From legendary acts to surprising newcomers: Rapsalon one again brings the best of old school and next gen together on one stage. Expect pure hip-hop – raw, candid and with a vibe that can’t be found elsewhere. Whether you were up at the front last year or this is your first time: Rapsalon is the place to immerse yourself in the world of Dutch-language hip-hop.

Jazz Brak

Anyone who has set foot in the Belgian hip-hop scene knows Jazz Brak. He put Brussels on the map as a member of the legendary STIKSTOF. But Jazz Brak is at least equally powerful solo: introspective, razor-sharp and always true to his Brussels roots.

In his solo work, he shows his most personal side: stories about life in the city, his inner struggle, wins and trials and errors. Jazz Brak matches flow techniques with poetry like no other. Live, he performs with an intensity that is hard to ignore. Our fav SAL TYP!

Sticks

For more than twenty years now, Sticks has been synonymous with a sharp pen, uncompromising honesty and a unique voice in Dutch-language hip-hop. From the groundbreaking rise with Opgezwolle to his solo work: Sticks is a pioneer and a constant force in the scene. A storyteller in every sense of the word.

His lyrics are raw, considered and often philosophical. Where others follow trends, Sticks defines his own direction. Sticks is no artist of yesterday or tomorrow: he is the now, a voice of multiple generations!

Lil Alia & Ysmé

Antwerp-based Lil Alia and Brussels-based Ysmé are a rare species: they effortlessly mix hip-hop and pop into a modern rap sound, and mainly do so in Dutch. The search for other female artists who rap in their mother tongue brought the two together three years ago. The two rappers share a background in theatre and are fearlessly ambitious.

Their playful friendship was already palpable on their joint tracks Hoe Het Is and Ladies. Now, for the first time, the two will play an entire duo set. Two female rappers breaking down the AB together in Dutch – just call it Belgian music history. WOOF WOOF!

Milolaathetlukken

The Amsterdam-native rapper debuted in 2024 with a number of singles via the Burning Fik label. His tracks are now effortlessly adding up into the hundreds of thousands for streams and via TikTok and Instagram his fanbase is growing at lightning speed.

With an understated attitude that is mysterious yet villainous, he takes us into the experiences of a style icon. Inner city Amsterdam, the night, money, new shoes, … Classy drill from the new king of the fashion rap, quoi.

Does he live up to his artist name? Better come find out for yourself!

Fabs.075

Fabs.075 delivers honesty with a laid-back delivery that you don’t see coming. Her roots lie in Zaanstad, but her reach goes far further. With a keen eye on the world around her, Fabs makes tracks that get you thinking without ever becoming pedantic. Realness in its purest form.

She effortlessly mixes rap, drill, grime, afro and balances between introspective and assertive, with beats that vary from mellow to grim. Whether she spits about personal growth, social frustration or living in the 075 (Zaanstad’s area code), Fabs is always herself: pure, direct and penetrating.

So: Straight outta Zaanstad, with a pen that pierces.

Chinoir

Whether he switches between introspection and swagger, French or Dutch, trap or boom bap: Chinoir does it with style. He combines trap with Brussels influences and American hip-hop to form an own style that sounds raw and recognisable. Since his first freestyle at the age of fifteen, he has continued to grow as a rapper, freestyler and performer.

With a distinctive voice and tracks like Binks II, he is building a loyal fanbase and is known as a real live show killer. The rapper from Leuven wins over every audience with a presence that feels self-assured but never forced. Prepare for a rollercoaster of flows. BUCKLE UP!

Frontal XXL = FRONTAL SOUNDSYSTEM FT. KLEINE CRACK, FRED GATA, LOW G, COI

DJ Vega (known from STIKSTOF) and Proceed (the force behind End of the Weak Belgium) together form Frontal Soundsystem. The Frontal DJ sets are known for their explosive energy. And this time they're taking four talented, emerging Belgian artists along on tour: Kleine Crack, Fred Gata, Low G and COI. Together they will form the explosive cocktail of a 4 turntable DJ set mixed with short live performances.

Stay sharp & keep it FRONTAL!