Behind Manni Mono stands Schu, formerly 1/5 of the legendary German hip-hop group Blumentopf, who helped the band achieve several Top 10 albums as both lyricist and rapper. Now he has traded the microphone for a sampler.

With “Pension Central”, Manni Mono celebrates his full-length vinyl debut on the label of the same name. The album is a deep dive into sample-based beat construction: countless fragments, loops and sonic pieces are meticulously dissected down to their molecular structure and then reassembled into a nerdy yet uniquely captivating mosaic of sound.

The result is a playful and highly detailed beat record where hip-hop sensibilities meet experimental collage techniques. “Pension Central” feels like a true Frankenstein creation in the world of beats—stitched together from endless samples yet brought to life with remarkable coherence and character.

Perfect for fans of instrumental hip-hop, sample-based production and crate-digging aesthetics.

Tracklist:

A1 So_tired
A2 E_needs_s
A3 3_candles
A4 09.15
A5 Sage_scent

B1 That_girl
B2 Room_22
B3 Three
B4 Maury_t
B5 Save_o.k.