Yung Pepp - Between Spätibank and Splash! stage: The new voice from Leipzig
At just 17 years old, Yung Pepp is one of the most exciting newcomers on the
German indie rap scene. His songs are going viral, his lines go straight to the heart - and his stories
and his stories take place where many people grew up: between the soccer field,
Plattenbau and the streets of Leipzig-Plagwitz.
After an intensive start to the year with pop-up events, two appearances at the Splash! Festival
and a rapidly growing fanbase, Yung Pepp continues to attract attention. With
tracks such as "Junge Träume aus Gold" - over one million views on Instagram - or the new single
new single "Wassereis", he proves that he is more than just a brief hype.
On beats by Florida Juicy, he combines personal insights with attitude, humor and a clear message.
clear message: his world is honest, colorful and loud rather than grey and "brown". His
music feels like a coming-of-age movie à la Mid90s - only with the setting in Leipzig
instead of L.A.
Support comes not only from the community, but also from personalities such as Kurt
Krömer, Enissa Amani and artists such as Filow, Ritter Lean, Savvy and Kasi.
Yung Pepp is also beginning to shape a whole new generation - politically and musically.
musically. He shows that even at a young age, you can hold on to your dreams and make them
and make them come true. His attitude, his courage and his vision make him a
voice that has an impact beyond the musical context.
Another milestone: his first solo show on the roof of the Moritzbastei was completely sold out with 900
sold out with 900 tickets - a clear signal that Yung Pepp has come to stay.
to stay.
Yung Pepp shows: New voices don't come out of nowhere - they grow with attitude,
courage and a clear view of their own reality.