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The I Bilbao Jokoan Tournament will not only bring basketball to the heart of the Villa, but also showcase emerging artists on its lineup. Four of the most reputable voices in urban music at the moment will take the stage at the Arenal kiosk (Saturday, June 14 starting at 5:30 pm) to score a three-pointer in front of their audience. A unique opportunity to connect music and basketball in the present terms.
Kiliki
With the Chill Mafia chapel still burning, Navarrese artist Kiliki embarks on his solo journey with a Mixtape titled Iltze 1 as his introduction.
Beñat Rodrigo, AKA Kiliki Frexco, is one of the driving forces behind the new urban sound in the Basque Country. Raised in Arrotxapea, he started as a trumpeter and found his voice in the soundsystem culture and the LF studio, where Chill Mafia was born. Under the alias Kiliki, he merges folklore, electronic music, and Basque humor with a powerful and label-free approach.
Huda
Drawing inspiration from French hip-hop and rap, HUDA incorporates elements from each discipline, intertwining them rhyme after rhyme, creating a personal style that leaves a mark. Of Maghrebi origin, she shares cultures between Madrid and a small town in North Africa, extracting experiences, ideas, and melodies from these places.
With notable releases like Dos Mundos alongside Ill Pekeño and Gese Da O, which shook up the rap scene with its unbreakable rhythm and incisive lyrics, her recent work Hasta Cuando and Gérmen, a mixtape released as her first solo project, elevate the genre with each release, establishing her as an essential figure in the contemporary music scene, known for her authenticity and originality.
HUDA is a moving force for change. As an active member of the ‘Free sis mafia’ collective, she also actively participates in projects and events that promote female empowerment. This blend of musical creativity and social commitment has positioned her as a necessary voice in the industry, and her ability to fuse experiences into a sonic alchemy makes her one of the most promising voices in the urban genre.
Now under the Oso Polita label, the artist is working on new projects to be released soon, while HUDA continues to push the boundaries of music, determined to conquer the music scene.
XSakara
Under the artistic name Xsakara and the nickname of ‘Ilargiren semea’ (son of the moon in Basque), is the artist from Bermeo, Xabier Gutiez. Already established in the Basque scene with songs that have become part of a whole generation’s playlist, the artist has 2 EPs and 2 albums that form a complete conceptual work.
His debut, ‘ILARGIAREN SEMEA 16 19’, arrived in 2020, telling the story of the toughest phase of his life, between the ages of 16 and 19. This was followed by two EPs where he connected 10 songs around the idea of earthquakes; “LURRIKARAK” (2022), depicted as an earthquake causing cracks, and “LURRIKARAK 2.0” (2023-24), another that in this case closes a vital stage. In March 2024, the final phase came with ‘ILARGIAREN SEMEA’, completing the circle and revitalizing with the fiercest common sense.
Anixe
Anixe is an innovative urban artist, composer, and singer from the Basque Country. In a musical landscape where there is still no prominent female figure in urban music using the Basque language, Anixe emerges as one of the pioneers in the urban genre. With a unique style and blending Basque, Spanish, and English, she creates a fresh and multicultural sound.
From the start, Anixe has shown an innate ability to connect with her audience through deep lyrics and infectious rhythms. With a magnetic stage presence, she is captivating stages throughout the Basque Country. Her energy and charisma on stage are unmatched, making her an essential artist at any festival or concert. Furthermore, her ability to interact with the audience and convey emotions through her music has established her as one of the most promising artists in the urban scene.
Anixe is not only a talented singer but also a prolific songwriter. Her commitment to artistic excellence and passion for music drive her to continue innovating and exploring new sounds.
She is an unstoppable force in Basque urban music. With her unique style and ability to break linguistic and cultural barriers, she is destined to become the number one in urban music in Euskadi and leave an indelible mark on the music industry.
Salseo DJ Set
The Salseo DJs, who will provide the soundtrack for everything happening on the courts during the weekend, will be present with a DJ Set that will get the entire audience dancing at El Arenal.
