Johann Lorenz Moser (born 23 December 1985), better known by his stage name Bonez MC, is a German rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Bonez MC
Bonez MC
Bonez MC
Background information
Birth nameJohann Lorenz Moser
Born (1985-12-23) 23 December 1985 (age 38)
Hamburg, West Germany
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2006–present
Labels
  • 187 Strassenbande
  • Jentown Crhyme
  • Toprott Muzik
  • Soulfood
  • Vertigo
  • Capitol
  • RBK
  • Gold League
  • Auf! Keinen! Fall!
  • Universal Music Germany
  • Sony Music Germany

Bonez is a member of the German hip hop gang 187 Strassenbande consisting of the rappers Gzuz, Maxwell, LX, Sa4 and Bonez MC, graffiti artist Frost and music producer Jambeatz. At various times, rappers AchtVier, Mosh36 and Hasuna were also members of the 187 Strassenbande.

In 2012, Bonez MC released his debut album Krampfhaft kriminell on his own label Toprott Muzik. In 2013 he had a joint EP with Kontra K followed by another collaboration with fellow 187 Strassenbande member Gzuz in form of the album High und Hungrig. On 30 January 2015, 187 Strassenbande produced his compilation High & Hungrig 2.

Bonez MC is one of the most successful German music artists, 3 of his collaborative albums have gold status and of which one also reached platinum status.

He is particularly known for his collaborations with RAF Camora and Gzuz. His most successful singles are Palmen aus Plastik, Ohne mein Team and Mörder with RAF Camora.

Awards

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At Hiphop.de Awards
  • 2016: Best National Group (jointly with RAF Camora)
  • 2016: Best National Release (for Palmen aus Plastik jointly with RAF Camora)
  • 2016: Best National Video (for Palmen aus Gold jointly with RAF Camora)
  • 2018: Best National Group (jointly with RAF Camora)
At 1Live Krone
  • 2016: Best Hip-Hop Act (jointly with RAF Camora)
At Juice Awards
  • 2016: Best National Album (for Palmen aus Plastik with RAF Camora)

Discography

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  • Krampfhaft kriminell (2012)
  • Hollywood (2020)
  • Hollywood Uncut (2020)
  • Gameboy (2024)

References

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