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Tuan Tigabelas
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Baybeats 2025
Tuan Tigabelas
11 Oct 2024, Annexe (Esplanade Annexe Studio)
TuanTigabelas (ID)
Premiere: 12 Dec, 8pm
A true OG of Indonesian hip hop TuanTigabelas, aka Tuan 13 (Mr. 13), took stage at Esplanade Annexe Studio on 11 Oct 2024 as part of Baybeats.
Long before superstars like Rich Brian or Ramengvrl, Tuan 13 was well-known and beloved in Jakarta’s underground music scene as an emcee with witty wordplay, smooth flows and distinctly Indonesian influences. He combines sounds of traditional instruments such as the angklung and gamelan into his tracks, alongside funky samples and boom bap beats. He first appeared on the scene in 2009 with his original group REP, and later shifted focus to his own music as a solo artist in 2017. In 2019, he released his debut solo record Harimau Soematra, which spawned hits like Move and Juragan Dan Tuan.
Fast forward to 2023, Tuan 13’s star continued to rise as he performed more shows internationally backed by a live band, most notably at SXSW Tiger Den and Thailand’s Wonderfruit Festival. Deeply committed to his music and the craft of hip hop, he continues to push the limits and continuing growing both in the Indonesia’s music scene and internationally.
About the festival
The 23rd edition of Baybeats, presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, took place from 11–13 Oct 2024. Each year, Baybeats works hard to bring together a diverse mix of alternative artists, from Singapore and around the world. Baybeats hopes to create a space where emerging and established artists share the same stages, where boundaries fade, and where a passion for music and shared moments are what truly matter.
As Singapore’s largest free alternative music festival, the success of Baybeats is built upon years of strong support from our independent music scene, from musicians and fans who have grown with the festival (and now bring their families along), to our Baybeats Budding Bands and first-time festival-goers. Baybeats thrives because of everyone’s unwavering support and belief in alternative music.
