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Netherlands Eva Simons has established herself as a notable singer and songwriter in the electronic dance and pop music scenes, known for her vocal contributions and collaborations with international artists.
Collaborated on the hit single 'Take Over Control' in 2010, which later achieved US Certified Platinum Award for sales in excess of 1 million downloads.
Collaborated on tracks for his solo album '#willpower', most notably the 2012 single 'This Is Love', which became an international hit.
Launched an ad campaign in the Netherlands in March 2013, coinciding with Simons supporting Beyoncé's tour, featuring her song 'Chemistry'.
Eva Maria Simons was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and grew up in a musical household; her mother, Ingrid Simons, was a vocalist, and her father was a pianist. This environment fostered her early interest in music, leading her to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Her career in music began in the early 2000s, with a notable appearance in 2004 on the Dutch version of the “Popstars The Rivals” competition. She was selected as a member of the girl group Raffish, which achieved a number one hit with their debut single “Plaything” and released the album “How Raffish Are You?” in 2005. Simons departed from Raffish later that year to pursue a solo career.
In 2009, a demo of her song “Silly Boy” generated significant online attention, leading to a contract with EMI and its international release. The track gained popularity in Europe, North America, and Australia. A key turning point came in 2010 when she co-wrote “Take Over Control” with Mike Hamilton. This song, produced by DJ Afrojack, became a global dance anthem, earning Platinum status in Australia and Gold in the US, and spent six weeks on the Billboard Top Dance Airplay Chart. This collaboration elevated her international profile, as did her feature on LMFAO’s track “Best Night” in 2011 and will.i.am’s single “This Is Love” in 2012. “This Is Love” reached number one in multiple countries, including the UK, and was a top 10 hit elsewhere. In 2012, she also released her solo single “I Don’t Like You,” produced by Zedd, and received a BMI Songwriting Award for “Take Over Control.” Simons supported Beyoncé on The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in the Netherlands in 2013 and released the single “Chemistry” as part of a Pepsi ad campaign.
Simons continued to release music, including the dancehall-influenced single “Policeman” featuring Konshens in 2015, which achieved Gold certification in Belgium and Platinum in the Netherlands. She also released “Bludfire” featuring Sidney Samson in 2015 and “Heartbeat” with Richard Orlinski in 2016, which earned Gold certification in France. In 2014, she made her acting debut in the Dutch film “Heksen Bestaan Niet.” Her career progression has also included collaborations with artists like R3hab and Stafford Brothers. In recent years, she has continued to release singles and perform, culminating in her role as Mary in the Dutch live television event “The Passion” in 2025.
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