Europapa

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"Europapa"
Single by Joost
Released29 February 2024 (2024-02-29)
Genre
Length2:40 (single version)
3:47 (including full-length 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. It was self-released on 29 February 2024 and is set to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. "Europapa" has drawn commercial success, peaking at number one on the singles charts of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Background and composition[edit]

"Europapa" was composed by Paul Elstak, 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).[1] 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.[2][3] Described by Trouw as "retro happy hardcore", the song's style draws inspiration from 2 Unlimited and Vengaboys according to Klein, being a mix between the "typical Eurovision genre" and gabber.[4]

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.[5]

Music video and promotion[edit]

Along with the song's release, an accompanying music video was released on the same day. Directed by Véras Fawaz,[1] 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.[6] 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.[1][7]

In interviews, Klein has stated that the video details the story of "an orphan traveling Europe... trying to get known, to get his name out there". The video is heavily inspired by his life story; particularly the event of losing his father early in his life. The end of the video displays a family photo featuring Klein and his dad, along with a house burning; to Klein, it represented years of therapy and "how in certain therapy sessions they make you write down... a part of your story, and then you have to burn it to make room for new energy".[8]

Promotion[edit]

To further promote the song in the months before Eurovision, Klein performed the song on numerous occasions. He first performed the song live at the 013 for a concert in mid-March 2024.[9] He later announced his intent to participate in various Eurovision pre-parties throughout the month of April, including Eurovision in Concert 2024[10] and the Nordic Eurovision Party 2024.[11]

Critical reception[edit]

In a Wiwibloggs review containing several reviews from several critics, the song was rated 7.4 out of 10 points,[12] earning ninth on the site's annual ranking.[13]

Cover versions[edit]

After the song’s release, several cover versions were made in The Netherlands, for instance in Dutch Sign Language[14] and on barrel organ.[15] Parodies of the song were dedicated to similar sounding locations like railway station Europapark in Groningen and the Europaplein square in Leeuwarden[16] or to other items, like the folk music style hoempapa.[17]

Eurovision Song Contest[edit]

Main article: Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Internal selection[edit]

The Netherlands' broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest, AVROTROS, announced its intent to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on 16 May 2023,[18] confirming an internal selection in July.[19] A committee consisting of seven people selected ten artists for a shortlist;[20] the list was later shortened down to five for live auditions which took place on 28 November.[21][22] On 11 December, Klein was officially announced as the Netherlands' representative for Eurovision.[23]

At Eurovision[edit]

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.[24]

Joost was later drawn to perform in the 16th and last position in the semi-final, after Norway's Gåte.[25] For its Eurovision performance, Dutch comedian Gover Meit [nl] was appointed as the staging director.[26] Before the contest, Meit claimed that the performance would have unique aspects never seen before in Eurovision.[27] The performance is set to feature Dutch YouTubers Appie Mussa [nl] and Stuntkabouter,[28] with Klein wearing a blue suit with exaggerated shoulder pads surrounded by two backing dancers. A man dressed in a blue and yellow bird costume is also shown.[29]

Track listing[edit]

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[edit]

Chart performance for "Europapa"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[30] 1
Lithuania (AGATA)[31] 40
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[32] 1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[33] 1

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Only credited as a songwriter of the song's outro, released as a separate track.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "This is Europapa by Joost Klein for Eurovision 2024". AVROTROS. 29 February 2024. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ Vrieze, Atze de (29 February 2024). "Zo klinkt het 'very Dutch' Songfestivalliedje van Joost Klein". 3voor12 (in Dutch). VPRO. Archived from the original on 11 March 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Joost Klein presenteert nummer voor Songfestival: 'Rauwe energie en puurheid'". NOS (in Dutch). 29 February 2024. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Visser, Peter (29 February 2024). "Joost Klein presenteert nummer voor Songfestival: 'Happy hardcore en spraakmakend'". WNL (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. ^ Dijk, Sem Anne Van (29 February 2024). "Netherlands: Joost Klein Releases "Europapa"". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  7. ^ Van Dijk, Sem Anne (23 April 2024). "Netherlands: Appie Mussa and StuntKabouter Join Joost Klein on Eurovision Stage". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  8. ^ Adams, William Lee (12 March 2024). "Joost Klein interview: "Don't let your traumas only be burdens"". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  9. ^ Adams, William Lee (16 March 2024). "Joost Klein performs "Europapa" live for the first time at 013 in Tilburg". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  10. ^ Dibben, Jazzi (22 December 2023). "🇳🇱 Joost Klein to perform at Eurovision In Concert 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  11. ^ Garnett, Georgia (4 April 2024). "🇳🇱 Joost Klein to perform at Nordic Eurovision Party 2024". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Wiwi Jury: Netherlands' Joost Klein with "Europapa"". Wiwibloggs. 25 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  13. ^ Vautrey, Jonathan (7 April 2024). "Eurovision 2024: Reviews and rankings by the Wiwi Jury". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Eurovisie Songfestival inzending van Joost Klein nu ook beschikbaar in Nederlandse Gebarentaal". Libelle. 2 March 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Draaiorgel van Ronald en Kees draait 'Europapa' op de markt". Omroep West (Dutch regional public broadcaster). 9 March 2024. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  16. ^ 12 punten! Iedere provincie z'n eigen versie van Europapa [12 points! Every province with its own version of Europapa] (in Dutch). NOS Jeugdjournaal. 3 April 2024. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  17. ^ "'Europapa' wordt 'Hoempapa': Immer Hansi maakt parodie op Songfestivallied". Omroep Brabant (in Dutch). 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  18. ^ "AVROTROS: eerst evalueren voordat artiesten zich weer kunnen melden" [AVROTROS: evaluate first before artists can sign up again]. RTL Boulevard (in Dutch). 16 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  19. ^ Carabaña Menéndez, Hugo (12 July 2023). "Países Bajos arranca la búsqueda de su representante en Eurovisión 2024: AVROTROS opta de nuevo por la elección interna" [The Netherlands begins the search for its representative in Eurovision 2024: AVROTROS opts again for the internal election]. ESCPlus España (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  20. ^ Van Dijk, Sem Anne (15 November 2023). "Netherlands: 10 Artists in the Running for Eurovision 2024?". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  21. ^ "Hoe de selecitiecommissie de Nederlandse Songfestivalinzending kiest" [How the selection committee chooses the Dutch Eurovision Song Contest entry]. AVROTROS (in Dutch). 8 December 2023. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  22. ^ Van Eenennaam, Alexander (11 December 2023). "Na alle teleurstellingen rond songfestival gooit selectiecommissie het met Joost Klein over andere boeg" [After all the disappointments surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest, the selection committee changed tack with Joost Klein]. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  23. ^ Adams, William Lee (11 December 2023). "Joost Klein will sing for The Netherlands at Eurovision 2024". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  24. ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision Song Contest. European Broadcasting Union. 30 January 2024. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  25. ^ Adams, William Lee (26 March 2024). "Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Running Order Revealed". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  26. ^ Van Dijk, Sem Anne (12 March 2024). "Netherlands: Donny Ronny Will be Creative Director of Dutch Staging". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  27. ^ Veen, Renske ten (21 April 2024). ""Something never seen before": Dutch stage director Gover Meit teases Joost Klein's "Europapa" staging". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  28. ^ Dibben, Jazzi (27 April 2024). "🇳🇱 Details for Joost Klein's Eurovision 2024 performance revealed". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  29. ^ Postma, Angus (30 April 2024). "🇳🇱 That Eurovision Review: Birds and tracksuits for Joost Klein in his first rehearsal". That Eurovision Site. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  30. ^ "Joost – Europapa" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  31. ^ "2024 10-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" [2024 10th week's most listened to (Top 100)]. AGATA (in Lithuanian). 8 March 2024. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  32. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  33. ^ "Joost – Europapa" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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