As part of the Belgian Hip-Hop Legacy exhibition, we’re honored to welcome a true icon of Belgian hip-hop: Pitcho ! Pioneer and visionary artist, Pitcho will share with us a slice of history as fascinating as it is authentic, looking back on his beginnings and the foundations of hip-hop culture in Belgium.
He will be joined by Aral and Simon Le Saint, two DJs who worked alongside him and left their mark on the hip-hop scene. Together, they’ll take us back to a vibrant era through testimonials, never-before-seen archives and their intertwined careers.
Whether you’re a hip-hop enthusiast or simply curious about the movement, come and experience a unique tribute to a culture that has marked generations.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Belgian hip-hop culture and the 50th anniversary of international hip-hop, Melodiggerz is launching a series of exclusive lectures on the founding records of Belgian hip-hop.
For the occasion, emblematic figures have been invited to talk about the major records of Hip-Hop culture in Belgium, share a slice of history and delve (back) into the origins of this movement.
The first conference will present the Brussels Rap Convention, the record that laid the foundations of hip-hop culture in Belgium in 1990.
40 years later, the movement has evolved, grown, structured, flourished, institutionalised and diversified, and is now part of world culture.
Using archive footage and the testimony of Defi-J, the figurehead of the BRC project, the public will discover why B.R.C is considered to be the founding record of Hip-Hop culture in Belgium and how Hip-Hop subsequently evolved.
Melodiggerz was delighted to welcome back Apollo Brown for his latest European tour with Chicago MC Philmore Greene to support their new collaborative album ‘Cost Of Living’.
They performing at BXL Central [Chez Pias] on 3 November to celebrate 4 years of Melodiggerz with music.
Belgian artists Poldoore, DJ Schame and DJ Dysfunkshunal have been invited to join us for a moment of pure music and sharing.
Melodiggerz presents Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene + Poldoore + Schame + Dysfunkshunal
Book your ticket now for an evening with incredible international and local hip hop artists!
On 14 September 2023, Melodiggerz had the honour of welcoming Blu & Exile and M.E.D. aka Medaphoar for a concert as part of their European tour.
The Californian legends won over the BXL Central audience with a cover of their biggest classics. Our Belgian artists Fatoo San and Greg L provided the atmosphere throughout the evening, interspersed with a performance by Deco Comprehension as Master of Ceremonies
From 14 July to 6 August 2023 at the Place De Brouckère, the City of Brussels offered a new event: Plaisirs d’Été, an innovative summer concept that brought the city centre to life. Brussels was transformed into a veritable urban garden. To mark the occasion, Melodiggerz invited Kunde, a rapper, producer and musician known for his groovy beats and funky touch thanks to his mastery of the talkbox and keyboard.
On March 29th, Le Café Central invited Melodiggerzand his DJs for a crazy night with the legendary group Le 3ème Oeil and our artist Melfiano! DJ Djel (Fonky Family) also accompanied the legendary Marseille band behind the decks. A Give Me 5 freestyle was made for the occasion during this evening.
Le 3ème Oeil et Melfiano freestyle pour Give Me 5 Prod.
This summer, Melodigerz was present at the Mont des Arts for 2 Groove eventsas part ofIn the Streets, a festival organised by the city of Brussels in several emblematic places.
On the 4th of August, we welcomed Mo & Grazz, a powerful Belgian-American duo with a mix of Funk, Soul and Hip-Hop, as well as DJ Droppa from Antwerp!
The Groove was in the place!
Melodiggerz presents Mo & Grazz and DJ Droppa during IN THE STREETS
This summer, Melodigerz was present at the Mont des Arts for 2 Groove events as part of In the Streets, a festival organised by the city of Brussels in several emblematic places.
On July 14th, we welcomed the Horndogz, a P-Funk band from Paris and the DJ duo Groove Travellerz (Bruzz). A fiery atmosphere!
Deze zomer was Melodiggerz aanwezig op de Kunstberg voor 2 Groove events in het kader van In the Streets, een festival georganiseerd door de stad Brussel op verschillende emblematische plaatsen. Op 14 juli verwelkomden we de Horndogz, een P-Funk band uit Parijs en het DJ duo Groove Travellerz (Bruzz). Een vurige sfeer!
On 4 March 2023, Melodiggerz had the honour of hosting Apollo Brown (Detroit) and Stu Bangas (Boston) for a sold-out event as part of their European tour. These beatmaking giants delighted a Motown audience from all over Belgium, France and Germany. They were joined by Dutch beatmaker Philanthrope and our Belgian artists Defi J and DJ Dysfunkshunal.
Melodiggerz presents Apollo Brown's Beat Life III feat Stu Bangas
L’uZine will be performing in Belgium for the first time just after the release of their new album “La 26ème lettre” on 19 May 2023. Melodiggerz is a partner in this eagerly-awaited event at La Ferme du Biéreau.
As part of the 5th edition of Winter Pop, organised by Brussels Major Event for the City of Brussels, we had the pleasure of programming the artist Aminah on 11 December 2022 at Ambiorix Square for a pure Hip-Hop/Soul/Funk moment.
She released her first album Changing Mood under the label Phatmarkt Collective.
The #5 issue of the magazine was also available with a focus on archiving Belgian Hip-Hop and Melodiggerz – interspersed with articles/interviews on Benny The Butcher, Kendrick Lamar, Médine, Driver, Isha, Kalash, Nicholas Craven, etc.
A true living legend, Grazzhoppa is considered the godfather of Belgian hip-hop. Around 1984, he was infected by the Hip-Hop virus. At the end of the 80s, he founded Rhyme Cut Core with the rapper TLP, with whom he released the first Hip-Hop record in the Flemish region in 1993. That same year, he made his first cuts on a vinyl record by the London rapper Blade. He then evolved within the RAB crew (Brussels) and the Brick 9000 label (Ghent). From then on, Grazzhoppa has multiplied his appearances and collaborations on more than 450 media (vinyls, CDs and cassettes). In 2020, Grazzhoppa ‘celebrated’ his 35th career anniversary, albeit very modestly. His 50th anniversary on this ellipsoid was therefore the perfect opportunity for Melodiggerz to properly celebrate his Grandmaster status!
This year the Belgian Hip-Hop culture celebrates 30 years of record productions. It also celebrates the 35th anniversary of the career of one of the best Hip-Hop DJs in Europe and the world! Without the humility, passion, generosity and friendliness of …
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