Pitchblack Playback: Fugees 'The Score' (30th Anniversary) listening session in the dark at Koda, Rotterdam

Pitchblack Playback: Fugees 'The Score' (30th Anniversary) listening session in the dark on March 12, 2026 at Koda, Rotterdam features electronic music performances hip-hop DJ sets.

On March 12, 2026, Koda in Rotterdam will turn its lights down low, offering an intimate environment for a listening session devoted to the Fugees’ landmark album, *The Score*, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. This gathering invites fans to delve deep into the rich sonic landscape of hip-hop's iconic trio, a project that masterfully melded elements of soul, reggae, and rap into a cohesive work that still resonates today. Listeners will experience the album in an uncompressed format, allowing the intricate production and lyrical depth of tracks like “Killing Me Softly” and “Ready or Not” to unfold in their fullest glory. The darkened space emphasizes the music, isolating it from the distractions of the outside world and encouraging a focused engagement with the Fugees' powerful narratives and infectious rhythms. As attendees don their Pitchblack Playback eye masks, they will be transported back to the mid-'90s, a pivotal era that shaped the landscape of hip-hop and continues to influence artists today.