ABATTOIR ANVERS & FRIENDS: Glintsal, Yong Yello, Blu Samu, Jazz Brak & DJ NC

GLINTSAL is the collaborative project of rapper/singer Glints and producer/DJ FAISAL AKA. The duo, longtime best friends and co-hosts of the Belgian hip-hop show Abattoir Anvers on Studio Brussel, present their debut album 'GLINTSAL Vol. 1', offering an impressive mix of back-to-back bangers. Their sound is an eclectic fusion of influences, ranging from Anderson Paak and J Dilla to The Beatles and Daft Punk. After conquering Eurosonic in January and being nominated for five MIA awards, the duo is ready to take on festival stages and spread their unique sound even further.

Yong Yello, the stage name of rapper and producer Yello Staelens, is a unique voice in Dutch-language music. He studied music production at the Ghent Conservatory and was nominated for 'Best Producer' at the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards. His debut album 'Marcel en het magnetisme van de goot' showcased his talent. Tracks like ‘Als Ge Slaapt’, ‘Waanzin’, and ‘Luchtkasteel’ put him on the map. Now, he continues to refine his sound and explore new musical directions.

Blu Samu has lived many lives, from Portugal to Brussels with a brief romance in Antwerp. As a poet and urban samurai, she tells her stories through an intuitive mix of hip-hop and soul. Having found her footing alongside Le 77 and Zwangere Guy and tearing up festivals like Dour and Pukkelpop, she has now reached a defining milestone.

Her brand-new debut album '(K)NOT' marks a profound personal turning point of acceptance and transformation. Her sound moves instinctively between pop impulses, soul, and what she calls 'porcelain punk'—delicate yet robust, where gritty guitars and shimmering drum loops collide. Shaped by multiple cultures, she explores self-sabotage, nostalgia, self-love, and resilience. Instead of dramatizing her flaws, she reveals them and transforms them into living material. With this new body of work, she asserts her singular place on the European scene as a fully realized artist. 

Jazz Brak is a key figure in the Brussels hip-hop collective STIKSTOF, alongside Zwangere Guy, Astrofisiks, and DJ Vega. Following his debut album ‘BRAK,’ he now presents ‘AUTOFOCUS,’ offering an even more personal perspective on his family and future. Through sharp lyrics and keen observations, he envisions a future shaped by thoughtful dialogue and mutual respect—no bravado, just meaningful words. The album features collaborations with Treza, Peet, Romeo Elvis, Gandhi, and Emee.