The Ballermann song “Layla” by DJ Robin, which was confronted with accusations of sexism and therefore controversial
According to GfK Entertainment, the party hit was streamed more than 60 million times and has been at the top of the charts for five weeks: “There is no way around “Layla” this summer,” said the official chart investigators from Baden-Baden. “The representative streaming and sales data paint a clear picture this year.”
The sing-along catchy tune “Layla” revolves around a “poof mama” who is “prettier, younger, hornier”. In Würzburg and later other cities, “Layla” was banned from festivals. The song therefore sparked a debate about alleged censorship and the importance of artistic freedom.
At the end of August 2021, the dance-pop song “Bad Habits” by British superstar Ed Sheeran was voted a summer hit.
