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Paul Van Haver, better known by his stage name Stromae, is a Belgian musician, rapper, singer, and songwriter who mainly sings in French. His music is largely influenced by electronic and hip-hop styles with strong beats and catchy melodies. Stromae has a unique approach to music, as he addresses serious issues such as cancer, racism and domestic abuse through his powerful lyrics. His groundbreaking mix of European electronic music with African music roots has not only made a significant impact in the French-speaking world but also transcended linguistic borders, making him a global star.
The creativity of Stromae doesn't stop with his music. His music videos are some of the most innovative and emotional in the industry, with a distinct storytelling style that provokes thoughtfulness. One of his most memorable videos is "Papaoutai," which wrestles with the issue of absentee fathers, depicted through a young Stromae interacting with a mannequin-like figure of a dad. The video for "Tous Les Mêmes" is another artistic masterpiece where Stromae cleverly plays both male and female roles to blur the lines between genders and challenge predefined societal norms. Interestingly, subverting expectations seems to be a second nature to Stromae and back in school, he was even suspended for a week because he wore a skirt to school - which actually gave him more time to work on his music. And let's not forget his music video for "Formidable," which was shot candid-camera style in the streets of Brussels, effectively capturing the raw emotions of the singer and the confused reactions of by-standing pedestrians.
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