Dutch singer Joost Klein releases a new song. This is the fifth song since his participation in Eurovision 2024. Listen to “Filthy Dog”.

Joost Klein, the Dutch representative for Eurovision 2024, has released a new single titled “Filthy Dog.” Klein, who represented the Netherlands with the song “Europapa” and gained significant popularity by finishing second in the semi-finals, continues to captivate audiences across Europe despite his controversial disqualification.

Eurovision Journey and Unexpected Disqualification

Joost Klein was set to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Europapa,” which garnered widespread acclaim. However, he faced an unprecedented situation when he was disqualified just hours before the grand final due to a backstage incident. This marked the first-ever disqualification of a contestant on the day of the competition. Despite this setback, Klein’s popularity continued to soar among fans across Europe. The singer has even hinted at a potential return to the Eurovision stage in 2025.

New Single “Filthy Dog” Gains Traction

Riding on the wave of his recent European success, Joost Klein released his latest single “Filthy Dog” yesterday. The song has already garnered significant attention at festivals across Europe under its German title “Schweinhund.” This marks Klein’s first venture into combining English and German lyrics without the use of Dutch, showcasing his linguistic versatility.

Klein wrote “Filthy Dog” in collaboration with Ruben Van Der Ent and Teun de Kruif. De Kruif also contributed to Klein’s Eurovision 2024 entry and co-wrote “TRAFIK!”, Klein’s collaboration with Käärijä, Finland’s Eurovision 2023 representative. The song features a heavy, monotonous rhythm and runs for less than two minutes. Its narrative follows a Dutch person trying to fit in at a German party but being labeled a “filthy dog.” Despite its simple lyrics, the song’s intense techno style demonstrates Klein’s exceptional musical ability.

Who is Joost Klein?

Joost Klein is a 26-year-old Dutch rapper and songwriter who previously ran a successful YouTube channel. He launched his music career in 2017 and has since released eight albums and numerous hit singles, establishing himself as one of the most respected artists in the Netherlands and surrounding regions. In 2018, inspired by his father, Klein published a poetry book titled “Albino.”

Some of Klein’s most successful songs include “Wachtmuziek,” “Droom Groot,” and “Friesenjung.” He primarily performs in Dutch and German.

Klein’s Eurovision 2024 entry “Europapa” became his first song to top the Dutch singles chart and achieved significant success, reaching number one in the charts of the Netherlands, Belgium, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Despite his disqualification from Eurovision 2024 on the day of the final due to allegations of threatening a production staff member, Klein’s popularity has continued to grow. His journey in the music industry and his unique style continue to attract attention and admiration from fans across Europe.

Eurovision 2024: This was the 64th participation of the Netherlands in Eurovision. The Netherlands joined the competition in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won it five times over the years. The Netherlands’ most recent victory was at Eurovision 2019 with the song “Arcade” performed by singer Duncan Laurence.