His first success came in 2017 with a collaboration with Mula B and LouiVos, which reached the Single Top 100. Not long after, his debut album ‘Goeie Tijden Akkabouz’ followed, reaching the 8th spot in the Album Top 100 and accumulating millions of streams. With his second album ‘Majin Bouz’ and features with 3robi, Lijpe, and Yung Felix, among others, Bartofso definitively established himself. Hits like ‘RS’, ‘Extreem’, and ‘50 Cent’ generated tens of millions of streams and confirmed his status as one of the most versatile rappers of his generation. Bartofso also knows how to impress live. He has already performed at major festivals such as Lowlands 2025, Appelsap, Parkpop, Het Moment, and SMIB x TNO. Additionally, he gave his own sold-out show at PIP The Hague.
BARTOFSO
Le Masque
Thursday 26 November 2026
Rapper Bartofso, one of the most unique voices in the Netherlands and also known as Akkabouz, has quickly established himself as a fixture within the Dutch hip-hop scene. With a versatile sound, one of the country’s most recognizable voices, and his ability to effortlessly switch between multiple languages and flows, he manages to distinguish himself time and again.
Community plays a major role in his career. Bartofso actively supports young people in The Hague by creating opportunities and providing stability. Whereas he himself lacked that support in the past, he now wants to use his success to inspire the next generation. Today, Bartofso is known as an artist who constantly reinvents himself without losing his roots and individuality. A name that has become an indispensable part of the Dutch rap scene.
