P.C.B. - Biography

The Ghanaian-born musician "P.C.B", whose real name is Charles Burndam, immigrated to Germany at the age of nine. P.C.B. grew up without knowing his mother. With a desire for a better life, he and his father struggled with the everyday hurdles an immigrant must overcome in a foreign land. His first experience with American hip-hop was in school. Among his influences, P.C.B counts artists like Michael Jackson, 2pac Amaru Shakur, Timbaland, Mary J. Blige, DMX and Trey Songz. He began writing lyrics and singing on beats. The desire to expand his talent kept growing. Encouraged by positive feedback from other artists and friends, he made the decision to turn his hobby into a profession.

In 2004, the bilingual musician tried his hand at a „do-it-yourself concept“ with increasing success. One of the most famous American producers Scott Storch (composer of Ne-yo, Fat Joe, Lil Wayne, 50cent, Chris Brown etc.) showed interest in P.C.B. In 2007 P.C.B. participated in Kiss FM Talent Award. His song "Clubbin" catapulted to the second place in the airplay charts in the first week. Motivated to make his own music video, P.C.B learned the profession of media designer. He felt vindicated to pursue his career with the ambition that comes with it.

His everyday environment inspires him. In his lyrics he describes his experiences and adventures. Through club appearances (among others in Adagio, Q-Dorf, Taboo Club, Star light Club, Hangar 49 and White Trash) he gained more and more fans and confirmed his popularity by establishing a fan base. Furthermore, he was the opening act of the American artist Ice Cube. As the only English-speaking live act in the showcase for the biography film adaptation "Straight Outta Compton", whose line-up also included artists such as Xatar and Haftbefehl, P.C.B. received an award. He is currently producing his EP.