Boaz van de Beatz sounds like a computer being fed a diet of pure caffeine and 8-bit video games before being thrown into a Dutch warehouse rave. The music is a relentless assault of high-fidelity percussion, jagged synth lines, and sudden, jarring shifts in tempo and style. It is maximalism in its purest form, where silence is nonexistent and every frequency is pushed to its absolute limit.
What truly distinguishes Boaz is his 'kitchen sink' approach to arrangement. Within a single three-minute track, he might pivot from a heavy hip-hop groove to a 160 BPM hardstyle breakdown, peppered with absurd, high-pitched vocal samples and metallic textures. It is music that feels both incredibly disciplined in its technical execution and completely unhinged in its creative direction, creating a sense of controlled chaos that few other producers can replicate.
Start with the 'Horse Force' EP to experience his most polished solo work. It serves as a perfect primer for his signature 'Nouveau Riche' sound, blending the grit of street-level rap with the neon-soaked intensity of global EDM. It is the ideal soundtrack for high-stakes movement, whether that is in the gym, on the dancefloor, or behind the wheel.
Boaz de Jong (born December 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Boaz van de Beatz or simply Boaz, is a Dutch record producer and DJ. He is the founder of the Nouveau Riche record label, which includes popular Dutch artists Mr. Polska and Jebroer. Van de Beatz has helped launch the careers of many artists under his label, as well as his frequent collaborator Ronnie Flex and DJ trio Yellow Claw. Since 2013, van de Beatz has transitioned from mainly producing Dutch hip hop songs to releasing electronic music as a lead artist – he has released two EPs under the American dance label Mad Decent. Van de Beatz is also affiliated with producer Diplo, with whom he contributes to the DJ group Major Lazer. Van de Beatz is known for his unique musical style of creating "insane rap songs that would span four–five genres in about three and a half minutes." His songs incorporate elements of dance. Van de Beatz received the Dutch State Award for "best producer" for three years in a row between 2011 and 2013. He has produced for artists such as Yellow Claw, Diplo, Major Lazer, Jack Ü, The Partysquad, Madonna, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams and Sean Paul, among others. He produced the song Move Up for Mr.Polska, which was used as the theme song for the Dutch rollercoaster Lost Gravity, stationed in Walibi Holland.
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