Stieber Twins
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The Stieber Twins are a duo
from Heidelberg
, Germany
, consisting of the brothers Martin (Marshall Mar, a.k.a. Martin Jekyll) and Christian (Luxus Chris a.k.a. Christian Hyde). They are known as graffiti artists
, breakdancers, rappers
, hip hop producers
and DJs
.
The twins are active since ca. 1983, and produce hip hop music since 1992. Their first instrumental
was on the album Alte Schule ("Old school"), the first songs that featured the twins rapping were "HipHop und Rap" ("HipHop and Rap") and "Allein zu zweit" ("Alone Together") and were released in 1995 on the album The Sound of MZEE. They are considered pioneers of German hip hop
and their productions were ahead of the time and a formative influence.
Although they have only released one rap album, they are well respected in Germany because of and their lyrics critical of the hip hop business, spoken in distinctive Heidelberg accent.
They have worked with many German artists and have also collaborated with artists such as GZA
of the Wu-Tang Clan
, Prodigal Sunn
of Sunz of Man
and the Arsonists
.
In 2006, the twins have performed at the Hip Hop Kemp Festival
in the Czech Republic
.
Today, they are active as DJs and play all over Germany as well as a regular date in Heidelberg.
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
from Heidelberg
Heidelberg
-Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of...
, Germany
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...
, consisting of the brothers Martin (Marshall Mar, a.k.a. Martin Jekyll) and Christian (Luxus Chris a.k.a. Christian Hyde). They are known as graffiti artists
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
, breakdancers, rappers
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
, hip hop producers
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
and DJs
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
.
The twins are active since ca. 1983, and produce hip hop music since 1992. Their first instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
was on the album Alte Schule ("Old school"), the first songs that featured the twins rapping were "HipHop und Rap" ("HipHop and Rap") and "Allein zu zweit" ("Alone Together") and were released in 1995 on the album The Sound of MZEE. They are considered pioneers of German hip hop
German hip hop
German Hip Hop refers to hip hop music produced in Germany. Elements of American hip hop culture, such as graffiti art and breakdancing, diffused into Western Europe in the early 1980s.-1980–1990:...
and their productions were ahead of the time and a formative influence.
Although they have only released one rap album, they are well respected in Germany because of and their lyrics critical of the hip hop business, spoken in distinctive Heidelberg accent.
They have worked with many German artists and have also collaborated with artists such as GZA
GZA
Gary Grice , better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American hip hop artist and founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. He has also appeared on his fellow clan members' solo projects and has maintained a successful solo career...
of the Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
, Prodigal Sunn
Prodigal Sunn
Prodigal Sunn is an American rapper, actor and entrepreneur.- Biography :Prodigal Sunn was the only child of indigenous parents and grew up in Brooklyn. During his youth, Prodigal was known as the ‘Sun of Man’ and was later re-christened "Prodigal Sunn" by childhood friend Killah Priest in...
of Sunz of Man
Sunz of Man
Sunz of Man is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Hell Razah, 60 Second Assassin, Shabazz the Disciple and Killah Priest. The group's first incarnation also included 7th Ambassador and Supreme...
and the Arsonists
Arsonists (rap group)
The Arsonists are an underground hip hop group. Their album, As the World Burns , reached #78 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and yielded the single "Pyromaniax", which went to #43 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart.-History:...
.
In 2006, the twins have performed at the Hip Hop Kemp Festival
Hip Hop Kemp
Hip Hop Kemp is an international hip hop festival held every August in eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic. It is one of the biggest hip-hop festivals in Europe, with an audience of almost 20,000...
in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
.
Today, they are active as DJs and play all over Germany as well as a regular date in Heidelberg.
Discography
- Fenster zum Hof (Album, 1997, MZEE) engl. "Rear Window"
- "Just Writin' My Name" (feat. Zeb.Roc.Ski, 12″, MZEE)
- "Schlangen sind giftig" (12″, MZEE) engl. "Snakes are Poisonous"
- "Malaria" (feat. Samy DeluxeSamy DeluxeSamy Sorge , commonly known as Samy Deluxe, Wickeda MC or Sam Semillia is a German rapper, and hip hop artist from Hamburg. He is one of Germany's most successful solo rap musicians while also releasing albums as a member of two separate crews, Dynamite Deluxe and ASD...
and Max HerreMax HerreMaximilian Herre is a German musician who rose to fame as a member of the group Freundeskreis.-Biography:...
, 12″, MZEE) - "Speechless" (Instrumental 12″, Twinity)
- "Twin Beats" (Instrumental 12", MZEE)