References to Mehringdamm (a major street in Kreuzberg) and typical Berlin "Altbau" apartments (pre-war buildings) with high ceilings and beautiful staircases.
While "Airwaves" refers to the gum brand, it's used more as a symbol of fresh energy and the "cool" nonchalance of the youth. Why It Mattered
The lyrics are packed with hyper-local Berlin imagery and specific brand mentions that solidified Pashanim's cultural credibility: Pashanim - Airwaves
You can check out the full lyrics and community breakdowns on Musixmatch or dive into his discography on Last.fm .
Brand mentions in Pashanim’s 2020 hit "Airwaves" - the ambition References to Mehringdamm (a major street in Kreuzberg)
Mentions of the AC Milan jersey (Mailand-Trikot), Lacoste beanies, and broken iPhone screens, which perfectly captured the "street-smart but stylish" aesthetic of his generation.
Pashanim (Can David Bayram), a rapper and filmmaker from Berlin-Kreuzberg . Brand mentions in Pashanim’s 2020 hit "Airwaves" -
"" by Pashanim is widely considered the ultimate soundtrack to the Berlin summer of 2020. Released in May 2020, it didn't just top the charts—it defined a new era of Gen-Z German rap characterized by a "low-effort, high-aesthetic" vibe. The Track Breakdown
