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Duncan Laurence
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Early life and career
File:DuncanLaurence2014.jpg|thumb|Laurence during his time at the Rock Academy in TilburgTilburgBorn in Spijkenisse, Laurence grew up in Hellevoetsluis. He began writing his own songs as a teenager, as an escape from being bullied.WEB,weblink Duncan Laurence, eurovision.tv, 25 February 2021,weblink 6 May 2019, live, He started his musical career at the Rock Academy in Tilburg, playing in a number of school bands,WEB,weblink Who is The Netherlands 2019 Eurovision entrant Duncan Laurence?, 16 May 2019, Metro, 25 February 2021,weblink 17 May 2019, live, including his own, The Slick and Suited. Formed in 2013, the band went on to perform at Eurosonic Noorderslag.WEB,weblink VestingPop {{!, Duncan Laurence|access-date=21 January 2019|publisher=VestingPop}}WEB,weblink The Slick and Suited, 21 January 2019, 15 June 2014, Duncan de Moor,weblink 21 January 2019, dead, In February 2020, he revealed that he had oxygen deprivation at birth, and thus has had a motor disorder affect his right hand.WEB,weblinkweblink 2021-12-23, subscription, Duncan Laurence on Instagram, 18 February 2020, 25 February 2021, {{cbignore}}2014â2018: The Voice of Holland and independent work
Laurence participated in the fifth season of The Voice of Holland, choosing Ilse DeLange as his coach. He advanced to the semi-finals before being eliminated.WEB,weblink Netherlands: Duncan Laurence on his way to Tel-Aviv!, Popescu, David, 21 January 2019, escunited.com, In March 2016, he left The Slick.WEB,weblink The Slick on Facebook, 24 March 2016, Facebook, nl,weblink 25 February 2021, Laurence graduated from the Rock Academy in 2017.WEB,weblink Duncan Laurence Information - meet the Dutch star, Radio Times, 17 May 2019, He, with Jihad Rahmouni, wrote the music to K-pop duo TVXQ's song "Closer" for their 2018 album (New Chapter No. 1: The Chance of Love|New Chapter #1: The Chance of Love).WEB,weblink Duncan Laurence naar Songfestival: Wie is de 24-jarige zanger?, Koeleman, Danja, 21 January 2019, nu.nl, nl, {| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width:70%; margin:1em auto 1em auto; text-align:center;"2019â2021: Eurovision Song Contest, Worlds on Fire and Small Town Boy
{{See also|Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019}}File:DuncanLaurence20190516-EuroVisionary.jpg|thumb|Laurence performing "Arcade" during the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019Eurovision Song Contest 2019In January 2019, Laurence was internally selected to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, held in Tel Aviv, Israel. He was nominated by DeLange, with whom he remained in contact after The Voice. His song, "Arcade", was released in March 2019. Arriving as the main favourite to win, Laurence eventually went on to win the contest, having received a total of 498 points. He is the fifth Dutch entrant to win the competition, and the first since Teach-In won the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 with the song "Ding-a-dong".NEWS,weblink Eurovision 2019: Netherlands wins song contest, BBC News, 19 May 2019, As a result of the following year's contest being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Laurence is the longest reigning Eurovision winner, having held the title for two consecutive years.After his Eurovision victory, Laurence embarked on a concert tour across the Netherlands and Europe.WEB, Valérie, Charlotte,weblink The Netherlands: Duncan Laurence announces first European tour, Wiwibloggs, 18 May 2019, 22 May 2021,weblink 22 May 2021, live, On 10 June 2019, he performed at the 50th anniversary of Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, the first Dutch Eurovision winner to perform at the event. He replaced the Swedish duo First Aid Kit who dropped out due to health reasons.WEB,weblink Eurovision Song Contest Winner Duncan Laurence At Pinkpop 2019, 2019-05-27, Pinkpop,weblink 2019-05-28, live, On 23 October 2019, Laurence released his second single, "Love Don't Hate It". It was also announced that he signed a recording contract with Capitol Records.WEB,weblink Duncan Laurence Releases Follow-Up Single 'Love Don't Hate It', Clues, David, ESC Bubble, 2019-10-23,weblink 2019-10-23, live, TWEET, 1187088736841945088, CapitolRecords, We're thrilled to welcome the supremely talented @dunclaurence to the #CapitolFamily, Capitol Records, 2019-10-23,weblink 2019-10-23, live, In 2020, the artists' entrance at Rotterdam Ahoy was renamed "Door Duncan" in his honour.WEB,weblink ð³ð± Rotterdam Ahoy renames a part of the arena in honour of Duncan Laurence, January 28, 2020, 20 March 2020, 30 November 2020,weblink dead, On 13 May 2020, Laurence released his first extended play (EP), Worlds on Fire, which included the singles "Arcade", "Love Don't Hate It", and "Someone Else", along with two new tracks. His first studio album, Small Town Boy, followed on 13 November 2020. It was certified platinum in the Netherlands three days after its release.TWEET, 1328472882654089216, BeauRTL, Een grote verrassing voor @dunclaurence! Zijn album is pas sinds vrijdag uit, maar is nú al platina. Wat een prestatie! #BEAU, BEAU, 2020-11-16,weblink 2020-11-17, live, The album's release was preceded by "Feel Something", a collaboration with fellow Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren.WEB, 7 November 2020, Duncan Laurence and Armin van Buuren release "Feel Something",weblink Wiwibloggs, 14 November 2020, In the second half of 2020, "Arcade" went viral on video sharing service TikTok, resulting in the song's new chart success and rise in streams on various platforms.WEB,weblink Duncan Laurence joins in, as "Arcade" goes viral in Harry Potter-themed TikTok videos, Wiwibloggs, 12 October 2020, 11 February 2021, WEB,weblink More success for Duncan Laurence as "Arcade" re-enters UK singles chart and becomes most streamed Eurovision winner, Wiwibloggs, 13 January 2021, 11 February 2021, In January 2021, "Arcade" became the most-streamed Eurovision song on Spotify, surpassing a record previously held by Eurovision 2019 runner-up Mahmood and his entry "Soldi".WEB,weblink "Arcade" passes "Soldi" as the most-streamed Eurovision entry on Spotify, 29 January 2021, Escxtra, 29 January 2021, On 12 February 2021, "Arcade" reached the UK Singles Chart's top 40,WEB, Griffiths, George,weblink Olivia Rodrigo's Drivers License manoeuvres into fifth week at Number 1 on Official Singles Chart, Official Charts Company, 12 February 2021, 1 April 2021,weblink 16 February 2021, live, and two weeks later it peaked at number 29.WEB, Ainsley, Helen,weblink Olivia Rodrigo's Drivers License extends reign at top of Official Singles Chart to seventh week, Official Charts Company, 26 February 2021, 1 April 2021,weblink 1 April 2021, live, In March, Laurence made his US television debut performing "Arcade" on Today,WEB,weblink Watch Duncan Laurence perform 'Arcade', NBC, 24 March 2021, 1 April 2021,weblink 1 April 2021, live, and later also performed the song's duet version alongside Fletcher on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.WEB, Adams, Oliver,weblink From The Netherlands to Hollywood: Duncan Laurence to perform "Arcade" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Wiwibloggs, 30 March 2021, 3 April 2021, Following these promotional appearances, the song broke into the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the first Eurovision song in 25 years and the first Eurovision winning song in 45 years to do so; it eventually peaked at number 30.MAGAZINE, 2021-04-13, Duncan Laurence's 'Arcade' Is First Eurovision Song Contest Winner to Hit Hot 100 in 45 Years,weblink 2021-04-16, Billboard, MAGAZINE, Duncan Laurence Has 'No Idea' How His Breakthrough Single 'Arcade' Keeps Going Viral,weblink live,weblink 2021-06-11, 2021-06-11, Billboard, en, WEB, 2021-08-31, Eurovision winners MÃ¥neskin and Duncan Laurence crack Top 30 on Billboard charts,weblink 2021-09-06, wiwibloggs, en-US, At the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 held in Rotterdam, Laurence opened the first semi-final with "Feel Something". In the same event, he was awarded a Global Platinum record for one billion streams of "Arcade".WEB, 2021-05-18, Duncan Laurence verrast met prijs voor 1 miljard streams Arcade,weblink 2021-06-11, RTL Boulevard, nl, However, he later tested positive for COVID-19, which prevented him from performing live in the grand final.WEB, Kelly, Emma, 20 May 2021, Reigning Eurovision champion Duncan Laurence tests positive for Covid-19 and will no longer perform in final,weblink live, Metro (UK), Metro, 22 May 2021,weblink 22 May 2021, Pre-recorded footage of his performance, consisting of "Arcade" and a new single from Small Town Boy{{'s}} deluxe edition, "Stars", was broadcast instead during the final.WEB, 2021-05-21, Duncan Laurence via eerder opgenomen repetitie te zien in finale Songfestival,weblink 2021-05-21, NU, nl, On 11 June 2021, the soundtrack album for the second season of the Hulu series Love, Victor was released. Among the artists featured on the soundtrack was Laurence with "Heaven Is a Hand to Hold", which he co-wrote with Leland, Jordan Garfield and Peter Thomas.WEB, 2021-06-11, Nieuwe muziek: Lorde na vier jaar terug {{!, Duncan Laurence maakt soundtrack|url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/6138784/nieuwe-muziek-lorde-na-vier-jaar-terug-duncan-laurence-maakt-soundtrack.html|access-date=2021-06-11|website=NU|language=nl}} Laurence also features on American singer Wrabel's single "Back to Back", which was released on 30 July off of the latter's debut album These Words Are All for You.WEB, Duncan Laurence en Wrabel slaan handen ineen voor Pride Anthem,weblink 2021-07-30, NPO Radio 2, nl-nl, "Wishes Come True", a standalone Christmas single, followed on 26 November.TWEET, 1461709035015745544, songfestivalNL, Volgende week verschijnt een nieuwe single van Duncan Laurence: 'Wishes Come True', een kerstsingle die Duncan schreef met Judy Blank en Jordan Garfield @dunclaurence #kerst #songfestival @judyblankmusic,2022âpresent: Skyboy
(File:Duncan_Laurence_and_guitarist_Carlota_Lopez_Van_de_Logt.jpg|thumb|Laurence and guitarist Carlota Lopez van de Logt)In early 2022, Laurence served as a coach on the sixth season of The Voice Kids Belgium, where a member of his team, Karista, won.WEB, 2022-05-28, Duncan Laurence wint als coach Vlaamse Voice Kids,weblink 2022-05-28, Story, nl, On 3 August 2022, Laurence released "Electric Life", which serves as the lead single of his forthcoming second studio album Skyboy.WEB, Duncan Laurence brengt nieuwe track 'Electric Life' uit,weblink 2022-08-03, NPO 3FM, nl, WEB, 2022-08-04, Duncan Laurence evolueert als artiest: 'Ik was water, nu ben ik vuur',weblink 2022-08-04, NU, nl, WEB, 2023-05-26, Duncan Laurence stelt release album uit: 'Ik ben mentaal uitgeput en verdrietig',weblink 2023-05-26, NU, nl, A collaborative single with Rosa Linn, "WDIA (Would Do It Again)", followed on 21 October.WEB, bleistiftrocker.de, Sonja /, 2022-10-20, Duncan Laurence und Rosa Linn tun sich für den Song "WDIA" zusammen,weblink 2022-10-21, bleistiftrocker.de, de-DE, Further singles include "I Want It All" in November 2022, "Skyboy" in March 2023, and "Anything" and "Rest in Peace" in August 2023.WEB, Major, Michael, Duncan Laurence Shares New Single 'Skyboy',weblink 2023-06-09, BroadwayWorld.com, en, He co-wrote the {{Esccnty|Netherlands|y=2023|t=Dutch entry}} for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, "Burning Daylight", performed by Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper.WEB, 2023-02-28, Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper's entry for Liverpool is Burning Daylight,weblink 2023-06-09, ESCBubble, en-GB, Also in the final of that year's Eurovision, he performed a cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone" as an interval act.NEWS, Reporters, Telegraph, 2023-05-14, Eurovision 2023: Liverpool and Ukraine unite for emotional You'll Never Walk Alone performance, en-GB, The Telegraph,weblink 2023-06-09, 0307-1235, Skyboy was released on 22 September 2023.WEB, 2023-08-25, Duncan Laurence brengt uitgesteld album op 22 september uit,weblink 2023-08-25, NU, nl, De Volkskrant gave the album a four-star rating, saying: "'Skyboy' by Duncan Laurence, recorded in Los Angeles, is bursting with variety. The power ballad clichés are now counterbalanced by gems of melody and (vocal) harmony."WEB, Cabenda, Pablo, 2023-09-21, 'Skyboy' van Duncan Laurence, opgenomen in Los Angeles, blaakt van variatie,weblink 2023-09-25, De Volkskrant, nl,Musical influences
In a brief interview, Laurence cited Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Ryan Tedder, Sia, Sam Smith and Adele as influences.WEB, 2021-09-02, Building Duncan Laurence's "Arcade": From Adele and Amy to Kurt and Snow Patrol,weblink 2021-09-02, 97.9 WRMF, en-US,Personal life
Laurence came out as bisexual in 2016, which he addressed publicly in an Instagram post in October 2018.WEB, Voss, Brandon, Brandon Voss,weblink Bisexual Dutch Singer Duncan Laurence Wins Eurovision 2019, LogoTV, NewNowNext, 19 May 2019, 21 December 2019,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20191221131809weblink">weblink 21 December 2019, dead, During a press conference shortly before the Eurovision final, he affirmed his sexuality: "I am more than just an artist, I am a person, I am a living being, I'm bisexual, I'm a musician, I stand for things. And I'm proud that I get the chance to show what I am, who I am."NEWS,weblink Dutch Eurovision contestant Duncan Laurence comes out as bisexual, Matt, Moore, Gay Times, 18 May 2019, 19 May 2019, He announced his marriage to American songwriter Jordan Garfield on 21 August 2023.WEB, 2023-08-21, Duncan Laurence is getrouwd met zijn grote liefde Jordan,weblink 2023-08-21, RTL Boulevard, nl,Discography
Studio albums{| class"wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"
- Released: 22 September 2023
- Label: Yellowfield
- Format: CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming
| â|
Extended plays{| class"wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"
- Released: 13 May 2020
- Label: Spark
- Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl
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Singles
As lead artist{| class"wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"
- NVPI: 4Ã PlatinumWEB,weblink Dutch single certifications â Duncan Laurence â Arcade, NVPI, nl, 18 May 2019, 4 December 2022,weblink dead,
- ARIA: PlatinumWEB, ARIA Charts â Accreditations â 2021 Singles,weblink 2021-07-12, Australian Recording Industry Association, en, 1 July 2021,weblink dead,
- BEA: PlatinumWEB,weblink Ultratop â Goud en Platina â singles 2021, Ultratop. Hung Medien,
- BPI: PlatinumCERTIFICATION, United Kingdom, Duncan Laurence, Arcade, 17175-5583-1, 21 May 2022,
- GLF: GoldWEB,weblink Veckolista Singlar, vecka 6, 2021, Sverigetopplistan, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, IFPI Sweden, sv, 3 March 2021,weblink 3 March 2021, live,
- IFPI NOR: GoldWEB,weblink Norwegian certifications â Duncan Laurence, 17 April 2020, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, IFPI Norway, 29 July 2019, 8 April 2020,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20200408074310weblink">weblink dead,
- MC: PlatinumCERTIFICATION, Canada, Duncan Laurence, 4 May 2021,
- RIAA: PlatinumCERTIFICATION, United States, Duncan Laurence, 13 August 2021,
As featured artist{| class"wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"
Non-single album appearances{| class"wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"
Soundtrack appearances {| class"wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"|+Appearances by Duncan Laurence on soundtrack albums
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