Noa Lauryn (NL)

Undeniable groove and strong vocals are at the core of Noa Lauryn’s future soul sound. With her personal and unapologetic lyrics, she shows that vulnerability can be a superpower. The result ranges from smooth R&B to catchy funk with a feel good vibe and an attitude. (Sounds like Anderson Paak, Mahalia, Lianne la Havas) Born and raised in Amsterdam, Lauryn grew up as a musician's daughter. The family car was always stocked with D’Angelo, Earth, Wind and Fire and N.E.R.D. CD’s. Dad (bassist Manuel Hugas, i.a. Liquid Spirits) took her along to gigs and mom taught her how to sing and harmonise. She would inevitably find her own way to the stage. Lauryn’s debut EP ColinStreet (2020) received praise from Sublime, NPO Soul & Jazz, 3voor12, Dansende Beren and more. Last year (2021), she went on her first national tour, as part of traveling showcase festival Popronde. In 2022 she released a collab EP with singer-songrapper Benjamin Fro, called RememberSummer, which has been airing on Sublime, NPO Soul & Jazz and NH Radio. She also received funding from Fonds Podiumkunsten as well as SENA Productiefonds for the production of her debut album‘Coin Collection’,which was released on Vokall Records this year. This album features the likes of Candy Dulfer and Kay Slice, among others.