Convok is a Belgian hip-hop artist, MC, beatmaker, and DJ associated with the Brussels rap scene. Active for more than a decade, he has built a career around lyric-driven hip-hop, live performances, production, and collaborations with other artists.
His work combines energetic delivery with more introspective writing. He has also been involved in different areas of hip-hop culture beyond rapping, including beatmaking, DJing, and graffiti.
Convok’s musical career includes independent projects, collaborations, compilations, live performances, and solo releases. His best-known projects include the 2010 EP Les mots, l’art… and the 2016 album Un Jour Plus Vieux.
Convok and the Belgian Hip-Hop Scene
Convok emerged within Belgium’s underground hip-hop environment and became associated particularly with Brussels.
His career developed through appearances on mixtapes, compilations, and other collaborative projects before he released his own solo material. Rider Music describes him as having begun with graffiti before moving toward writing and rap, eventually becoming active as an MC and beatmaker.
His background in graffiti is also part of his connection to broader hip-hop culture. In an interview with La Voix du HipHop, Convok discussed his earlier involvement with graffiti and explained that, for him, graffiti and rap provided different forms of expression.
Early Musical Work
Convok’s early career involved numerous appearances across the Belgian hip-hop scene.
He participated in compilations, tapes, mixtapes, albums, and collaborative projects before releasing his first solo EP. His 2010 project Les mots, l’art… contains five tracks:
- Trop
- Bestial
- Lalala
- Nos vies sont les mêmes
- Tu piges ?
The EP was released on May 14, 2010.
The project provided an early introduction to Convok’s approach to lyric-focused rap and established a foundation for his later solo work.
Un Jour Plus Vieux
One of Convok’s most significant releases is Un Jour Plus Vieux, his first full-length solo album.
The album was released on October 14, 2016 and contains 16 tracks, with a total running time of approximately 56 minutes.
The tracklist includes:
- Intro
- Plus besoin de vous
- Cas asocial
- Artcore
- J’me téléporte
- Marche ou crève
- Consolation
- Bilan
- Drop
- Roadrunner
- Blackout
- Coupe du monde
- Mon Journal
- Les gosses de nulle part
- Le sens du vent
- Outro
The album was released through Back In The Dayz ASBL and distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Belgium.
Musical Style
Convok’s music is rooted in hip-hop and rap, with a strong emphasis on lyrics and delivery.
In an interview, he described music as an outlet that allows him to create, accomplish things, and express emotions and frustrations. He also explained that he tries to make his lyrics understandable and relatable by using straightforward words and imagery.
His music can therefore move between aggressive and energetic passages and more personal or introspective material.
Court-Circuit describes his style through hip-hop and rap, highlighting his distinctive voice, impactful flow, and deeper lyrics.
Lyrics and Expression
Lyrics are an important part of Convok’s artistic identity.
Rather than concentrating exclusively on commercial appeal, he has spoken about wanting his music to communicate genuine experiences and emotions. In his interview with La Voix du HipHop, he characterized music as therapeutic and discussed using it as a way to express what he experiences.
This perspective can be seen in the titles and themes associated with his work, including tracks such as Mon Journal, Bilan, Consolation, and Les gosses de nulle part from Un Jour Plus Vieux.
Convok as a Beatmaker
Convok’s involvement in music extends beyond performing vocals.
He is also a beatmaker, creating and working with musical production as part of his artistic activity. Rider Music describes his production work and notes his collaboration with Mister Tweeks in the duo Pipolation.
This producer background gives Convok involvement in different stages of hip-hop creation, from writing and performing to the musical foundation supporting a track.
Convok as a DJ
DJing is another part of Convok’s career.
He has performed DJ sets and remained involved in the Brussels nightlife and hip-hop environment. La Voix du HipHop notes that he regularly performs as a DJ, while Rider Music also describes his DJ activities and involvement in organizing the Triple Westside Trappist evenings in Brussels.
His work as a DJ adds another dimension to his role within the hip-hop community.
Rather than being limited to one role, Convok has participated in the culture as a rapper, producer, DJ, and former graffiti artist.
Live Performances
Live performance is an important part of Convok’s career.
He has performed at Belgian venues and festivals, including Botanique, Inc’Rock Festival, and Dour Festival, according to Rider Music.
His live performances are associated with energetic delivery and a direct connection with audiences.
Court-Circuit similarly describes Convok as a performer known for an energetic stage presence and identifies him with the Brussels hip-hop scene.
Collaborations
Convok has worked with a variety of Belgian and international hip-hop artists.
His collaborations include appearances alongside artists such as Scylla, Treza, Sky, Swift Guad, and others. For example, Convok appears on the 2022 track Bruxellois et Certifié with Treza, Scylla, and Sky.
He has also collaborated with FAK and El Gaouli on the 2024 album Crossplay. The album contains 10 tracks and explores French-language rap through their combined work.
More recently, Convok has continued releasing collaborative material. In 2026, he appeared with Swift Guad on Potassium, released June 26, 2026.
Recent Music
Convok’s activity has continued into 2026.
Among his recent releases is Rentre dans le Cercle – Convok, released on September 22, 2026 as a hip-hop/rap single.
He also appeared on Chacun son tour with Sentin’l and Swift Guad, featuring Bak’s tothegroove. The track was released on April 3, 2026 and is categorized as French-language rap.
These releases demonstrate that Convok remains active in collaborative French-language hip-hop rather than being limited to his earlier catalog.
Convok and Brussels
Brussels is closely connected to Convok’s artistic identity.
His music and live work developed within the city’s hip-hop community, and profiles of his career consistently identify him with Belgian and Brussels rap.
The Brussels scene has provided a foundation for his work as a performer, DJ, and collaborator.
His participation in local venues, festivals, cultural spaces, and DJ events has also helped connect his music with the wider Belgian hip-hop community.
Beyond Mainstream Rap
Convok has often been associated with the independent and underground side of Belgian hip-hop.
In his interview with La Voix du HipHop, he discussed remaining outside the mainstream focus of the rap industry while continuing to support younger artists and contribute to the culture.
His career illustrates a path through which an artist can remain active across multiple aspects of hip-hop without focusing solely on mainstream commercial releases.
His discography includes independent projects, collaborations, festival performances, production work, and DJ activity.
Convok’s Place in Belgian Hip-Hop
Belgian hip-hop has developed a distinctive underground and independent culture, with Brussels playing an important role in the country’s rap history.
Convok belongs to a generation of Belgian artists who became active during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Academic research on Belgian rap identifies Convok among artists who emerged during this period alongside names such as Scylla and James Deano.
His career has continued across multiple stages of the Belgian hip-hop scene, from early mixtapes and independent releases to festival performances and more recent collaborations.
Conclusion
Convok is a Belgian hip-hop artist, MC, beatmaker, and DJ associated with the Brussels rap scene. With more than a decade of activity, he has developed a career spanning solo releases, collaborations, live performances, DJ work, and music production.
His early solo project, Les mots, l’art…, was released in 2010, followed by his full-length album Un Jour Plus Vieux in 2016.
Convok has continued collaborating with artists from the French-speaking hip-hop scene, including projects with FAK, El Gaouli, Swift Guad, Scylla, and others. His 2026 releases show that he remains active in contemporary rap.
Through his work as an MC, producer, DJ, and live performer, Convok represents a multifaceted side of Belgian hip-hop rooted in independent music, lyrical expression, and the Brussels underground scene.