Joost klein

Joost Klein (born: , in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands) (formerly known online as EenhoornJoost (English: 'UnicornJoost')), also just known as Joost, is a Dutch musician, rapper, singer, and ex-YouTuber. As a hip-hop artist, his tracks and performances frequently incorporate electronic music influences such as drum and bass, hardstyle, and gabber.Tom Raes. (2023, August 19). Muzikaal is er geen ruk aan, de rest valt niet te snappen. Toch treft Joost weer doel op Pukkelpop ★★★☆☆. De Morgen. Retrieved May 22, 2024, from https://www.demorgen.be/pukkelpop-2023/muzikaal-is-er-geen-ruk-aan-de-rest-valt-niet-te-snappen-toch-treft-joost-weer-doel-op-pukkelpop~b5dcb9db/ He has eight studio albums, two of which are in the top ten of the Dutch Album Top 100. He has four Dutch Top 40 chart entries and is best known for "Scandinavian Boy", "Wachtmuziek",Joost Klein. (2022, May 10). Joost - Wachtmuziek (Official Video). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nxkvJYi4BI "Friesenjung", and "Europapa".Eurovision Song Contest. (2024, February 29). Joost Klein - Europapa | Netherlands 🇳🇱 | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2024. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2wY0DjYGo
He represented the Netherlands in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with "Europapa," which became his first single to top the Dutch Single Top 100. He advanced to the semi-finals but was disqualified due to claims of misbehavior.
==Early life==
On November 10, 1997, Joost Klein was born in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands,DPG Media Privacy Gate. (n.d.-b). https://www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-media/joost-klein-begon-op-youtube-schreef-een-dichtbundel-en-stond-als-rapper-in-carre-en-op-lowlands-het-was-opeens-een-ding~b01a3499/ and grew up in the nearby village of Britsum.DPG Media Privacy Gate. (n.d.-c). https://www.parool.nl/kunst-media/voor-joost-klein-is-muziek-meer-dan-muziek-alleen-het-is-therapie~bfc8f4c4/ He was the third child of his parents, named Hans and Ella Klein. He originally started a YouTube channel under his username Klikobak50 in 2008.The Albertchannel. (2024, May 12). How Joost Klein achieved his Big Dream of Eurovision and then got Disqualified (documentary) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_HkIf5ozI0 He attended Stedelijk Gymnasium in Leeuwarden but did not finish his studies there. His father died of cancer at the age of twelve.Eefje Oomen. (2024, May 3). Zijn naam is klein, zijn droom is groot: Joost Klein voor beginners. De Morgen. Retrieved May 22, 2024, from https://archive.md/20231125092234/https://www.demorgen.be/tv-cultuur/zijn-naam-is-klein-zijn-droom-is-groot-joost-klein-voor-beginners~b4cdcfb6/#selection-573.5-573.72 His mother passed away from cardiac arrest in 2011, one year later.Eefje Oomen. (2024, May 3). Zijn naam is klein, zijn droom is groot: Joost Klein voor beginners. De Morgen. Retrieved May 22, 2024, from https://archive.md/20231125092234/https://www.demorgen.be/tv-cultuur/zijn-naam-is-klein-zijn-droom-is-groot-joost-klein-voor-beginners~b4cdcfb6/#selection-573.5-573.72 He was looked after by his older brother and sister following the death of his parents.DPG Media Privacy Gate. (n.d.). https://www.libelle.nl/shownieuws/het-verdrietige-verhaal-achter-de-vrolijke-nummers-van-songfestival-kandidaat-joost-klein~b6a2bce8/
==Career==
===2016-2023===
He published his videos ranging from sketches to mini-documentaries on his current channel while active as a YouTuber.DPG Media Privacy Gate. (n.d.-b). https://www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-media/joost-klein-begon-op-youtube-schreef-een-dichtbundel-en-stond-als-rapper-in-carre-en-op-lowlands-het-was-opeens-een-ding~b01a3499/ In 2016, he published his debut extended play, Dakloos (transl. 'Homeless'), and began focusing on a music career instead of being a YouTuber. The music video for "Bitches" became the first video on YouTube to receive one million views.In de spotlight: Joost Klein. (2021, February 26). Teenmag. Retrieved May 22, 2024, from https://teenmag.nl/article/in-de-spotlight-joost-klein/ In 2017 and 2018, he had a brief contract with TopNotch, but ultimately he chose to launch his record label, Albino Records.Miljard views op Top Notch Youtube kanaal. (2017, April 5). Emerce. Retrieved May 22, 2024, from https://www.emerce.nl/wire/miljard-views-top-notch-youtube-kanaal
The mixtape Scandinavian Boy, which Klein released on October 20, 2017, was followed in 2018 by the singles "Meeuw" (which translates to "Seagull") and "Ome Robert" (English: "Uncle Robert"). In collaboration with Dutch rapper Donnie, Klein released their album 'M van Marketing' on August 3, 2018. The pair arranged a one-time performance called Viraal in Carré at the Carré Theater in Amsterdam to promote the record.DPG Media Privacy Gate. (n.d.). https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/ja-hoor-donnie-joost-treden-op-in-carre~b0a0d5aa/
Klein released a collection of poems titled Albino on November 14, 2018.Visser, J. (2022, June 2). Albino: ‘Een roetsjbaanrit door een fucked up brein’ Metronieuws.nl. https://www.metronieuws.nl/entertainment/2018/11/albino-een-roetsjbaanrit-door-een-fucked-up-brein/ To promote his studio album of the same name, Klein organized his concert tour named 'Het gaat niet zo goed' (English: 'It is not going too well') in 2019. He stopped at places like Paard, De Oosterpoort, Doornroosje, and Paradiso.Donnie%2C+Joost+-+Stockholm+%28prod.+Hasse+de+Moor%29. (2018, October 17). https://www.podiuminfo.nl/news/44615/Joost-negen-clubs-langs-met-zn-Het-gaat-niet-zo-goed-tour/ He ended the tour in Paradiso on March 3, 2019. Klein has stated that he wrote the book because his father had also written a book and had encouraged him to do the same. Klein played in important Benelux festivals the following summer, including Zwarte Cross, Pinkpop, Lowlands, and Pukkelpop.
On November 15, 2019, Klein released the album 1983, named after his older brother's birth year.Joost – 1983 (★★★½): Geld en verdriet, met nonsens en een dikke beat. (2019, November 15). Dansende Beren. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.dansendeberen.be/2019/11/15/joost-1983-%E2%98%85%E2%98%85%E2%98%85%C2%BD-geld-en-verdriet-met-nonsens-en-een-dikke-beat/ On the album, Klein worked with music producers Mick Spek, Kauwboy, and Tantu Beats. Klein's album Joost Klein 7 was published on April 24, 2020, and features seven songs, including a collaboration with Canadian rapper bbno$. On August 7, the same year, he released the song "Ik wil je" (English: 'I want you'), a remix of the eponymous song by the Belgian band De Kreuners.Joost Klein brengt versie uit van “Ik Wil Je” van De Kreuners. (2020, August 7). Het Laatste Nieuws. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.hln.be/muziek/joost-klein-brengt-versie-uit-van-ik-wil-je-van-de-kreuners~a94d60e3/
Along with Russian musician Ruslan Tushentsov, Klein released "Jackass" in March 2022. In the song, Klein expresses his passion for Russian women. He released a song with the St. Petersburg Village Boys in February 2023. The Village Boys' collaboration with "Jackass" was done after the group had left their native country after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to a statement issued by Klein's management. The statement further stated, "It is not pro-Russian and has absolutely no bearing on what terrible things are still happening there".Joost Klein schreef liedje over Rusland ruim voor inval: “Niet pro-Russisch.” (2023, December 12). NU.nl. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.nu.nl/muziek/6293797/joost-klein-schreef-liedje-over-rusland-ruim-voor-inval-niet-pro-russisch.html
On September 13, 2022, Klein's eighth studio album—named Fryslân after his native province of Friesland—was published. Tantu Beats was the album's only producer. It includes the hits "Florida 2009," "Wachtmuziek," and "Papa en mama." The album features a variety of samples, including tracks from Crazy Frog and the Dutch ska group Doe Maar. Klein considers the passing of his parents in "Florida 2009". He sang the song for the first time at Pinkpop 2022.Joost Klein: ‘De eerste veertig luisterbeurten moest ik alleen maar huilen.’ (2022, September 30). 3voor12. https://3voor12.vpro.nl/artikelen/overzicht/2022/oktober/Joost-Klein-Fryslan-interview.html
===2023–present: Friesenjung, Europapa and Eurovision disqualification===
With the assistance of German rapper Ski Aggu and an adaption of a cover song by East Frisian comic Otto Waalkes, Klein achieved his first hit in Germany in 2023 with the tune "Friesenjung". On the German Single Top 100, the song peaked at number one.Otto Waalkes, Rapper Ski Aggu und Joost mit Friesenjung in deutschen Charts. (2023, June 15). BRISANT | Das Erste. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.brisant.de/stars/otto-waalkes-friesenjung-118.html Klein indicated in the same year that he would like to compete for the Netherlands in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. The NPO 3FM radio program VoorAan of PowNed attempted to achieve this goal by launching a petition.NPO 3FM start petitie om Joost Klein naar Songfestival te krijgen. (2023, September 14). Radiowereld. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://radiowereld.nl/medianieuws/2023/09/npo-3fm-start-petitie-om-joost-klein-naar-songfestival-te-krijgen/ Klein had aimed to represent his country in Eurovision since childhood.https://www.avrotros.nl/article/joost-klein-vertegenwoordigt-nederland-op-het-eurovisie-songfestival-2024~287/ The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced on December 11, 2023, that Klein had been chosen to represent the Netherlands in the competition.Joost Klein to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024. (2023, December 11). European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://eurovision.tv/story/joost-klein-represent-netherlands-eurovision-2024 Released on February 29, 2024, was his entry, "Europapa".Joost Klein will release his song Europapa on 29 February! The hype is real!!! 🇳🇱 #Eurovision2024. (n.d.). Instagram. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.instagram.com/p/C3kr-3UC3or/
Klein, joined by several of his YouTuber friends,https://www.avrotros.nl/article/meet-the-class-of-2024~491/ performed in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on May 9 and qualified for the final, ranking in second place in his semi-final.https://eurovision.tv/event/malmo-2024/second-semi-final However, Klein was excluded from the rehearsals for the final the following day, owing to a backstage "incident". The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizing body of the contest, announced that Klein was disqualified from the final in the morning of May 11, hours before the final.Eurovision axes Dutch entry Joost Klein after controversy over 'incident' (2024, May 11). Sky News. https://news.sky.com/story/eurovision-axes-dutch-entry-joost-klein-after-controversy-over-incident-13133327 According to AVROTROS, Klein was recorded by a female camera operator immediately following his semi-final performance. According to AVROTROS, she continued filming "against clearly made agreements".Joost Klein: Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest. (2024, May 11). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68993726.amp The camera operator claims that Klein broke the camera and made a "threatening move" toward her in response to the recording. The Swedish police stated they would be looking into whether criminal threats were made, not whether an attack happened, albeit the specifics of the altercation are not apparent.Times, N. (2024, May 12). Eurovision camerawoman’s story differs from disqualified Joost Klein’s version. NL Times. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://nltimes.nl/2024/05/12/eurovision-camerawomans-story-differs-disqualified-joost-kleins-version
In a statement, the EBU clarified that "no other performer or delegation member" was involved in its decision to disqualify the Netherlands from the Eurovisoin 2024 final.Statement on Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. (2024, May 11). European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/statement-dutch-participation-eurovision-song-contest Later, AVROTROS claimed that the disqualification was "very heavy and disproportionate".Statement AVROTROS over diskwalificatie Joost Klein. (2024, May 12). AVROTROS. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.avrotros.nl/article/nederland-gediskwalificeerd-van-eurovisie-songfestival~527/ As Klein had become one of the favourites to win the contest, the final saw audience members being visibly and audibly dissatisfied by the EBU's decisions,https://nos.nl/collectie/13971/video/2520130-eurovisie-baas-deelt-punten-namens-nederland-uit-veel-gejoel-in-de-zaal and several competitorshttps://nos.nl/collectie/13971/video/2520119-estland-bedankt-het-publiek-in-het-nederlandshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HBUGSm2RAs made tributes to Klein during the show. The following Monday, church bells throughout the Netherlands chimed the song to support Klein.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/arts/music/joost-klein-eurovision.html
====After Eurovision====
After being disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Klein performed at a benefit concert in Vancouver, Canada. During his performance, he took the opportunity to criticize the Eurovision Song Contest and the EBU. He shouted "Fuck Eurovision" into his microphone before leaving the stage.KIJK. “Fuck Eurovision”: Joost Klein haalt tijdens optreden uit naar Songfestival. (2024, May 27). Het Laatste Nieuws. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.hln.be/muziek/kijk-fuck-eurovision-joost-klein-haalt-tijdens-optreden-uit-naar-songfestival~a62a3829/HI GUYS I FOUND IT. (2024, May 27). X (Formerly Twitter). Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://x.com/umazanemisli/status/1794977461123613024 In response to the incident and his disqualification, Klein produced a follow-up single to "Europapa", "Luchtballon".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tj9G0xWjLc&pp=ygUbam9vc3Qga2xlaW4gYWxiZXJ0IGNoYW5uZWwg
Klein discussed his Eurovision experience throughout his performance at the Pinkpop Festival on June 22, 2024. He concluded by asking, "Why the fuck not, 2025?" which led several news outlets to speculate that Klein would participate in Eurovision again in 2025.Joost Klein komt op Pinkpop met cryptische boodschap: “Why not 2025?!” (2024, June 22). NU.nl. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from https://www.nu.nl/muziek/6317890/joost-klein-komt-op-pinkpop-met-cryptische-boodschap-why-not-2025.htmlJoost Klein wil in 2025 weer naar het songfestival, hoe serieus moeten we dat nemen? (2024, June 23). Algemeen Dagblad. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from https://www.ad.nl/show/joost-klein-wil-in-2025-weer-naar-het-songfestival-hoe-serieus-moeten-we-dat-nemen~a75859c9/ Klein fueled more rumors the next day by adding 'Eurovision 2025' to his Instagram biography line.Joost Klein wil in 2025 weer naar het songfestival, hoe serieus moeten we dat nemen? (2024b, June 23). Algemeen Dagblad. Retrieved July 1, 2024, from https://www.ad.nl/show/joost-klein-wil-in-2025-weer-naar-het-songfestival-hoe-serieus-moeten-we-dat-nemen~a75859c9/“Joost Klein wordt een spook dat voor altijd over het songfestival heen wappert.” (2024, June 29). RTL Nederland. Retrieved July 1, 2024, from https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/entertainment/artikel/5457671/joost-klein-spook-songfestival-2025🇳🇱 Joost share on his instagram bio that he wants to participate in Eurovision 2025! (2024, June 24). X (Formerly Twitter). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from https://x.com/EurovisionNewZ/status/1804929516927672379
On July 3, 2024, the Dutch-speaking Belgian broadcaster VRT invited Klein to represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.Argyriou, G. (2024, July 3). Belgium: VRT invites Joost Klein for Eurovision 2025! eurovisionfun.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024, from https://eurovisionfun.com/en/2024/07/belgium-vrt-invites-joost-klein-for-eurovision-2025/ Klein responded positively to Belgian fans' calls for his participation and to compete for Belgium.Instagram. (n.d.). https://www.instagram.com/p/C84uLhYCvc5/
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