No Diggity (Live at the Gösserhalle, Vienna, Stream Austria)

When the world shut down in 2020, Austria’s music scene did something remarkable. In the middle of the pandemic, Stream Austria brought together some of the country’s finest musicians, engineers, and creatives to create a high-end live broadcast experience—raw, real, and deeply human.

Among the selected artists was Rainer Wagner and his band, invited to perform at the iconic Gösserhalle in Vienna. The result: a powerful live reinterpretation of No Diggity that transforms the classic into something entirely new.

Originally made famous by Blackstreet, “No Diggity” is reimagined here through Wagner’s unmistakable artistic lens: Modern Indie Rock with Soul. Driven by gritty live guitars, deep groove, and expressive, soulful vocals, this version strips away polish and replaces it with authenticity and energy.

This is not a cover. It’s a statement.

Wagner’s performance captures what defines him as an artist: emotional intensity, raw delivery, and a commitment to real, analog music. No tricks, no shortcuts—just a band locked in, performing in the moment. The live setting at Gösserhalle adds a unique atmosphere: spacious yet intimate, cinematic yet grounded.

The arrangement builds dynamically—starting controlled and restrained before opening up into a powerful, groove-driven climax. Subtle details in phrasing and timing give the song a new emotional weight, while the band’s tight interplay keeps the energy constantly moving forward.

“Live at Stream Austria” stands as a snapshot of a unique moment in time—when live music found a new way to exist, even without an audience in the room. It’s also a testament to Wagner’s artistic direction: bridging the gap between vintage influences and modern sound aesthetics.

With this release, Rainer Wagner positions himself not just as a performer, but as an interpreter—someone who takes known material and reshapes it into something personal, relevant, and alive.

For fans of artists like Hozier, Paolo Nutini, or Sam Fender, this version of “No Diggity” delivers a familiar groove wrapped in a fresh, organic, and emotionally charged sound.

Raw. Soulful. Unfiltered.
This is Rainer Wagner—live.