In the artist's words:

Casper: Emotions, escalation and honest tracks

Do you want music that moves you - in your head, in your heart and sometimes even to your knees? Then you should put Casper at the top of your playlist. Born in East Westphalia with US roots, Casper is one of the most impressive musicians on the German rap and indie scene. His songs are profound, explosive and above all: honest.

Who is Casper actually?

Benjamin Griffey, aka Casper, is not a classic rapper. He speaks, sings, screams and performs between the worlds of hip-hop, emo, punk and indie. Since his breakthrough with the album XOXO, he has reinvented himself time and again - without ever losing his artistic integrity.

His music thrives on a unique mix of sounds, but even more so on his lyrics. And that's where his superpower lies.

If you value content when it comes to music, Casper is your first port of call. His lyrics are often autobiographical, raw and honest.

Want an example? Listen to these songs:

• "Hinterland " - an ode to the provinces, youth and the feeling of home
  
• "Long live death " - dark, bombastic, epic - with features from Blixa Bargeld, Dagobert & Sizarr
  
• "Im Ascheregen " - goosebump lyrics about the feeling of losing yourself
  
• "Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt " - the title track of his 2022 album is a bittersweet masterpiece
  

Casper's live shows: a state of emergency with emotion

Casper is a force of nature live. No wonder he regularly fills the biggest stages - and at the same time plays club shows where sweat drips from the ceiling.

Last year, he fulfilled a personal dream and completely sold out the soccer stadium of his home club Arminia Bielefeld and delivered the show of his life with features, throwbacks and lots of fireworks.

Whether you listen to the lyrics, clench your fist or just want to shout it all out - Casper is the right man for you. His music is not an accessory, but an experience. And his live shows are cathartic.

We at Rausgegangen say: Go there. Empathize. Scream along.