DNP is a German rap/ hip-hop music group consisting of Sebastian Krug, known as Basti, and Arne Jachmann, known as Beatmasta. Their debut release was HIV EP (2008), which marked their breakthrough moment. The group signed with Trailerpark Records and gained recognition by winning the MTV Rookie of the Week vote. In 2011, DNP released their album Bis Einer Weint, which peaked at number 85 on the German Album Charts. Beatmasta had previously collaborated with K.I.Z., further solidifying his production credentials.