Wallplug Vol. 1 is a hip-hop album released by Wallplug Records on January 26, 2024. It’s the debut compilation from Wallplug, a music and art collective based in Hoorn, Netherlands. The project brings together five core artists of the collective (Tommie Rose, Ra’s Vertigo, DYANGO, tays & Tessa Rose) in a showcase of their collaborative and solo work. The album was issued on streaming platforms and as a limited-edition vinyl (140-gram eco-friendly pressing by Deep Grooves, limited to 300 copies). Tracklist & Artists Wallplug Vol. 1 contains 15 tracks, with contributions from all five main artists. Eerste Steen – Wallplug (intro) Grote Kooien, Rare Vogels – DYANGO, Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose & Ra’s Vertigo Heer & Meester – DYANGO, tays & Cuz Slag Om Het Arm – Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose, tays, DYANGO & Ra’s Vertigo Roos (Skit) – (spoken interlude) Noodlijn – Tessa Rose Volg De Hand Die Me Voedt – DYANGO Baanbrekend – Tommie Rose & tays Small Town Boy – Tommie Rose Bloesem – Ra’s Vertigo, DYANGO, tays, Tommie Rose & Tessa Rose Lierie (Skit) – (spoken interlude) Fine Line – Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose & tays Days – Tessa Rose & Ra’s Vertigo Carbon Copy – Ra’s Vertigo Niks Nodig – DYANGO, Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose, Ra’s Vertigo & tays Each track showcases different combinations of the collective’s members. For example, “Fine Line” was the first single released by Wallplug Records in 2023, featuring Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose and tays. “Days” followed as the second single, highlighting Tessa Rose and Ra’s Vertigo. Other songs like “Bloesem” and “Niks Nodig” unite all five artists on one track, underscoring the collaborative spirit of the album. Contributing Artists Tessa Rose – A Dutch singer, producer and rapper, Tessa Rose is known as a member of the Wallplug collective until 2025 and has also joined the Rafting Goods hip-hop collective in 2025. She blends classic boom-bap influences with soulful vocals in her music. Tessa’s voice is featured prominently on Wallplug Vol. 1 (including solo track “Noodlijn”), and she has appeared on compilations like Rafting Goods Volume 3 and the album Haute Culture by Tim Beumers. DYANGO – DYANGO is a Dutch-born rapper, producer, songwriter, and performer. He emerged in the hip-hop scene around 2020. In 2022 he started doing live shows with his good friend tays and met the Wallplug collective at their show on the 5th of november 2022. Quickly after that he started collaborating heavily with the collective. On Wallplug Vol. 1 he delivers gritty Dutch rap verses and even some production input. Following the album, DYANGO prepared for his solo debut EP (titled LIEVER NIET AFHANKELYK VAN), showcasing some of its tracks in live sessions. His work on the collective’s album and beyond positions him as a driving force in the group’s creative output. tays – tays (Taysier El-Sayed) is a rapper, producer and singer. Prior to the compilation, he had already released a solo album “kwestie van tays”, establishing himself in the Dutch scene. He contributed verses to tracks like “Fine Line” on Wallplug Vol. 1, and also pairs with Tommie Rose on the jazzy “Baanbrekend.” A Pokoe Magazine feature introduced tays as a key Wallplug member with a distinctive style and noted his solo work. His blend of confident “bars and a catchy refrain” on Vol. 1 tracks showcases his mainstream appeal. Ra’s Vertigo – Ra’s Vertigo is a rapper, singer and producer known for his introspective lyrics and dark, melodic and experimental style. After releasing singles like “Skitta” and the EP “ICARUS” in 2022 he developed his style. On Wallplug Vol. 1, Ra’s Vertigo shows his versatility to the fullest. His artistic persona adds a moody, conscious dimension to the collective’s work. Tommie Rose – Tommie Rose is a rapper, singer and producer from Hoorn, and a founding member of Wallplug Records. Tommie is arguably the sonic architect of Wallplug Vol. 1 – he executive produced, co-produced and mixed many tracks and performs on several songs. He frequently appears both behind the boards and on the mic: delivering verses in Dutch and English, and hook vocals throughout the album. Production & Songwriting Credits Wallplug Vol. 1 was a collaborative effort not just in performance, but in songwriting and production. All five core artists share writing credits on the group tracks, and each contributed lyrics to the songs they perform (the album’s lyrics are primarily in Dutch). Some noteworthy production and songwriting credits per track include: “Grote Kooien, Rare Vogels” – Produced by Owen Vos. This track features songwriting from DYANGO, Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose & Ra’s Vertigo. “Heer & Meester” – Produced by CUZ, who provides a hard-hitting instrumental for DYANGO and tays. Heer & Meester is one of the few tracks with an outside producer. Songwriting by DYANGO and tays. “Slag Om Het Arm” – Produced by Owen Vos. With songwriting credits from Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose, tays, DYANGO and Ra’s Vertigo. “Noodlijn” – Produced by Tessa Rose. Songwriting by Tessa Rose. “Volg De Hand Die Me Voedt” – Produced by Tommie Rose and Imre Elphick. Imre is a musician affiliated with Wallplug who laid down the foundation for this track with the bass and guitar lines you hear throughout the song. Songwriting by DYANGO. “Baanbrekend” – Produced by Tommie Rose. Songwriting by tays. “Small Town Boy” – Produced by Owen Vos. Songwriting by Tommie Rose. “Bloesem” – Produced by Owen Vos. Owen Vos provided the atmospheric, boom-bap style instrumental for this cinematic track. “Fine Line” – Produced by Tessa Rose. Songwriting by Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose and tays. “Days” – Produced by Tommie Rose and Imre Elphick. Songwriting by Tessa Rose and Ra’s Vertigo. “Carbon Copy” – Produced by Fiddy. This song is a Ra’s Vertigo solo showcase. With backing vocals from Sophia Rose on the hook and second verse of the song, it’s a beautiful listen from start to finish. “Niks Nodig” – Produced by Owen Vos. Songwriting by DYANGO, Tommie Rose, Tessa Rose, Ra’s Vertigo and tays.