Maryland rapper Rico Nasty and German-Iraqi producer Boys Noize discuss their collaboration on a dance-floor ready EP with Berlin techno influences. They explore breaking genre boundaries, their unique friendship, and the fusion of techno and rap. Learn about their creative process, the significance of Berlin techno, and the cultural impact of their music.
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Berlin techno recognized as cultural heritage, Rico Nasty and Boys Noise push genre boundaries.
Rico Nasty's collaboration with Boys Noise showcases versatility and innovative fusion of techno and hardcore music.
Deep dives
Berlin Techno Receives UNESCO Heritage Status
Berlin techno has been recognized by UNESCO and Germany as an essential cultural element, likened to Stonehenge and other world treasures. Stemming from Detroit techno, Berlin's version grew after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, allowing clubs to remain open all weekend.
Boys Noise Collaboration with American Artists
Boys Noise, a Berlin-based DJ, collaborates with American rappers like Snoop Dogg and Rico Nasty, blending Berlin techno sounds with hip-hop influences. These collaborations challenge traditional genre boundaries and showcase diverse musical styles.
Rico Nasty's Versatility in Music
Rico Nasty's collaboration with Boys Noise highlights her versatility and willingness to explore new sonic territories. Moving beyond traditional hip-hop sounds, she embraces techno elements and injects her unique style into the Berlin techno scene.
Hardcore Dreams EP and Musical Innovation
The "Hardcore Dreams" EP, a collaboration between Rico Nasty and Boys Noise, showcases a fusion of techno and hardcore music combined with Euro dance influences. This project exemplifies their dedication to pushing genre boundaries and creating fresh, innovative sounds.
There are few artists pushing the boundaries of their respective genres like Maryland rapper Rico Nasty and German-Iraqi electronic producer Boys Noize. The two have run in the same circles for over half a decade, but their joint collaboration has reached an apex with their three song EP, HARDC0RE DR3AMZ, a dance-floor ready project that owes as much to Berlin techno as it does to Dutch gabber music. Rico and Boys Noize – a.k.a. Alexander Ridha – are also incredible friends with a lot of love for one another, and for producer Reanna Cruz, all of these reasons make the duo’s EP one of the best projects of the year.
On the heels of Berlin techno being added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage for Germany, Reanna sat down with Rico and Alex for this episode of Switched on Pop.