Bartofso, also known as Akkabouz, is a rapper from The Hague who has carved out a firm place in Dutch hip-hop with his instantly recognisable voice and fluid command of multiple languages and flows. His debut album 'Goeie Tijden Akkabouz' (2017) reached number 8 in the Album Top 100, and tracks like 'RS', 'Extreem' and '50 Cent' have racked up tens of millions of streams. After signing to Top Notch, he released his third album 'LE MASQUE' in 2026, pushing his signature Hague trap sound into new territory.
Bartofso begins his national headline tour 'Le Tour de Masque' in autumn 2026, with shows in, among others, Utrecht (De Helling, 31 October) and Amsterdam (Paradiso, 7 November).
Bartofso releases his third album 'LE MASQUE' via Top Notch, on which he deepens his The Hague trap sound further with more layering and experimentation.
After his move from Wilde Westen to Top Notch, Bartofso marks a new chapter in his career, made visible by his distinctive mask as an artistic symbol.
Bartofso performs at Lowlands 2025 and gives a sold-out show of his own at PIP Den Haag.
Bartofso collaborates on the single 'Ik Ken Die Girls' by Yung Felix, together with Rijck.
Rapper Bartofso brings his album LE MASQUE to De Helling in Utrecht on Halloween, featuring dark The Hague trap sound and sharp lyricism.
Bartofso (also known as Akkabouz) is a rapper from The Hague with a distinctive voice and the ability to switch effortlessly between languages and flows. With hits like 'RS', 'Extreem' and '50 Cent', he has accumulated millions of streams.