Stromae, Hammersmith Apollo
Belgian rapper and singer Stromae comes to London. A perfect night out this December 2014.
Stromae, Hammersmith Apollo
Pop sensation Stromae comes to the Hammersmith Apollo London.
Stromae, discography
To all intents and purposes, the Belgian artist Stromae is the complete guide on how to be the ideal pop star. After creating the insanely catchy Alors on Danse which reached no. 25 in the UK chart and writing the Belgium World Cup anthem Ta Fêté Stromae seems to be unstoppable. Kids love him. He can sing, he can rap. His catchy electropop is accompanied by the full package: looks, height, dance moves and distinctive style.
Stromae, MOSAERT
Stromae has a penchant for geometric prints and sharp tailoring. In collaboration with label of fashion boldatwork, Stromae has recently created the creative line MOSAERT which delves into music, fashion, video and graphic design. MOSAERT’s Capsule No.1 is the most fashion-based project of the collaboration with an array of printed polos and socks. In other areas Cheese and Racine Carée, Stromae’s albums, have allowed the creative to explore lighting, video and graphic design. Superficially, Stromae is the perfect brand – so perfect, in fact, that he doesn’t have to bow to the industry and sing in English, singing always in his native French.
Stromae, lyrics
But there’s more to him than that. Underneath the big beats and dancefloor-ready chart-toppers, Stromae (Paul van Haver, as he is otherwise known) is a thinker. Where his contemporaries sing about Cristal, thongs, clubs and cocaine, Stromae’s politically-informed lyrics probe death, religion class and race. Stromae’s Papatoui ('Dad where are you') unpacks the emotional baggage of an absent father ('Dites nous qui donne/ Naissance aux irresponsables'). Stromae’s song Bâtard investigates his own dual Flemish-Rwandan nationality, opening with the refrain, 'Ni l'un ni l'autre, je suis, j'étais, et resterai moi' / 'Neither one nor the other, I am, I was and I'll remain myself'. (Compare with Pitbull’s contemporaneous: 'Cause I'm a nasty girl / They wanna take me home cause they know I won't say no/ I'm such a freak show').
Stromae, Barack Obama, and why you should be a fan
Stromae is often heralded as one of the biggest pop stars you’ve never heard about, but with his current tour he should definitely be regarded as one of the top pop stars of 2014 – even Barack Obama owns a Stromae record. Combining style, substance and the infectious thrill of tracks like Alors on Danse, Stromae is a 21st century phenomenon. Book now to see modern European pop culture in action, perfect for a night out in London in December.
Tickets for Stromae's upcoming London gig have now sold out.
Stromae, discography
To all intents and purposes, the Belgian artist Stromae is the complete guide on how to be the ideal pop star. After creating the insanely catchy Alors on Danse which reached no. 25 in the UK chart and writing the Belgium World Cup anthem Ta Fêté Stromae seems to be unstoppable. Kids love him. He can sing, he can rap. His catchy electropop is accompanied by the full package: looks, height, dance moves and distinctive style.
Stromae, MOSAERT
Stromae has a penchant for geometric prints and sharp tailoring. In collaboration with label of fashion boldatwork, Stromae has recently created the creative line MOSAERT which delves into music, fashion, video and graphic design. MOSAERT’s Capsule No.1 is the most fashion-based project of the collaboration with an array of printed polos and socks. In other areas Cheese and Racine Carée, Stromae’s albums, have allowed the creative to explore lighting, video and graphic design. Superficially, Stromae is the perfect brand – so perfect, in fact, that he doesn’t have to bow to the industry and sing in English, singing always in his native French.
Stromae, lyrics
But there’s more to him than that. Underneath the big beats and dancefloor-ready chart-toppers, Stromae (Paul van Haver, as he is otherwise known) is a thinker. Where his contemporaries sing about Cristal, thongs, clubs and cocaine, Stromae’s politically-informed lyrics probe death, religion class and race. Stromae’s Papatoui ('Dad where are you') unpacks the emotional baggage of an absent father ('Dites nous qui donne/ Naissance aux irresponsables'). Stromae’s song Bâtard investigates his own dual Flemish-Rwandan nationality, opening with the refrain, 'Ni l'un ni l'autre, je suis, j'étais, et resterai moi' / 'Neither one nor the other, I am, I was and I'll remain myself'. (Compare with Pitbull’s contemporaneous: 'Cause I'm a nasty girl / They wanna take me home cause they know I won't say no/ I'm such a freak show').
Stromae, Barack Obama, and why you should be a fan
Stromae is often heralded as one of the biggest pop stars you’ve never heard about, but with his current tour he should definitely be regarded as one of the top pop stars of 2014 – even Barack Obama owns a Stromae record. Combining style, substance and the infectious thrill of tracks like Alors on Danse, Stromae is a 21st century phenomenon. Book now to see modern European pop culture in action, perfect for a night out in London in December.
Tickets for Stromae's upcoming London gig have now sold out.
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| What | Stromae, Hammersmith Apollo |
| Where | Hammersmith Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street , London, W6 9DZ | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Hammersmith (All lines) (underground) |
| When |
On 09 Dec 14, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Price | £23.50 |
| Website | Click here to book via Eventim's website |