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Artist
Jassin
12+ albums
germanrapHip-Hop
about
Jassin (Jassin Awadallah, born on 22 February 2005) is a German rapper and singer from Lutherstadt-Wittenberg. He is known for his introspective lyrics and sharp social critique. He grew up with a German mother and an Egyptian father, surrounded by a wide range of musical influences, from Arabic music to German rock and pop artists such as Peter Maffay and Herbert Grönemeyer. As a teenager he began writing his own songs and developed a style that blends rap with melodic elements and emotional depth. He cites Kafka as an influence, alongside musicians including Apsilon, Haftbefehl, Celo & Abdi, Schmyt, and Tristan Brusch. Before his public breakthrough, Jassin achieved top marks in the national Jugend musiziert competition, earning the maximum score of 25 and first place in Saxony-Anhalt at the age of 17. After finishing school, he studied jazz vocals in Cologne for one semester. He first gained wider attention in spring 2024 by posting music snippets and videos on TikTok and Instagram. His raw delivery and direct, unpolished reflections quickly resonated with listeners. His debut single “Wellness am Scherbenmeer”, released in June 2024, captures a sense of alienation and longing shaped by growing up in a provincial town in eastern Germany. Even before its release, he performed at Unreleased Berlin, a monthly event series with a secret line-up. In September 2024 Jassin released his debut EP “Kinder können fies sein” through Columbia / Sony Music. That same year he appeare
