Jeangu Macrooy (pronounced as shàngú makrói) was born November 6, 1993 and … Read Full Bio ↴Jeangu Macrooy (pronounced as shàngú makrói) was born November 6, 1993 and raised in Paramaribo, Suriname. At the age of thirteen his parents bought him his first guitar and two years later Jeangu and his twin brother Xillan started writing and performing their own music. In 2014 Jeangu decided to continue his musical career at the other side of the ocean, in the Netherlands. A musical collaboration with producer/composer Perquisite took off and he was signed to his label Unexpected Records.
Macrooy's music can best be described as modern soul. His audience is in the Netherlands, Suriname, and increasingly in Belgium, France and Germany. He was due to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 held in Rotterdam with the song "Grow", but the contest was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He will represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Birth of a New Age"
In April 2016 Jeangu’s debut EP ‘Brave Enough’ was released. The day of the release Jeangu was named ‘Serious Talent’ by 3FM radio, and the week after he played his first single ‘Gold’ at Dutch national TV talk show ‘De Wereld Draait Door’, where he has become a frequent guest ever since. ‘Gold’ was later used in a commercial for television network HBO. During the summer of 2016 Jeangu and his band played a multitude of festivals, after which he toured the Netherlands with Popronde in autumn. He also provided the support for Blaudzun, Remy van Kesteren, Bernhoft and Selah Sue, resulting in a total of 120 shows in just 12 months. The year 2016 was concluded with a performance at Noorderslag and a nomination for an Edison Award in the category ‘Best New Artist.’
Jeangu’s Perquisite produced debut album ‘High On You’ is more energetic and danceable than its predecessor. Melancholy still prevails in songs like ‘Circles’, but generally the focus has shifted to a more raw sound that drives songs like ‘Crazy Kids’ – a duet with twin brother Xillan – and ‘Head Over Heels’. ‘Antidote’ and ‘High On You’ show Jeangu’s affinity with soul music. It is on tracks like these that his powerful voice is intensified by the addition of brass arrangements that can be heard on the majority of the album. The common thread throughout the record, however, is still Jeangu’s unique vocal capacity, that hypnotises in the low range and moves the listener in the high range.
‘High On You’ was released on Unexpected Records on April 14th, 2017. The record entered the Dutch album charts, was nominated for the Edison Pop ‘Best Album’, and received critical acclaim from the press. Algemeen Dagblad gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and wrote: ‘He’s only 23, but has a soul veteran-like depth in his voice. ‘High On You’ might be the best Dutch debut album of 2017.’ De Telegraaf added: ‘Your mouth will drop with surprise and admiration. What a way to start your career!’. Oor Magazine called Jeangu ‘a newcomer that will really excite you’.
The release of the album was celebrated with two club tours throughout the Netherlands of fifteen shows in total of which thirteen were sold out. In the summer of 2017, Jeangu played an abundance of festivals with his band, including North Sea Jazz and Lowlands. In December Jeangu flew back to Suriname, where title song ‘High On You’ had been at the number one chart position for seven weeks straight, for the first time since he moved to The Netherlands. He played there with his full live band for a thrilled 1500-piece audience. Back in The Netherlands, the year 2018 kicked off with a show at the Eurosonic showcase festival.
Macrooy's music can best be described as modern soul. His audience is in the Netherlands, Suriname, and increasingly in Belgium, France and Germany. He was due to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 held in Rotterdam with the song "Grow", but the contest was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He will represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Birth of a New Age"
In April 2016 Jeangu’s debut EP ‘Brave Enough’ was released. The day of the release Jeangu was named ‘Serious Talent’ by 3FM radio, and the week after he played his first single ‘Gold’ at Dutch national TV talk show ‘De Wereld Draait Door’, where he has become a frequent guest ever since. ‘Gold’ was later used in a commercial for television network HBO. During the summer of 2016 Jeangu and his band played a multitude of festivals, after which he toured the Netherlands with Popronde in autumn. He also provided the support for Blaudzun, Remy van Kesteren, Bernhoft and Selah Sue, resulting in a total of 120 shows in just 12 months. The year 2016 was concluded with a performance at Noorderslag and a nomination for an Edison Award in the category ‘Best New Artist.’
Jeangu’s Perquisite produced debut album ‘High On You’ is more energetic and danceable than its predecessor. Melancholy still prevails in songs like ‘Circles’, but generally the focus has shifted to a more raw sound that drives songs like ‘Crazy Kids’ – a duet with twin brother Xillan – and ‘Head Over Heels’. ‘Antidote’ and ‘High On You’ show Jeangu’s affinity with soul music. It is on tracks like these that his powerful voice is intensified by the addition of brass arrangements that can be heard on the majority of the album. The common thread throughout the record, however, is still Jeangu’s unique vocal capacity, that hypnotises in the low range and moves the listener in the high range.
‘High On You’ was released on Unexpected Records on April 14th, 2017. The record entered the Dutch album charts, was nominated for the Edison Pop ‘Best Album’, and received critical acclaim from the press. Algemeen Dagblad gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and wrote: ‘He’s only 23, but has a soul veteran-like depth in his voice. ‘High On You’ might be the best Dutch debut album of 2017.’ De Telegraaf added: ‘Your mouth will drop with surprise and admiration. What a way to start your career!’. Oor Magazine called Jeangu ‘a newcomer that will really excite you’.
The release of the album was celebrated with two club tours throughout the Netherlands of fifteen shows in total of which thirteen were sold out. In the summer of 2017, Jeangu played an abundance of festivals with his band, including North Sea Jazz and Lowlands. In December Jeangu flew back to Suriname, where title song ‘High On You’ had been at the number one chart position for seven weeks straight, for the first time since he moved to The Netherlands. He played there with his full live band for a thrilled 1500-piece audience. Back in The Netherlands, the year 2018 kicked off with a show at the Eurosonic showcase festival.
Tell Me Father
Jeangu Macrooy Lyrics
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Miatriss Fate′s the maze It's so tied and I can not get…
Tommy Nilsson Tell my father that his son Didn't run, or surrender That I…
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Admit It I see the looks when you′re walking by I think I'd…
Aisa We drown the stars in artificial light We poison everything …
Antidote Heavy is the heart that can't forget Gathering stones along …
Bad Skin Got up this morning and I put my best suit on looked…
Birth of a New Age (Oh-oh) Skin as rich as the starlit night Your rhythm is…
Fire Raging Fire Raging Ever[?] there's a fire I'm running through the …
From Russia With Love From Russia with love, I fly to you Much wiser since…
Gold Gold, gold everywhere I go I see gold Gold, gold everywhere…
Grow When I'm sad I am unreasonable Just like a little kid Mad at…
Halo Remember those walls I built Well, baby, they′re tumbling do…
Halo (Acoustic Dance Sessions) Remember those walls I built Well, baby, they're tumbling do…
Head Over Heels I've got something I wanna say And right now I love you Wel…
High on You I could roll me a joint Smoke it up 'Till i can't…
Monster hide now children close the windows pray he doesn't hear you…
Sleep You Off Maybe I could sleep you off Maybe I could sleep you…
Space Your eyes Mesmerizing kaleidoscopes in my night Gimme a six …
Step Into the Water I had some stains on my soul Yeah, I was a…
The Next One Fallen from your grace you sat quietly at the table and I…
To Love Is To Hurt Everybode knows it 'cause everyone can see it your messing u…
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Adam Kobyliński
This song is amazing! When I heard one of your songs in the radio i checked it up, since than I'm listening to your music every evening cuz I still can't belive what am I just hearing. Sooner or later, you are gonna rule the playlists. More songs in the radios pls. and thank you for this beautyfull piece of art and your soul !
AJ Styles
I'll be rooting for you at eurovision ✌🏻
Veta Voloshanca
I can relate to these lyrics and to the gesture of hugging myself. I am also lost all the time and keep searching for the answers.
Martha di Cesare van de Camp
Tanimara mijn dochter heeft me jouw laten horen en I love your voice en je teksten zijn fantastisch...ik woon te verweg om naar een concert te komen maar gelukkig hebben we YouTube...Yeah en ik wens je heel veel succes!!
Gregory Bainathsah
Favorite song off of the album!
RasHBerry Shortcake shudy
Niet alleen je stem maar al j clip xijn SUPER PASSENDDDD!!!!
GOSH MAY YOUR MUSIC GO TO THE TOP!!!
wiminuz
Gaat nu zeker gebeuren :) en i.d.d. terecht !
Kitz Reads
YESSSS
kariem shamara
Prachtig😍😍😍😍😍 i love you killlll❤❤ ga zo door 🖒
Yuliia Bella
Greetings from Ukraine