Overview

• In a Deutsche Presse-Agentur interview Jan Delay said he believes every song he’s written is “a classic anti-AfD song.”
• He argues that singing about love becomes a political act in the absence of compassion within the AfD.
• Delay’s lyrics tackle themes of intolerance, exclusion and political indifference rather than naming the party directly.
• He first rose to fame with Beginner’s 1998 album “Bambule” and achieved solo success when “Mercedes-Dance” topped the German charts in 2006.
• Delay opts for suits and leather shoes on stage because they are lighter, more dance-friendly and resist sweat better than other attire.