Switched on Pop

Berlin's Hottest Club is Rico Nasty & Boys Noize

Apr 16, 2024

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.

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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.

Introduction

2min

Berlin Techno Music and Hip-Hop Fusion with Boys Noize and Rico Nasty

15min

Navigating Allergies with a Nasal Spray Solution

2min

Embracing Musical Collaboration and Unconventional Creativity

14min

Exploring Techno and Rap Subcultures in 'Hardcore Dreams'

9min

Navigating Goals, Imposter Syndrome, and Finding Joy in Challenges

2min

Podcast Chapter Closing and Promotional Segment

2min

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.

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Switched on Pop

Berlin's Hottest Club is Rico Nasty & Boys Noize

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Berlin Techno Receives UNESCO Heritage Status

Boys Noise Collaboration with American Artists

Rico Nasty's Versatility in Music

Hardcore Dreams EP and Musical Innovation

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts