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Stromae

Belgian singer and songwriter

Born
March 12, 1985
Age in 2026
41
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Birth year
1985

About Stromae

Paul Van Haver (Dutch: [ˈpʌul vɑn ˈɦaːvər]; born 12 March 1985), better known by his stage name Stromae (French: [stʁɔmaj]), is a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his blend of hip-hop and electronic music styles. Stromae gained mainstream attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse" (from the album Cheese), which became a number one in several European countries. In 2013, his second album Racine carrée was a commercial success, selling two million copies in France and yielding chart-topping singles "Papaoutai" and "Formidable". Paul Van Haver (Dutch:; born 12 March 1985), better known by his stage name Stromae (French: ), is a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. In 2008, Stromae signed a four-year record deal with Because Music. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse" (from the album Cheese), which became a number one in several European countries. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse", which became a number one in several European countries.

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Stromae timeline

  1. Paul Van Haver (Dutch:; born 12 March 1985), better known by his stage name Stromae (French: ), is a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer.
  2. In 2008, Stromae signed a four-year record deal with Because Music.
  3. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse" (from the album Cheese), which became a number one in several European countries.
  4. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse", which became a number one in several European countries.

The world when Stromae was born

Stromae was born in 1985. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1985

  • #1 song"We Are the World" – USA for Africa
  • Top movieOut of Africa
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Handmaid's Tale – Margaret Atwood

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMichael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
  • Top headlineLive Aid concert raises awareness for African famine
  • Technology milestoneNintendo NES released in the US
  • Defining fadNintendo NES
  • Notable inventionNintendo Entertainment System (NES) launches in US
  • World population4.85 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championKansas City Royals (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population237.9M

1985 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Stromae's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19852026
Gas$1.12$3.45/gal
Average home$75,500$435,000
Average income$27,735$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.55$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population237.9M341 million

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