MEROL

MEROL creates Dutch, danceable tracks with unforgettable titles like “Lekker met de meiden” and “Hou je bek en bef me”. The latter is her response to the macho behavior of many male rappers. Among the impressive Dutch delegation that has traveled south in recent years, Merel Baldé is without a doubt the funniest member. “I think it’s very refreshing to see a Dutch singer who doesn’t take herself too seriously, but still stands firmly in her power.” MEROL adds that she wants to make people happy and empower them. Her second-place finish in the 2021 edition of De Slimste Mens was the final step in her cultural adoption by Flanders. Tellingly, her latest album ‘Naar de haaien & weer terug’ (2024) debuted at number two on the Ultratop chart.