Europapa

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"Europapa"
outro)
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Paul Elstak
  • Teun de Kruif
Joost singles chronology
"Droom groot"
(2023) 		"Europapa"
(2024)
Music video
"Europapa" on
YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Language
Composer(s)
  • Dylan van Dael
  • Paul Elstak
  • Teun de Kruif
  • Thijmen Melissant
Lyricist(s)
  • Joost Klein
  • Donny Ellerström
  • Tim Haars
Entry chronology
◄ "Burning Daylight" (2023)

"Europapa" (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈøːroːˌpɑpaː]; transl. "Eurodaddy") is a song by Dutch musician Joost Klein. Self-described as a "very Dutch" 1990s-style song, it was written by Klein along with six other songwriters. The song was released on 29 February 2024 and is set to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, and became a fan favourite to win the contest.[1][2] It peaked at number one on the singles charts of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Background and composition

"Europapa" was composed by

Teun de Kruif (Tantu Beats), Thijmen Melissant and Dylan van Dael, with its lyrics written by Klein, Donny Ellerström (Maradonnie) and Tim Haars (as Gerrie from New Kids).[3] In interviews, Klein stated that the song is an ode to Europe and a "letter" to his late father, who taught him that the world has no borders.[4][5] Described by Trouw as "retro happy hardcore", Klein said the song's style draws inspiration from 2 Unlimited and Vengaboys, being a mix between the "typical Eurovision genre" and gabber.[6]

The song premiered on 29 February 2024 on a special live broadcast of De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach at 16:45 CET, presented by Arjen Lubach.[7]

Eurovision Song Contest

Main article: Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

At Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, and consist of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. During the allocation draw on 30 January 2024, the Netherlands was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the second half of the show.[8]

Music video

Directed by Véras Fawaz,[3] the music video for "Europapa" was premiered live on De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach at 16:45 CET, followed by a release on the Eurovision Song Contest channel on YouTube ten minutes later.[9]

The music video features cameo appearances by former Dutch Eurovision entrants René Froger (2009 as part of De Toppers) and S10 (2022), in addition to Emma Wortelboer, the Dutch spokesperson for the 2019 contest, and TikTokers Appie Mussa [nl] and Stuntkabouter, who will join him on stage at the contest.[3][10]

Cover versions

After the song’s release, several cover versions were made in The Netherlands, for instance in Dutch Sign Language[11] and on barrel organ.[12] Parodies of the song were dedicated to similar sounding locations like railway station Europapark in Groningen and the Europaplein square in Leeuwarden[13] or to other items, like the folk music style hoempapa.[14]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Europapa"Joost Klein, Donny Ellerström, Paul Elstak, Teun de Kruif, Thijmen Melissant, Tim HaarsTeun de Kruif, Paul Elstak2:40
2."Europapa" (outro)Dylan van Dael, Joost Klein, Teun de KruifTeun de Kruif, Dylan van Dael1:07
Total length:3:47

Charts

Chart performance for "Europapa"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] 1
Lithuania (AGATA)[16] 40
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17] 1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] 1

Notes

  1. outro
    , released as a separate track.

References

  1. ^ Granger, Anthony (2 March 2024). "Betting Odds: Croatia New Favourite to Win Eurovision 2024 & Switzerland Climbs". Eurovoix. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  2. ^ Adams, William Lee (1 April 2024). "Eurovision 2024 odds: Switzerland's Nemo the favourite to win following Madrid performance". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "This is Europapa by Joost Klein for Eurovision 2024". AVROTROS. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  4. ^ Vrieze, Atze de (29 February 2024). "Zo klinkt het 'very Dutch' Songfestivalliedje van Joost Klein". 3voor12 (in Dutch). VPRO. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Joost Klein presenteert nummer voor Songfestival: 'Rauwe energie en puurheid'". NOS (in Dutch). 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. ^ Schipper, Nienke (29 February 2024). "Joost Klein met retro happy hardcore naar het Songfestival". Trouw (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  7. ^ Visser, Peter (29 February 2024). "Joost Klein presenteert nummer voor Songfestival: 'Happy hardcore en spraakmakend'". WNL (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision Song Contest. European Broadcasting Union. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  9. ^ Dijk, Sem Anne Van (29 February 2024). "Netherlands: Joost Klein Releases "Europapa"". Eurovoix. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  10. ^ Van Dijk, Sem Anne (23 April 2024). "Netherlands: Appie Mussa and StuntKabouter Join Joost Klein on Eurovision Stage". Eurovoix. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Eurovisie Songfestival inzending van Joost Klein nu ook beschikbaar in Nederlandse Gebarentaal". Libelle. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Draaiorgel van Ronald en Kees draait 'Europapa' op de markt". Omroep West (Dutch regional public broadcaster). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  13. NOS Jeugdjournaal
    . 3 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  14. ^ "'Europapa' wordt 'Hoempapa': Immer Hansi maakt parodie op Songfestivallied". Omroep Brabant (in Dutch). 6 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Joost – Europapa" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  16. ^ "2024 10-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" [2024 10th week's most listened to (Top 100)]. AGATA (in Lithuanian). 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  18. ^ "Joost – Europapa" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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