Claude

About

Congolese-Dutch singer-songwriter who catapulted to fame when his debut single, "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)," topped the Dutch Singles Chart in 2022. He went on to release several more charting singles, including "Layla (Take Me on Your Way)" and "Vas-y (Ga maar)," both of which were certified platinum. He was also chosen to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, where he performed his original song, "C'est la vie," which he had written as a tribute to his parents.

Before Fame

He first entered the entertainment industry in 2019 when he competed on the 8th season of The Voice Kids of Holland. The following year, he earned a contract with record label Cloud 9 after being declared the winner of a television talent show called Are You Next?

Trivia

He has earned numerous accolades throughout his career including a Qmusic Top 40 Award for Best National Artist and several 3FM Awards, including honors for Best Newcomer, Best Song, and Best Collaboration.

Family Life

He and his siblings relocated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Netherlands with their mother when he was nine years old.

Associated With

He collaborated with Zoe Tauran on his 2024 single, "Je t'aime."