13 & God

The Profile

13 & God is a collaborative project between German band The Notwist and American duo Themselves (Doseone and Jel), merging electronic textures with experimental hip hop. They released the self-titled debut in 2005 and Own Your Ghost in 2011.

Collaboration between The Notwist (Germany) and Themselves—Doseone and Jel (United States). Studio albums: 13 & God (2005) and Own Your Ghost (2011).

Two DeBaser reviews chart 13 & God’s blend of The Notwist’s electronics and Themselves’ experimental hip hop. The self-titled debut leans into trip hop and d’n’b textures, while Own Your Ghost is cast as a shape-shifting, otherworldly ride. Vocals by Markus Acher and Doseone entwine over precise, sometimes icy beats. Standout mentions include Men of Station, Perfect Speed, Tin Strong, and the spectral turns of Armored Scarves and Death Major.