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Djaga (born Nick Tjampoeran), also known earlier as graffiti-writer Nome, is a Eurasian hip-hop producer, emcee, and multidisciplinary artist from the Netherlands.[1] Active since the early 1990s, he combines storytelling lyrics with musical influences drawn from his mixed heritage.[2]
In 2005, Djaga released *The Morning Shapes the Night*, an album thematically exploring the history of Eurasians from the 17th century Dutch East Indies to the present.[3] On 3 September 2005, selections from the album were performed live by Djaga together with the Royal Dutch Marine Orchestra under conductor Pieter Jansen during the concert "De weduwe van Indië leeft" at the Anton Philipszaal in The Hague.[4][5] Video excerpts from the performance were later shared by the orchestra on its official Facebook page.[6]
Early life and influences
[edit]Raised in a multicultural environment, Djaga became involved in graffiti, hip-hop, and contemporary art in the Netherlands.[7]
Career
[edit]YMI and early work
[edit]In the early 1990s, Djaga co-founded the hip-hop group YMI. In 1994, the group released the single and video "Pancras East", which won the Multi-Cultural Award of Europe.[8]
Ancient Scriptures (2000–2005)
[edit]Around 2000, Djaga formed the collective Ancient Scriptures, blending hip-hop with reggae and world music.[9] Members included P.Niz, Papa Aya, DJ Chas, DJ Rockid, and graffiti artists Days and Hat. The group released EPs: Ancient Scriptures (2000), The Legacy (2002), and The Ancient Masters (2004). Their work earned them the Great Dutch Prize of South Holland.[10]
They also produced the video "The Show" (2004) with breakdance crew Spinning Keys.[11]
Reggae collaborations and other projects
[edit]Djaga collaborated with reggae band Poor Man Friend, contributing to their debut album and performing in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.[12] The band also supported reggae artist Yellowman.
Solo albums and orchestral performance
[edit]In 2005, Djaga released The Morning Shapes the Night.[13] That same year, he performed with the Royal Dutch Marine Orchestra at the Concert Hall of The Hague.[14] In 2006, he released Pages of Life.[15]
Other projects and recent work
[edit]In 2013, Djaga composed music for the animated short Gelise, which received an Indonesian Merit Award for Digital Entertainment (Animation).[16] He also produced music for theatre and exhibitions, including Connected by Similarities (2016).[17]
Djaga is currently working on the album Ceremonial Cycles (planned for 2025) and the documentary Return to Raw, exploring hip-hop’s international development.[18]
Style
[edit]His music combines historical themes, personal narratives, and elements of hip-hop, reggae, and orchestral music.[19]
Awards
[edit]- Multi-Cultural Award of Europe (with YMI).[20]
- Great Dutch Prize of South Holland (with Ancient Scriptures).[21]
Discography
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Indisch op tv". 12 November 2005.
- ^ "Weduwe van Indie leeft (DVD)".
- ^ "TV registratie: De weduwe van Indië leeft".
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Europese Prijs Leidse Videoclip". Leidsch Dagblad (in Dutch). 11 November 1994.
- ^ "Ancient Scriptures". Leidsch Dagblad (in Dutch). 26 July 2002.
- ^ "Ancient Scriptures". Leidsch Dagblad (in Dutch). 6 March 2003.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "De Indische Derde generatie in de Nederlandse letteren". DBNL (in Dutch).
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Europese Prijs Leidse Videoclip". Leidsch Dagblad (in Dutch). 11 November 1994.
- ^ "Ancient Scriptures". Leidsch Dagblad (in Dutch). 6 March 2003.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
- ^ "Eurasian History – The Morning Shapes the Night". The Blend Within.
External links
[edit]Category:Hip hop musicians Category:Living people Category:Eurasian people Category:Indo rappers