From the streets of Brussels, Corto stands out as a unique voice in the independent scene. Driven by raw emotion, he crafts every track on his own — from writing to recording to mixing — with nothing but sheer resourcefulness. Rejecting industry norms, he digs through YouTube for instrumentals, shaping a sound that’s unfiltered, intimate, and deeply personal.
Influenced by lyrical heavyweights like Zamdane, Bekar, Klem, and Schen, Corto embraces vulnerability and truth. In just one week, he released Squelette, a fully self-produced debut, accompanied by a short video shot in under an hour. The result? Over 140,000 views on TikTok, 8,000 likes, and a powerful sign that authenticity still resonates.
With no budget, no team, and no industry co-signs, he’s making waves on YouTube, TikTok, and now Instagram, where his minimalist melancholy continues to carve out space. His stripped-back aesthetic carries weight — Corto creates on his own terms, led by one belief: you don’t need big money to make a big impact. As long as it’s real, it’ll reach people.
