Sven Lichtenberg

Managing director and founder of School of Rap CIC

Sven's journey through the vibrant hip-hop scene in germany, was nothing short of transformative. Growing up amid a flourishing hip-hop culture, heavily influenced by a sizable American community, Sven developed an intimate bond with the genre from a young age. Witnessing the birth and rise of hip-hop fueled his passion for the art form, eventually leading him to delve into beat production, rapping, and music production at a young age.

Through the highs and lows of his adventurous life, hip-hop remained a constant source of strength and resilience for Sven. This unwavering passion guided him as he began working with kids and youths in schools back in germany on various music and art projects, where he discovered the transformative power that hip-hop culture could have on the younger generation. These experiences ignited a purpose within him, inspiring him to utilize beats and rap as tools for positive impact and empowerment.

In 2014, Sven made the bold decision to relocate to the UK, where he has resided ever since. Growing concerns about the negative direction that mainstream hip-hop culture was taking, became a driving force behind his creation of the SCHOOL OF RAP CIC, a platform dedicated to revitalizing hip-hop culture and using his skills and experiences to uplift young people, foster resilience, and cultivate a sense of community.

As a producer Sven is affiliated with the renowned Wu-Tang Killa Bees and an ambassador for the Wu Food Movement in the UK.

Collaborating with a diverse array of artists who have shared the stage and productions with hip-hop legends such as Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, Royce da 59, and Lil Wayne, Sven's work encompasses a spectrum of talents united by a shared vision of positivity and empowerment.

His overarching goal is to support a revival of hip-hop culture grounded in its original ethos of positivity, community building, and youth empowerment. Drawing from his vast life experiences, Sven aims to effect positive change in the lives of children and adolescents engaged in SCHOOL OF RAP CIC projects. Through his dedication, vision, and commitment to nurturing the next generation, Sven stands as a beacon of hope for a renaissance of hip-hop culture that empowers, uplifts, and inspires change.