Events
CRO
Mutlangen, Deutschlandpop · hip-hop
Cro, born Carlo Waibel on January 31, 1990, in Mutlangen, Baden-Württemberg, started making his own music at the age of 13, learning piano and guitar along the way. He describes his sound as "raop" – a fusion of rap and pop that sets him apart from traditional hip-hop – and is instantly recognisable by the panda mask he wears at every performance.
His 2009 mixtape Trash was followed by the self-produced Meine Musik in 2011, which attracted the attention of German hip-hop artist Kaas. He signed with Chimperator Productions that same year, and his viral debut single "Easy" propelled him to mainstream success. His debut album Raop (2012) reached number one in both Germany and Austria and went double platinum. Melodie (2014) and tru (2017) also topped the German charts. He has collaborated with AnnenMayKantereit, Kitschkrieg and Trettmann, designed a clothing collection for H&M in 2013, and runs his own label Vio Vio. In 2013, he received the Swiss Music Award for Best Album Urban – International.
CRO live in Mallorca
Sunday, 26 July 2026
Frequently asked questions about CRO
How would you describe Cro's musical style?
Cro coined the term "raop" for his sound – a blend of rap and pop featuring catchy melodies over hip-hop flows. He self-produces many of his tracks.
What made Cro famous in Germany?
His viral 2011 single "Easy" launched his career. His debut album Raop (2012) spent five weeks at number one in Germany and went double platinum.
Does Cro's music suit an open-air event in Mallorca?
Absolutely – Cro's summery pop-rap sound, with tracks like "Easy" and "Endless Summer", is perfectly suited to outdoor festivals and warm-weather open-air settings.