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Belgian singer-songwriter and producer renowned for blending electronic music with social commentary.Born in Brussels to a Rwandan father and Belgian mother, Stromae achieved global fame with viral hits like 'Alors on danse' and 'Papaoutai'. His work explores themes of fatherhood, identity, and mental health through innovative electropop and hip-hop fusions.

• His stage name 'Stromae' is verlan (French slang) for 'maestro', reflecting childhood teasing about his perfectionism.
• His Rwandan father was killed in the 1994 genocide, inspiring the Grammy-nominated song 'Papaoutai' ('Papa, where are you?') about absent fathers.
• In 2015, he abruptly canceled tours due to severe side effects from anti-malaria drug mefloquine, causing anxiety and depression.
• After a 7-year hiatus focusing on fashion brand Mosaert, he returned triumphantly with the album 'Multitude' (2022), featuring indigenous instruments.