In March 2023, Berlin-based indie rapper Ritter Lean entered the German music scene with his debut single “Einsame Insel” and has been captivating Germany’s indie music scene with his raw lyrics and unmistakable energy ever since. Just 1.5 years later, he’s chalking up success after success: with three released EPs, an opening act performance for Ski Aggu in front of around 50,000 fans, and a sold-out tour, Ritter Lean has already marked several impressive milestones in his still-young musical career.
True to the spirit of the times, Ritter Lean avoids being boxed into any single genre, instead creating a distinct atmosphere in each of his songs. Whether delivering upbeat party anthems or hard-hitting love songs, Ritter Lean consistently comes across as authentic and vulnerable. This contrasting range of themes is exactly what his fans love about him. The feeling he aims to evoke through his music is a mix of “good vibes, dancing and going wild, with moments for reflection or even sadness.”
His storytelling brings a fresh voice to German indie pop, using language that’s gritty and raw, yet honest and unafraid to provoke. At the start of 2024, Ritter Lean makes a statement on his first solo tour, performing for about 6,000 fans, proving that he’s born for the stage. A packed festival summer with appearances at some of Germany’s biggest festivals like splash!, Hurricane, and Southside, serves as only the prelude to what awaits in 2025.
