23-year-old hip-hop artist Gilly from Tilburg North is participating in Popronde 2026, a free touring festival. “Tilburg is a big part of who I am,” he says. He incorporates the people, street culture, and stories from the neighborhood into the songwriting process. Think of the snack bar visit after school and playing football in the street. Yet Gilly’s musical act originated in Suriname, where he lived temporarily when he was struggling.
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23-year-old hip-hop artist Gilly from Tilburg North is participating in Popronde 2026, a free touring festival. “Tilburg is a big part of who I am,” he says. He incorporates the people, street culture, and stories from the neighborhood into the songwriting process. Think of the snack bar visit after school and playing football in the street. Yet Gilly’s musical act originated in Suriname, where he lived temporarily when he was struggling.
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