Stromae
Stromae (born Paul Van Haver on March 12, 1985) is a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his unique musical style, which blends hip hop, electronic dance music, and world music. Stromae has released three studio albums: Cheese (2010), Racine carrée (2013), and Multitude (2022). He has also won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for Racine carrée.
Stromae was born in Brussels, Belgium, to a Rwandan father and a Belgian mother. He began making music at a young age, and he released his first mixtape, J'fais ma ronde, in 2007. In 2010, he released his debut album, Cheese, which was a commercial success in Belgium and France. The album featured the hit singles "Alors on danse" and "Te Quiero."
In 2013, Stromae released his second album, Racine carrée. The album was an even greater commercial success than his debut, and it reached number one in several countries, including Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The album featured the hit singles "Papaoutai" and "Formidable."
In 2015, Stromae announced that he was taking a break from music to focus on his health. He had been suffering from burnout and anxiety. In 2018, he returned to music with the release of the single "Défiler."
In 2022, Stromae released his third studio album, Multitude. The album was a commercial success, and it reached number one in several countries, including Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The album featured the hit singles "Santé" and "L'Enfer."
Stromae is one of the most successful and acclaimed musicians in Belgium. He is known for his unique musical style, his catchy songs, and his energetic live performances. He has won numerous awards, and he has performed at some of the biggest music festivals in the world.
Here are some additional facts about Stromae:
- He is fluent in French, Dutch, English, and Spanish.
- He is a fan of fashion, and he has designed his own clothing line.
- He is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness.
- He is married to the Belgian fashion designer Coralie Barbier.
- He has a son, who was born in 2018.