Praised for exemplifying the multicultural face of contemporary Belgium, Paul van Haver, alias Stromae, (born 1985) is a Belgian rapper and songwriter with Rwandan roots. He combines hip-hop and electronic music with lyrics that touch upon such topics as growing up without a father, gaining a sense of identity and belonging, and the problem of HIV. He is now one of the most popular Belgian artists worldwide. Winner of the European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA) in 2011.
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