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Mo-Torres: From the football field to the Cologne star – A life for music!
The Cologne rapper Mo-Torres talks about his youth in Bickendorf, new musical projects and gives Bickendorf tips.
Mo-Torres: From the football field to the Cologne star – A life for music!
The Cologne rapper Mo-Torres, real name Moritz Helf, meets with his dog Suki at the football field in Rochuspark. The 35-year-old grew up here in Bickendorf and has many memories of his childhood to share. During his youth he often commuted to Neuehrenfeld, where he took his first steps into the music scene. “I have my roots here and that shapes everything,” he says. Mo-Torres graduated from the Montessori high school and still loves playing football today, a sport that he played passionately at DJK Roland West.
He began his musical career in earnest with the release of his debut album “Moralapostel” in 2011. Since then, Mo-Torres has proven time and again that he is not only a talented musician, but also an important part of the Cologne music scene. Wikimedia reports that his songs often deal with personal experiences and that he is also socially critical. An example of this is the single “Liebe Deine Stadt”, which landed in the German charts in 2016 and has a real catchy format.
A look into the Cologne music scene
Cologne has established itself as a real stronghold for rap in recent years. The roots of Cologne rap go back to the 1990s, and the city now attracts artists from a variety of styles. The Stromausfall Köln emphasizes that Cologne rappers often take up social issues and tell stories from everyday life. Places like the Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld or the Luxor offer a stage for promising talents.
Mo-Torres himself moves with ease in this dynamic world. His upcoming album, which he has been working on for over a year, will be released in August and fans can already look forward to his German tour in the fall. His dream is to one day make big noises in Cologne and play in front of 20,000 people in the arena.
Role of mental health
One of the central topics that Mo-Torres covers in his lyrics is mental health. He has learned to celebrate successes and emphasizes the importance of talking about emotional issues. This is reflected not only in his music, but also in his personal commitment. “I take the issue very seriously because it affects us all,” he says.
Mo-Torres has a few tips for the residents of Bickendorf: eat a baguette at “Point Frisch & Lecker”, enjoy coffee in the “Herzhäuschen” café and take a relaxing walk in Rochuspark. This impressively shows how deeply rooted he is in his homeland and how much he cares about the people and culture of his city.
The Cologne music scene remains dynamic and diverse, and Mo-Torres is a living part of this development. Whether at the next carnival or in a small club - his fans know that they can count on him when it comes to celebrating the best aspects of Cologne culture. It's clear: he has a knack for real stories and a perspective on what's happening in his city.