Włodi

Rapper and producer Włodi was one of the pioneers of the Warsaw hip-hop scene in the 1990s, paving the way for the further development of the genre in Poland as a member of the legendary group Molesta. His verses, which painted a vivid portrait of the city's street life at the time, have directly formed a large part of the vocabulary and ethos of Poland's hip hop; to this day, it is hard to find a rapper in the country who has not been influenced by Włodi. Over the years, he made a sharp turn towards raw introspection and social issues, most prominently exploring these themes as part of the duo Parias, which he co-founded with the rapper Eldo in 2009, inspired by their shared Muslim faith. Włodi's discography includes collaborations with most of the well-known figures of the golden age of Polish rap—from Slums Attack to Tede. He has also released six solo albums over the years, including an unexpected collaboration with experimental producer 1988 (W/88, 2020) and his latest work Hhultras (2023).