Marcel Winatschek

Cro: Once Around the World

Cro does something rare in German hip-hop—he’s introspective without being heavy, experimental without being difficult. The dude makes you want to move and think at the same time, which is harder than it sounds. His production is clean, melodic, a little melancholy, like he’s figured out how to make sadness catchy. I don’t speak German well enough to catch every line, but you don’t need to. The vibe carries.