.multibeat is a hip-hop/jazz trio and producer collective from Utrecht. They blend a variety of genres while always keeping the beat at the center. Strongly inspired by artists like Robert Glasper and the contemporary UK jazz wave, .multibeat aims to bring the hip-hop and jazz worlds closer together through collaborations. They released the album Toolbox (2022) with producer Noflik, followed by their EP A Muddy, What Else? (2023) and Have A Nice Weekend (2025). Influenced by artists like BADBADNOTGOOD and KAYTRANADA, their instrumental work led to many collaborations with vocalists, culminating in the album Channel Island (2024). The record features artists such as Pete Philly, Joya Mooi, GINGE, and Tennishu (Butcher Brown). Live, the band seamlessly transitions between cosmic keyboard solos, wonky hip-hop breaks, and R&B tracks with hooks that stay in your head for days.

We’re Thijs, Aron and Boudewijn, we’re a band called .multibeat. We’re from Utrecht and we make hiphop-influenced jazz beats.

.multibeat & Noflik - The Dog Of The Future

’t Oude Pothuys in Utrecht, that’s the place where we used to jam a lot together, even before we started .multibeat.

We try to capture the groove and the live feel when playing together in the studio. Groovy beats, melodic baselines and strange chords.

Snarky Puppy - We Like It Here, Hiatus Kaiyote - Choose Your Weapon and Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters

Drums: Chris Dave, bass: Burniss Travis, keys: Herbie Hancock, vocals: Kendrick Lamar and vocals: Bilal

NxWorries - 86Sentra, Athletic Progression - DEBRA, Bilal - Funky For You (live at the Glass House), Slum Village - Get Dis Money and D'Angelo - Chicken Grease