23 - 11 pts, not in semi
Jeangu Macrooy was to represent the host nation with his introspective song Grow. He'll came back in the 2021 contest.
His song Birth Of A New Age is written by Pieter Perquin (a.k.a. Perquisite) and Jeangu Macrooy himself. The song is performed in English and Sranantongo (Surinamese).
It was revealed on March 4 and is available through all your usual digital suppliers.
Here's the official video or Watch and listen here (live version introduction)
A remix, the Mason remix, was released on June 11. (digital release)
Macrooy's style is described as Nu Soul but has elements of Jazz and Pop.
His 2017 single High On You was a #1 hit in Suriname (his birth country)
His 2017 single High On You was a #1 hit in Suriname (his birth country)
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Jeangu Macrooy released two handful of singles and four albums so far:
- Brave enough (2016 mini album, digital only)
- High on you (2017, LP and CD)
- Horizon (2019, LP and CD)
- Live (2019, digital only)
Versions
Birth Of A New Age
- digital 4-3, Rotterdam 2CD
Birth Of A New Age - Mason remix
Birth Of A New Age - Mason extended remix
- remixes digital release 11-6
Birth Of A New Age - karaoke
- karaoke on
the official karaoke album (digital)
Charts
Dutch top 40 (in March): 37, 39, -
Birth.. did not chart in the Dutch singles top 100 until Eurovision week in May.
Dutch top 100 (Dutch Charts): 83, 30, 84, -
Surinam top 40 (Natio40) 27, 11, ?, 5, 5, ?....
Only the highest newcomer, biggest climber and top 5 are published of the Surinam top 40. In 2017 Jeangu already scored a Surinam #1 hit with High On You.
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