Ghörig EP by Penetrante Sorte: A Boom Bap Love Letter from Austria
If you’re into raw, unfiltered Hip-Hop with a conscience, Ghörig EP by Penetrante Sorte is the kind of project that sneaks up on you like an old friend you didn’t know you missed. Released in 2016 under Deine Mutter Records (yeah, we chuckled at the name too), this Austrian gem brings back the golden era vibes with its gritty Boom Bap beats and thoughtful lyricism. It’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t feel real.
The mastermind behind the sound? DJ King. Dude did everything—producing, recording, mixing, mastering—the whole nine yards. You can tell he put his soul into this one. Phil Fin handles the pen game, spitting bars that oscillate between introspective and straight-up fun. And let’s not forget Lubomir Tzolov for the layout and Barbara Jomrich for the photography; they gave this EP a visual edge that matches its audial punch.
Now, onto the tracks. There are some bangers here, but two cuts really stuck with me: “So froh (feat. Rafiq Varind)” and “Kiffer.”
“So froh” feels like a warm hug wrapped in rhymes. The beat hits just right—smooth yet hard-hitting—and when Rafiq Varind jumps in, it adds this unexpected layer of depth. It’s the kinda song you play after a long day when you need something to remind you life ain’t so bad. Plus, the chorus? Catchy as hell. I found myself humming it while making coffee the other morning, which is always a good sign.
Then there’s “Kiffer,” and oh boy, does this track slap. It’s got this laid-back groove that makes you wanna light up… well, whatever your thing is. Phil Fin rides the beat effortlessly, dropping lines that are both clever and chill. What I love most about this one is how it balances humor with substance. It’s playful without being shallow, and honestly? That’s rare these days.
Other standouts include “Jackpot” and “Phasenweise,” but those two mentioned above? They’re the ones I kept coming back to. Maybe it’s because they capture the essence of what makes Ghörig EP special—a mix of nostalgia, authenticity, and heart.
In a world where Hip-Hop often feels overproduced or overly commercialized, Penetrante Sorte reminds us why we fell in love with the genre in the first place. This EP isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—it’s just rolling with it, steady and true.
Final thought? Listening to Ghörig EP feels like hanging out with someone who gets you—not because they try too hard, but because they don’t try at all. Funny enough, though, the only downside might be the title itself. If you’re not familiar with Austrian slang, you’ll probably spend half the album wondering what “ghörig” even means. Spoiler alert: Look it up. You won’t regret it.
