Berlin-based music collective KitschKrieg is back with their latest single, “Mad About You,” featuring rising East London singer-songwriter Dré Six. Released via SoulForce Records, the track is a genre-blending fusion of R&B and electronic music, showcasing KitschKrieg’s signature minimalist production and Dré Six’s soulful, introspective lyricism.
Following the success of their recent albums German Engineering 1 and German Engineering Zwei, KitschKrieg continues to make waves in the global music scene. Known for their collaborations with top-tier artists such as Nemzzz, ARZ, SwitchOTR, Stefflon Don, Skillibeng, Midas the Jagaban, and SL in the UK, as well as Future, Mariah the Scientist, Hunxho, Fridayy, 2Rare, Dusty Locane, KenTheMan, Anti Da Menace, and Anycia in the US, KitschKrieg has solidified their reputation as tastemakers in the underground music world.
“Mad About You” is a testament to their ability to bridge genres and scenes. Dré Six’s tender vocal delivery and raw, uncompromising lyricism glide effortlessly over KitschKrieg’s euphoric, skippy production, creating a track that is both soulful and sonically captivating.
Dré Six has been steadily carving out his lane in the music industry with his introspective and self-aware approach to R&B. His storytelling and emotive vocal delivery have earned him praise from Skepta, Complex, and COLORS. His debut EP, Trap Blues, was a striking mix of UK Rap, Drill, and Trap infused with Indie Blues, vividly depicting his journey and earning critical acclaim. The breakout single “Light & Dark” from the EP has surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify, and Dré’s distinct sound has led to major career milestones, including a COLORS performance, a collaboration with Skepta, and a feature on Brit-nominated rapper K-Trap’s acclaimed album Smile?.
Since their formation in 2014, KitschKrieg has redefined Germany’s sonic and visual landscape. Known for their minimalist aesthetic and contrast-heavy black-and-white imagery, they draw inspiration from Berlin’s electronic music scene and Soundsystem culture. With over a billion streams to their name, KitschKrieg has also made a mark in fashion, launching a nationwide collaboration with Carhartt.
Their critically acclaimed 2020 debut album featured two No. 1 platinum singles—“Standard” and “Unterwegs”—solidifying their status as one of Germany’s most forward-thinking collectives. Their recent projects, German Engineering 1 and German Engineering Zwei, showcased a masterful blend of UK and US Rap, Garage, and Hip-Hop, earning widespread acclaim from BBC 1Xtra’s Sian Anderson and DJ Target, Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, Clash Magazine, COLORS, Wonderland, Notion, and GRM Daily.
