Joost Klein, 1997
★ HOW OLD IS JOOST KLEIN?
Joost Klein is 28 years old, born November 10, 1997 in Leeuwarden · Scorpio.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Leeuwarden
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Stedelijk Gymnasium
★ LEDE
About
Joost Klein's 'Europapa' topped Dutch charts and was selected to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024 before his disqualification. Born in 1997, the Dutch musician blends hip hop with electronic influences like drum and bass and hyperpop. He has released ten studio albums and amassed four Dutch Top 40 chart entries. A Scorpio by birth date, Klein channels the sign's intensity into his genre-blending sound.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Joost Klein is a Dutch musician, rapper, and singer known for genre-crossing hip hop tracks infused with electronic music—drum and bass, hardstyle, hyperpop, and gabber. Born November 10, 1997, Klein initially gained traction as a YouTuber before transitioning to mainstream music. His breakthrough came with 'Wachtmuziek' (2022), followed by the viral 'Friesenjung' (2023, a collaboration with Ski Aggu and Otto Waalkes), but 'Europapa' (2024) became his defining moment. The track topped both the Dutch Top 40 and Single Top 100, marking his first chart-topper, and was selected to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Klein qualified in second place from the semi-final but was disqualified due to allegations of misconduct; Swedish prosecutors dropped the investigation in August 2024, concluding insufficient evidence. As a Scorpio, Klein embodies the sign's fearless boundary-pushing and refusal to soften his artistic vision. He released his ninth studio album, Unity, in February 2025, and his tenth, Kleinkunst, on January 1, 2026. On December 12, 2025, Klein announced his first world tour, World Tour 2026, marking the first time a Dutch-language artist embarked on a global circuit. He performed at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome in February 2026 and later appeared at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as part of his North American dates. In February 2026, he became a coach on the tenth season of The Voice van Vlaanderen.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Klein began his career as a YouTuber before transitioning to music production and live performance. His early work established him within Dutch hip hop and electronic music circles, setting the stage for his later chart success and viral moments.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Klein's stage name eenhoornjoost translates to 'Unicorn Joost' in English.
- 'Europapa' (2024) was his first chart-topper on both the Dutch Top 40 and Single Top 100.
- He was disqualified from Eurovision 2024 after allegations of misconduct, but Swedish prosecutors dropped the case in August 2024 for lack of criminal evidence.
- Klein performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026 as part of his sold-out North American tour run.
- He released two albums in consecutive years: Unity (February 2025) and Kleinkunst (January 1, 2026).
★ HIGHLIGHTS
Career timeline
- 2024
- NOTABLE WORKEuropapa· musical work/composition
- 2023
- NOTABLE WORKFriesenjung· musical work/composition
- 2019
- NOTABLE WORKAlbino· album
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Joost Klein?
- Joost Klein is 28 years old (born November 10, 1997).
- When is Joost Klein's birthday?
- Joost Klein was born on November 10, 1997.
- What is Joost Klein's zodiac sign?
- Joost Klein is a Scorpio, born November 10, 1997.
- What is Joost Klein's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Joost Klein was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.
- Where is Joost Klein from?
- Joost Klein is from NL.
- What does Joost Klein do?
- Joost Klein is a writer.
- Where was Joost Klein born?
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