Top 10 Songs from Cro's "Melodie"

Melodie is the second studio album by German rapper and producer Cro, released in 2014.

The album topped the charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was certified triple gold in Germany, platinum in Austria, and gold in Switzerland. This success further solidified Cro's status as one of the most prominent German celebrities of the 2010s and increased his acceptance within the hip-hop community.

Critics received the album even more favorably than its predecessor. While still featuring his signature interpolations of indie pop, Melodie showcased a stronger focus on rapping rather than singing, leaning more towards hip-hop than pop rap. At the same time, the catchy choruses appealed to mainstream radio listeners and were widely praised. The album's production received universal acclaim and was highlighted in nearly every review.

Compared to Cro's debut album, Raop, Melodie is more hip-hop oriented. Its beats prominently feature old-school drum kits, as well as anthemic trumpet and soul samples. Lyrically, Cro maintains the uplifting and carefree tone of his previous record while also introducing coming-of-age themes. He is part of a wave of German pop culture figures who challenge the traditional notion of becoming an adult. This critique focuses on rejecting societal expectations that prioritize mature or grown-up behavior over individual personality and preferences, often labeled as childish. Other artists who share similar views include the experimental hip-hop group Dat Adam and the filmmaker and YouTuber darkviktory.

The only guest artist on the album is Dajuan, who is featured on the track Meine Gang (Bang Bang).

The album's lead single, Traum, topped the charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was certified platinum in Austria and Switzerland and double platinum in Germany. Another single, Bad Chick, peaked at number nine in Germany. The singles Hey Girl and Melodie (released in a live version from his album MTV Unplugged) achieved only minor success.

The Top Ten

Never Cro Up

Meine Gang (Bang Bang)

I'm not even German. I'm Jamaican and learning German, and this song is lit!

2006

Cop Love

I Can Feel It (Intro)

Traum

Erinnerung

Bad Chick

Rennen

Melodie

The Newcomers

? Wir Waren Hier II

? Jetzt

The Contenders

Hey Girl

Vielleicht

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