Negropont - Juny Martina

Juny Martina’s kunstenaarschap is een fusie van lyrische, sociale kritiek, storytelling en cinematografische symboliek. Met een passie voor Papiamento-talige rap die verder gaat dan louter entertainment. In rap vond Jerry een belangrijke uitlaatklep; het spel met taal, metaforen en rijm daagde hem uit om de grenzen van zijn kunnen te verleggen, en invulling te geven aan zijn eigen identiteit.

De naam ‘Juny Martina’ brengt de meest voorkomende voor- en achternaam op Curaçao samen. Door de stem van de alledaagse Curacaoenaar te vertegenwoordigen dwingt de rapper zichzelf met het eiland verbonden te blijven, terwijl hij steeds meer onderdeel wordt van een nieuwe gemeenschap: die van Curaçaoënaars die in Nederland een leven hebben opgebouwd.

It's the year 2050. Tensions between Curaçao and the Netherlands are at an all-time high – poverty and unemployment on the island have never been worse. The spirit of the times is sparking movements on the island, creating a new collective consciousness. Is the island ready to chart a new course?

With the immersive concert Negropont, Juny Martina creates an Afrofuturistic world around his music, delivering a unique, hybrid live experience with performers Osawe, Noëlgel, Sjenks and Redyson.

Negropont is the sequel to Juny Martina's previous project, Destrukshon, in which he revisited the past and creatively retold the 30 May 1969 uprising from his perspective. He addressed both the emotions shared within the community and everyday issues. His latest work Negropont casts a dystopian eye on the future of Curaçao – but what must we do to steer the transition toward the new Yu Di Korsou in the right direction?

Negropont delves deeply into the complex identity and future of the "Yu Di Kòrsou," with Juny weaving his personal experiences into a creatively investigative narrative interwoven with cultural and political statements. He blends cultural genres such as Seú, Tambú, and Müzik di Zumbi with Hip-Hop to create compelling post-genre music, all while delivering razor-sharp lyrics that underscore the urgency of the changes that need to happen. In doing so, he also highlights what makes the Yu Di Korsou truly unique.

About Juny Martina

Juny Martina’s artistry is a fusion of lyrical social critique, storytelling, and cinematic symbolism, with a passion for Papiamentu-language rap that goes beyond mere entertainment. In rap, Juny found a vital outlet; the play with language, metaphors, and rhyme challenged him to push his boundaries and gave him a sense of his own identity.

The name "Juny Martina" combines the most common first and last names on Curaçao. By representing the voice of the everyday Curaçaoan, the rapper forces himself to stay connected to the island, even as he increasingly becomes part of a new community: that of Curaçaoans who have built a life in the Netherlands.