GEORGIOS LAZAKIS

Georgios Lazakis believes in the power of music and helps young people build their self-confidence. As a rapper, poet, producer, and founder of the School of HeART Knocks, he brings people together through music, impact programs, workshops, lectures, and art. This work earned him a place in the Community Top 100, a list of influential people in the Netherlands.

In 2014, his life was turned upside down, and due to extreme changes, he immediately stopped his music performances. These changes led to the creation of his own school, 'School Of Heart Knocks,' where young people are taught in an unorthodox way by himself and inspiring role models. This format was nominated for a TEDx Amsterdam Award. During a musical TEDx talk, he explains how his music became his own learning school and how words helped him with that.

On his previous albums he worked with international artists such as Reks, Termanology, Niels Broos, and The Outlawz and performed with Kyteman's Hip Hop Orkest at Pinkpop, Lowlands, Rock Werchter, Umbria Jazz and North Sea Jazz. He also won an Edison Award and the Dutch Pop Prize with the same formation. His upcoming album 'No Story, Just Life' will have guest appearances by Masta Ace, Xzibit, Snoop Dogg and others.

Georgios is currently delivering his lecture 'From Hard Knocks To Heart Knocks' at schools, companies, conferences and governments. In addition, he plays his theatre play 'No Story, Just Life' where he just finished a schooltour.