Joost Klein’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies
Biography:
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- Joost Klein, known mononymously as Joost, was born on November 10, 1997, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
- He is mainly recognized as a hip-hop artist, and his songs often incorporate influences from electronic music genres such as drum and bass, hardstyle, and gabber.
- Joost has released eight studio albums, two of which reached the top ten of the Dutch Album Top 100.
- His notable tracks include “Scandinavian Boy,” “Wachtmuziek,” “Europapa,” and “Friesenjung”.
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- He grew up in the nearby village of Britsum.
- At the age of twelve, Joost tragically lost his father to cancer.
- A year later, in 2011, his mother passed away due to a cardiac arrest.
- Following the deaths of his parents, Joost was looked after by his older brother and sister.
Career
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- Joost started his journey as a YouTuber in 2008 under the name EenhoornJoost (which translates to ‘UnicornJoost’).
- His YouTube content ranged from sketches to mini-documentaries.
- In 2016, he shifted his focus to a career in music.
- Joost has released eight studio albums, two of which reached the top ten of the Dutch Album Top 100.
- His songs often blend hip-hop with influences from electronic music, also including genres like drum and bass, hardstyle, and gabber.
- Notable tracks include “Scandinavian Boy”, “Wachtmuziek”, “Europapa”, and “Friesenjung”.
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- Joost Klein is also representing the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with his song “Europapa”.
- The upbeat track pays tribute to his late parents, Hans and Ella.
- Through his music, Joost sends a heartfelt message to his father, who inspired him to open his mind and see people beyond labels.
Nationality:
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- Joost Klein is of Dutch nationality.
Age:
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- As of now (2024), Joost Klein is 26 years old.
Properties
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- However, his energetic style and dynamic performances have made him a standout artist in the music industry.
Lifestyle and Hobbies:
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- He lost both his parents within a short time of each other: his father to cancer when he was twelve, and his mother to a cardiac arrest in 2011.
- Despite these hardships, Joost pays tribute to his late parents through his Eurovision song, “Europapa.”
- His energetic style blends mainstream pop with happy hardcore and also pop punk, capturing the spirit of youth and resilience.
- Joost tours regularly with his band in the Netherlands and has played at festivals like Lowlands and Pinkpop.
- Last summer, his hit song “Friesenjung” topped the charts in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, amassing over 100 million streams worldwide.
