Olexesh - Augen Husky 2

Olexesh, born Olexij Kosarev on February 25, 1988 in Kiev, has built a career since his departure for Germany at the age of six until his signing to the 385ideal label. After revealing his talent through the mixtape Authentic Athletic in 2012 and releasing a decade of studio albums such as Nu eta da, Masta, Makadam, and Rolexesh, the artist is now focusing on an album set to be released on May 9, 2024. This album immediately follows the previous studio release, Bratan (2022), and paves the way for the next project, Olexiy Kosarev (2025).

Narrative architecture and solo-collaboration alternation

The very structure of the album reveals a strong artistic intention. The opening track, Steig ein, sets a bold tone right from the first track that runs through the entire album. Of the sixteen tracks that make up this box set, the progression is linear and culminates in a conclusion as stark as that offered by the track Warum, placed in the final closing position. This architecture frames a regular alternation between solo tracks and collaborations with established artists, creating a rhythm that gives the project its momentum.

Collaborative ecosystem: analysis of contributions (Atay, CHEKAA, Amo, Mel, Aymen, Maxwell, Bonez MC)

The density of features on this album is remarkable, with nine tracks out of sixteen featuring at least one guest artist. The editorial strategy implemented by the label 385ideal allows Olexesh to collaborate with a diverse range of voices, from the artists Atay, ilo 7araga, and CHEKAA on Pistoleta, to the collaboration with Amo on Sophia. We also note the appearances of Mel on Schutzengel, Aymen on Mademoiselle, and Maxwell on 8 Promille. Each contribution plays its role as an additional voice without ever obscuring the main artist's narrative, thus preserving the integrity of each track. Other collaborators such as Bonez MC, AJÉ, and Haaland936 complete this vocal mosaic.

Discographic anchor points: 'Pistoleta', 'Sophia', and 'Cabrio'

Certain tracks stand out from the rest to become anchor points in the artist's discography. The track Pistoleta, featuring a multitude of guest appearances, functions as an anthem to the group's collective energy. Similarly, Sophia and Cabrio offer distinct sonic perspectives that enrich the overall landscape.

Chronological context: from Matador to the Beluga pre-project

To understand the significance of this release, it is necessary to place the album in its precise temporal context. It is a studio album that follows Bratan (2022) and immediately precedes the project Olexiy Kosarev (2025). This strict chronology shows that the artist is not seeking to dilute his output but to offer maximum density between two points of arrival. The current album thus positions itself as an essential link between these periods of rupture.

Career overview: between the legacy of past successes and new alliances

The impact of this album can also be measured through the legacy it carries. The artist navigates between the references of his past, such as the collaborations with Gzuz or Sido on his previous albums, and the new alliances built today. The fact that Olexiy Kosarev is listed as the next project in the available facts confirms that this 2024 album is indeed the final link before this new phase. Olexesh’s career, which began with a mixtape in 2012 and has already included several studio albums, reaches a point of stabilization here where quality takes precedence over quantity. The album fits into a discography marked by a rigorous alternation between mixtapes and studio albums, as evidenced by the releases of Nu eta da (2014), Masta (2015), and Rolexesh (2018). The latter publication, released on March 2, 2018, established itself as a major commercial success, reaching number one in the charts in Germany and Austria—a performance that sealed Olexesh’s ascent on the German-speaking rap scene. The tracklist of the project confirms this evolution through a precise curation of collaborations and key tracks. Of the sixteen tracks offered, nine feature guest artists of the highest caliber, including Bonez MC on Cabrio, a collaboration that recalls the dynamic of the album Rolexesh while modernizing the sound. The album concludes with Warum, which closes the listening experience with a conclusion as striking as its opening. This density of sixteen tracks, released on May 9, 2024, illustrates a desire to present a complete and structured work, far from a strategy of diluting releases. The project thus confirms Olexesh as a sound architect capable of maintaining a constant narrative intensity from the first track Steig ein to the last track, consolidating his legacy between classic references with Gzuz or Sido and these new strategic alliances. This 16-track edition fits into a precise discographical continuity, marking the interval between Bratan (2022) and the next project, titled Olexiy Kosarev, scheduled for 2025. The chronology of the releases is strictly respected: after making Rolexesh (2018) a number one hit in Germany and Austria, Olexesh continued to release major works like Radioaktiv and Augen Husky, before returning with this studio album that consolidates his status as a sound architect. The label 385ideal, discovered through the duo Celo & Abdi, is well positioned to orchestrate this dense release that in no way dilutes the artist’s trajectory. The density of collaborations confirms the evolution of Olexesh’s relationship with his immediate entourage and the legendary figures of German-speaking rap. Guests like Atay, ilo 7araga, CHEKAA, Amo, Mel, Aymen, Maxwell, AJÉ, and Haaland936 demonstrate that the artist knows how to integrate diverse voices without ever losing his narrative identity. The album opens with Steig ein and concludes with Warum, framing a journey where each track finds its place in this controlled architecture, from the mixtape Authentic Athletic to the future horizons of 2025. From Steig ein to Warum, every track finds its place in this project structured by its label and driven by a career already rich in achievements.

Technical details

- Release date : May 9, 2024 - Label : 385ideal - Tracks : 16 - Opening / closing : Steig ein / Warum - Guests : Atay, ilo 7araga, CHEKAA, Amo, Mel, Aymen, Maxwell, Bonez MC, AJÉ, Haaland936 - Previous album : Matador (2024)