Stromae

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. After releasing his breakthrough 2009 single ‘Alors on danse,’ which gained significant popularity across Europe, Stromae cemented his status as an innovative artist. He began his music career in 2000 as a rapper under the name Opsmaestro, later forming the rap group ‘Suspicion’ around 2003 before commencing his solo career. Early in his solo journey, he released his debut EP, ‘Juste un cerveau, un flow, un fond et un mic…’ and secured a four-year record deal with Because Music in 2008.

That year also marked his US television debut on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, followed by a successful US tour that included a performance at the Best Buy Theater. He further contributed to the soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 with the track ‘Meltdown’ in 2014. In 2015, Stromae performed at prestigious festivals such as SXSW and Coachella, and made history at Madison Square Garden by becoming the first exclusively French-singing performer to sell out the venue twice. He also released the single ‘Quand c’est?’ in 2015.

His career continues to influence both the music and fashion industries through his innovative artistic output.