Chibi Ichigo

Chibi Ichigo has challenged the Belgian music world from the get-go. By mixing up her mother tongue Russian with Dutch in her raps over electronic beats, she’s earned herself a spot as one of the biggest emerging talents in Belgium.

CHIBI ICHIGO aka Sabina Nurijeva has just turned 22, but can already be considered one of the emerging female talents in Belgian hip-hop. Chibi loves experimenting with language, rap, singing and beats that hover between her Russian roots and a small Belgian town background. A mix of Russian and Dutch, with a Japanese artist name (Chibi = small / Ichigo = strawberry). An act without (linguistic) borders or image.

Irene Rossi (Couleur Café) recommends Chibi Ichigo:

“Chibi Ichigo is a young Brussels artist with Russian-Flemish roots who writes and sings catchy songs in all the languages she knows, what makes her even more interesting. Dancebeats with a hiphop vibe, melancholic melodies mixed with upfront grrrl power, charming persona; just try to catch her live!”

Rewatch her performance at ESNS:

Belgium Booms is a collaboration between VI.BE and Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques, with the support of Sabam for Culture and PlayRight+.

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