Music CHARTS

German music fans largely listen to the same English-speaking pop music as in other countries. The pop music scene changes frequently and only few bands or singers maintain their popularity over a long time period. In recent years, various different genres and sub-genres of music have found their way into contemporary German music. One of today’s most prominent and vibrant music styles in Germany is hip hop. This genre is often highly critical of socio-economic conditions, unemployment, and income gaps.

Despite the dominance of English-speaking music within pop culture, German-speaking music has become quite popular as well. Today, certain bands and musicians take great pride in producing German-speaking pop, hip hop, and even jazz or reggae music. Unfortunately, only few of these musicians have made it to international renown. The bands Kraftwerk and Rammstein are well-known outside of Germany but they hardly represent the diversity within the German music scene.