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Belgium Stromae is a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer recognized for his distinctive blend of hip-hop and electronic music, establishing himself as an innovative artist capable of broad appeal.
KUKA partnered with Stromae as the exclusive partner for his 'Multitude' world tour. Stromae utilized KUKA robot technology on stage, integrating them into his performances.
Mosaert, Stromae's independent creative label and publishing company, signed a worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music. This deal covers the label's catalog outside Belgium, including Stromae's own musical works.
Mosaert, Stromae's clothing label, collaborated with French ballet shoe company Repetto. This partnership resulted in a new dance-inspired fashion collection, promoted with an exclusively-instrumental song.
Football club RSC Anderlecht collaborated with Mosaert to create a remix of the club song 'Anderlecht Champion' and for new team shirts.
Paul Van Haver, professionally known as Stromae, was born on March 12, 1985, in Etterbeek, Brussels. He was raised in Laken by his Flemish mother, Miranda Van Haver, following his Rwandan father, Pierre Rutare’s, death during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Stromae’s early life included attending Sacred Heart School Center in Jette and Collège Saint-Paul in Godinne. He formed a small rap group during his school years, drawing early musical influences from Belgian artist Jacques Brel, son cubano, and Congolese rumba.
Stromae began his music career in 2000 as a rapper under the name Opsmaestro before adopting “Stromae,” a verlan inversion of “Maestro.” After a brief period in the rap group “Suspicion,” he commenced his solo career, releasing his debut EP, “Juste un cerveau, un flow, un fond et un mic…” while studying film at INRACI in Brussels. His breakthrough came in 2009 with the song “Alors on danse,” which gained significant popularity across Europe. His debut album, “Cheese,” released on June 14, 2010, further solidified his presence in the music industry. In 2013, his second album, “Racine carrée,” achieved commercial success, selling two million copies in France and producing hit singles such as “Papaoutai” and “Formidable.”
Stromae has been recognized for his contributions to music, receiving the award for Best Dance Album at the Victoires de la Musique in 2011 and Best Belgian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in both 2011 and 2013. His work has involved collaborations with notable artists like Kanye West, Lorde, and Coldplay, and he contributed to the soundtrack of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.” Beyond music, Stromae launched a fashion line, Mosaert, and has engaged in various creative projects. Despite facing health challenges, which led to the cancellation of tours in 2015 and 2023, he released his third studio album, “Multitude,” in 2022, and continues to influence the music and fashion industries.
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