Ahead of next year's Grammy nominations, Belgian pop star Stromae talks about his long hiatus and why he's back for good. 'Just because you come from a tiny country like Belgium doesn’t mean you can’t achieve great things.'
What do you think has made your music resonate around the world, despite it all being in French?
It’s a dream for me, so I would be super honored and happy. The Grammys is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the world, so of course, as an artist, you dream of it. It’s even more special as a French-speaking singer. It would be a real recognition of my work outside of Europe. For me, all languages are beautiful to sing, so I would be delighted to join my two compatriots in this very closed club of Belgian Grammy winners. I like their songs, by the way! But it’s also a way of showing that just because you come from a tiny country like Belgium doesn’t mean you can’t achieve great things.For “Santé,” actually, I was inspired by the woman who cleans my house. Her name is Rosa. That’s why I named her at the beginning of the song.
Kanye was a big surprise for me. “Alors on Danse” had big success in Europe, and we were wondering “Who could go on the track to go and try to conquer the U.S. market?” They asked me to make a list. I put Kanye West at the top, and the label convinced him. I was really looking up to artists like Kanye West and Timbaland. And — who’s the husband of Alicia Keys?Swizz Beatz. These kinds of producers in hip-hop. Actually, Timbaland listened to my album recently.
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