B E LG I U M
The STORY OF PLANAXIS
TOMORROWL AND TODAY
2018
She’s opened up for Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Nas, and J-Cole, but now she’s running a show of her own. Antwerp-born Coely has become the rising star of Belgian hip-hop over the years, and now she’s ready to take over Tomorrowland from the festival’s brand-new hip-hop stage. Going
IT’S ALL
ABOUT
FEELING
THAT DAMN
BEAT 14
from modern beats to heartfelt soulful productions, her music is hip-hop 2.0, designed to move people’s minds and hips. Right before her show at the Organ of Harmony, she gives us an insight into her state of mind. Coely is just as excited as the rest of us to start this new chapter in Tomorrowland history.
How are you feeling today? “Oh man, I am so excited for today’s show. Ever since I learned that I would get to perform at Tomorrowland I knew that it just had to be spot on. We have to hit the bullseye.” Never mind the nerves – is the fairytale atmosphere of Tomorrowland something that inspires you? “I do feel like a little princess here (laughs). I mean, the whole vibe you get here is beyond amazing. It’s like you’re walking around in one huge circus tent. It does stimulate your phantasy. There’s people dressed up as all sorts of creatures, you see unicorns all around, people can really let themselves go this weekend. If there’s one place on this Earth where you can be yourself, it’s Tomorrowland. There’s no escaping that feeling of freedom here, and we should let the uniqueness of it sink in. The ‘Madness’ tagline shouldn’t be taken for granted. You better believe it: this is madness. This is Little Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland mixed up into one big fat crazy world of its own.”
