Puppetmastaz

Puppetmastaz are a German hip hop group founded in Berlin in the 1990s. Their performances are staged through hand puppets, while the music combines elements of rap, funk, and electronica.

The project was created by the Berlin artist Alexander Tiller, Max Turner and Paul Affeld, also known as Paul PM, Paul Affeldo, and Mr. Maloke, who still remains its founder, bandleader, and central creative figure. Over time, the group has included or collaborated with artists such as Max Turner, Chilly Gonzales, Mocky, Dave Szigeti, David Skiba, N1tro, Patric Cremer, Alexander Tiller, Adam Traynor, Blake Worrell, and Zhi MC.

Among the more recent or current members are Paul Affeld, Pilo (Adrian Ilea), Jamiro Vanta, Pyro Merz, Jakob Wagner, and Louis Kassowitz, who has also handled management for the group.