André Manuel
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This wiki is about the Dutch singer. For the American hip hop producer, see The Unknown DJ
André Manuel (born 1966 in Diepenheim
, Overijssel
) is a Dutch
singer and performer. He is also known as a socially aware comedian.
His first band was called Fratsen (meaning antics in Dutch), formed in 1985 and when that group disbanded, formed Krang in 1996.
Krang released many albums, but the main notoriety of the group emerged from their shows, which were often seen as very controversial. The band were nominated for an Edison - the oldest and most prestigious Dutch music award in 2000.
In September of that year, Manuel made headlines when he greeted a visit of Dutch crown prince Willem-Alexander
and his future wife Máxima Zorreguieta to Diepenheim
by mooning out of his window.
Krang split in 2004, and Manuel continued to perform as a solo artist. He has also released a book entitled Het Tragische Einde
Van De Nederlander Zoals Wij Hem Kennen (The Tragic End Of The Dutchman As We Know Him).
The Unknown DJ
The Unknown DJ, born Andre Manuel, is one of the pioneers of West Coast hip hop. He first started produced electro hop tracks that came out under his own name, the most popular probably being "Basstronic", "808 Beats" and "Let's Jam". He also produced several tracks for Ice-T, among them his first...
André Manuel (born 1966 in Diepenheim
Diepenheim
Diepenheim is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about 5 km southwest of Goor.Diepenheim was a separate municipality until 2001, when it became a part of Hof van Twente....
, Overijssel
Overijssel
Overijssel is a province of the Netherlands in the central eastern part of the country. The region has a NUTS classification of NL21. The province's name means "Lands across river IJssel". The capital city of Overijssel is Zwolle and the largest city is Enschede...
) is a Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
singer and performer. He is also known as a socially aware comedian.
His first band was called Fratsen (meaning antics in Dutch), formed in 1985 and when that group disbanded, formed Krang in 1996.
Krang released many albums, but the main notoriety of the group emerged from their shows, which were often seen as very controversial. The band were nominated for an Edison - the oldest and most prestigious Dutch music award in 2000.
In September of that year, Manuel made headlines when he greeted a visit of Dutch crown prince Willem-Alexander
Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange
Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange is the eldest child of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus. Since 1980 he is the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He is also the head of the House of Amsberg since the death of his father in 2002. He was in military service and he studied...
and his future wife Máxima Zorreguieta to Diepenheim
Diepenheim
Diepenheim is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about 5 km southwest of Goor.Diepenheim was a separate municipality until 2001, when it became a part of Hof van Twente....
by mooning out of his window.
Krang split in 2004, and Manuel continued to perform as a solo artist. He has also released a book entitled Het Tragische Einde
Van De Nederlander Zoals Wij Hem Kennen (The Tragic End Of The Dutchman As We Know Him).