Haftbefehl - 1999 Pt.1 May 2026

: The video uses high-contrast cinematography to emphasize the "Arm und Reich" (Poor and Rich) disparity of the Frankfurt/Offenbach region.

: Unlike traditional rap "flexing," Pt. 1 focuses on world-building, listing specific streets, local figures, and the reality of growing up in a high-density migrant neighborhood. Haftbefehl - 1999 Pt.1

is a landmark track by German rapper Haftbefehl , released on October 23, 2014, as the second single from his critically acclaimed fourth studio album, Russisch Roulette . Produced by his long-time collaborator Bazzazian , the song serves as the opening chapter of a multi-part narrative series exploring Haftbefehl's formative years in Offenbach. Context and Concept : The video uses high-contrast cinematography to emphasize

: Much of the video was filmed on location at the Mainpark housing estate, cementing the song's connection to Haftbefehl's roots. Impact and Legacy is a landmark track by German rapper Haftbefehl

The song acts as a "status quo" report, transporting listeners back to 1999 when Aykut Anhan (Haftbefehl) was 14 years old. It provides a gritty, unfiltered look at his environment, specifically the and the Mainpark residential complex in Offenbach am Main.

The track is structured as a series of "shout-outs" and local references that paint a picture of the Offenbach street scene in the late '90s.

The official music video was produced by the Berlin-based collective and directed by Chehad Abdallah .