Osdorp Posse

Osdorp Posse

Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	1989 in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Headquarters	Amsterdam , Netherlands
Products	Rap music in Dutch

The Osdorp Posse, established in 1989 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, holds the distinction of being the pioneering group to create rap music in the Dutch tongue. All members share familial ties. Drawing inspiration from gangsta rap, they merged hardcore hip hop rhythms with Dutch lyrics that often featured direct translations of American slang. Initially gaining traction within the Dutch underground scene, they later attained commercial recognition and played a crucial role in shaping the Dutch hip hop landscape. The ensemble is also recognized for their satirical and socially aware lyrical content.

History

Their first album, Osdorp Stijl (1992), showcased intense beats paired with Def P's forceful vocal delivery, tackling subjects such as the commercial music industry ("Commerciële AIDS"), religious extremism ("Katholieke trut"), and beer culture ("Bier").

In 1993, the release of Roffer dan Ooit stirred controversy due to its violent content, prompting VPRO radio DJ Lotje IJzermans to criticize them for "playing ghetto":

This CD also includes, for instance, Osdorp Posse. A group rapping in Dutch, specifically the Amsterdam dialect. They perform the track "Murderer!" I believe this does not help hip-hop gain respectability because it resembles 'playing ghetto.'

That same year saw the arrival of Vlijmscherp, featuring songs such as "Ghetto'tje spelen" ("Playing ghetto"), which offered a critical response to media portrayals, including a pointed diss aimed at IJzermans.

Due to their explicit lyrical content, Osdorp Posse encountered bans on multiple Dutch radio stations, restricting their exposure on mainstream platforms.

Nonetheless, they evolved their style with 1995’s Afslag Osdorp, widely considered their masterpiece, addressing topics like prostitution, authentic love, domestic violence, and religion.

In 1996, they joined forces with death metal band Nembrionic on Briljant, Hard en Geslepen, a fusion of hip hop and metal genres. By 1998, they had established their own label, Ramp Records. Their breakthrough into the Top-10 charts occurred in 2000 with the single "Origineel Amsterdams."

In 2008, Osdorp Posse prepared their concluding album and accompanying tour. The double CD 2 Decennia, released on November 13, 2008, contained remixes alongside a greatest hits compilation featuring six newly recorded tracks at LAB13 Media studio in Almere. Their farewell tour spanned locations across Holland and Belgium throughout 2009.

Other projects

Def P fronts Def P & Beatbusters, a group combining hip hop with ska influences; they achieved modest success in 2001 and released their sophomore album, Hard op weg, in 2011. That same year, Def P also participated in releasing the third "onderhonden" album alongside fellow MCs Casto, Das, and Jerome XL; together with Jerome XL he forms the rap duo Digibombers.

Albums

• Osdorp Stijl (Osdorp Style) (1992)
• Roffer dan Ooit (Rougher than Ever) (1992)
• Vlijmscherp (Razor Sharp) (1993)
• Afslag Osdorp (Exit Osdorp) (1995)
• Briljant, Hard en Geslepen (Brilliant, Hard, and Sharpened) (1996)
• Geendagsvlieg (None Day Fly) (1997)
• Oud & Nieuw (Old and New) (1998)
• Kernramp (Nuclear Disaster) (2000)
• Tegenstrijd (Contradiction) (2003)
• Hollandse Hardcore Hiphop Helden (Dutch Heroes of Hardcore Hiphop) (2005)
• LAOS Projects (Laberinto & Osdorp Posse) (2007)
• 2 Decennia (2008) (2 CD)

Singles

• "Hardcore Leeft" (March 1994)
• "Ongeplugd" (December 1994)
• "Origineel Amsterdams" (2000)
• "Chemoderniseerd" featuring Blind Justice (2000)
• "Ik Eerst/Jongens Uit De Industrie" (2003)
• "Fok Jou!" (2003)