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Concert

GROF – Hip-hop night with Lord Finesse & Grafh

Name: GROF - Hiphopavond met Lord Finesse & Grafh
Start: 2026-08-13T17:01:19+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T00:00:00+02:00

GROF, or Great raps, old-school flavours. Quality hip-hop for enthusiasts.
Underground, unpolished, razor-sharp, hard-hitting and in-your-face. Live on stage for this edition: Lord Finesse, Grafh, Krulle and Damon Flores.
Free entry, limited capacity.

Lord Finesse (USA) + special guest Moka Blast
Lord Finesse is a living hip-hop legend from New York. MC, producer, DJ and founder of the iconic Diggin’ In The Crates, the crew that also included Diamond D, Showbiz & A.G., O.C., Buckwild, Fat Joe and Big L.

As a rapper, Finesse is known for his laid-back flow, razor-sharp punchlines and effortless delivery. His 1990 debut, *Funky Technician*, and later albums such as *Return of the Funky Man* and *The Awakening* are absolute classics that belong in every self-respecting hip-hop fan’s record collection.

But his influence extends far beyond his own records. Finesse discovered and mentored Big L, producing a large number of his tracks. Behind the decks, he also produced tracks for artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, O.C. and Capone-N-Noreaga. Decades later, his hit ‘Hip 2 Da Game’ was rediscovered by a new generation thanks to Mac Miller’s *Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza* and his *Motown State of Mind* project , for which he gave Motown classics a fresh new twist. Lord Finesse is an icon and, 35 years on from *Funky Technician*, remains as relevant as ever. At GROF, he’ll be showing exactly why with a cracking live show!

Grafh (USA)
Hailing from Queens, New York, Grafh has been one of the most respected lyricists on the underground scene for over twenty years. In the early 2000s, he made a name for himself with an endless stream of mixtapes and collaborations with big names such as Busta Rhymes and Raekwon. Although a major breakthrough never materialised, Grafh continued to grind independently and grew into a cult hero.

His run in recent years is one to study: in 2023, *Art of Words* was released, followed by his album *God’s Timing* in 2024 – both produced entirely by 38 Spesh. This year saw the release of yet another killer album: *Sometimes Money Cost Too Much*, on which he collaborates with the likes of Benny The Butcher, Styles P, Tech N9ne and Bun B. His track ‘Word Up Son’ became the New York Knicks’ championship anthem. A veteran, yet still hungry: Grafh is an MC at his very best.

Krulle
Having made a name for himself in the Bims and now also performing in Almere: as one half of ‘Dret & Krulle’, Krulle made a name for himself early on with tracks such as ‘Verder’ and won the Grote Prijs van Nederland in 2009. After that, music took a back seat for years, but in 2025 he made his comeback and since then Krulle has been back in full force. Technically sharp, personal and with the life experience of someone who really has something to say. He’s releasing his new solo EP, *Afz. Krulle*, on GROF – on which he worked with producers such as Killing Skills and Big2 (The Opposites). Krulle is stronger than ever and ready to rumble.

Damon Flores
Producer and beatmaker Damon Flores has his roots in hip-hop, but is just as at home with soul, R&B, Caribbean sounds, world music and anything that sounds good. A true hip-hophead with a penchant for samples, he transforms his broad musical taste into warm, layered beats. During GROF, he’ll be taking his place behind his MPC for a live beat set: chops, drums and samples, straight from the pads.

DJ: Bobby Bishop
Host: MC DRT