LET IT HAPPEN FINAL – HIPHOP & R&B 1 vs 1 BATTLE

90s & 2000s Hip Hop Battle Let It Happen
Date: Aug. 17th, 2025
Starts: at 20:00*
Location: Cypher One
Featuring:
MC’s: Swifty and Antoinette
DJ: Frankwa
Judges: Delanotché, Jeems & Sophie May

We’re proud to announce that this 90s & 2000s battle is returning to The Notorious IBE. This signature program was created by the talented, Limburg‑based dance crew Let it Happen from Maastricht. This sister trio of Norah and Yarah (19) and their younger sister Rosa (17) are known for their musicality, style, and deep connection, they have become leading voices in the international freestyle and hip-hop dance scene and are known for their wide-reaching* impact.

They bring more than dance. Their work is rooted in deep intention and social consciousness, carrying a message of hope, love, and connection. Born in the Netherlands and rooted in their Congolese heritage, they’ve developed a distinctive artistic voice that bridges generations and cultures. With that foundation, they have moved audiences worldwide, from Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to Lollapalooza, TED Talks and the Monterey Jazz Festival. They have performed alongside artists such as Anderson .Paak, Justin Bieber, D-Nice, Gwen Stefani, and Sheila E. and appeared twice on the popular American talkshow hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.

Let It Happen brings a fresh, groove‑driven take on hip‑hop, set within R&B aesthetics to The Notorious IBE.
On Saturday and Sunday dancers compete in styles inspired by classic hip‑hop and R&B rythems. Expect high-energy battles that bring the golden era of hip-hop and R&B to live through today’s generation.

*Let It Happen is recognized and supported by influential artists including Common, Busta Rhymes, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Black Thought, Victoria Monét, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Usher, Pete Rock, and Doechii. In the dance world, they’ve earned praise from pioneers such as Buddha Stretch and Henry Link (Mop Top, NYC). Actors like Anthony Anderson, Jennifer Garner, Blake Lively, and Ava DuVernay have also expressed admiration for their talent and impact. Their work reaches beyond the stage. Hollywood icons like Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Michael B. Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey have praised the power, beauty, and authenticity of Let It Happen.