After Jeru had opened it was up to Paris and Guerilla Funk to speak the
Truth. With fans rappin’ along with every lyric. This shows that allthough
we don’t live in the US we can still relate and Hip Hop stays universal.
On Saturday the 30th of July 1st Priority organised the 1st Amsterdam
Hip Hop Festival on the NDSM wharfs. With a big line-up of national and
international artists I made the choice to stay true to my old skool heroes.
It all started off with my friend and hip hop boss Jeru the Damaja.
My year couldn’t have ended in a better way. On my lil girls birthday
Rick Ross performed at de Melkweg in Amsterdam and I was there.
I was affraid that maybe he would get too high to perform but he did not
dissapoint me a bit. His show was tight and his to backup performer did
not disappoint me one bit either. You can download his latest mixtape
Ashes to Ashes here .
The 13th of December M.O.P. performend at Bitterzoet Amsterdam.
This Brownsville (Brooklyn) based crew performed some of their know songs
like Cold as Ice and Ante up.
On the 29th of September Aloe Blacc performed in Amsterdam at the
poptemple Paradiso. He got my attention when he did the title song of
How to make it in America and I started listening to his work. At his concert
I was really suprised by his deep soulfull sound that made me remember
the old soul from the past. If you did not see Aloe Blacc live yet all I can say
is you better buy a ticket when he comes to a venue near you.
On the 22nd of September Raheem DeVaughn performed at Paradiso
Amsterdam. He and his band gave a good performance and got the
female audience crazy at the end of the show. You can follow Raheem on
Facebook and twitter @368hustlers .
Wat zou een Topnotch Sffrmkrs Leyp area zijn zonder DE Generaal.
Als ik zeg Generaal dan weet ik zeker dat jullie roepen W.I.N.N.E. ja de
Generaal rocked the stage en durft ook de bewuste rhymes eruit te
gooien. Natuurlijk kwam W.I.N.N.E. met Feis en Alee Rock.
Fresku opende de Topnotch Sffrmkrs Leyp area.
Rond de middag zou Fresku optreden echter de MC had slecht nieuws
voor de fans die zich al hadden verzameld in de Topnotch Sffrmkrs Leyp area.
Omdat Fresku vast zat in het verkeer zou hij het niet meer halen.
Echter Fresku stelde zijn fans niet teleur en deed zijn ding.
Deze mannen vertegenwoordigen Zwolle altijd to the fullest.
Wellicht hebben ze op hip hop gebied in NL wel de trouwste fans.
De FAKKELBRIGADE met Rico, Sticks, Typhoon, James, O-Dog geven zich
altijd voor meer als 200%. Nog even snel een verzoekje voor het bezoeken
van dat ene hoekje voor Ty.
Op 28 augustus Mysteryland 2010 waar Adonis aka Adje en Jayh aka Jawson
de Topnotch Sffrmkrs Leyp area op zijn kop zetten. Check hun video’s
Fock Wachten en Never nooit vriendje. En blijf ze in de gaten houden want
Adje gaf me backstage te kennen dat er een aantal gekke dingen aankomen.
Wednesday the 28th of July the small but big entertainer miss Leela James
did it again. It has been a long time I saw somebody this hyped performing.
She excused herself for her raspy voice but to be honest I didn’t notice.
Besides miss James her backing vocals and band were off the hook.
On sunday the 25th of July Wu Tang gave a sick performance at Paradiso
Amsterdam. After selling out de Melkweg Amsterdam they did the same in
the musictemple Paradiso. They had the crowd waiting too long anxiously
but made up for that by rippin’ the stage.
Thursday the 15th of July Brother Ali gave a show at de Melkweg Amsterdam
with his consious lyrics he made the crowd go nuts. Iff you like music with
a deeper meaning be sure to cop his latest “Us” album.
Tuesday the 13nd Erykah Badu gave a performance in the Heineken Music
Hall in Amsterdam. Opening up for miss Badu were Cinnamon Brown and
Pam Feather. Miss Badu’s intro was a bit long which she excused herself
for. She got the crowd going and did a fascinating performance.
Friday the 21st of May Hi5 organise Rythm For Succes hosted by
Jorgen Rayman with artists like Winne, Imran Kahn, Pam Feather,
Eva Simons, The Opposites, Ryan Shaw, Caro Emerald, Dennis Edwards,
and to top it all off The Temptations.
Sunday the 9th of May there was a DJ / producer “battle” at Bitterzoet.
Alchemist and Just Blaze “battled” eatch other with tracks they did for
artists like Mobb Deep, Jay-Z and many others. It looked like both Alchemist
and Just Blaze enjoyed it to hype the crowd. MC Complex hosted the evening
and opening for Alchemist and Just Blaze were Spec Boogie a Brooklyn
based rapper with Hayzee on the 1’s and 2’s and Akwasi from Zwart Licht
on the mic. Also opening were MO & Brakko and their DJ Jane Doe.
Wednesday the 25th of March Giovanca had her album release party at
de Melkweg Amsterdam. As always she and her band ripped the stage.
She sang some songs of her new album “While I’m Awake” and also some
old material from “Subway Silence” . To Giovanca’s surprise the audience
sang On my Way out loud. The show ended with Eric Corton handin’ out
Giovanca’s new album. Be sure to buy her new album I know
you won’t be disappointed you can get your copy here .
Yesterday on the 11th of March one of my favorite singers performed at
the Sugar Factory in Amsterdam. Nope it wasn’t R.Kelly it was Dwele and
his band tearin’ down the Sugar Factory!!
It was hard to concentrate on my photography because I got sidetracked
by his performance. He also performed “I think I love you” which you can
buy here.
On the 5th of March Rivelino Rigters LOUD Foundation organised a benifit
gig for the Yele Haiti foundation founded by Wyclef Jean to help the earthquake victims in Haiti and to help rebuild Haiti.
With performances by: Zwart Licht, RIVE (band), Shirma Rouse, Phatt,
Rebekka Ling, Celine Cairo, Natalia Koronowska & Jan Kooper, Aischa,
Seeka (band), Derenzo, MC Complex, Steffen Morrison, Jermaine Fleur & band
MC Lazy, and Jalise.
Ok this really happened Clipse performed at Bitterzoet Amsterdam.
N.E.R.D. must have been saying good things about Bitterzoet because
Clipse broke down the house. Check out their album Til the Casket Drops.
It was really funny seeying fans rockin’ their clothing line Play Cloths.
Yup this was a crazy week first Ryan Leslie and to top it off this week
Amsterdam was blessed to have Jay Electronica over. Jay was spitting
his own lines and some of the people he looks up to like NAS & J-Dilla.
Because of the Appelsap 10 years anniversary , 22tracks, State Magazine
and Bambookings got Jay to Amsterdam so good looking out guys.
On february the 17th Ryan Leslie came to Amsterdam once again.
He rocked the sold out Escape Venue and gave fans their money´s worth.
The crowd was waiting anxiously and Ryan did not disappoint them givin´
his all with his great band. Also check Ryan´s Tweetfeed on his homepage
or follow him on Twitter.
January started of good opening with Slaughterhouse.
Royce the 5’9” , Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, and Crooked I.
Funny to see how Royce rocked his Free Pants brought
to you by Venz.’
December the 21st 2009 Soulja Boy performed at
de Melkweg in Amsterdam. With his homies he did
his show jumpin’ around and gettin’ the crowd hyped.
Yup also performing Gucci Bandana and filmin’ the
crowd with his Blackberry .
On december the 21st Kempi opened for Soulja Boy
at de Melkweg Amsterdam. Here are pictures of the
opening show.
After Knackeboul opened the show his hombres
from LA took over Delinquent Habits that is!!
The guys are promotin’ their new album
“The Common Man” with a long European tour!
Check out the album and join their Street Team.
Knackeboul is a rapper / beatboxer /entertainer
from Switzerland and he is on Mundartisten Records.
Right now he is touring with Delinquent Habits.
I saw this man entertainin’ the crowd with his
beatboxin’ and rappin’ skilss be sure to check him out!
Bone Thugs and Harmony hit Amsterdam with a
crazy performance to be honest I didn’t expect
Bone Thugs would have this much crazy fans over
here allthough they had their fans waiting too
long before they came on stage they killed it!!
Opening for Bone Thugs and Harmony at the Melkweg
there was a suprise performance by Countrified.
Not the most know rapper in the Netherlands but
he still did his best and gave a thight performance.
To top the R&B Throwback Part II off 1st Priority
closed the show with Heads of State ( New Edition )
with members like Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and
Ralph Tresvant. These excuse me for saying this
R&B veterans gave a show I wouldn’t have believed
it iff I wouldn’t have seen it with my own eyes.
Must say I doubted Bobby Brown but the man truly
is a true performer.
RL (from NEXT) came on stage and allthough
not the whole group came to Amsterdam RL
still gave a good show.
Reminiscin on old times Adina Howard
came on stage and just like in the old
days yeah 1974 was a good year and
Adina is a “Freak like me” and she ripped
the stage still sexy as ever.
Never think this man will fade!!
As always Montell Jordan is and
will stay a true entertainer.
Montell is an open and kind man
next to a true artist.
To be honest it had been quite some time
that I had last heard Jon B but like always
hearing his tunes again made me feel good
And what do you think of the guys off AZ-YET
If AZ-YET does not ring a bell than maybe
”Last Night”the hit song will.
Case opened the R&B Throwback part II
brought to us by 1st Priority and did not
dissapoint us at all R&B just as we like it
Some time ago I have shot some pictures
for an interview of the House of Hiphop
had with Brainpower. I was too late for my
appointment but Brainpower still gave me
enough time for some nice shots and a talk
about old skool hip hop. To my surpise he
asked me iff he could use some of my
pictures and honored as I am I provided
him with some check his website.
RAEKWON AT THE MELKWEG AMSTERDAM
After Raekwon had just released his new
album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II we heard
he would hit Amsterdam. Some people /criticts
did not believe in Raekwon anymore but he
proved them wrong with the new album and
his performance check out Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II
JADAKISS AT DE MELKWEG AMSTERDAM
Jadakiss gave a bangin’ show at de Melkweg
allthough the venue wasn’t that packed he
still gave the people their money’s worth.
Check out Jada’s new album “The Last Kiss”
and you will find he is still here!
KEMO THE BLAXICAN AND SICKO SOLDADO
AT BITTERZOET AMSTERDAM
As a part of their short tour in the Netherlands
Kemo the Blaxican and Sicko Soldado gave a show in club
Bitterzoet in Amsterdam. Allthough the venue wasn’t
packed Kemo and Sicko gave a tight show.
Check out Kemo’s new solo album Not so rich and Famous.
B-REAL AT MELKWEG AMSTERDAM
After Psycho Realm gave the crowd that West Coast
vibe B-Real and Young De started killin’ it.
Not everybody saw that B-Real was allready givin’
Psycho Realm vocal support at the back of the stage.
THE PSYCHO REALM AT MELKWEG AMSTERDAM
Hell yeah Sick Jacken rocked the stage and prepared
the crowd with a sick West Coast vibe without his
brother Big Duke but with his partner he got the
crowd crazy big respect to Sick Jacken.
SUGA CANE AT MELKWEG AMSTERDAM
On the 17th of August Suga Cane was opening for
B-Real (Cypress Hill) and The Psycho Realm at
de Melkweg in Amsterdam. As usual came out hard
and showed us he still has what is takes.
House of Hip Hop invited me to do the photography.
LUCY LOVE at RAWRYTHM FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM
To be really honest I had never heard of Lucy Love
but I must say she really got me focused with her
fresh tunes and performance. The outfits and the
dancers to top it all off check this woman hailin’
from Copenhagen Denmark out !
CHUCKIE vs LIL JON
To top it all off one of the last acts on RAW Rythm was
CHUCKIE vs LIL JON, CHUCKIE did a freestyle and
LIL JON the king of Crunk was killin’ it on the MIC!!
More pictures will follow and be sure to check the
Dirty Dutch trailer
RYAN LESLIE AT RAW RYTHM FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM
This friday the 31st of July Ryan Leslie made his first
appearance in Europe. The musical boy wonder gave
a sick show at the Amsterdam RAW Rythm Festival
(in the past known as the Drum Rythm Festival).
This man is so active on stage so it was hard to get
some good shots.
THE GAME AT PARADISO AMSTERDAM
On thursday the 23rd of july The Game wrecked the
stage at the Amsterdam Paradiso. The show was mad
tight and Game and his crew were very open and
pulled fans on stage. With special thanks to Jeanine
for allowing me the chance to take pictures.
FLO RIDA AT THE SAND AMSTERDAM
1st Priority celebrated their 5th anniversary.
To celebrate this they had Flo Rida to perform.
One again special thanks to D. for giving me the
chance to take these shots!!
GIO, PHATT, AND ALI B AT THE SAND AMSTERDAM
In honor of the 5th anniversary of 1st Priority the was a party in the Sand in Amsterdam with performances by Phatt, Gio, Ali B, and to top it off Flo Rida
Earlier this year Topnotch dropped the Topnotch Extravaganza
Mixtape with tracks by Sticks, Rico, Typhoon (Opgezwolle), De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, The Opposites, Salah Edin en Winne but also Top Notch newest members Dio, Zwart Licht, Flinke Namen (check out there video: Als zij langs loopt) and Jayh. Download here. See beneath a selection of pictures taken at the Bitterzoet in Amsterdam.
REDMAN & METHOD MAN
It was my first Redman and Method Man concert and
I had heard many people saying these cats rock the
house and all I can say is nobody said too much these
guys killed it in Amsterdam. Redman started stage divin’
and Method Man stood on peoples hands above the crowd.
To top it all off the show was closed by Ice Cube and WC.
Iff the roof wasn´t blown off allready Ice Cube definitly did so.
Hell yeah Gangsta Rap made him do it.
Still cripwalkin´ also check out WC out at myspace and find Cube
at icecube.com or at myspace .
I think Xzibit found out that Amsterdam is not all about
weed and bitchess but also about Hip Hop.
The crowd wen´t crazy on ´X´ !!!
You can also find X on Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, You Tube,
and Xzibit.com
What´s West Coast Hip Hop without Too Short Oakland´s finest.
Hell yeah even ´Bitchess´ were noddin´ their heads.
Straight from the BAY E-40 took the stage and blessed
Amsterdam with that BAY area sound.
Yet another event brought to you by 1st Priority.
Dogg Pound kicked of the West Coast Hip Hop event
in de Melkweg Amsterdam.
T-Pain, yet another show brought to you by
1st Priority. You can say whatever you want
about T-Pain but his show was anything but
boring. T-Pain and his dancer was hyped and
the female dancers were of the chain.
As a surprise and closing act 1st priority brought us
Heltah Skeltah. They did not disappoint the crowd at
all and the crowd stayed hyped until their last set!!
Paris gave us that real Guerilla Funk
deep lirycs and a crazy show!!
There are no more words needed to
describe his show.
Better late than ever the Beatnuts found their way
to the Melkweg and started rippin' up the stage.
Jeru hyped the crowd so the crowd was still siked.
Getting to be a good friend and hanging in Amsterdam
more and more lately Jeru woke up just on time to cover
the Beatnuts who could not find the way to the Venue in
time. That is a true artist when you are always ready to
perform!!
Oh by the way neva eva throw shit at J. because he will protect
you from being harmed but will let you be ashamed of yourself
by letting the crowd yell the you are WACK!! Respect J. cause
people were ready to hurt this girl.
Check out his last cd Still Rising!!
That was some sick old skool shit
Lords of the Underground rippin'
the stage at the Melkweg at
Check the Rhyme mad respect to
1st Priority for gettin' these cats.
Tha Alkaholiks also known as Tha Liks still get
the crowd hyped and ready for AA E-Swift was
providing the crowd with Heineken.
Oh damn what's that is J-Ro rockin' a
Grand Master Woo T .... hell yeah!!!
Whateva you think of the man Suga Cane aka
Redlight Boogie rocked the stage showing the
crowd the old skook Guilders..
MOD the Black Marvel was opening Check the Rhyme during, Check the Rhyme before Suga Cane, Tha Liks, Lords of the Underground, Jeru the Damaja, The Beatnuts, and Paris came rippin' the stage.
Not knowing what to expect I went to a show from
from the Opposites and like I hoped these guys took
the roof off P60 in Amstelveen!!
More pictures will be shown on
The Opposites blog support these guys!!
After Joe rocked the stage it was up to Jodeci to keep the
R&B Valentine lovers wantin' more.
Once again 1st Priority blessed us with a wicked performer
by the name of Joe.
End the night did not end yet after the Wildstyle movie
and the Busy Bee performance Kool Moe Dee rocked the
stage. One of the greatest performances to start BOSS.
Fab 5 Freddy presented the show where the
movie Wildstyle by Charlie Ahern was shown.
Grand Wizard Theodore was bless'n Amsterdam
with some crazy scratchin' this guy invented
scratchin' crazy DJ skilzz..
Chief Rocker Busy Bee Starski performed after viewing of
the film Wildstyle directed by Charlie Ahern.
Charlie Ahern
Chief Rocker Busy Bee Starski
Almost off to work but quickly droppin' some of my pictures from
last nights performance of Ne-Yo in Amsterdam HMH venue.
Ice T "the Original Gangster" rocked the
Melkweg Amsterdam. This 50 year old
is still standin' strong!! 
To be honest I got some many good shots
I don't even know where to start!!
My man Deams opened the show and he
has a great strategy his has been working
with Hip Hop's greatest like Ice-T, Jeru
the Damaja, Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane
and lots more so be on the lookout for his
new album The Legacy 2009.... 
DJ Chainsaw on the wheels of steel.. 
The End..... 
With some special thanks to my man
Martijn Kinket for giving my the chance
to catch this on camera!! Check out:
Live and Legendary these cats bring
Old Skool to the Netherlands
Jeru the Damaja also blessed Amsterdam
even though the power outage and wack
promo Jeru still rocked the stage.
Buy his album Still Rising!! J. see you when
you get back and we will do some more
clubb'n next time I won't get sick, One!! 
1st Priority did it again... another chance to do some nice artist photography. Public Enemy was of the chain!!!
Flavor Flav rocked the stage and Chuck D still had some whise words.Who would think Jeru the Damaja also does photography!!
Also much respect to DJ Lord and the rest of the crew!! 
Thanks guys for blessin' us with a great concert!!
With special thanks to 1st Priority for giving me the
chance to do my first international artist shoot.
Also check out their coming events!
SILK 
Gary "Lil G" Jenkins 
Dru Hill 
Jazz 
SisQo & Tao 
Nokio 
Jazz & SisQo 
Tao 
Special thanks to 1st Priority and D. for giving me this chance.
Steffen Morrison (The making off the video Still You) 
Giovanca 
Tahirah Sabajo (Backing vocals Giovanca) 
Rory Ronde (Guitarist Giovanca 
Danny La Haye (Bass guitarist Giovanca) 
Sietske (Backing vocals Giovanca) 
Turk 
Images shot in jpg.
State Awards 2008
With special thanks to Lee Stuart
for hooking me up with an invite to
the State Awards 2008.
Ado'nis Hef 
Crooks Turk 
Flinke Namen Fit 
Murth Sef 
For more information and booking check: www.chrisdijksterhuis.com