Carlprit
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Rudi Schwamborn, better know by his stagename Carlprit, is a Zimbabwe
-born German
rapper and actor. He is the younger brother of Söhne Mannheims
rapper Metaphysics
. In 2009 he made his most notable appearance on Cascada
's hit single "Evacuate the Dancefloor
" which sold over three million copies worldwide.
, Harare
, Zimbabwe
. Carlprit also attended Ellis Robins School
.
, Carlprit tried to set up his own Hustlers Academy imprint in 2006 with entrepreneur and friend Dahoud Faron. The label was soon broken apart due to differences in creative thinking. With out a label and unable to get signed, Carlprit was forced into doing club hosting and YouTube releases as a way of getting recognition. It was during this time that he met Tarantado who was an up and coming rapper from Wuppertal, as well as DEDE who later produced and recorded most of Carlprit's first solo mix tape Hustlers Academy.
was produced, Carlprit Featured in the music video which was filmed in Los Angeles
. The song was then released in June 2009, Where it topped charts internationally and reached number one in the UK and The Netherlands. The song also went Platinum in the US. Carlprit is currently co managed in the U.S. by Shakir Entertainment management.
again, in 2011. On their fourth album "Original Me
", Featuring on the tracks, "Unspoken" and "Independence day. He is also featured on Alexandra Stan
's song, "(One) in a Million". Carlprit's hit single "Shake that boo boo" with Dj Modana, is currently # 1 on the club rotation dance charts in Europe.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
-born German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
rapper and actor. He is the younger brother of Söhne Mannheims
Söhne Mannheims
Söhne Mannheims is a German musical band founded 1995 in Mannheim by Xavier Naidoo and others.-Albums:*Zion *Noiz *Power of the Sound *Söhne, Mond und Sterne...
rapper Metaphysics
Herbert Schwamborn
Herbert Schwamborn is a Zimbabwean born film and music producer, also known by his artist name of Metaphysics. He is most famous for being a member of the multi-platinum selling German band Söhne Mannheims...
. In 2009 he made his most notable appearance on Cascada
Cascada
Cascada is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor"...
's hit single "Evacuate the Dancefloor
Evacuate the Dancefloor
"Evacuate the Dancefloor" is a song by German group Cascada from their third studio album of the same name. The song features a guest rap from famous German rapper Carlprit and was released as the album's lead single on 29 June 2009; debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart for the week of 5...
" which sold over three million copies worldwide.
Life and music career
Carlprit was born in the AvenuesAvenues, Harare
The Avenues is a mixed purpose suburb in Harare, Zimbabwe. It consists of blocks of apartments, businesses and diplomatic missions. The suburb is laid out in the form of a rectangular grid, about 1km to the north of the central business district. on the other side of the Harare Gardens.The area is...
, Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
. Carlprit also attended Ellis Robins School
Ellis Robins School, Harare
Ellis Robins School is a Zimbabwean boys' high school that was founded in Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1953. It is located in the suburb of Mabelreign in Salisbury . Next door is Mabelreign Girls High School, the school's sister school...
.
Early Career (2000–2006)
He first started releasing records in early 2000 after he moved to Germany. In 2003, he appeared on a record by his older brother The Universe of the album Digital Garden. After that he began releasing numerous unofficial mix tape remixes throughout his neighborhood but was unable to receive any real recognition due to the language barrier that he faced in Germany.What Up Girl and other works (2006–2008)
Drawing on his older brother's dealings with Multi-platinum German band Söhne MannheimsSöhne Mannheims
Söhne Mannheims is a German musical band founded 1995 in Mannheim by Xavier Naidoo and others.-Albums:*Zion *Noiz *Power of the Sound *Söhne, Mond und Sterne...
, Carlprit tried to set up his own Hustlers Academy imprint in 2006 with entrepreneur and friend Dahoud Faron. The label was soon broken apart due to differences in creative thinking. With out a label and unable to get signed, Carlprit was forced into doing club hosting and YouTube releases as a way of getting recognition. It was during this time that he met Tarantado who was an up and coming rapper from Wuppertal, as well as DEDE who later produced and recorded most of Carlprit's first solo mix tape Hustlers Academy.
International Success with Cascada (2009)
In 2009, he was under the management of his older brother, Metaphysics from the band Söhne Mannheims, Carlprit was then presented to ZooLand records. Zooland producer Yann Peifer recognized his potential and offered to try him out on a new project they were working on. Three weeks later, Evacuate the DancefloorEvacuate the Dancefloor
"Evacuate the Dancefloor" is a song by German group Cascada from their third studio album of the same name. The song features a guest rap from famous German rapper Carlprit and was released as the album's lead single on 29 June 2009; debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart for the week of 5...
was produced, Carlprit Featured in the music video which was filmed in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. The song was then released in June 2009, Where it topped charts internationally and reached number one in the UK and The Netherlands. The song also went Platinum in the US. Carlprit is currently co managed in the U.S. by Shakir Entertainment management.
Solo Work and Collaborations (2010 – present)
Carlprit kicked off the year with his new song entitled See You At The Top which featured brothers Bkay and Kazz from U.K. The video its self featured girls from the German television show "Model WG" as well as Miss Germany finalist Martina Lee and FHM model Julia Grulisch. This year Carlprit has also worked with Mondotek, Sasha Dith, Blue affair, Twinns and Ministry of Sound. He also collaborated with CascadaCascada
Cascada is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor"...
again, in 2011. On their fourth album "Original Me
Original Me
Original Me is the fourth studio album from German eurodance group Cascada, first released on June 17, 2011. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2009 to 2011 at Plazmatek Studio, Yanou Studio 1. The entire album, like their previous albums, was produced by the two disc jockeys from...
", Featuring on the tracks, "Unspoken" and "Independence day. He is also featured on Alexandra Stan
Alexandra Stan
Alexandra Stan is a Romanian singer-songwriter. She released her debut single in late 2009. The song impacted Romanian mainstream radios in early 2010, peaking at number-eighteen. Her sophomore release, "Mr...
's song, "(One) in a Million". Carlprit's hit single "Shake that boo boo" with Dj Modana, is currently # 1 on the club rotation dance charts in Europe.
Collaborations
- "One More Time" (2011, Bodybangers feat Carlprit and Linda Teodosiu)
- "One Million" (2011, Alexandra StanAlexandra StanAlexandra Stan is a Romanian singer-songwriter. She released her debut single in late 2009. The song impacted Romanian mainstream radios in early 2010, peaking at number-eighteen. Her sophomore release, "Mr...
feat Carlprit) - "Party On" (2011, Funkybootz feat. Carlprit)
- "Heaven Is a Place" (2011, U-jean feat Carlprit)
- "Independence day" (2011, CascadaCascadaCascada is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor"...
feat Carlprit) - "Unspoken" (2011, CascadaCascadaCascada is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor"...
feat Carlprit) - "Dance with Me" (2011, BRYCEBryce-People:*Bryce *Bryce *Ebenezer Bryce, person for whom Bryce Canyon NP was named...
feat Carlprit) - "We Are Here" (2011, Laurent WolfLaurent WolfLaurent Wolf 1973 in Toulouse Is a French electro-house producer and DJ. He is the author of several compilations that contain his own tracks and also his remixes. He reached the top of the charts with his "Saxo" and "Calinda" compositions. Laurent Wolf was the winner of the DJ category in the...
feat Carlprit and Mr Lio) & Laurent Pepper) - "Delirious" (2010, Michael Mind Project feat Carlprit and Mandy VentriceMandy VentriceAmanda Nicole Ventrice , better known by her stage name Mandy Ventrice, is an American recording artist, songwriter, producer and entertainer....
) - "Ghetto Superstar" (2010, Basslovers feat Carlprit)
- "LOVEBEAT" (2010, Amari feat Carlprit)
- "How Do You Sleep" (2010, Angle City Feat Carlprit)
- "Boys Boys Boys" (2010, TWiiNSTWiiNSTWiiNS are a Slovak twin pop duo consisting of sisters Daniela and Veronika Nízlová who were born on 15 May 1986 in Hronský Beňadik.The twins were background singers and dancers for Tereza Kerndlová, the Czech entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008...
feat Carlprit) - "Ya Odna" (2010, Blue Affair & Sasha Dith feat Carlprit)
- "Girls Girls Girls" (2010)
- "Digi Ben" (2010, MondotekMondotekMondotek is a house & electro group from Germany which started its career in France. Its members are Danny Daagard and Steve Morane. Their most popular hit is Alive. They are also known for their remix of One Desire by Jakarta.-Singles:...
feat. Carlprit) - "Sun Is Shining" (2010, Yann Peifer feat. Carlprit, Metaphysics, Tony-T and Dave Kurtis)
- "Evacuate the Dancefloor" (2010, CascadaCascadaCascada is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor"...
feat. Carlprit) - "Flip flops and hightops" (2011, Dear Zim feat. Carlprit)
Authored and Published work
- Carlprit "1234" −25% (Universal/Zooland)
- Carlprit "See you at the top" – 50% (Pyramid/Gandanga)
- Modana feat Carlprit "Shake that boo boo" – 50% (Planet Punk Records)
- Michael Mind feat Carlprit "Delirious" – 5 % (Sony Music)
- Ujean feat Carlprit "Heaven" – 25% (Zooland Records)
- Cascada – feat Carlprit "Unspoken" – 40% (Universal Music/Zooland Records)
- Cascada feat Carlprit "Independence day" – 40% (Universal Music/Zooland Records)
- Larent Wolf "We Are Here" – 25% (Universal Music)
- Sasha Dith feat. Carlprit "Second beat is mine" – 25%
Music video and TV appearances
- Flavour raver add – 1990
- Wana play all a day – 1991
- Who dem flop dem – 2006
- Heck of it – 2006
- Who got it good – 2007
- the way i am – 2008
- Shorty – 2009
- Fresh – 2009
- Evacuate the Dance floor – 2009
- Baller man hits 2009
- ViVa Live 2009
- ZDF Fehrnsehgarten 2009
- See you at the top – 2010
- Model WG Pro7 – 2010
- Baller man hits 2011
- ZDF Fernsehgarten 2011
- Boys boys boys – 2011
- Delirious – 2011
- Dance with me – 2011
- Party on – 2011
- 1234 – 2011
- Shake that boo boo – 2011
- One million – 2011