Frankfurt's top spot claimed by a local hip-hop artist - Frankfurt-based rapper ascends to prominence
In the dynamic world of music, August 2025 has seen a significant shift in the German charts, with two acts standing out as clear influencers: Reezy Frankfurter and the KPop Demon Hunters.
Reezy, a 30-year-old rapper hailing from Frankfurt, has made a stunning impact on the charts with his latest album, "Born Spinner." The album, boasting 17 tracks that offer deep insights into his inner life, has reached the top of the German charts.
The themes in "Born Spinner" range from defiant self-determination to gnawing doubts, and Reezy's brutal honesty seems to resonate with fans. His previous success with the album "Mr. Misunderstood" undoubtedly played a role in this achievement.
Meanwhile, the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack has made it to number four, and the "Anime Hits" of Anime Allstars are at number six. Interestingly, the Netflix production "KPop Demon Hunters" has seven songs in the top 100 of the single charts, further cementing its presence in the German music landscape.
The German band Lord of the Lost, who represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest, is at number three with "OPVS Noir Vol. 1." Alex Warren maintains position two with the song "Ordinary."
Machine Gun Kelly, known as MGK, has landed at number two with the album "Lost Americana." However, no direct references to his impact on the German music charts were found in the listed charts or music reports for this period.
Similarly, Babymetal's album "Metal Galaxy" has rocketed to number seven, but there is no specific information indicating a measurable influence on the German charts.
The data for the charts is evaluated by GfK Entertainment, which covers around 90 percent of all music sales and is considered the most important indicator of success in the German music landscape. The data is gathered from approximately 2,600 retailers for the Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
While Netflix series often boost soundtrack and song popularity globally, there is no specific information here connecting Netflix series to a measurable influence on the German music charts in this period.
In summary, Reezy Frankfurter and the KPop Demon Hunters are evidenced to be influencing the German charts currently, while no clear indication is found in these sources of impact from Machine Gun Kelly, Babymetal, or Netflix series on the German music charts as of mid-August 2025.
I'm not gonna let you go, contemplating the impact of these music influencers on the German charts. Despite the popularity of Machine Gun Kelly's "Lost Americana," his direct references to influencing the German music charts are not found in the recent data. Similarly, no measurable influence from Babymetal's "Metal Galaxy" on the German charts is indicated in the sources, unlike the lifestyle-oriented music of Reezy Frankfurter and the KPop Demon Hunters, whose impact is evidenced on both the album and single charts. Interestingly, this populist shift in the charts extends beyond music, with fashion-and-beauty and entertainment trends aligning with the themes in Reezy's music, creating an integrated lifestyle movement.
