Top 10 Albums that Topped the German Media Control Charts in 2015
What a strong year for German hip hop, and so many deserving number-one spots.
Unfortunately, I forgot to put the link to the full list in the description, but I am sure you'll find it on Wikipedia.
From December 18th to 24th.
His fourth chart-topping album in a row (also counting the Farid Bang collaboration Jung Brutal Gutaussehend 2 and the Chronik III collaboration between several rappers).
From April 10th to 16th.
His third chart-topping album in a row.
From October 16th to 22nd.
From November 13th to 19th.
That's not a neutral piece of information, but this album has often been called the German Watch the Throne.
From May 1st to 4th.
I have no idea why it was on top for only that short period. Usually, this is counted in weeks.
From May 29th to June 4th.
From February 6th to 12th.
From January 9th to 15th.
This album from 2013 has topped the German charts for the third year in a row. It was certified ten times platinum. It is one of the 20 best-selling albums in Germany and the sixth best-selling German-language album in Germany.
From March 6th to 12th.
From June 12th to 18th, then again from July 24th to August 13th.
This is the soundtrack to a popular show in which famous German singers have to perform each other's songs. The cast of this season included soul singer Xavier Naidoo, indie singer Andreas Bourani, pop singer Yvonne Catterfeld, the two singers of 80s pop band Die Prinzen, PUR lead singer Hartmut Engler, Austrian alternative rock singer Christina Stürmer, and Sub7even lead singer Daniel Wirtz. I know all of them except the latter. They are all well known here, but the cast of the 2017 edition was far more spectacular.
The Newcomers
From November 27th to December 3rd.
The album also charted in 2016 (see my list about the chart-topping albums of that year).
From November 20th to 26th, then again from December 4th to 17th, and then a third time from December 25th to 31st.
Christmas album.
The album would also top the charts in the two years to come (see my lists about chart-topping albums in 2016 and 2017).
From December 24th, 2014 to January 1st, 2015, then again from January 16th to 22nd.
From January 2nd to 8th.
From January 23rd to 29th.
From January 30th to February 5th.
From February 13th to 19th.
From February 20th to 26th.
This is a pseudonym of Fler. I am a bit stunned he already topped the charts in 2015 since his hype started in 2016.
From February 27th to March 5th.
According to Wikipedia, this album broke a record because it was the first time five hip-hop albums topped the German charts in a row. However, if I counted correctly, it was six: Prinz Porno, Vega, Favorite, Deichkind, Fler/Frank White, and Bushido. One could argue that Deichkind leans heavily towards pop, but they are sandwiched between the others, so they definitely count.
From March 13th to 19th.
Just a little side note from the writer: don't you agree that it's a stupid idea to call your album "brand new"? As I write this, it is 2017, and it's already not brand new anymore.
From March 20th to 26th.
Her twelfth chart-topping album overall. In that regard, she is the most successful non-German artist in Germany and the third most successful overall. Well deserved, even though this particular album was disappointing for me.
From March 27th to April 9th.
I don't know this album or the artist, and this is astonishing considering that he pushed a famous band like Nightwish back to number two. Really, who is this guy and how did he beat such an anticipated album like Endless Forms Most Beautiful?
From April 17th to 30th.
Their third chart-topping album in a row.
From May 5th to 7th.
Like with SpongeBozz, why was it only for such a short period of time?
From May 8th to 14th.
Just realizing how extremely dominant German hip hop was in 2015. That was also the year when I turned from an occasional listener to a hardcore genre fan.
From May 15th to 21st.
From May 22nd to 28th.