Duncan Laurence
Duncan Laurence is a Dutch singer and songwriter who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with his song “Arcade.” Laurence’s career began with his participation in the fifth season of “The Voice of Holland” in 2014, where he reached the semi-finals. In 2019, he represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest with “Arcade,” which won the competition. The song achieved global success, charting in multiple countries and earning several platinum certifications. Laurence released his debut album, “Small Town Boy,” in 2020, featuring singles like “Love Don’t Hate It” and “Someone Else.” His music is characterized by emotive lyrics and pop melodies. In 2021, “Arcade” gained additional popularity through social media platforms and streaming services.
Duncan Laurence has collaborated with several notable musicians and industry professionals. He worked with Joel Sjöö and Wouter Hardy on “Arcade.” Laurence collaborated with Armin van Buuren on “Feel Something.” He co-wrote “Love Don’t Hate It” with Lodewijk Martens. Laurence worked with American singer Fletcher on a version of “Arcade.” He collaborated with Dutch DJ Sam Feldt on “Heaven (Don’t Have a Name).” Laurence also worked with songwriter Jordan Garfield on multiple tracks from his debut album.