Born in 2004, Data Luv is one of German hip-hop’s hottest prospects. He started out in the scene by sending demos to Berlin rapper Ufo361, who took Data Luv on as a protégé. Judging by the effervescent energy of his output since, it’s not difficult to realise what Ufo361 saw in him. There’s a fascinating contrast between the heaviness of beats like “Space Coupe”, the sharp political messaging on “F**k the System” as well as Data Luv’s impossibly smooth flow. It’s a combination that helps him stand out from the rap crowd.