Claude
Effortlessly catchy Dutch-French pop that blends Afrobeats rhythms with polished European production. Bright, rhythmic, and built for sun-drenched afternoons.
Effortlessly catchy Dutch-French pop that blends Afrobeats rhythms with polished European production. Bright, rhythmic, and built for sun-drenched afternoons.
Claude creates the kind of music that feels like an immediate shot of adrenaline and sunshine. His sound is defined by a seamless blend of languages, primarily Dutch and French, which gives his pop hooks a sophisticated, international flair. The production is crisp and modern, often leaning into the rhythmic bounce of Afrobeats and contemporary R&B while maintaining the accessibility of a Eurovision-ready anthem.
What truly sets him apart is his vocal delivery: smooth, rhythmic, and incredibly precise. He has a knack for staccato phrasing that makes even simple lyrics feel like essential rhythmic components of the track. It is music that feels expensive and polished, yet remains deeply relatable and grounded in themes of romance and self-discovery.
Start with 'Ladada (Mon dernier mot)' to hear the blueprint of his success. It captures his ability to bridge the gap between French chanson tradition and modern dance-pop energy. From there, dive into his debut album 'Parler français' for a full immersion into his high-energy, bilingual world.
Claude Kiambe (born 16 September 2003), known simply as Claude ( ; Dutch pronunciation: [klʌu̯t] ), is a Congolese-born Dutch singer-songwriter. His debut single "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" topped the Dutch Singles Chart in 2022, followed by a further four charting singles. His debut album, Parler français, was released in 2024. He represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "C'est la vie".
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); joyful, hopeful, romantic (moods)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); joyful, hopeful, playful (moods)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); joyful, romantic, confident (moods)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
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