"INTERPOL.COM" is a legendary track and music video by the German rapper , released in January 2012 as part of his album Nr. 415 . Produced by Maestro , the song became a cultural milestone in German hip-hop due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding its creation and its star-studded visual presentation. A Music Video Without the Artist
The most defining feature of the "INTERPOL.COM" official video is the absence of Xatar himself. At the time of the shoot, Xatar was serving an eight-year prison sentence following his involvement in a high-profile in 2009. Because he could not appear in the video, the German rap community rallied together in a massive display of solidarity. "INTERPOL
These artists stood in for Xatar, lip-syncing his lyrics and reinforcing his "Baba" status even while he was behind bars. Production and Sound A Music Video Without the Artist The most
The track was produced by , a key collaborator who helped define the early sound of Alles oder Nix Records . These artists stood in for Xatar, lip-syncing his
: Several versions exist, including the original, a "Knastversion" (prison version), and an a cappella version released on the Interpol.com - EP. Lyricism and Themes
The video features cameos and performances from nearly every major figure in German rap at the time, including: