Biography
101Barz is a highly influential Dutch hip-hop platform and broadcast network. It was founded in 2006 by presenter and creator Angelo Diop, universally known in the music industry as Rotjoch. Operating under the umbrella of the Dutch public broadcasting association BNNVARA (originally BNN), the platform began on the digital theme channel 101 TV (later known as NPO 101). At its inception, mainstream Dutch media offered very little representation for the country's booming underground hip-hop scene. Rotjoch created 101Barz to bridge this gap, providing an authentic stage for rappers to showcase their lyrical skills. It quickly transitioned from a niche digital television show into a massive online powerhouse, primarily driven by its YouTube presence.
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