Beats Beim Drehen by Nobodys Face: A Head-Nodding Journey Through Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Vibes
Alright, let’s get into it. Beats Beim Drehen is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2020 by Nobodys Face—a German producer who clearly has some serious love for lo-fi hip-hop and rap instrumentals—this thing feels like a late-night drive through Berlin with the windows down. The album came out under Block Opera, which fits because this project honestly plays like a soundtrack to your thoughts.
The genres? Hip-hop/rap, straight-up hip-hop, and rap again—but all instrumental. No lyrics here, just vibes. And oh man, do these beats hit different. It's got this chill but gritty energy, like sipping coffee while staring at raindrops streaking down your window. You can tell Nobodys Face wasn’t trying too hard; they just let the music breathe. That’s what makes it so damn memorable.
Now, I gotta shout out two tracks that really stuck with me: “Spanish Computer Virus” and “R'n'B aus Lankwitz.”
First off, “Spanish Computer Virus.” What even is that title? It sounds like something you’d name a playlist after pulling an all-nighter coding or whatever. But when the beat drops, it’s smooth chaos. There’s this weird little glitchy loop running through it, almost like your laptop froze mid-download, but instead of being annoying, it’s kinda hypnotic. Like, yeah, my computer might be dying, but at least it sounds cool doing it. Every time I hear it, I picture neon lights reflecting off wet pavement. Super cinematic.
Then there’s “R'n'B aus Lankwitz,” which hits completely differently. This track feels nostalgic, like flipping through old photos of summers you didn’t even live through. It’s jazzy as hell, with keys that sound like they were sampled from someone’s dusty vinyl collection. Lankwitz must be a place in Germany, right? (Quick Google search confirms.) Anyway, hearing this song makes me feel like I’m walking around some quiet neighborhood where everyone knows each other, but also… robots? Idk why, maybe it’s the futuristic vibe mixed with old-school R&B elements. Either way, it slaps.
One thing I noticed about this album is how Nobodys Face repeats certain tracks—like “The Beast” and both parts of “Nobodys Daddy.” At first, I thought it was lazy, but now I think it’s intentional. Maybe they’re saying life loops back on itself sometimes, y’know? Or maybe they just ran out of ideas. Who cares? It works.
By the end of Beats Beim Drehen, you’re left with this bittersweet feeling. Like, damn, that was fire, but now what? Do I go back and listen again? Do I sit in silence and process everything? Honestly, I did both. And then I realized something wild: Nobodys Face never actually shows their face. Not once. They’re literally nobody—but somehow, their music makes you feel like somebody. Weird flex, but I respect it.
So yeah, check this album out if you’re into moody instrumentals that make you think without overthinking. Just don’t blame me if you start dreaming in German.
