Shirin David
Hip-Hop · DE · Active since 1995

Shirin David

High-gloss German rap that pairs heavy trap 808s with a relentless boss-bitch attitude. Polished, powerful, and unapologetically luxurious pop-rap for the main stage.

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Shirin David sounds like the sonic equivalent of a high-fashion editorial. Her music is defined by a surgical precision in production, where every 808 kick is tuned to perfection and every vocal layer is polished to a mirror shine. It is loud, expensive, and deeply rooted in the aesthetic of modern luxury, blending the grit of trap with the shimmering accessibility of global pop.

What sets her apart is the transition from influencer to a legitimate rap heavyweight. She employs a technical flow that many of her pop-leaning peers lack, often switching between melodic hooks and rapid-fire, punchline-heavy verses. Her delivery is theatrical and commanding, often leaning into a 'boss' persona that challenges the male-dominated structures of the German rap scene.

Start with 'Bitches brauchen Rap' to hear her at her most technically proficient and lyrically sharp. It is the definitive statement of her artistic evolution, proving she can trade bars with the best while maintaining the high-budget polish that made her a superstar.

Barbara Shirin Davidavicius (born 11 April 1995), known professionally as Shirin David, is a German rapper, singer and songwriter, entrepreneur, and head of a music label. Initially known for creating video content on the online platform YouTube, David gained notoriety as a singer in 2015 when she was featured on the single "Du liebst mich nicht". Since then she has primarily continued making music as a rapper. David has released three full-length albums: Supersize (2019), Bitches brauchen Rap (2021), and Schlau aber blond (2025), with the first and former reaching number one chart positions in Germany.
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Our Catalog3 Albums · 2019 · 2025
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