Editorials

Kay Slice is a Ghanaian-rooted, Rotterdam-based artist who fuses West African rhythms, afrobeats, highlife, jazzy grooves, and poetic hip hop into an electrifying sound he calls “diaspora highlife.” A skilled storyteller, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist, Kay’s music reflects his mission to connect Africa and the diaspora, weaving his personal journey into a vibrant, soul-liberating experience.

Raven Kangee is a boundary-pushing artist translating life into rap, paintings and creative visions. His music is rooted in hip hop, collaging organic soul and jazz with sample-driven beats, layering in sparks of modern sound while honoring the culture’s foundations. Expression is his way of life; every lyric, idea, and brushstroke carry memory, emotion, and urgency.

Shaynah was born into music, her parents, both professional musicians, have inspired her and instilled in her a love for music. With her heart on her sleeve and her hurt exposed, SHAYNAH tells the relatable stories of a young human getting to know herself.

FONQUE NOUVEAU, the brainchild of the Colombian-Dutch guitarist Ronny deCarlo, is about a fresh & soulful sound, combining the adventure of jazz with the bombastic beat of Hip-Hop, blending raw liveband energy with a futuristic and cinematic sound. FONQUE stands for roots in Funk, Jazz & Soul music, NOUVEAU for a Next Gen sound with influences from contemporary styles and modern production techniques.

FENNE is a soul/jazz artist from Utrecht that transcends the boundaries of just one genre by combining modern neo-soul with jazz influences. “To make every stage feel like a living room”, is her goal. Her first album, Hope, did very well and multiple songs were put in Spotify playlists like “Morning Tea” and “Jazz X-press”. With her EP, Beyond The Wall, FENNE toured with her band and backing vocalists at Popronde (9 shows), and played the songs during FENNE’s episode of NTR’s

SLOJAY is an Utrecht-based artist whose music fuses indie soul, hip-hop, impressionism, and cool jazz. Growing up in the boring suburbs, he built his own reality through music, using his raw, airy voice and warm yet tense piano playing to craft melancholic, soothing atmospheres. Layered over gritty, swinging hip-hop grooves, SLOJAY’s sound carries a message of empowerment, reminding listeners that the power of creation lies in everyone’s hands.

Ruben Croes is an artist based in the Netherlands who expresses his journey & life lessons through recording & performing music. At a young age he started playing the guitar, bass & drums. Inspired by musical family members, he found a deeper meaning within creating music. After his formal studies of music in Rotterdam he gained more experience in the workfield as a musician. Around the year 2014, he started to explore further outlets in production & songwriting.

Following a period of growth and reflection, Jermaine returns as a solo artist under the name MAIN, introducing a fresh sound with his LEEF:TIJD EP - project that reflects on time, maturity, fatherhood, and personal evolution.

We paid a visit to the building in Utrecht, where .multibeat and Noflik came together, for an interview about their musical journey together

In this interview with Tallulah Rose, the creative force behind the band ROSEYE, we delve into the band's foundation and new music.