achter Tag" im April / Update: Tracklist & Features veröffentlicht" (in German). 16bars.de. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Suche Nach "Genetikk"". GfK Entertainment Charts.
  5. ^ a b "Diskografie - Genetikk (AT)". Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  6. ^ a b "Diskografie - Genetikk (CH)". Swiss Hitparade.
  7. ^ a b c d "GOLD-/PLATIN-DATENBANK". Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
  8. ^ "MDNA – Album by Genetikk on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
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