Claude | |
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.jpg) Claude in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Claude Kiambe |
| Born | 16 September 2003 Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Origin | Enkhuizen, Netherlands |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–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".
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 "C'est la vie", was released on 27 February 2025. On 17 May 2025, he finished 12th in the Grand Final.
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NL | ||
| Parler français |
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6 |
| Title | Details |
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| Beste Zangers 2024 (Claude) |
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| The Singles Collection |
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| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL |
AUT |
BEL (Fl) |
FIN |
NOR |
SWE |
SWI |
UK Down. | ||||
| "Ladada (Mon dernier mot)" | 2022 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Parler français |
| "Layla (Take Me on Your Way)" | 2023 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Vas-y (ga maar)" (with Suzan & Freek) |
8 | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Écoutez-moi" | 2024 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Parler français" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "La pression" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Je t'aime" (with Zoë Tauran) |
35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "C'est la vie" | 2025 | 2 | 63 | — | 44 | 67 | 53 | 23 | 52 |
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The Singles Collection |
| "Amour" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Eb & vloed" | 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | 3FM Awards | Best Newcomer | Himself | Won | |
| 2024 | Best Artist | Nominated | |||
| 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 | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Dutch Act | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | 3FM Awards | Best Artist | Nominated | ||
| Best Album | Parler français | Won |
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