Who Am I
Makimakkuk is an electronic music composer, selector, lyricist and singer from Palestine (Her family origin: Al Ramle-Palestine).Her unique live performance blends genres such as Palestinian folk, experimental, hip-hop, electronic, and ambient. The artist's concept of Sovereign Hop/SoveRap/Rapsiyade—a term they coined—reflects their creative freedom and commitment to self-determination. This revolutionary subgenre integrates diverse influences and rhythms to assert indigenous sovereignty and resist the effects of colonialism and cultural homogenization. Through original compositions, live rapping, singing, spoken word, and DJing, the performance explores themes of self-expression, justice, and self determination, challenging conventional genre boundaries and celebrating cultural identity. Some highlights include performances in DMZ peace train festival (south korea 2022), Al Berlin Festival (2022), Artists against apartheid (Paris, 2024), Raqs Amsterdam 2020, "May Amnesia never kiss us on the mouth" (Copenhagen 2024), Nicolas Jaar support act (Ramallah, 2017)