USII RIOT (NL)

USII RIOT (she/they) is an Amsterdam-based DJ and MC blending tribal grooves, breakbeats, afro house and baile funk with infectious sing-along anthems. Inspired by feminist punk collective Pussy Riot, her name also honors her Molukse roots, with Usi meaning “big sister” in Ambonese Malay. As a DJ, vocalist and resident MC for Janey under the name JOY SINAR, she brings music, live vocals and storytelling together. Her performances fuse pulsing percussion, soulful melodies and unapologetic mic energy. Expect bold sounds, radical self-expression and dancefloors fueled by community, identity and connection.