Claude (singer)

Claude Kiambe (born 16 September 2003), known professionally as Claude, is a Congolese-born Dutch singer and songwriter. He represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "".

Career
In 2019, Claude took part in the eighth season of The Voice Kids, he made it through to the battle stage of the competition but was eliminated. His debut studio album, Parler français, was released on 15 November 2024 and peaked at number six on the Dutch Albums Chart. The album includes the singles "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)", "Layla (Take Me on Your Way)", "Vas-y (Ga maar)", "Écoutez-moi", "Parler français", "La pression" and "Je t'aime". On 19 December 2024, AVROTROS the Dutch broadcaster announced that Claude would be representing the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. His song "", was released on 27 February 2025. On 17 May 2025, he finished 12th in the Grand Final.

Discography
Studio albums
 Title Details Peak chart positions NLD Parler français Released: 15 November 2024
 Label: Cloud 9
 Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 6

Extended plays
 Title Details Beste Zangers 2024 (Claude) Released: 15 November 2024
 Label: Inmediate, Cornelis
 Format: Digital download, streaming The Singles Collection Released: 9 May 2025
 Label: Cloud 9
 Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
 Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album NLD AUT BEL(Fl) FIN NOR SWE UK Down. "" 2022 1  —  —  —  —  —  — NVPI: Diamond Parler français "" 2023 11  —  —  —  —  —  — NVPI: Platinum "" 8  —  44  —  —  —  — NVPI: Platinum "" 2024 32  —  —  —  —  —  — "Parler français" —  —  —  —  —  —  — "La pression" —  —  —  —  —  —  — "Je t'aime" 35  —  —  —  —  —  — "" 2025 2  63  —  44  67  53  52 
 NVPI: Gold The Singles Collection "Amour" —  —  —  —  —  —  —  "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations
 Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref. 2023 3FM Awards Best Newcomer Himself   2024 Best Artist   Best Song "Layla (Take Me on Your Way)"  Best Collaboration "Vas-y (Ga maar)"  Qmusic Top 40 Awards Best National Artist Himself   MTV Europe Music Awards Best Dutch Act   2025 3FM Awards Best Artist   Best Album Parler français 

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References

Category:2003 births
Category:Living people
Category:Dutch singers
Category:Eurovision Song Contest entrants
Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo people
Category:Musicians from North Holland