Apologia X Barna 187: Roland Jones + Skyhook + Goyo the Ghoul + Rare Playa + Triple Tix + Showcases (Mr Neo, Eseblanko, Range Baller)
Apologia X Barna 187- 31st January, 2026
Barna 187 is a party born from the union of several artists, producers, and DJs who have been connected to the Memphis sound and the Phonk movement for years. They share the vision and goal of bringing this bounce to dance floors across Spain and all of Europe, with unique selections and showcases that will captivate you with their atmosphere. Barna 187 brings light to the dungeons, giving visibility and opening the door to a genre that is still underexplored in Spain but thriving in the global underground.
Lineup:
Roland Jones + Skyhook + Goyo the Ghoul + Rare Playa + Showcases (Mr Neo, Eseblanko, Range Baller)
Roland Jones
Producer originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, Roland Jones is one of the most important figures in the genre, a pioneer of Modern Phonk; his tracks have been playing for years and influencing current producers. His tapes have been released by several labels, and he has been part of the most powerful collectives. He stands out for his skills in both phonk and boombap, with a strong influence from 90s sounds. He has worked with artists such as Bones, Duke Deuce, and DJ Smokey.
Skyhook
Goyo the Ghoul
MC, producer, and video artist based in Barcelona, Goyo the Ghoul is the founder of OSG Tunes, a leading label for the Memphis sound in Spain. Since 2014, he released his first works alongside Reggie Romero, influenced by Phonk, Cloud Rap, and the Trap of that era—a moment when he began his search and experimentation more focused on Memphis, which ultimately crystallized in 2020 with “Deidades y Monedas”, the LP that consolidated the collective. Since then, he has been involved in all the label’s projects as an MC, producer, and filmmaker.
Rare Playa
Producer from Zaragoza based in Barcelona, Rare Playa is a member of OSG, he has released several works characterized by a dark sound, hard-hitting drums, and clear influences from Memphis Rap and the darkest electronic music.
Triple Tix
Platinum producer and audio engineer originally from Saint Petersburg, now based in Barcelona, Triple Tix has been perfecting his sound since 2012 when he started as a beat maker influenced by boombap and phonk. He boasts numerous collaborations with artists from all over the world, including Devilish Trio, Apockrysis, Jupiluxe, and Hydra Mane, while also working on recording and mixing tracks for several renowned artists.
Mr Neo
MC from Cornellà active since the early 2000s, Mr Neo is a member of Password Crew, with clear influences from British grime and New York rap. He is the creator of the track “Bomberman,” a key piece that marked a strong connection with Barcelona’s graffiti scene. Recognized within the underground, his career includes several albums and collaborations with local artists such as Cecilio G.
Eseblanko
Eseblanko is an MC and producer, a key technical figure at OSG Tunes, both in recording and mixing. He is the curator of the final sound of the collective’s projects and, moreover, a highly versatile rapper on the mic, appearing in several collaborations alongside Goyo the Ghoul and Range Bob.
Range Baller
Range Baller is a heavyweight player. His honest and raw lyrics intersect with a sound influenced by diverse styles, ranging from cloud rap to Memphis rap, from New York to the Bay Area. He maintains a strong connection with all his music and graffiti collectives. Currently, he is working on an album alongside León-based producer Reggie Romero.
APOLOGIA
Apología es un ciclo semanal con entrada libre que celebra y da voz a los colectivos que transforman Barcelona.
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