Paul Van Haver is a musician, rapper, singer, and songwriter from Belgium. He is better known by his stage name, Stromae. He was born in Brussels, and at age 18, he started his career with a rap band called “Suspicion.” Later, when he was at the Brussels Film School, he decided to release out his first EP.
He released his first album, “Cheese,” after signing a 4-year record deal with “Because Music” and “Kilomaitre.” It was number one on the Belgian Albums Chart and number six on the French Albums Chart. Even more, people liked his second album, called “Racine Carree.” It was number one on both the French Albums chart and the US World Albums chart.
Body Measurements
Stromae has a height of 6′ 3¼” and weighs 78 kg. His shoe size is 9.5 (US). His hair color is dark brown and has hazel eyes.
Career
He started his career in 2001 under the name Opmaesatro, but later changed it to Stromae. He formed a rap band with rapper J.E.D.I. that became known as “Suspicion.” They made a song and music video called “You Need to Stop Rapping.” He also worked in the hotel business for a while.
Later, when he was at the film school in Brussels, he decided to give his music career all of his attention. He soon released his debut EP ‘Juste un cerveau un flow, un fond et un mic’. He also did an internship at the music radio station NRJ in Brussels for a while. The music manager Vincent Verbelen liked him because of his skills. His first single, “Alors on dances,” was played for the first time on NRJ, and listeners liked it.
Why does Stromae speak French?
Stromae, whose real name is Paul Van Haver, was born and raised in Belgium, where his mother was from. There, he learned to speak French. His dad was born in Rwanda. He didn’t spend much time with him as a child.
After Vertigo Records signed him, he put out his first album, “Cheese,” in 2010. It had hit songs like “Peace of Violence,” “Alors on dances,” “Silence,” and “House’llelujah.” It was number six on the French Albums Chart and number one on the Belgian Albums Chart.
It also made the charts in France, Germany, Canada, and Greece, among other places. It won the award for Best Dance Album at the Victoires de la musique, which is a French ceremony that gives out awards every year. Later, he remixed his hit song “Alors on Danse” with Kanye West and Gilbere Forte.
His second album, “Racine Carree,” which came out in 2013, was an even bigger hit. It looked at things like being cut off from social networks, problems in relationships, smoking and lung cancer, AIDS, and the lack of father figures.
What has happened to Stromae?
The Belgian pop star became very popular in the early 2010s, but then he went away from the public eye because he was depressed. Now, he’s back with a new album. He has also talked his mental health, and how he did on a French news channel that went viral.
With singles like “Papaoutai” and “Batard” that were big hits, the album was a big success and topped many charts, including four in Belgium. It also reached the top of the charts for albums in the Netherlands and the United States. After that, in December 2015, he put out a video album called “Racine Carree Live.” It was also at the top of many charts.
Stromae’s Bio, Age, Parents
Paul Van Haver was born on March 12, 1985, in Brussels, Belgium. His mother was born in Belgium, and his father was born in Rwanda. Since his father died during the Rwandan Genocide, his mother raised him and his siblings.
He went to a Jesuit school for Roman Catholics. He wasn’t very good at school, which is why he chose to become a musician. His music is influenced by Belgian New Beat and Congolese music in a big way.
Did Stromae work with Billie Eilish?
Billie Eilish and he worked together on the music video for her song “Hostage.”
Who is Stromae’s Wife?
Since 2015, he has been married to Coralie Barbier. On December 12, they got married in a private ceremony in Mechelen, Belgium.
What is Stromae’s Net Worth
Stromae has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
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