Stieber Twins
The Stieber Twins are a hip- hop group from Heidelberg, consisting of twin brothers Martin and Christian Stieber ( born November 6, 1972). As a " Marshall Mar" and " luxury Chris " they are mainly as graffiti artists, breakdancers, rappers, producers, and DJs active.
History
The brothers are active since 1984 in the hip- hop scene. First, as a dancer, then as a graffiti sprayer and beatboxer. Since 1992, they produce music himself. On the album Old School ( MZEE Records ) published its first Instrumentals, Just Writin ' My Name and Breakers Revenge 93 (both together with Akim Walta Zeb.Roc.Ski alias, the founder of MZEE ). The first track on which they were rapping, appeared in 1995 on the compilation The Class of '95 ( MZEE ) and are called " hip-hop and rap " and "Just for Two". In addition, a maxi - single was released under the same name, in which the Stieber next MC Rene, The Tobi & Das Bo, Spax, Massive sounds, Fettes Brot, ZM Jay, Ferris MC, and DJ Mirko Machine Zeb.Roc.Ski participated. The Stieber Twins are expected to be the pioneers of German hip - hop and were above all with regard to their production style icon.
Beat production
Martin Stieber has taken over the music production for various hip- hop artists. He was also interviewed for the DVD First there what the Beat, which deals exclusively with hip -hop producer.
Early tracks of the Stieber Twins are peppered with jazz and funk samples, which " are jazz and funk the basis of my songs " by the song line is mentioned.
The Stieber Twins worked with many well-known German rappers such as flower pot, Massive sounds, Ferris MC, MC Rene, Samy Deluxe, Fischerspooner, Absolute Beginner, Max Herre of Friends, Fast Forward ( together with Scope and Tuareg, later STF), Aphroe of Ruhr AG or weapon of the company together.
Internationally, they had famous appearances, including with the Arsonists and with GZA from the Wu -Tang Clan with DJ Tomekks hit single I live for hip hop.
Today, the Stieber Twins occur rarely as a rapper. Christian Stieber goes his profession by an architect, Martin Stieber operates in Heidelberg own hip- hop shop.
For her 40th birthday ( in November 2012), the Stieber Twins celebrated in Heidelberg a large "80 Years Stieber Twins ' birthday party, where she also gave herself a concert. In addition to U.S. rapper Diamond D were numerous sizes of the scene, such as Torch, Bo, Cora E, Kool Savas, Dendemann or Jan Delay.
Major Publications of the Stieber Twins are eg:
- Rear Window ( album, 1997 MZEE ) ( review at intro.de )
- Just Writin 'My Name ( feat. Zeb.Roc.Ski, 12 ", MZEE )
- Snakes are poisonous (12 ", MZEE )
- Malaria (12 ", MZEE )