German rap music has its roots in patriarchal structures, and men still dominate the scene today. But there are women, too. They conquer sexism, talk about their lived realities and hopes, but still need to be twice as loud as their male counterparts. While doing all this, they keep their hometowns in mind because heritage is important in rap music. So take the time to look beyond their gender and recognise them as the musicians they are, hailing from all around the German-speaking regions.

pictured (top to bottom): Luna Antonia, Katanna, AdAce, Tosha, Leyla Lamour