THE FANTASTIC FOUR

36 Years of Hip-Hop History: An Era Comes to an End

This tour is a chapter that encapsulates everything that has been – a look back at over 36 years of nightliners, spotlight, and choruses that have shaped entire generations. It is the story of a band that has written German music history, co-founded an entire genre, and significantly influenced it with their label Four Music, established in the mid-90s, and the associated booking agency Four Artists.

Die Fantastischen Vier are still the same four pioneers who helped hip-hop break through in Germany. In 1991, they released "Jetzt Geht’s Ab," the first German-language hip-hop album, and the following year, they achieved a historic coup with "Die da!?!?", becoming the first German-speaking rap group to break into the top ten of the charts and receive heavy radio play.

Smudo, Thomas D, Michi Beck, and And.Ypsilon proved that German-language rap can be authentic, intelligent, humorous, and mass-compatible. As one of the few bands from Germany, they managed to release albums that reached the top of the charts for over four decades – a testament to their relevance and creativity. With hits like "MFG," "Troy," "Sie ist weg," "Tag am Meer," and "Zusammen," they created the soundtrack for several generations and fill arenas, stadiums, and open-air venues.

At the same time, "Der letzte Bus" marks a departure: once again traveling across the country. Once again, full throttle through the republic. Once again, lights, noise, and love. Once again, 4 cities in 4 days – mammoth logistics, night shifts on the highway. And this for at least 18 months, aiming to stop at as many locations as possible that the band has visited before. For everyone who says, "I’ve never seen them live." Or: "The last time was way too long ago." For everyone who wants to know why this has always been more than just music. For all who are part of this unprecedented story – or want to be. And for everyone who feels: This moment will not come back. Departure!