Utropiks is Israh, a Brasilian songwriter and producer from São Paulo based in Belfast. Utropiks is one of the most original and internationally-minded emerging artists in the Belfast music scene. His unique miscelanneous compositions has being taken inspirations from a variety of  traditional Brazilian rhythms, Spiritual Jazz, Jamaican Dub music and African polyrhythms. With a fearless approach to experimentation, Israh blends elements of Bossa Nova and Afro-sambas, Progressive music, Funk and Contemporary Electronic Sounds, crafting a rich polyrhythmic textures that are both innovative and deeply rooted in cultural traditions. On a steady rise, Israh is carving out an authentic path as a songwriter and producer. His work is steadily gaining recognition from both the local music scene and international audiences, earning praise from media outlets and music lovers alike.

"One of the many international artists whose presence we’re so lucky to have in Belfast is Israh AKA Utropiks, a Brazilian songwriter and producer. Filtering his love of Brazilian rhythms, Spiritual jazz, Jamaican dubs and Africans polyrhythm grooves, he has swiftly proven himself to be a masterful multi-instrumentalist marching to the beat of his own drums.  It’s an idiosyncratic, socially-conscious approach to songwriting that defines his new, three-track EP ‘Species" Weaving a tapestry with bass, classical guitar, electronic drums, samples and a wonderfully soulful vocals and more, bluring the lines between Brazilian Afrosambas, funk and modern electronic production to deliver something that is ultimately, uniquely Utropiks" - Our Belfast Music