Andorran Rapper Jordan MC Performs Catalan 'Rap de km 0' in Escaldes-Engordany

Andorran rapper Jordan MC will perform his solo project *Rap de km 0* this Friday at 8pm in the Espai Caldes in Escaldes-Engordany. The free concert highlights homegrown rap in Catalan, blending live production, social critique, and personal stories rooted in everyday life.

The event forms part of the parallel programme for the *Figures de l’emancipació* exhibition by French street artist C215, creating a link between urban music and graffiti art. Behind the stage name is Borja Sánchez, 36, a mainstay of Andorra’s underground rap scene for over two decades. He began rapping at 15 and has collaborated in groups such as Triple Efecto and Veloziraptors.

This solo venture marks a shift toward Catalan-language rap, which Sánchez describes as filling a gap in the local scene. “Rapping in Catalan in Andorra isn’t very common,” he notes, pointing out that many artists default to Spanish for ease or habit. His set mixes new tracks with older material, delivered in a one-man format where he handles everything: pre-made beats, live production, vocals, and improvisation. This “one-man orchestra” approach bucks rap conventions that typically rely on a DJ, aiming for a raw, unpredictable live feel.

Sánchez views rap as catharsis, akin to therapy, for processing tough experiences and societal issues. He connects this to C215’s work, where creative processes are visible and spontaneous. Despite some institutional backing—including spots at major festivals, cultural events like Neret, and the Catalunya Freestyle trial in Andorra—making a full living from music remains challenging. “We have a long way to go as a country and society on a cultural level,” he says, calling for more support to help artists gain visibility beyond Andorra and prove that quality work happens here.

He also praises private and community efforts, such as recent freestyle collectives, which provide outlets for young creators in a small nation where public scrutiny can stifle expression. “These organisations are essential for rap to grow in Andorra and for kids without all the resources to get involved,” Sánchez adds.

The concert stands as more than a one-off: a call to value Andorran urban culture on its own terms.