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Brussels based alternative-soul, funk-rock duo Kurtisz was formed after Belgian musician/producer Laurent Stelleman and Detroit native singer/songwriter song/writer Markest Tate met while performing a rendition of ‘Pusherman’ as guest performers with Goudi in Brussels, Belgium in 2014.

The name Kurtisz represents the collision of the differences and similarities of their musical worlds. A combination of the soulfulness of Curtis Mayfield and the indie rock flavor of Kurt Cobain, bound together by the German electro influences of Kraftwerk. And this is apparent when you listen Markest’s smooth, versatile vocals and the intricate musicality and production of Laurent.

The group’s first single Consequence was released in 2016 and immediately found a spot on Belgian airwaves for 12 consecutive weeks. WIRED, their debut album soon followed and was dubbed best album release of September 2016 by Trip Hop Nation.