The Needle / Netherlands - Emerging

This playlist highlights emerging sounds coming out of the Netherlands, blending a mix of hip-hop, electronic, and global influences. Tracks like "In My Head" by Ghost Killer Track and A1 x J1 bring a UK rap connection, while "Jelaba" by Liamsi and Tawsen incorporates a North African vibe. Dutch hip-hop is well represented with artists like Sepa on "Zonamo Chapter 6 Episode 2 - Sepa" and "Hoog boven de wet," adding a raw, street energy.

Electronic and dance influences run throughout, with Imran Khan’s "Radioactive" delivering high-energy production and tracks like "Now We Are Free (ASOT 1168)" by Elysian bringing a trance flavor. There are also unexpected additions, like the cinematic sounds of Andrea Farri’s "Fabbricante di Lacrime - Nica’s Theme" and the alternative tones of Sarah Julia’s "Conspiracy Theorist." The playlist offers a dynamic mix of new sounds shaping the Dutch music landscape.

Playlist Genres

Pop

Alternative

Hip Hop

R&b

Trap

Indie Pop

Drill Rap Singer-songwriter Techno Electropop House Ambient Contemporary R&b Amapiano Electronic Experimental Indie Folk Deep House Edm Folk Progressive House Soul Tech House Downtempo German Hip Hop Gqom Rock Synthpop World