Battlerap - Die Kunst der Beleidigung

Millions of clicks on YouTube, various leagues and a passionate fan base are proof that battle rap, the art of insulting, is one of the most vibrant subcultures around. Rafael Schmauch, aka Papi Schlauch, now tells the story of German battle rap for the first time – from its beginnings with ‘Feuer über Deutschland’ (Fire over Germany) to the hype years of ‘Rap am Mittwoch’ (Rap on Wednesday) to today's dedicated scene. Captivating and close to the protagonists, he highlights iconic battles, legendary rivalries and scandalous encounters.

With the knowledge of an insider, Schmauch also dissects the craft of the art of insult. He explains the role played by the right angle, performance and crowd, and what makes a battle an instant classic. And in doing so, he gets to the bottom of the question of why the spectacle of verbal humiliation captivates us so much!

‘If you've always wanted to be introduced to the fine art of verbal low blows, this handy household guide is a must-have for your home library. With case studies to repeat. Tested and certified by Morlockk Dilemma.’ – Morlockk Dilemma

‘This book on the art form of insulting is probably the only way to save the messed-up public discourse. There's rules to this shit!’ – Samy Deluxe