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'' the Belgian Flemish version of the television contest ''The Voice'' in 2016,HLN: Regi vist Olivia uit The Voice 2016
auditioning with

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song "

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" and choosing to be part of

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team. She only made to the first live show before being eliminated. Trappeniers gained some fame after winning the first edition of Belgian MNM radio station's ''Rising Star'' competition, with a cover of

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's song " There for You". In 2017, she released the song "You Have a Heart" with Belgiasn/Dutch DJ and producer Regi. The single was certified gold record. That was followed with two more hits "Where Is My Love?" and "Bad Advice". In June 2019, DJ Regi released "Summer Life" featuring her as OT with

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credited by his stage name

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. The release was certified platinum. On November 1, 2019, Trappeniers released her debut EP ''Confessions'' with six solo songs. In 2020, she took part in the television program ''Liefde voor muziek'' (meaning For the love of music) on the TV channel VTM. Her song "Come a Little Closer" sung by her with Jake Reese won the Belgian Radio 2 Zomerhit (summerhit) award.

Discography

EPs

*2019: ''Confessions'' EP

Singles

(Singles from 2017 to 2020 credited to OT. 2021 singles onward, credited to Olivia)

Songs featured in

References

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