Kassel Marketing bans controversial Ballermann hit at Zissel

Kassel Marketing bans controversial Ballermann hit

60 million streams, five weeks at number 1! It’s the summer hit of the year. But it is not allowed to be played on the Kasseler Zissel. Kassel Marketing bans the Ballermann song by DJ Roben & Schürze, which is controversial because of accusations of sexism. The question of whether the song, which has been celebrated by many, is just for fun or testifies to sexism and misogyny has stirred up emotions in recent weeks. With the ban, another debate about artistic freedom and censorship will probably be triggered in Kassel.

By the way: From the perspective of the performers, the sexism controversy surrounding “Layla” made a significant contribution to the huge success of the song. “You can’t have more free advertising,” says songwriter Schürze, whose real name is Michael Müller.

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