Album Review: Alles Mitnehmen by Konvoy – A Raw Dive into German Hip-Hop
Konvoy’s Alles Mitnehmen is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2016 under ELF-Records, this German hip-hop/rap project feels like a late-night drive through city streets—gritty, reflective, and unapologetically real. The album doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it does bring enough personality and heart to make it stand out. With tracks like “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe” and “Meine schöne Stadt,” Konvoy delivers something both nostalgic and refreshingly raw.
Let’s start with “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe.” This track hits hard from the get-go. It’s got an infectious beat that just sticks to your brain, kinda like gum on a shoe. What makes it memorable though is how Konvoy plays around with flow. He switches between laid-back verses and sharp, punchy delivery without missing a beat (pun intended). The version featuring Tom Thaler and Basil adds another layer too—it’s not just catchy; it feels alive, like a conversation you don’t wanna leave.
Then there’s “Meine schöne Stadt.” If I had to pick one song that sums up the vibe of the whole album, this would be it. The production is simple yet effective—a moody instrumental that lets Konvoy’s lyrics breathe. He talks about his city, pride, struggles, all that good stuff, but what gets me is the honesty. You can tell he means every word. It’s not overly polished or trying too hard to impress—it’s just him spitting bars about where he comes from, and honestly? That’s dope as hell.
One thing worth noting is how repetitive some of the tracklist feels. Tracks like “Reset,” “Nie passiert,” and even “Berg aus Gold” show up twice, which might’ve been intentional for emphasis, but after a while, it starts feeling like someone forgot to hit delete during editing. Still, it doesn’t ruin the experience—it just makes you wonder if they were going for symmetry or just ran out of ideas.
What really struck me about Alles Mitnehmen is its balance between introspection and swagger. Songs like “Über den Dächern” (feat. Benne) and “Polaroids” have these moments where you feel like you’re peeking into Konvoy’s diary, while others like “Flugmodus” crank up the energy and remind you why hip-hop will always be king when done right.
At the end of the day, Alles Mitnehmen isn’t perfect, but maybe that’s the point. It’s messy, layered, and full of contradictions—kinda like life itself. Listening to it feels less like hearing an artist flex their skills and more like hanging out with someone who’s got stories to tell. And hey, isn’t that what music’s supposed to be about?
Final thought: If you listen closely to “Insomnia,” you’ll notice Konvoy sounds tired—but not in a bad way. More like he’s been up all night thinking about everything and decided to put it into words. Weirdly relatable, huh?
