The Czech rap scene is experiencing a shock! Jakub Janeček alias Smack, one of the most successful and respected rappers in the Czech Republic, has finished. On his social networks, he surprised his fans with the news that he was ending a career that influenced an entire generation of listeners.
Jakub Janeček aka SmackOne, a rapper from Strašnice known for his unmistakable style and striking lyrics, decided to end his work on the scene when he was at the top. On Tuesday, he deleted all but one of his Instagram posts in which he announced that he was quitting rap. The fans can’t believe it.
Career
Smack stood at the birth of Czech grime and set the tone for the entire rap scene with his hard beats and sharp rhymes. The rapper always went his own way, didn’t take napkins and was the voice of the younger generation. His albums like Sick or P’s a Love are today considered cult in the genre and brought him not only a huge fan base, but also, for example, the Angel award. His departure marks the end of an era that defined not only his career, but also the entire Czech rap scene.
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Notice of end
Rapper on his own Instagram posted a picture with the caption: “I’m done rapping.” The fans’ breath stopped thanks to these words. “Sometimes you need to go away and clear your head to realize a thing. Don’t make a drama out of it, it’s nothing. Bigup to those behind me no matter what” wrote Smack under the post. The rapper has not yet said the reasons for his decision. What’s next? That remains a mystery, but one thing is clear, Smack ends up as the true king of the grime scene, controversial, original and always one step ahead. Fans immediately flooded him with the message announcement.
Fans reaction
“Smack will come back stronger than ever” Pavel wrote under the post. “All honor to Smack for what he created for us, he will forever be a legend of Czech rap and do what you enjoy and what feels right” Patrick supported him. “This is very hard to accept bro, anyway I believe nothing is as it seems” another of his listeners commented. His announcement disappointed some, but some began to speculate that it might just be a good move by the rapper to promote his new album. “Album title?” wrote Honza. “What are you doing, he’s dropping an album,” comments another.
