Eko Fresh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eko Fresh
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Eko Fresh performing in 2015
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ekrem Bora |
| Also known as | Elektro Eko, Eko Freezy |
| Born | 3 September 1983 Cologne, West Germany |
| Genres | German hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Labels | Optik Records (2002) German Dream ersguterjunge (2006–2008) |
| Associated acts | Summer Cem, Killa Hakan, Ceza |
Eko Fresh, whose real name is Ekrem Bora, is a famous German rapper and songwriter. He was born on September 3, 1983, and is known for his contributions to German hip hop music.
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Life and Music Career
Ekrem Bora was born in Cologne, Germany, and grew up in the nearby city of Mönchengladbach. He was raised by his mother, who worked for the post office.
Starting in Music
From a young age, Eko Fresh was passionate about rapping. He started writing his own raps when he was just 14 years old. He later met the well-known rapper Kool Savas, who saw his talent. Savas helped him produce his first recording, an EP called "Jetzt kommen wir auf die Sachen," which was released in 2001. An EP is like a short album with a few songs.
Success and Hit Albums
Eko Fresh worked hard and became very productive, releasing four albums between 2010 and 2013. His 2013 album, Eksodus, was a huge success. It reached the number one spot on the music charts in Germany. It was also a top-ten hit in Austria and Switzerland.
A Surprising Hobby
Besides music, Eko Fresh has another interesting hobby: professional wrestling. He has appeared in events for German Stampede Wrestling, a wrestling group based in Cologne. He even participated in matches at events like Battlefield 2008 and Northern Night.
Rap Feuds and Diss Tracks
In the world of hip-hop, rappers sometimes challenge each other through music. This is often done using a "diss track," which is a song created to criticize another artist.
In 2004, Eko Fresh released a famous diss track called "Die Abrechnung" (which means "The Reckoning"). In this song, he criticized his former mentor Kool Savas and other rappers like Bushido and groups like Aggro Berlin.
The song caused a big stir in the German hip-hop scene. Many other rappers responded with their own diss tracks, including Fler with "Hollywoodtürke." This musical battle is a well-known event in German rap history.
Discography Highlights
Eko Fresh has had a long and successful career, releasing many albums and songs. He has released 10 studio albums, several collaboration albums, and dozens of singles. His music has often appeared on the official music charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Some of his most popular albums include:
- Ich bin jung und brauche das Geld (2003)
- Hart(z) IV (2006)
- Ekaveli (2007)
- Ek to the Roots (2012)
- Eksodus (2013)
- König von Deutschland (2017)
Images for kids
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Eko Fresh performing in 2007
