New Skool Rules

Always tuned in to the sounds, artists and trends shaping the next wave of Dutch music culture.

Lorenzo Romeo (NL) is responsible for the music selection at FunX, where he continuously scouts the right sounds and emerging artists that connect with the station’s identity and audience. He is also actively involved with FunX Talent, the platform dedicated to discovering and giving visibility to the next generation of musical talent in the Netherlands.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May.

One of the UK’s R&B tastemakers is coming to New Skool Rules 2026 🔥

Smooth Fuego is a DJ, presenter, event manager and artist manager whose platform 360RnB has played a big role in breaking both UK and international R&B artists. From hosting the BBC 1Xtra Talent R&B show to guest mixes on BBC 1Xtra, Kiss Fresh and Capital Xtra, Smooth continues to shape and elevate the modern R&B scene.

Through 360RnB, he has organized groundbreaking concerts and campaigns, including major UK events and launches for artists such as Cherrie, Amaal and Eric Bellinger — while continuing to connect audiences with the next wave of R&B talent worldwide.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May.