Sound Track: Concertzaak, Mechelen
/ Anna Borodikhina + CJ Officialll + STICE + RAPHA + Noonzy + Lowye

Sound Track: Concertzaak, Mechelen

The future sound of Antwerp can be discovered here from the front row!

Be part of the third edition of Sound Track, a stage and opportunity course for artists with talent and ambition. From more than 1,000 VI.BE entries, we selected 136 selected to give the best of themselves live in 22 clubs and youth centers in Flanders and Brussels.

Anna Borodikhina

Anna Borodikhina aka Anna Khina is a spoken word performance artist, theater maker and rapper.

Over the past 8 years you have seen her shine on various stages in Antwerp, Brussels and the Netherlands with her music, poetry or theatre. She has climbed the stages of Trix, Arenberg, Beursschouwburg, KVS and Theater Rotterdam, among others. In the past she won the TXT prize for Kunstbende, came first at the national music competition Violencia and this year won the Bijou Antwerp for performing arts. Anna also gives creative writing and theater workshops to various organizations such as Trill Stad Antwerpen and VRT.

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CJ Officialll

Charles Junior better known as C.J aka CJ Officialll is a unique Afro-swing singer/songwriter. His music genre is very broad and can be described as a mix of Afro-fusion, former Ghanaian High-life, Hip-Life and modern Afrobeats/Dancehall sounds.

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STICE

The debut EP 'No Gods' was well received through various channels. STICE featured several songs in the official industrial playlists on Deezer and Radio Willy played the single 'Opposites Reversed' during Staalhard. In addition, some online niche radio channels worldwide picked up the singles. Various music blogs such as Dancing Bears, DaMusic and Luminous Dash were also enthusiastic. The latter wrote the following: "He is just twenty and if we dare to make the comparison with Nine Inch Nails and Tool, then he can be our new god from now on." STICE live is a witty, solo, industrial, black and white show.

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RAPHA

RAPHA knew from a young age that music was her calling. In 2019, she joined Fabric Magic, where she sang in the choir. Just a year later, she won MNM Rising Star, opening the door to national radio exposure. Her debut single “Funny” quickly landed in Belgium’s Top 50 and set the tone for her fresh, honest sound. In 2023, she won the music competition Soundtrack, which led to her first international performance in Scotland. Most recently, she opened for Oski in a sold-out show at De Roma, yet another milestone in her growing musical journey.

RAPHA creates relatable and emotional songs for anyone who’s ever felt lost in the chaos of life. Through her music, she aims to create a safe space for those who feel misunderstood or alone, and she uses her platform to spark open conversations about mental health.

Her debut EP 'Circus' drops May 16th. It tells the story of the “clown of the group”—the person who keeps everyone laughing while secretly falling apart. Through each track, RAPHA lets the mask slip, revealing the self-doubt, and healing underneath.

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Noonzy

"Hi,

I am a nice spontaneous boy from the cake town. I like to work in a group, but I can also work independently. I am also eager to learn and love challenges. I am rarely sick and I am vaccinated against viruses.

Greetings,

Noonzy"

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Lowye

Graphic designer and music enthousiast turned rapper Lowye, originating from Antwerp, Belgium, is on track to become one of the most intriguing artists of his scene.

Despite being only 17 at the start of his carreer, Lowye has always had a clear vision on what kind of music he would create and what topics to touch upon. Written during a very tough period of his life, Lowye’s first project "NO MORE DRUGZ", was released on his 18th birthday.

Aside from the hyped up, aggressive and humorous songs like "ENEMIEZ" and "5 SECONDZ" the project also features a fair amount of serious and emotionally heavy songs with tracks like "WITH ME" (featuring OSKI) covering the story of a heartbreak or “PZYCHWARD" talking about having to part ways with a loved one. This contrast made for a diverse yet cohesive debut project.

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