Claude (singer)

Claude
Claude in 2024
Background information
Birth nameClaude Kiambe
Born (2003-09-16) 16 September 2003
Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
OriginEnkhuizen, Netherlands
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present

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 "C'est la vie".

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.[1] His song "C'est la vie", was released on 27 February 2025.[2] On 17 May 2025, he finished 12th in the Grand Final.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
NLD
[3]
Parler français 6

Extended plays

Title Details
Beste Zangers 2024 (Claude)
The Singles Collection
  • Released: 9 May 2025[6]
  • Label: Cloud 9
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NLD
[3]
AUT
[7]
BEL
(Fl)

[8]
FIN
[9]
NOR
[10]
SWE
[11]
UK Down.
[12]
"Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" 2022 1 Parler français
"Layla (Take Me on Your Way)" 2023 11
"Vas-y (Ga maar)"
(with Suzan & Freek)
8 44
"Écoutez-moi" 2024 32
"Parler français" [A]
"La pression" [B]
"Je t'aime"
(with Zoë Tauran)
35
"C'est la vie" 2025 2 63 44 67 53 52 The Singles Collection
"—" 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 Won [16]
2024 Best Artist Nominated [17]
Best Song "Layla (Take Me on Your Way)" Won
Best Collaboration "Vas-y (Ga maar)"
(with Suzan & Freek)
Won
Qmusic Top 40 Awards Best National Artist Himself Won [18]
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Dutch Act Nominated [19]
2025 3FM Awards Best Artist Nominated [20]
Best Album Parler français Won

Notes

  1. "Parler français" did not enter the Dutch Single Top 100, but peaked at number 27 on the Single Tip chart.[14]
  2. "La pression" did not enter the Dutch Single Top 100, but peaked at number 1 on the Single Tip chart.[15]

References

  1. "Claude will represent the Netherlands at Eurovision in Basel". eurovision.tv. 19 December 2024.
  2. "Netherlands 2025: Listen to 'C'est La Vie' by Claude". eurovision.tv. 27 February 2025.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Discografie Claude [NL]". dutchcharts.nl.
  4. "Parler Français – Album by Claude". Apple Music.
  5. "Beste Zangers 2024 (Claude) – Album by Claude, Beste Zangers". Apple Music.
  6. "The Singles Collection – EP by Claude". Spotify.
  7. "Discographie Claude [NL]". austriancharts.at. Hung Medien.
  8. "Discografie Claude [NL]". ultratop.be/nl. Hung Medien.
  9. "Discography Claude [NL]". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien.
  10. "Discography Claude [NL]". norwegiancharts.com. Hung Medien.
  11. "Discography Claude [NL]". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien.
  12. "CLAUDE songs and albums | full Official Chart history". officialcharts.com. Official Charts.
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Dutch certifications – Claude" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Enter Claude in the "Artiest of titel" box.
  14. "Dutch Single Tip 08/06/2024". dutchcharts.nl.
  15. "Dutch Single Tip 23/11/2024". dutchcharts.nl.
  16. "Goldband grote winnaar 3FM Awards 2023". NPO 3FM. 23 March 2023. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023.
  17. "Dit zijn de winnaars van de 3FM Awards 2024". NPO 3FM (in Dutch). 21 March 2024.
  18. "Dit waren de Qmusic Top 40 Awards Live (2024)". Qmusic. 3 February 2024.
  19. Saunders, Angel (10 November 2024). "MTV EMAs 2024: See the Complete Winners List!". People.
  20. "Froukje en Joost grote winnaars van 3FM Awards 2025, check hier alle winnaars". NPO 3FM. 25 February 2025.