Fokus

Born in Katowice, Wojciech Alszer, also known as Fokus, established himself in Polish rap from the late 1990s at the crossroads of alternative hip hop, boom bap, and a penchant for introspective writing. Active since 1996 as a rapper, writer, and producer, Fokus helped found Paktofonika with Magik and Rahim, a trio that became central to the history of Polish rap, notably with the album Kinematografia in 2000 followed by Archiwum kinematografii in 2002. After this period, Fokus extended his path with the project Pijani Powietrzem and then Pokahontaz, formed with Rahim and DJ Bambus, where his style unfolds in dense, precise rap, sometimes experimental, open to more electronic textures. Solo, Fokus released Alfa i Omega in 2008 and then Prewersje in 2011, two albums that confirm his taste for dark productions, rhythmic ruptures, and a highly articulated phrasing. Over the years, Fokus has also pursued collaborations with artists from the Polish scene such as Pezet, O.S.T.R., White House, or Gutek, while developing his work as a producer and label manager. Between a Silesian grounding, a keen eye for verbal detail, and a search for sound, Fokus has built a durable trajectory across groups, personal projects, and live appearances.