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Pashanim (Can David Bayram), a rapper and filmmaker from Berlin-Kreuzberg .

"" by Pashanim is widely considered the ultimate soundtrack to the Berlin summer of 2020. Released in May 2020, it didn't just top the charts—it defined a new era of Gen-Z German rap characterized by a "low-effort, high-aesthetic" vibe. The Track Breakdown Pashanim - Airwaves

The music video, which Pashanim likely directed himself given his filmmaker background, features grainy, camcorder-style footage of him and his crew (Playboysmafia) hanging out in Berlin, which became a blueprint for German rap videos that followed. Key Cultural References Pashanim (Can David Bayram), a rapper and filmmaker

Brand mentions in Pashanim’s 2020 hit "Airwaves" - the ambition The Track Breakdown The music video, which Pashanim

While "Airwaves" refers to the gum brand, it's used more as a symbol of fresh energy and the "cool" nonchalance of the youth. Why It Mattered

The lyrics are packed with hyper-local Berlin imagery and specific brand mentions that solidified Pashanim's cultural credibility:

"Airwaves" went in Germany and reached #2 on the Official German Charts . It was significant because it moved away from the aggressive "gangsta rap" tropes that dominated the 2010s, opting instead for a melodic, lifestyle-driven sound that felt more authentic to teenage life in the city.