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Recommended Dutch artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Although the Netherlands is still strongly associated with windmills and tulips, today its capital, Amsterdam, serves as the hub of the music scene.

Major labels are nurturing young producers and DJs, and EDM has taken root nationwide.

Here, we present artists from the Netherlands—a country that has produced many performers active at the very top of the global scene.

Recommended artists from the Netherlands. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (31–40)

Raise Your HandsUmmet Ozcan

Ummet Ozcan – Raise Your Hands (Official Video)
Raise Your HandsUmmet Ozcan

Uplifting the EDM scene with his brilliance, Dutch superstar Ummet Ozcan launched his music career in 2006 and boasts a multifaceted talent spanning genres from trance to electro house.

His exceptional sound design is highly acclaimed across the industry, and he has created sound banks for renowned music software.

He has performed at global events such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, earning support from luminaries like Armin van Buuren and Tiësto.

In 2022, his innovative track blending Mongolian throat singing with techno went viral on TikTok, opening up new possibilities at the intersection of traditional music and EDM.

He’s an artist highly recommended for fans of club music and EDM.

Badman Riddim (Jump)Vato Gonzalez ft Foreign Beggars

Vato Gonzalez ft Foreign Beggars – Badman Riddim (Jump) (Official Music Video) | MoS
Badman Riddim (Jump)Vato Gonzalez ft Foreign Beggars

A collaboration between Dutch DJ and producer Vato Gonzalez and the British hip hop, grime, and dubstep group Foreign Beggars.

It was released as a digital download in 2011.

The music video was filmed in Barcelona.

Nevada ft. Cozi ZuehlsdorffVicetone

Vicetone – Nevada (ft. Cozi Zuehlsdorff)
Nevada ft. Cozi ZuehlsdorffVicetone

VYSTONE is an electronic duo from Groningen, the Netherlands, formed by Ruben den Boer and Victor Pool, who met as 15-year-old students.

In 2012, they signed with Monstercat and burst onto the melodic and energetic EDM scene.

Centered around progressive house and future house, their 2014 track “United We Dance” was featured in Ultra Music Festival’s aftermovie, rapidly expanding their fan base.

In 2016, they showcased their prowess with a major hit that amassed 29 million views on YouTube.

In April 2021, they reached new heights with the album “Legacy,” continuing to captivate dance music fans worldwide with refined sound production.

Highly recommended for those who want to experience a sound world where dynamic, dancefloor-igniting beats weave together with melodies that stir the soul.

Three Day RoadBirth of Joy

Birth Of Joy – Three Day Road (Official)
Three Day RoadBirth of Joy

Birth of Joy is a Dutch rock band formed in 2005.

They are known for their style that blends psychedelic sounds and for their intense live performances.

This track is included on their 2014 album Prisoner.

A Little Less Conversation (Elvis vs JXL)Junkie XL, Elvis Presley

Junkie XL, Elvis Presley – A Little Less Conversation (Official JXL Remix)
A Little Less Conversation (Elvis vs JXL)Junkie XL, Elvis Presley

Originally released by Elvis Presley in 1968.

This remix version by Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer, DJ, and producer Junkie XL was released in 2002 and was used in the film Ocean’s Eleven.

Recommended Dutch artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (41–50)

REMEDY IIMy Baby

MY BABY – REMEDY II (official video)
REMEDY IIMy Baby

My Baby is a band from Amsterdam.

Their sound is known for a style that mixes blues, country, and funk.

This track is a reworked version of “Remedy,” included on the album “Shamanaid,” released in 2015.

Put Your Hands Up 4 DetroitFedde Le Grand

Fedde Le Grand – Put Your Hands Up For Detroit (Official Video)
Put Your Hands Up 4 DetroitFedde Le Grand

A track by Fede Le Grand, a Dutch electronic music producer and DJ who is considered one of the world’s leading DJs.

It was released in 2006 and samples the vocals from Matthew Dear & Disco D’s track “Hands Up for Detroit.”