"I am iconic," she sings in the opener of her current album "Smart but Blond" – and proves (not only) with this line in conjunction with the album title as well as the corresponding vibe of the following songs, that she has learned one thing to lyrical perfection: to assert herself in the shark tank of the pop business in general and within the rap scene specifically.

The reward: Shirin David (29) from Hamburg has become a superstar in the country and one of those who holds the mirror up to the patriarchy with a heavy wink, a lot of self-confidence, and maximum sarcasm ("Belly, Legs, Butt"). That she fills arenas is only logical.