Claude (singer)
Congolese-born Dutch singer (born 2003)
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Claude Kiambe (born 16 September 2003), known simply as Claude (/klaʊd/ ⓘ; Dutch pronunciation: [klʌu̯t] ⓘ),[A] 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.[3][4] 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".
Early life and education
Kiambe was born on 16 September 2003 in Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.[5][6] His mother fled to the Netherlands with him and his siblings when he was nine years old, first living in an asylum center in Alkmaar. The family later moved to Enkhuizen, where he obtained his HAVO high school diploma. He later studied hotel management, but discontinued the studies.[7] He speaks Dutch, French and English.[2]
Career
In 2019, Kiambe took part in the eighth season of The Voice Kids, where he was eliminated in the battle stage.[8] The following year, he won the casting show Are You Next?, signing a contract with the record label Cloud 9.[9]
Kiambe released his debut single "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" in 2022, which topped the Dutch Top 40. The song earned him multiple awards, such as the 3FM Award for Best Newcomer and the Qmusic Artist of the Year award. He has cited Stromae and Lewis Capaldi as inspirations for his music.[10][2] He was scheduled to open Stromae's 2023 concerts at the Ziggo Dome before they were cancelled due to Stromae's health problems.[2]
On 19 December 2024, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced that Kiambe would be representing the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.[11] His entry, "C'est la vie", was released on 27 February 2025.[12] In the contest's final, he placed 12th out of 26.
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Beste Zangers 2024 (Claude) |
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| The Singles Collection |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album or EP | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLD [13] |
AUT [18] |
BEL (FL) [14] |
FIN [19] |
ICE [20] |
LTU [21] |
NOR [22] |
SWE [23] |
SWI [24] |
UK Indie Break. [25] | ||||
| "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" | 2022 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Parler français | |
| "Layla (Take Me on Your Way)" | 2023 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Vas-y (Ga maar)" (with Suzan & Freek) |
8 | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ||
| "Écoutez-moi" | 2024 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Parler français" | —[B] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "La pression" | —[C] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Je t'aime" (with Zoë Tauran) |
35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "C'est la vie" | 2025 | 2 | 63 | 49 | 44 | 13 | 13 | 67 | 53 | 23 | 17 |
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The Singles Collection |
| "Amour" | —[D] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Eb & vloed" | 2026 | —[E] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominees | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3FM Awards | Best Newcomer | Himself | Won | |
| 2024 | Best Artist | Nominated | |||
| Best Song | "Layla (Take Me on Your Way)" | Won | |||
| Best Collaboration | "Vas-y (Ga maar)" (with Suzan & Freek) |
Won | |||
| Qmusic Top 40 Awards | Best National Artist | Himself | Won | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Dutch Act | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | 3FM Awards | Best Artist | Nominated | ||
| Best Album | Parler français | Won | |||
| Eurovision Awards | Music Video | Himself | Nominated | [36][37] |
Notes
- "Parler français" did not enter the Dutch Single Top 100, but peaked at number 27 on the Single Tip chart.[27]
- "La pression" did not enter the Dutch Single Top 100, but peaked at number one on the Single Tip chart.[28]
- "Amour" did not enter the Dutch Single Top 100, but peaked at number seven on the Single Tip chart.[29]
- "Eb & vloed" did not enter the Dutch Single Top 100, but peaked at number 30 on the Single Tip chart.[30]
