Raop in Paradise:

Inside CRO’s Balinese Sanctuary

Since over a decade, German artist CRO has made his mark with his signature mask and groundbreaking beats, effortlessly fusing rap and pop into a genre he coined "Raop”.

CRO in Bali with vetsak

Since over a decade, German artist CRO has made his mark with his signature mask and groundbreaking beats, effortlessly fusing rap and pop into a genre he coined "Raop”. He’s remained an enigmatic creative force—releasing multi-platinum, number-one albums, painting and designing his own label—all while keeping his identity under wraps to ensure his art always takes center stage.

But when the world hit pause in recent years, the musician sought a different kind of retreat, trading the European spotlight for the lush, tropical serenity of Bali.