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X Factor (Dutch TV Series)
''X Factor'' was a Dutch television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions. It was shown Friday evenings on the RTL4 Network in the Netherlands. The show aired between 2006 and 2013 and was produced by Blue Circle. The "X Factor" of the title refers to the undefinable "something" that makes for star quality. ''X Factor'' replaced the highly successful '' Idols'', which was pulled from television after the third and fourth seasons. In the initial televised audition phase of the show, contestants sang in front of the ''X Factor'' judges in the hope of getting through to the "boot camp". After a further selection process, the judges were each given a category to mentor and the chosen finalists then progress to the second phase of the competition in which the public vote on live performances. Judges have included pop singer and television host Gordon Heuckeroth, former Dolly Dots member Angela Groothuizen, Rapper Ali Bouali, and Alto saxophonis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell (; born 7 October 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur and record executive. He is the creator of ''The X Factor'' and ''Got Talent'' franchises which have been sold around the world. He has judged on the British television talent competition series ''Pop Idol'' (2001–2003), ''The X Factor (British TV series), The X Factor UK'' (2004–2010, 2014–2018) and ''Britain's Got Talent'' (2007–present), and the American television talent competition series ''American Idol'' (2002–2010), ''The X Factor (American TV series), The X Factor US'' (2011–2013), and ''America's Got Talent'' (2006–present). Cowell is the founder and sole owner of the British entertainment company Syco. After some success in the 1980s and 1990s as a record producer, talent scout and consultant in the UK music industry, Cowell came to public prominence in 2001 as a judge on ''Pop Idol'', a talent television show which he and its creator Simon Fuller successfull ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapper
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include "content" (what is being said), "flow" (rhythm, rhyme), and "delivery" ( cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. Rap is a primary ingredient of hip hop music commonly associated with that genre; however, the origins of rap predate hip-hop culture by many years. Precursors to modern rap include the West African griot tradition, Cockney rhyming slang, certain vocal styles of blues, jazz, 1960s African-American poetry and ''Sprechgesang''. The use of rap in popular music originated in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s, alongside the hip hop genre and cultural movement. Rapping developed from the role of master of ceremonies (MC) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martijn Krabbé
Martijn Joop Krabbé (born 26 March 1968) is a Dutch radio and television presenter. Career Krabbé started his career in Dutch media as a 19-year-old in the Dutch TV programme "Popformule". Later, he hosted several Dutch television programmes, such as ''Idols (Netherlands), Idols'' (the Dutch version of ''Pop Idol''). He also hosted the Dutch version of ''The X Factor (Netherlands), The X Factor'' and ''Dancing on Ice (Netherlands and Belgium), Dancing on Ice''. Currently, he is known for hosting ''The Voice of Holland'', where contestants are judged only by the quality of their voice (the judges never see the contestant until they believe in "The Voice"). Shows * ''Popformule'' (1987) * ''Ministars'' (1991) * ''Power Play (Dutch TV series), Power Play'' (1992-1993) * ''Postcode Loterij Recordshow'' (1995-1998) * ''In Holland staat een Huis'' (1999-2006) * ''In Holland ligt een Tuin'' (2001) * ''Kiezen of Delen'' (2000-2001) * ''Win een Sponsor'' (2000) * ''Big Brother (Nethe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Kramer
Rachel Kramer (born in Rotterdam on 9 August 1980) is a Dutch singer and the runner-up of the second season of the X Factor in the Netherlands. Her first single was a cover of Rascal Flatts's "What Hurts the Most "What Hurts the Most" is a song written by American songwriter Jeffrey Steele and English songwriter Steve Robson. Initially recorded by country music artist Mark Wills in 2003 on his album '' And the Crowd Goes Wild'', it was covered by Bell ...". Until 2003, Kramer was a member of the Dutch band K-otic. References External links * 1980 births Living people Musicians from Rotterdam 21st-century Dutch singers 21st-century Dutch women singers {{Dutch-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali B
Ali Bouali, known professionally as Ali B (born 16 October 1981), is a Dutch-Moroccan rapper. He is one of the most well known rappers in the Netherlands and he has performed together with Akon and Dutch artist Marco Borsato. In 2007 he made an Arab Remix of Akon's song "Ghetto." He is seen as a prominent figure in Dutch inter-ethnic relations. Ali B is also known for his roles in television. In 2011 he was given his own television-show for broadcast on TROS -station; '' Ali B op volle toeren'' invites young rappers and (established) artists of other genres to make cover-versions of each other songs. In 2013, he served as a mentor on ''X Factor''. From 2013 to 2022, Ali B served as a coach on ''The Voice of Holland'' (replacing Roel van Velzen) and ''The Voice Kids'' (replacing Nick & Simon). In 2020, he served as a judge on '' Holland's Got Talent''. In 2016, Ali B released a single with long-time collaborator Brace and chart-topping reggae-artist Kenny B. In 2017 he made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haris Alagic
Haris Alagic professionally known as Haris, is a Dutch singer-songwriter and guitarist of Bosnian descent. He started his career in 2013 by winning the fifth season of Dutch series of the ''X Factor''. Career ''X Factor'' Alagic won the Dutch ''X Factor'' with 64% from opponent contestant Adriaan Persons when he was eighteen years old. During the television show, Alagic was being coached by Dutch singer, presenter, actress Angela Groothuizen. As a result of this victory, Alagic won a signing with music label Sony Music. During this collaboration with Sony Music, Alagic released his first singles "Playing with Fire", and "Gold". In 2015, his first EP ''Bedroom Sessions'' was being released, which he recorded in his bedroom. After the beginning of Alagic's career, he has been collaborating with various artists. Alagic has worked together as performing vocalist as well as a songwriter with artists such as Hardwell, Headhunterz, The Voyagers, Oliver Heldens, Ferry Corsten, and D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rochelle Perts
Rochelle Perts (born 20 March 1992), better known by her stage name Rochelle, is a Surinamese-Dutch singer who rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of talent show ''X Factor (Netherlands), X Factor'' on 10 June 2011. Discography Studio albums EPs Singles As lead artist As featured artist Notes References External links Official website 1992 births Living people Dutch people of Surinamese descent The X Factor winners People from Helmond 21st-century Dutch singers 21st-century Dutch women singers {{Netherlands-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaap Van Reesema
Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema (born 28 October 1984), professionally known as Jake Reese, is a Dutch singer-songwriter. After winning the Dutch ''X Factor'', Reesema collaborated with Hardwell on his singles "Run Wild" and "Mad World", for which he won the award for Best Vocal Performance at the 2015 IDMA's. He has also collaborated with Lost Frequencies, Hardwell & Jay Sean (as co-writer), David Guetta & Showtek (co-writer and singer), on the single "Your Love", KSHMR, on the single "Carry Me Home" (co-writer and singer), Brennan Heart, on the single "Lose It All", Sam Feldt, Topic, Lucas & Steve, Dash Berlin, Waka Flocka. In 2015 Jake wrote and sang the song "Day to Feel Alive" for the Ameriprise US campaign, which was also used as the opening song for the Anderson Cooper show on CNN for an entire season. For his solo project, Jake combined his dance background with the more raw/natural vibe of "Day to Feel Alive". His release "Ellie" with Belgium DJ Regi reached the number 1 spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
