Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joost Klein

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 18, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joost Klein made an impact.

Joost Klein, a Dutch musician also known as Joost or eenhoornjoost, is a versatile artist known for his hip hop music infused with electronic genres like drum and bass, hardstyle, hyperpop, and gabber. He has released ten studio albums, with two entering the Dutch Album Top 100. He has four entries in the Dutch Top 40, with popular songs including "Wachtmuziek" (2022), "Friesenjung", and "Europapa" (2024). Joost was also previously a YouTuber.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1998: Mention of World Cup 1998 in Song Title

In June 2024, Joost Klein released a song called "Fußball (World Cup 1998)", referring to the World Cup 1998.

2008: Start of YouTube Channel

In 2008, Joost Klein started a YouTube channel under the name EenhoornJoost.

2016: Release of Debut EP Dakloos

In 2016, Joost Klein released his debut EP Dakloos and shifted his focus to music.

October 2017: Release of Scandinavian Boy Mixtape

In October 2017, Joost Klein released the mixtape Scandinavian Boy.

2017: Signing with TopNotch

In 2017, Joost Klein was briefly signed to TopNotch.

August 2018: Release of M van Marketing album

In August 2018, Joost Klein released the studio album M van Marketing with Dutch rapper Donnie.

November 2018: Publication of Albino Book of Poems

On 14 November 2018, Joost Klein published a book of poems titled Albino.

2018: Departure from TopNotch

In 2018, Joost Klein decided to set up his own record label, Albino Sports, after leaving TopNotch.

March 2019: Conclusion of Het gaat niet zo goed concert tour

On 3 March 2019, Joost Klein concluded the Het gaat niet zo goed concert tour in Paradiso.

November 2019: Release of 1983 album

On 15 November 2019, Joost Klein released the album 1983, referencing his older brother's birth year.

April 2020: Release of Joost Klein 7 album

On 24 April 2020, Joost Klein released the album Joost Klein 7, featuring seven songs including a collaboration with bbno$.

2021: Creation of Fok De Blok with StuBru

In 2021, Joost Klein created a song named "Fok De Blok" with StuBru.

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March 2022: Collaboration with CMH on "Jackass"

In March 2022, Joost Klein collaborated with Russian musician CMH on the song "Jackass".

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September 2022: Release of Fryslân Album

On 13 September 2022, Joost Klein released his eighth studio album, titled Fryslân.

2022: Release of "Wachtmuziek"

In 2022, Joost Klein released the song "Wachtmuziek".

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February 2023: Release of "Normalje Bass" with Russian Village Boys

In February 2023, Joost Klein released "Normalje Bass" with Saint Petersburg-based group Russian Village Boys.

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December 2023: Selection as Dutch Representative for Eurovision 2024

On 11 December 2023, it was announced that Joost Klein had been selected as the Dutch representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

2023: Release of "Friesenjung"

In 2023, Joost Klein released "Friesenjung" with Ski Aggu and Otto Waalkes.

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February 2024: Release of Europapa

On 29 February 2024, Joost Klein's Eurovision entry, titled "Europapa", was released.

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June 2024: Release of "Luchtballon", "The Bird Song", and "Fußball (World Cup 1998)"

In June 2024, Joost Klein released the singles "Luchtballon", "The Bird Song", and "Fußball (World Cup 1998)".

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August 2024: Festival Performances Across Europe and Eurovision Speculation

Between June and August 2024, Joost Klein performed at various festivals across Europe. At the 2024 Pinkpop edition on 22 June, he discussed his Eurovision experience, and ultimately declined the offer to participate in Eurovision 2025.

2024: Release of "Europapa"

In 2024, Joost Klein released the song "Europapa".

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February 2025: Release of Unity album

On 21 February 2025, Joost Klein released his ninth studio album, titled Unity.

December 2025: Announcement of World Tour 2026

On 12 December 2025, Joost Klein announced his first world tour, titled the World Tour 2026.

2025: Consideration and Declination of Eurovision Participation

In August 2024, Joost Klein declined the opportunity to represent the Netherlands in Eurovision 2025, despite initially considering it and writing a new song.