Biography
Who is Claude?
Early life
Claude was born in Boma within the Democratic Republic of the Congo on September 16, 2003. His mother brought him and his siblings to the Netherlands as refugees when he was nine years old. They initially lived inside an asylum center located in Alkmaar before relocating to Enkhuizen.
During his school years in the Netherlands, he earned his HAVO high school diploma. He later enrolled in hotel management studies, though he ultimately chose to discontinue those courses. Growing up in a multilingual environment enabled him to speak Dutch, French, and English fluently.
Musical beginnings
In 2019, Claude participated in the eighth season of The Voice Kids television program. He advanced through the initial rounds before facing elimination during the battle stage of the competition. Shortly after this television appearance, he entered another televised talent search.
He competed in the casting show Are You Next and secured a victory. Winning this contest led directly to a recording contract with the record label Cloud 9. This agreement provided the foundation for his professional recording career in the Dutch music industry.
Career highlights
Claude released his debut single titled Ladada Mon dernier mot in 2022. The track climbed the charts to reach the top position on the Dutch Top 40. This successful release earned him several honors, including the 3FM Award for Best Newcomer and the Qmusic Artist of the Year award.
His musical style draws inspiration from artists such as Stromae and Lewis Capaldi. He subsequently released his first studio album titled Parler français. He was also selected to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest with the track C'est la vie.
Birthday and age
Claude was born on September 16, 2003, which makes Claude 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Claude shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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