Yves Berendse

Folk Singer

Birthday October 29, 1993

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Haarlem, Netherlands

Age 31 years old

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About

Dutch singer known for his contributions to the levenslied genre, a style of Dutch music characterized by sentimental and narrative lyrics, and for his 2024 hit single "Terug in de tijd" which went viral on TikTok and stayed on the Dutch Top 40 chart for 6 weeks. 

Before Fame

He worked at a sandwich shop before he decided to pursue music. He discovered his love of singing after he sang at his 19th birthday party. He appeared on an episode of the Dutch competition show Bloed, zweet & tranen in 2015. He released his first single "Zin in jou" in 2016. His big break came when he released two hit songs "Terug in de tijd" and "Alleen met jou" in 2024. 

Trivia

His entry into music initially started as a joke at his birthday party but would eventually evolve into a successful career. His music incorporates elements of folk music, traditional Dutch music, and contemporary pop. 

Family Life

He was born in Haarlem and raised in Zandvoort, Netherlands.

Associated With

He collaborated with Emma Heesters on the song "Alleen met jou" which reached the Top 40 in 2024.